Five in Five - What Might That Look Like?

[Wrestleknownothing]

While we wait for the D1 Cabinet I thought I would take a shot

5 in 5 - What Might That Look Like? | Wrestling.Guru

Last week the Division I Board of Directors directed the Division I Cabinet to advance a concept that would allow athletes five years of eligibility. Curren ...

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[grapplefan]

It may be more difficult for some teams to stockpile talent with five in five. If you're a young #2 or #3 guy at your weight on a top team, will you really wait around for the opportunity to wrestle varsity in two years or so? Why not transfer (you get ONE), and be a starter on another team with decent coaching. As you said on your site, "share the wealth."

 

[sdvike]

Does that also mean no Olympic shirts?

 

[sdvike]

So, then Mocco would need to give up 2 of his 5 to BK less of course he can beat him or BK steps away?

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

Does that also mean no Olympic shirts?

Right now it seems that way.

 

[el dub]

Does that also mean no Olympic shirts?

It means five in five. Simple.

 

[sdvike]

Will it be based on age 18-23 so there's no gray shirt?

 

[Cali_Nittany1]

It means five in five. Simple.

There are still religious and military service exemptions. Not 100% simple. About 83% simple.

@sdvike
Graduation or turning 19 starts the clock, so gray shirts are effectively done.

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

No vote today. Maybe in the June meeting.

Division I Cabinet continues discussions of age-based collegiate eligibility model - NCAA.org

The Division I Cabinet on Friday discussed possible implementation of an age-based eligibility model, should the concept ultimately be formally proposed and approved.

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