There's a lot I didn't know about Iowa Wrestling; thank gawd for HR

[Pennstate1985]

And a cap could be imposed if the NCAA so desires. Just mandate that any post graduate wrestler receiving more than a $30,000 stipend would not be allowed to participate in that college's wrestling room or with the undergraduate wrestlers there. So that is what I said.

I know what you're saying, but such a clause is difficult to enforce for many reasons, and quite possibly illegal. I know the NCAA likes to be sued, but they'd be asking for it by trying to tie compensation to room time with collegiate wrestlers. That's a slippery slope because compensation comes in many forms; cost of living is not equal across the board; and it would be counterproductive to the sport to remove our best Olympic guys from the rooms because they are too successful. What kind of message would that send anyway? They'd be better off limiting the hours college guys can spend with RTC wrestlers in season and not singling out the well paid. That's what would get them in legal trouble. Singling out a group based on compensation.

 

[rossel 33]

The one catch is that you absolutely cannot guarantee to a recruit a paid position with a club after graduation. That is a clear NCAA violation. What's most likely occurring is that the guys are made aware of the opportunities after graduation if they have a successful college career. I imagine this is the loophole we have been hearing about. Not really sure how the NCAA can close it without dismantling the RTC system.

What happens if you tell a recruit that you "absolutely cannot guarantee" him a position with the club after graduation, but then *wink* ?

 

[Mendoza77]

What happens if you tell a recruit that you "absolutely cannot guarantee" him a position with the club after graduation, but then *wink* ?

NCAA rule book states in Article 23, Section 5.1, Subsection 2.2, Paragraph 3, Subparagraph 4, Line 7 --- "NO WINKING!"

 

[Pennstate1985]

NCAA rule book states in Article 23, Section 5.1, Subsection 2.2, Paragraph 3, Subparagraph 4, Line 7 --- "NO WINKING!"

Sad that I can believe that language is somewhere in the NCAA rulebook. Lol

 

[Agoodnap]

What are the allowable uses of such a check from the PSWC or any similar organization? Does the NCAA have rules for this too?

I have no idea, and nor do I care. But, a check is delivered every year at the banquet in front of a lot of people so it's not being hidden. This year there were over 750 cheering fans as witness.

 

[Pennstate1985]

I have no idea, and nor do I care. But, a check is delivered every year at the banquet in front of a lot of people so it's not being hidden. This year there were over 750 cheering fans as witness.

I certainly wasn't implying anything nefarious. Was just curious as to any specific legal requirements of such things. I'm sure Allen would know.