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NCAA grants spring athletes extra year of eligibility, implications for UM student-athletes

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused countless disruptions to everyday life in the US and around the world, not the least of which include the suspensions and cancelations of professional and amateur sports. NCAA athletics, as well as Miami Hurricanes competitions, have been victimized by the crisis, and many have wondered what this means for the career trajectories of student-athletes in Coral Gables, especially seniors who were facing a potential sudden and somber end to their playing days.

But relief came for these student-athletes, and not just those who were facing an early exit from athletics, as the council voted to extend eligibility to all spring sport athletes, regardless of year in the program.