In a ruling that potentially sets a precedent, Judge James Selna decided that the NCAA's Five-Year Rule governing athletic eligibility is not subject to antitrust laws, dismissing claims from players seeking extended eligibility.
Manning has immense potential, but his starts came against 2-10 Mississippi State and 5-7 Louisiana Monroe. At 6-foot-4, 222 pounds, Manning has prototypical size and a well-built frame.
In November 2024, the NCAA Division I council voted to make CHL players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey starting in 2025, allowing them to compete without jeopardizing their eligibility.
"There was a lot in there that was directed at the NCAA committee from the outset of March Madness, with some of the bubble teams and who got in and who got out; couple coaches' changes that happened throughout March Madness seemed to trigger a lot of abuse, as well."
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey emphasized the settlement as a "significant step forward toward building long-term stability for college sports while protecting the system from bad actors."
We do have plans together... It's kind of a decision-making tree: If this happens, then we look at these three options; if this happens, it's these two options.