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NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility
NCAA sues Ohio governor after fifth-year eligibility order.
In brief
NCAA sues Ohio governor after fifth-year eligibility order. NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility order for Class of 2022 athletes. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
NCAA sues Ohio governor
NCAA sued Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine over fifth-year eligibility order for Class of 2022 athletes.
Ohio executive order
Ohio’s executive order allows Class of 2022 athletes to compete despite NCAA guidance.
NCAA claims unfair advantage
NCAA says Ohio order gives schools unfair advantage and undermines national rules.
DeWine’s fairness argument
DeWine says Class of 2022 athletes should have same opportunity as NCAA’s five-season model.
Legal challenges ongoing
Ohio Supreme Court paused ruling on athletes’ eligibility while case proceeds.
Affected athletes
Filip Borovićanin, Javon Bennett and MJ Collins remain in eligibility limbo.
NCAA’s eligibility model
NCAA adopted new model in June but did not extend fifth year to Class of 2022.
Ridpath’s concerns
Sports professor says NCAA’s exclusion of Class of 2022 is inconsistent and mystifying.
Potential roster impacts
Ridpath says roster limits could be temporarily expanded to accommodate athletes.
Protect College Sports Act
Senate passed bill to regulate NIL agreements and address transfers by Oct. 5.
Next steps
DeWine will respond to lawsuit while courts decide on eligibility status.
The key point
NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility order for Class of 2022 athletes.
