Expert: Thom Brooks - 12/17/2008

Question
QUESTION: How is every one doin my name is robert and im a bit confused with this college football eligibility thing .I went to a d3 school and didnt play in any games wat so ever because the coaches didnt like that i stood up for myself .i was thinking about trying out for asu which would be considered a big leap i play varsity in hs i was a t.e/de/olb but at that time i was probably one of the smaller kids on the team .i grew i am about 6.4 245 and i run i run a low 4.7 soo i would like to know do i still have enough eligibility to walk on cause all my semipro coaches think i can do it ,its just idk about the eligibility please help

ANSWER: Robert, hello!

I have attached the NCAA websites for you to review their eligibility rules but you need to contact the college. They will tell you the exact details to get you to their camp.

Merry Christmas!


Thom Brooks





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Official Web Site of the NCAA





svcs/eligibility-recruiting



Eligibility Center Contact Information
NCAA Eligibility Center:
Certification Processing
P.O. Box 7136
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136
Package or overnight delivery:
1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Web address:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Eligibility Center customer service
Representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
U.S. callers (toll free): 877/262-1492
International callers: 317/223-0700
Fax: 317/968-5100


Eligibility
PlayYourGame.com - NCAA Eligibility Explained


JC Football Recruiting Front Page


D1AFootball.com


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QUESTION: i looked at that sight already i just wanted to know if there would be a chance if i had all 4 years left since i didnt play in any games at my d3 scool

Answer
Robert, hello!

In our previous email, I attached the phone numbers and contact addresses of the NCAA in reference to Eligibility.  You need to call them and they can give you the official answer.  In your question, your attendance at a D3 school would not eliminate your 4 years of eligibility unless you were on the team.  But, it all depends on the official records.  The college can tell you or the NCAA headquarters can get that answer.

I hope you make the team.  It will be a great memory for you.

Merry Christmas!

Thom Brooks