This has been brought up earlier on Egriz, but as the season approaches its more relevant now as it ever has been.
The Division I Council also approved a measure that will allow athletes to compete in up to four games without losing a season of competition.
So for players like Gabe Sulser THIS IS HUGE. It sounds like he is making a charge at playing as a frosh, but this will allow a coach to see under live action if the player is truly ready.
One: Drake game becomes a blowout (Empty the bench- get film on every freshmen you have)
Two: It allows young QB's to be put under live pressure without losing a year.
Three: Helps with injuries. Say your DE is hurting and his backup goes down he can be spelled by a young guy for a quarter or a half and not push the injury: also gains the Frosh experience.
Four: Also keeps the younger dudes engaged. If you know you "might" play rather then won't play, thats great for the mental aspect of a grueling 1st season.
I'm sure there is a lot more, but this flexibility is great for both coaches and young players.
The Division I Council also approved a measure that will allow athletes to compete in up to four games without losing a season of competition.
So for players like Gabe Sulser THIS IS HUGE. It sounds like he is making a charge at playing as a frosh, but this will allow a coach to see under live action if the player is truly ready.
One: Drake game becomes a blowout (Empty the bench- get film on every freshmen you have)
Two: It allows young QB's to be put under live pressure without losing a year.
Three: Helps with injuries. Say your DE is hurting and his backup goes down he can be spelled by a young guy for a quarter or a half and not push the injury: also gains the Frosh experience.
Four: Also keeps the younger dudes engaged. If you know you "might" play rather then won't play, thats great for the mental aspect of a grueling 1st season.
I'm sure there is a lot more, but this flexibility is great for both coaches and young players.