A modest but positive step for SA's

[JoeWildcat]

This weekend at the NCAA Convention the P-5 schools set a policy that they will all provide at least two years of health coverage after graduation for SA's that had health problems or injuries while in school (Pac-12 already guarantees four years of extended coverage).

"Medical coverage and mental health benefits for athletes who suffered injuries or sought help during their college careers was extended for at least two years after they leave campus. The proposal passed by 78-1 with the lone dissenting vote coming from an ACC school. Wake Forest's representative did not attend because of supposed weather-related travel issues.

Each institution will be able to create policies for who qualifies for the new two-year requirement. Many but not all of the 65 Power Five conference members already provide post-career medical coverage, including the Pac-12, which has a four-year mandate.

"I think it's good to do it across the board," California athletic director Mike Williams said. "I think it's really the right thing for student-athletes." "

 

[corbi296]

This weekend at the NCAA Convention the P-5 schools set a policy that they will all provide at least two years of health coverage after graduation for SA's that had health problems or injuries while in school (Pac-12 already guarantees four years of extended coverage).

"Medical coverage and mental health benefits for athletes who suffered injuries or sought help during their college careers was extended for at least two years after they leave campus. The proposal passed by 78-1 with the lone dissenting vote coming from an ACC school. Wake Forest's representative did not attend because of supposed weather-related travel issues.

Each institution will be able to create policies for who qualifies for the new two-year requirement. Many but not all of the 65 Power Five conference members already provide post-career medical coverage, including the Pac-12, which has a four-year mandate.

"I think it's good to do it across the board," California athletic director Mike Williams said. "I think it's really the right thing for student-athletes." "

Thank you Kain Colter.

 

[FeralFelidae]

I assume Notre Dame is considered a P5 member. What about BYU? Just curious.

 

[Overly_Invested_Cat]

Thank you Kain Colter.

I was going to say the exact same thing. Couldn't agree more.

 

[willycat]

I was going to say the exact same thing. Couldn't agree more.

Agree and all NCAA athletes who benefit from what Colter started, should say thanks. Also some on this board owe him an apology.

 

[PURPLE Book Cat]

Respectfully disagree. Colter’s actions negatively and disproportionately affected Northwestern. He could have conducted himself in a less divisive manner and caused less collateral damage to the institution supporting him. Attributing health care coverage as a direct result of Colter’s actions is a stretch, at best.

 

[willycat]

Respectfully disagree. Colter’s actions negatively and disproportionately affected Northwestern. He could have conducted himself in a less divisive manner and caused less collateral damage to the institution supporting him. Attributing health care coverage as a direct result of Colter’s actions is a stretch, at best.

Respecfully disagree as Colter and others have since altered the way the NCAA programs treat their players. Increased food allowance, concussion awareness protocol are just two things that were brought about by Colter and others. Now the schools are making health coverage available after graduation which was also one of Colter and his groups points. Can't imagine how he can be blamed for the results that the players and coaches experienced those seasons.

 

[PURPLECAT88]

I think Willy's right on this one. It's much easier to draw a straight line from Colter's actions to the positive changes made for student athletes than it is to connect whatever collateral damage PBC is talking about (losses? unhappy donors?)to his actions.

 

[thewildcat2011]

Respectfully disagree. Colter’s actions negatively and disproportionately affected Northwestern. He could have conducted himself in a less divisive manner and caused less collateral damage to the institution supporting him. Attributing health care coverage as a direct result of Colter’s actions is a stretch, at best.