NCAA Over the roster limits? 5 years? timing?

[Flicfliclay]

Just curious as I am seeing several schools go over what the projected roster limit will be supposedly starting in July. Do we think they are just assuming that they will grandfather in everyone on their current rosters and those won't count toward roster spots? Or do you think they have an insight that the rosters won't be a thing for 2026? Also, there were rumblings of giving everyone 5 year status, but didn't see anything about it. Also, can we assume that they won't get this lawsuit finalized in time to make rosters go in effect in July? What are your thoughts?

 

[gym_dad32608]

I think you are correct, its pretty much a certainty (since the judge clearly stated she wanted to see that) that some form of grandfathering will occur. I still feel pretty confident that the settlement will still go into effect in July. But it is starting to bump into the danger zone. Schools are already making moves based upon the general tenets of the agreement. OU just recently cut a decent number of AD staff and the AD took a pay cut.

The 5 years of eligibility is outside of the settlement, I think it was some other committee recommendation because of a different lawsuit (I almost feel sorry for the NCAA lol). I think they are going to wait to see if the settlement is approved and if schools will agree to "hold the line" so to speak. I saw where the major conferences are working on schools to sign a binding memo that they will abide by the agreement or risk expulsion from conference.