“This rule might impact offensive linemen more than any other position group because linemen are probably the most likely to exhaust all of their eligibility before moving on to the next level–at least at Ohio State.” -Kevin Harrish, Eleven Warriors The NCAA has been busy this offseason revising rules on transfer and redshirt eligibility. First, student athletes who choose to transfer can do so without any restrictions from their former school. For redshirts, the new rules allow players to play snaps in up to four games while still taking a redshirt. In the case of Ohio State, the latter rule change could prove to be a huge help in the future. For example, in blowout games a la Rutgers, Maryland, Illinois and Nebraska last season, Urban Meyer could give some of his true freshman snaps in an actual game without them losing eligibility. These players get valuable experience and coaches…
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