A long-discussed five-year eligibility ruling for NCAA D1 athletes has been unanimously approved, paving the way for significant changes moving forward. The Division 1 Cabinet unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve an “age-based eligibility model“. More specifically, that D1 athletes would have five years of eligibility, beginning the academic year after they turn 19 years … Read more
Following a lengthy process, a federal judge on Friday granted final approval of the House v. NCAA Settlement, paving the way for schools to pay athletes directly. In a landmark decision that will alter the landscape of collegiate sports, Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California approved a far-reaching settlement of the House … Read more
The NCAA has revised its policies regarding the Mississippi State flag, potentially impacting Conference USA member school Southern Miss. Social changes sweeping the nation continue to impact college sports, including Conference USA. The state of Mississippi is one of the most recent to come under fire. Restrictions surrounding the state flag, which bears a Confederate … Read more