NCAA Approves Fifth Year of Eligibility for College Athletes

NCAA tells college athletes: Take five

Jun. 25—"Finally" shouted most college coaches and administrators as the NCAA approved a fifth year of eligibility for all sports. "Too late" grumbled all the four-year athletes who just saw their college careers come to an unnecessary end. Like Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty, who would have benefited greatly from another season of seasoning. Instead, he is a rookie trying to earn a spot ...