Nanook Mark writes: >I seem to recall some NCAA rule requiring Div. I players to sit out a year >following a transfer to another Div. I program, thereby losing a year of >eligibility. > >First, is this correct? (Mike, Wayne, rules gurus?) If so, is >there a provision by which these Flames won't get hosed out of a year >of eligibility should they transfer? (Sort of a "program folding" >exemption.) ------------------ And the answer is no, they don't have to sit out a year. In a case like this (yes, there is a "folding program" exception) the UIC players can transfer & play immediately. I was under the impression there was a rule that required UIC to continue the players' scholarships IF they decided to remain at UIC -- but I can't find it in the book, so I'd guess the scholarships can be withdrawn, per the NCAA's usual procedures. --------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Stephen E. Roth [log in to unmask] Dean of Student Services Canisius College (716) 888-2522 Buffalo, New York 14226 FAX (716) 888-3190 --------------------------------------------------------- HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.