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Legislation passed in 2002 by the NCAA has created more flexibility for Division II baseball players to pursue a professional career without forfeiting their college eligibility. "Amateur Deregulation", as it is known, allows Division II athletes to turn pro, and come back to school if it does not work out. Read about how this legislation could attract better athletes to Division II schools. Buzzle.com
Posted on Thursday, July 5, 2007 by Alex Kish filed under

7 comments (Add your own)

1. Harry wrote:
I actually like this idea. If things don't work out at the pro level, these kids should get a chance to return to school, play ball, and get an education. It would be interesting if they required them to graduate IF they decide to come back to school. I think that would ultimately be best for the ballplayers.

February 6, 2008 @ 1:15 PM

2. Chris wrote:
i agree getting an education is very important. there's always a chance of injury or not making it so having a degree is a very good idea.

February 13, 2008 @ 1:40 PM

3. homerz4lyfe wrote:
i wonder if this would turn out where D1 schools were beating D2 schools

February 13, 2008 @ 1:41 PM

4. Keenan wrote:
The education of an athlete should ALWAYS come before pro sports, regardless of the opportunities at hand. Completely college takes roughly four years; they have the rest of their lives to worry about earning money whether its playing pro sports or not.

February 18, 2008 @ 4:42 PM

5. Kelly wrote:
I agree with Keenan. Plus, playing sports in college is an experience that can these kids can never relive.

February 18, 2008 @ 4:43 PM

6. Dominique wrote:
I completely agree with Keenan. There is a reason why these kids need to get an education; it shouldn't be taken lightly.

February 25, 2008 @ 5:43 PM

7. David wrote:
I like how the NCAA continues to add avenues for athletes to fall back on their education.

June 3, 2008 @ 12:20 PM

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