NCAA releases statement criticizing West Virginia players' eligibility ruling
Judge John Preston Bailey in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Virginia issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday, paving the way for the four players to suit up this year. , , and were all waiting on answers about whether they could play for WVU in 2025.The NCAA further called for Congressional action to settle the landscape and provide clarity on eligibility rules. It also cited the impact on academic standards, alluding to the fact Robinson was deemed academically ineligible, an NCAA attorney said during a hearing.
'This ruling will lead to high school students losing opportunities to compete in college athletics and it erodes the academic standards that have for decades ensured student-athletes have obtained an education,' the statement read. 'The NCAA and its member schools are making changes to deliver more benefits to student-athletes, but the patchwork of state laws and differing court opinions are why partnering with Congress is essential to provide stability for all college athletes.'
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