Report: 2 More Scholarships for MBB

[Kenny11]

Don't the women have 15? Anyone know if Geno ever uses all 15?

He uses 5

 

[bendm]

Maybe staff will take 13 now but don’t need more than that

 

[navery12]

I'm in wait and see mode on this. I thought it would kill mid majors but they surprisingly seem to be in favor of it so far for sports like baseball

 

[huskyblooz]

Don't the women have 15? Anyone know if Geno ever uses all 15?

with 7 ACL tears? yes, he does.

 

[huskyblooz]

This could kill our baseball program. The P4 teams now have more schollies.

 

[uconnbill]

Let's be honest the SEC has 105 scholarships for the longest time just not legally and I know others did the same like Texas, Oklahoma, USC, Ohio St, and Michigan.

Yes, this screws schools like UConn,

 

[uconnfan68]

He uses 5

At 1 time.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I know there's an easy off-color joke in there if someone wants to play that card, but out of pure curiosity, what exactly is women's tumbling?

 

[HooperScooper]

This is just....weird. 55 scholarships for tumbling. 50 for equestrian. 24 for each of men's and women's fencing? Are there 48 people at at any school that know how to fence?

If you have kids I'd start equestrian or fencing lessons next week.

 

[How Sway?!]

This could kill our baseball program. The P4 teams now have more schollies.

Disagree, almost most mid major baseball coaches are in favor. You have to factor in the reduced roster size, from 40 to 34, as well as the fact that you don't have to offer scholarships to everyone. Most mid majors can easily afford to 15-20 baseball scholarships.

 

[DFW HOYA]

Most mid majors can easily afford to 15-20 baseball scholarships.

A number of Big East teams run at less than 11.7 and could never get to 34.

 

[How Sway?!]

A number of Big East teams run at less than 11.7 and could never get to 34.

Good thing I said most. The sun belts, CUSA, WCC of the world will be fine

 

[dennismenace]

How much will the NCAA be kicking in for graciously allowing colleges to expand their scholarship award money? I see that they are really doing their innovative best to justify their royalty status in ruling the masses. They will no doubt be awarded hefty bonus money for this latest gem.

 

[dennismenace]

Or walks on get scholarships

In that case they should no longer be called "walk ons" but "chauffeured ons".

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I know there's an easy off-color joke in there if someone wants to play that card, but out of pure curiosity, what exactly is women's tumbling?

Here it is but with a cute, cuddly fella.

 

[uconnfan68]

This is just....weird. 55 scholarships for tumbling. 50 for equestrian. 24 for each of men's and women's fencing? Are there 48 people at at any school that know how to fence?

If you have kids I'd start equestrian or fencing lessons next week.

UConn has a pretty good equestrian history.

 

[HooperScooper]

UConn has a pretty good equestrian history.

Is it a varsity sport or a club team?

 

[MJ1]

UConn has a pretty good equestrian history.

Does the Horse need a partial scholarship or are they considered walk ons?

 

[HooperScooper]

Does the Horse need a partial scholarship or are they considered walk ons?

Trot ons?

 

[Ewekon]

I get this for the other sports... But what legitimate high d1 player wants to sign on to be the 15th guy? As it is, most teams 11-13 will hardly ever play and then transfer out.

Just going to feed the portal

 

[WhereistheDove?]

If you have kids I'd start equestrian or fencing lessons next week.

Not sure if there is a great ROI on starting your kids in equestrian with the chance for a future college scholarship.

 

[CL82]

Whether or not it’s “stupid” depends on the result you’re seeking to achieve. The result in football is to horde more talent at the top level to decrease the odds that someone at a lower level can compete with you. That’s not stupid — just selfish.

And, perhaps, shortsighted.

 

[businesslawyer]

And, perhaps, shortsighted.

Maybe. They've clearly decided that a larger percentage of the pie, even if they shrink the college sports pie, is in their interests. I don't know that I intuitively agree with that, but I will assume that conclusion has been reached after tons of market studies. Doesn't mean the decision will ultimately be right, but I do think that's where the smart money is.

 

[temery]

I don't see how this in any way benefits the UConn program or the team.

But if I was a wannabe coach of a wannabe team, I'd love the idea of being able to stockpile players hoping a few would be cheaper and better than expected.