Earth Shattering Changes at NCAA!!!!

[Hwy 1 2,053]

They're finally going to let athletes eat as much as they need.

 

"Council approves meals, other student-athlete well-being rules
New model provides unlimited student-athlete meals and snacks
Highlights

The Legislative Council approved measures that would:

    Division I student-athletes can receive unlimited meals and snacks in conjunction with their athletics participation,
    Require strength and conditioning coaches to be certified from a nationally accredited certification body,
    Require someone certified in CPR, first aid and arterial external defibrillation to be present at all countable athletic activities,
    Reduce the penalty for a first positive test for street drugs during championships, and
    Require football players to rest for at least three hours between practices during the preseason. Film review and team meetings will be allowed during the recovery period.

The rules are not considered final until the close of the Board of Directors meeting on April 24.

 
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Division I student-athletes can receive unlimited meals and snacks in conjunction with their athletics participation, the Legislative Council decided Tuesday.  The rule, which applies to walk-ons as well as scholarship student-athletes, is an effort to meet the nutritional needs of all student-athletes.

The provision of meals approved today is in addition to the meal plan provided as part of a full scholarship. Prior to this change, scholarship student-athletes received three meals a day or a food stipend.

Council chair Mary Mulvenna, associate commissioner of the America East Conference, said Tuesday's decisions underscored the commitment to student-athletes.

"Today we took action to provide meals to student-athletes incidental to participation," Mulvenna said. "I think the end result is right where it needs to be."

No action is considered final until the Division I Board of Directors meets April 24.

The adoption of the meals legislation finished a conversation that began in the Awards, Benefits, Expenses and Financial Aid Cabinet. Members have worked to find appropriate ways to ensure student-athletes get the nutrition they need without jeopardizing Pell Grants or other federal aid received by the neediest student-athletes. With their vote, members of the council said they believe that loosening NCAA rules on what and when food can be provided from athletics departments is the best way to address the issue.

Members also voted to:

    Require strength and conditioning coaches to be certified from a nationally accredited certification body;
    Require a school staff member certified in CPR,  first aid and arterial external defibrillation to be present at all physical, countable athletic activities;
    Reduce the penalty for a first positive test for street drugs during championships; and
    Require football players to rest for at least three hours between practices during the preseason. Film review and team meetings will be allowed during this period.

The penalty for testing positive for street drugs, including marijuana, will be reduced to half a season from a full season. Street drugs are not performance-enhancing in nature, and this change will encourage schools to provide student-athletes the necessary rehabilitation.

All of the adopted proposals are effective August 1, with the exception of the strength and conditioning coach certification requirement. The council members voted to delay until August 1, 2015 to allow coaches time to achieve their certification without their jeopardizing their employment."

http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/council-approves-meals-other-student-athlete-well-being-rules?division=d1

[LIHoosier 26,630]

Does DeAndre Thomas have any eligibility left?

[JuwantGrimeShakes? 533]

Thanks, Napier. 

[WindyCitySource 600]

Much better for the NCAA than do this than to allow opponents to use it against them in the case for paying players. Smart move on their part. I don't say that very often in regards to the NCAA.  

[OliviaPope40 6,640]

Oh and here I thought they were going to sanction some overdue programs.

[Clete Johnson 17]

How long before this rule gets abused? It is a great thing for the kids, but you know someone will take this to the extreme. Someone is going to be paying for it, as well!

[Hovadipo 56,951]

[quote name="Clete Johnson" post="60045" timestamp="1397646486"]How long before this rule gets abused? It is a great thing for the kids, but you know someone will take this to the extreme. Someone is going to be paying for it, as well![/quote]

How would you abuse the rule? Serious question.


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[indianato 157]

Thank goodness. I was really disturbed by all of the starving athletes.

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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

Guys, coaches of programs can now buy recruits cream cheese for their bagels without it being a violation!

[Coach Norman Dale 9]

Man if only I were a student athlete.....

[CampHoosier 3,697]

SNAAAAAAAAACKS!

[CampHoosier 3,697]

This is on top of a food stipend, access to food courts, and student athlete only breakfasts between 5:30 and 8:30 am

[Hutch89 2,939]

Dang, so lucky.  I'd be bathing in "Breakfast Buddies" from Wright.

[CampHoosier 3,697]

Dang, so lucky.  I'd be bathing in "Breakfast Buddies" from Wright.

 

Those bad boys were in Gresham too. Hello delicious sandwich, goodbye dorm toilet

[Clete Johnson 17]

How would you abuse the rule? Serious question.


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True. Abused may have been the wrong word, since it is a rule. How long before this rule is taken advantage of, to the extreme?

[Hwy 1 2,053]

True. Abused may have been the wrong word, since it is a rule. How long before this rule is taken advantage of, to the extreme?

 

 

Like what? Take some sammiches and pizza back to the dorm to share with their buddies? Major problems when food sharing starts up!

[ashmgee 193]

couldn't care less about the food issue.

 

What about the lessened drug testing or levels that is attached to this. That is something that could really get abused in the recruiting game. Or am I totally off base?

[Hovadipo 56,951]

[quote name="Clete Johnson" post="60178" timestamp="1397684139"]True. Abused may have been the wrong word, since it is a rule. How long before this rule is taken advantage of, to the extreme?[/quote]

Even worded that way..how would you do it? I think the NCAA is saying "you can literally have as much food as you want, have at it".


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[Clete Johnson 17]

Even worded that way..how would you do it? I think the NCAA is saying "you can literally have as much food as you want, have at it".


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Exactly. When is too much, too much. It will be like a buffet. Food will be plentiful, Food will be wasted, and some one will end up paying for it. The NCAA isn't going to pay for it. If the school pays for it, it will be made up with tuition increases, or ticket prices, or parking, etc... If they are paying for it, someone else will be, too. I have no problem with kids getting more food, in fact, I think it is good. But, an unlimited supply might be excessive.

[Hovadipo 56,951]

[quote name="Clete Johnson" post="60255" timestamp="1397705757"]Exactly. When is too much, too much. It will be like a buffet. Food will be plentiful, Food will be wasted, and some one will end up paying for it. The NCAA isn't going to pay for it. If the school pays for it, it will be made up with tuition increases, or ticket prices, or parking, etc... If they are paying for it, someone else will be, too. I have no problem with kids getting more food, in fact, I think it is good. But, an unlimited supply might be excessive.[/quote]

I see what you're saying now. I'm not sure that it will kill a school by any means. They already feed thousands of kids as it is and they will be adding to that just a little bit (relatively). Only time will tell, but I don't see it causing any problems. Might be easier than ever for athletes to put on the freshman 15 though.


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