>
> >> What does Hockey-L think of a Soph... taking off for the NHL and not
> >> completing their degree.
>
> I believe when the player signs a letter of intent and the college agrees to
> provide a scholarship, that agreement should be legally binding on both (the
> player and the school) for 4 years.  The school should be required to provide
> that scholarship for 4 years and the player should be required to play for that
> school for 4 years.  I don't believe a player should be LEGALLY allowed to
> jump to the NHL until the terms of that contract have expired.
>
> This also applies to the olympics, BTW.  I would not allow a scholarship
> player to compete in any other tournament (including the olympics) during
> the college season.  I know that's harsh, but the schools need some protection
> for their investment.  And yes, I do believe these 18-22 year old ADULTS (not
> kids) are an investment.  The school is paying good money for their services
> and they should honor their agreement to play.
>
> -- Ron
>    [log in to unmask]
>
 
One correction:
 
It is my understanding, from what Jack Parker has said, that scholarships in
Hockey (not in other sports) are for one year and one year only.  If, at the
end of one year, the player either gets injured or just stinks, the school can
cancel the scholarship.  It is a two-way street since, if the player is good
enough, he leaves early, and if he is bad enough, he is dumped early.
 
Tony  BU'92'93
Former Ogre