For an organization built on a foundation of many rules that don't make sense, it's nice to see the NCAA pass one that does.
The NCAA Division 1 Council's decision on Wednesday to allow college football players of any year of eligibility to compete in up to four games and maintain their redshirt status is a huge leap forward in practical thinking.
The rule is in effective immediately but isn't retroactive.
For instance, new Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson transferred from Ole Miss and will be starting his junior season. Had this redshirt rule already been in effect, he would just be a sophomore since he played in only three games as a freshman at Ole Miss in 2016.