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View Full Version : CAA Makes Moves on UMass, 5 Years of Eligibility



TexasTerror
June 16th, 2011, 04:06 PM
From CAA...


In CAA Football, it was decided that the University of Massachusetts, which is in the process of transitioning to the FBS level, will not be eligible for the CAA Championship in 2011, but its players will still be eligible to receive pre-season, weekly and post-season awards. The Minutemen’s official conference record will be recorded as 0-0 and it will not occupy a spot in the CAA Football standings. However, the game results will be reflected in their opponents’ conference record. CAA Football will have 11 members this season with the addition of Old Dominion University. Georgia State University will join CAA Football in 2012.

In addition, CAA Football has decided to sponsor NCAA legislation that would provide five seasons of eligibility for student-athletes in FCS football programs.

http://www.caasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8500&ATCLID=205160812

Sly Fox
June 16th, 2011, 05:34 PM
Interesting development with the 5th year of eligibility suggestion. It doesn't seem likely to pass unless there were significant considerations given to FBS schools in other areas.

aceinthehole
June 17th, 2011, 08:15 AM
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http://www.caasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8500&ATCLID=205160812

UMass got a better deal from the CAA for leaving than Fordham got from the PL for adding schollys.

Both schools are not eligible for their respective league championship (AQ) and do not count in conference standings, but at least UMass players are eligible for individual awards, whereas Fordham players are not.