New Redshirt Rule: From 4 to 9 Games

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FBS coaches voted unanimously Tuesday to adjust the redshirt rule to allow players to participate in up to nine games while preserving a full year's eligibility in the sport.

The vote, taken during the annual convention of the American Football Coaches Association, followed extensive discussion over ongoing eligibility concerns.

ESPN

[MarlinMan3]

What could possibly go wrong

[Hudsheen#Fired]

Might as well make it 12 games at this point

[Turbine]

With the straw exploding on the experienced exit end, they feel the need to fast forward freshmen on the job training.

[MarlinMan3]

Teams that are red should call it something else

[tdncz]

A complete joke. why dont they just call such a season a "I wore my jersey shirt" for most of the year

[Turbine]

The various side effects of allowing student athletes to star in commercials are hilarious.

[CajunVic]

The various side effects of allowing student athletes to star in commercials are hilarious.

you appear to be really hung up on those when in truth and in fact they are nothing but red herrings when it comes to the issues at hand

[Turbine]

you appear to be really hung up on those when in truth and in fact they are nothing but red herrings when it comes to the issues at hand

Donors will feel in the "red" soon.

Newly perceived shortage of players followed by rush to use available players.