Maybe you’ve heard of this guy, Shawn Robinson? And maybe you’ve contributed to the ‘should he play or should he redshirt?’ discussion. Well, with a new rule change on the table, the answer could soon be: both.
The American Football Coaches Association has proposed a rule to the NCAA that would allow “redshirt” players to participate in up to four games, including a bowl, without costing them a year of eligibility. It makes almost too much sense to happen. If - and let’s be honest, it’s more of a question of when - this rule passes, teams will be afforded injury protection, a bowl game boost, and/or a chance to insert their future stars in small doses to help them adjust to the speed and physicality of the college game.