Just a thought  - from the tone of the replies you are getting I don't think
your argument will fly unless you can state some (preferably multiple)
*specific* examples with names of schools and players where you believe an
unfair advantage is being generated.  That will, naturally, prompt
supporters of those schools to point out how wrong you are in those specific
instances <grin>.  Otherwise, its sort of like blaming your lumbago on the
weather - maybe its that, or maybe its that fall you took down the
steps....:-)
 
Bob wrote:
 
 
> If you're referring to my suggestion,. . . it has nothing to do with
> grades.
> My suggestion is intended to influence recruiting in the direction of
> producing STUDENT-athletes who are allowed to compete on an equal basis,
> to the extent practicable, for a spot on their own team and in competition
> with
> other teams.
>
>
<snip>
 
> My personal concern is more for the inequities of age and experience than
> over legitimate differences in academic standing. I think there's a
> substantially unfair disparity produced when one player is allowed to
> concentrate on developing his playing skills for several additional years.
>
 
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