Well, I've had time to sit back and digest the Basketball decision. At first, I was disappointed that our Officials decided to retain Lee. I still feel like Universities have to be prepared for situations such as this, and put aside enough CASH to expect Buyouts , which are a common occurance, especially around here. BUT, after considering their point of View, and the possibility of a BIG APR Hit, I am forced to agree with their decision.
Now, that does NOT mean i agree with this un-democratic process that the Almighty NCAA has decided to bestow on Universities. Just another example of trying to over-manage an individual and public institutions. Why on earth, does the NCAA feel like they MUST force an individual to remain in school, or remain at a particular school ? Last time i checked, this was a Free country, with Rights bestowed upon us by our forefathers.
If an athlete decides to move on, by all means , Let them go. Why does the NCAA feel the need to force anybody to do anything when it comes to a personal decision ? I do understand some of the implications when it comes to scholarships, so i would agree that the athlete should suffer some consequence for notliving up to their agreement,but, the institution should not be penalized into forcing an Individual to do anything beyond their will.
There has to be other alternatives to discourage transfers, many of which i can think of, but my main point is the NCAA has taken this APR thing way too far. Who inthe He--, do they think they are ?
I think it's time for another sactioning body to try to compete with the NCAA, and offer Conferences the right to choose among them. This is the only way that we can retain some voice , or choice. Because of the current Iron Grip that the Almighty NCAA has on UL and all Universities, I have to agree with the decision by our Athletic Dept. But, it is a SAD day for College Athletics.