Transferring made easier

Thanks for the link. Both changes are interesting and (IMHO) help the student athlete.

The second change, if I understand it correctly, means that a kid assigned a redshirt year may nevertheless play up to four games that redshirt year. (This is not in reference to an injury/medical redshirt). It used to be if a redshirt took the field at all the redshirt year became an active playing year. Since PL does not do this sort of redshirt, I don't think it applies to us in any way. Here is the quote in case I am reading it wrong:

The Division I Council also approved a measure that will allow athletes to compete in up to four games without losing a season of competition. The proposal was initially tabled in April over concerns about timing, the number of games and potential application to other sports, according to a release by the NCAA.

Student-athletes have five years to complete four seasons of competition, so the new rule will allow an athlete to use a redshirt, if it hasn't been previously used, in up to four games of competition during the season.

"This change promotes not only fairness for college athletes, but also their health and well-being. Redshirt football student-athletes are more likely to remain engaged with the team, and starters will be less likely to feel pressure to play through injuries," council chair Blake James said. "Coaches will appreciate the additional flexibility and ability to give younger players an opportunity to participate in limited competition."



(Another explanation is here: www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/13/17460076/ncaa-redshirt-rule-change-2018 )