Dothan Eagle · Mar 22, 2020
How will eligibility relief efforts be put in place by NCAA?
Troy athletics director Brent Jones believes the school and athletics program will emerge stronger and more united in due time after the COVID-19 virus.While college athletes who had their spring seasons cut short due to COVID-19 are expected to be granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, Troy athletics director Brent Jones acknowledges there are many more questions than answers at this point.
No matter how the NCAA ultimately breaks it down, schools will be affected in different ways depending on how many players take advantage of the extra year. The sanctioning body announced on Friday it is scheduled to discuss and vote on the issue March 30.