Big Ten Coach Compares College Football to Triple-A Baseball
Summary
College football players who have spent time with NFL teams in training camps are now returning to play college football because of a new NCAA rule. Coaches say college football is becoming like a minor league for the NFL, with players moving back and forth between college and professional teams.Key Facts
- The NCAA previously did not allow players to return to college football if they signed professional contracts.
- A new NCAA loophole allows some NFL training camp players to return to college football.
- UCLA coach Bob Chesney compared college football to a Triple-A baseball team for the NFL.
- College football has become more like a professional sport since players started getting paid.
- Agents are asking for some players to be released early from NFL camps so they can play college football instead.
- Playing college football can be more financially rewarding than being on an NFL practice squad.
- LSU coach Lane Kiffin supports signing players who have moved between the NFL and college football.
- This trend is causing NFL teams to face challenges managing their players during training camps.
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