Judge's ruling grants all NCAA transfers temporary eligibility (Rondel?)

[Harry]

A West Virginia judge has paved the way for college athletes to have more freedom in transferring schools.

Judge John P. Bailey granted a 14-day temporary restraining order during a hearing in West Virginia district court on Wednesday, giving college athletes who have transferred more than once immediate eligibility at least for the next two weeks and potentially charting a course for more lawsuits from transfers seeking eligibility.

The NCAA announced in a statement that it will follow the court’s ruling.

“As a result of today’s decision impacting Division I student-athletes, the association will not enforce the year in residency requirement for multiple-time transfers and will begin notifying member schools,” the organization said.

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Dec. 27, when the judge is expected to make a more permanent ruling in the case.

The ruling at least temporarily strikes down the NCAA’s policy around athletes transferring for a second time or more. Under current rules, athletes are allowed to transfer once and play immediately at their new school. However, those transferring again need a waiver from the NCAA to play immediately or must sit out a year in what’s called a “year-in-residence.”

The judge’s ruling stops the NCAA from enforcing the year-in-residence for at least the next two weeks.

https://sports.yahoo.com/judges-ruling-grants-all-ncaa-transfers-temporary-eligibility-paving-way-for-potential-permanent-change-193130982.html

[HoosMeanGreen]

https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-board-chair-unlimited-transfers-inconsistent-with-mission-of-graduation-231836918.html

Rondel is FREE for the next 2 weeks. 

[aztecskin]

I asked the program for more detail and if Rondel Walker will play this week. They said they are waiting for more information. (link to mgn forum for more detail) 

[greenminer]

20 hours ago, HoosMeanGreen said:

https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-board-chair-unlimited-transfers-inconsistent-with-mission-of-graduation-231836918.html

Rondel is FREE for the next 2 weeks. 

 

[NT80]

 

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/39114574/ncaa-transfers-compete-tro-lose-eligibility-decision-reversed

 

 

 

Edited December 15, 2023 by NT80