This week has been crazy for NFL and college football teams, as some players who have been working out for teams at training camp in the league have been granted the opportunity to return to the college level before the upcoming season. Week 0 of the college football season is rapidly approaching on Aug. 29, so there isn't much time for the NCAA to sort out the numerous incoming players from the NFL level. Some players in the class of 2022 have been able to sue for more eligibility in the NCAA.
Some players are allowed to transfer, while some athletes are not allowed to enter the transfer portal. On Thursday, SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee made strong opinions on the NCAA loophole that tends to vary state to state. He said the loophole is an example of why the Protect College Sports Act must be passed.
More news: Kirk Herbstreit Calls Out Notre Dame for ‘Embarrassing’ Schedule More news: Three Teams That Can Win the Big 12 “I think this is more evidence why, when they come back from the break, regardless of what you think, Congress has to pass this bill,” Lashlee said during an appearance on ESPN Radio's "Amber & Ian". And the leadership that is there can’t be sustained. For 16 players it's this.
For these 15 players it's this. For these guys it's this. Like, the court system is running our game right now.
And, there’s no consistency and continuity. So for some players, it might be a good thing. For others, it might not be a good thing.” It's understandable why college coaches would be upset by this new dynamic.
Lashlee is trying to prepare SMU in training camp. Now he has to juggle how he and his peers look to better their roster days before the start of the regular season. For more on the NCAA, head to Newsweek Sports.
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