Rodent Regatta

After taking a second look at Austin’s high school academic records, the NCAA determined last week that it erroneously declared Austin eligible as a freshman. Attorneys for Austin and the school are contesting the decision, and the NCAA has yet to rule on Austin’s status for this season.

Correct me if I’m wrong. This guy’s been in college. He’s remained academically eligible, if not successful, each year. Now the NCAA says it made a mistake, but they can’t rule on his elibility. Why does it take lawyers at the NCAA so long to make up their minds. Do they simply enjoy leaving kids, their families, the fans and the schools hanging as some show of their power and influence?

This flies in the face of the so-called student-athlete moniker. If the NCAA was really ”concerned” about the students, they’d provide the rulings that allow them to get on with their lives.

Countless times we hear of schools that are awaiting the ruling from the NCAA about probation or a players eligibility, but when it comes to TV contracts the NCAA seems to act with all due haste. They’re pitiful.