FSU football is one of many schools who is paying attention to a proposed rule change that could open the floodgates to transfers in college football.
In the coming months, the whole world of college football could be changing – and schools like FSU football could benefit and be one of the victims at the same time. According to CBS Sports, the NCAA is considering a rule change that could allow transfers without having to sit out a year if a school’s coach leaves.
It’s something that many people have been screaming for over the years – wondering why a college football coach can leave one school for another and cash a big paycheck and players in the sport can’t do the same thing (minus the paycheck, of course).
Now, it appears that players could be given that same right – again, minus the paycheck – as the proposed plan would allow players to transfer without having to sit out a year if a coach leaves or a school is placed on probation, while still having to sit out a year if the player chooses to leave FSU football or any other school on their own accord.
On the positive side for the Seminoles would be the ability to become a destination spot for transfers. Let us be honest, the Noles even after a down season are still one of the biggest brands in major college football. They will be one of the first places players flock to if their coach leaves or their old school gets slapped down by the NCAA.
With new head coach Willie Taggart being one of the most attractive young names in the game, he will be able to take himself and his staff and convince players that while they didn’t choose Florida State the first time, there is always room for redemption.
At the same point, if the Noles should be in the same situation they were this year where their former head coach bolted for a paycheck, they could be losing more than just a coach as players who are tied to that leader could bolt as well – and FSU football could be in a moment where they are starting from ground zero.
For the sport as a whole, it could create a problem where college football could turn into the pro game where everyone becomes a free agent. At the same point, it’s not fair for players that they are told to honor a commitment but any coach can leave for a new deal whenever they want.
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If this rule is passed, FSU football will lose some players if Taggart or whoever is coaching leaves – but the benefits of being able to scoop up talent will outweigh that.