2008 Woodie Awards
NCAA Convention concludes in Nashville
Chris Martin
Issue date: 1/17/08 Section: Sports
After being approved by the management council the proposal was handed down to the board of directors, who then made the legislation an official rule. The new rule will take effect Aug. 1.
The board also upheld its ban on text messaging recruits. In an overwhelming decision, the previous legislation that prevents coaches from text messaging unsigned athletes was sustained. Coaches can, however, text message recruits once they sign their national letter of intent.
Another issue discussed at the meetings was the possible creation of a fourth division in college athletics. Currently, there are three divisions: Divisions I, II and III. However, Division III has grown to include 420 institutions, with that number sure to grow. There were no votes taken on the subject, but discussion centered around the possible creation of another division, or creating a subdivision of Division III.
A pilot program was approved that would allow Canadian schools to enter Division II.
In a 258-9 vote, the Executive Committee approved the decision to allow Canadian schools to become full members of Division II by as early as 2011.
The board also upheld its ban on text messaging recruits. In an overwhelming decision, the previous legislation that prevents coaches from text messaging unsigned athletes was sustained. Coaches can, however, text message recruits once they sign their national letter of intent.
Another issue discussed at the meetings was the possible creation of a fourth division in college athletics. Currently, there are three divisions: Divisions I, II and III. However, Division III has grown to include 420 institutions, with that number sure to grow. There were no votes taken on the subject, but discussion centered around the possible creation of another division, or creating a subdivision of Division III.
A pilot program was approved that would allow Canadian schools to enter Division II.
In a 258-9 vote, the Executive Committee approved the decision to allow Canadian schools to become full members of Division II by as early as 2011.
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