Expert: Thom Brooks - 1/9/2009

Question
I am a college graduate, B.S. degree, and i have NEVER played any college sports, my college did not have a football team.  I plan on going to graduate school at a college/university where they do have football am i eligible to walk on and play?

Answer
Adam, Hello!

I've attached the websites of the NCAA for you to explore their eligibility rules.  

If you have the athletic skill to make the team, the college athletic department will give you the official NCAA minimum rules.  

It would be a great accomplishment to play college ball so you need to pursue it.  Even though you're a proven success in the classroom, it will always bother you that you did not give it the "old college try"!  So, do it!

Have a Happy New Year and please let me know when you make a team!

Thom Brooks



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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
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Web address:
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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


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