Rahsul Faison Navigated the Complex Path of NCAA Eligibility - Now Permit Him to Compete for South Carolina
South Carolina Running Back Rahsul Faison Awaits NCAA's Decision on Eligibility
The college football season is just around the corner, but the eligibility status of South Carolina running back Rahsul Faison remains uncertain. Faison, who has had a diverse college football journey with four different stops, has been granted an NCAA practice waiver and has been able to participate in team activities [1][2][4].
Faison's case is currently under review by the NCAA, with the organisation considering an additional year of eligibility for the athlete [3]. However, the decision has not yet been made, leaving Faison in limbo as the season approaches [1][5].
The delay in the decision is not due to any fault of South Carolina, but rather the need for additional information from a previous school that Faison attended [6]. The NCAA has now received all the necessary information and is in the process of making a decision [7].
Coach Shane Beamer has expressed optimism about Faison's case, acknowledging that the decision ultimately lies with the NCAA's internal process and other similar cases in the queue [1][5]. Recent court rulings have been mixed, with some athletes being denied preliminary injunctions seeking additional eligibility [3]. However, a positive development for another player, West Virginia RB Tye Edwards, who won an eligibility case, offers some hope for Faison [5].
The NCAA's handling of eligibility cases has been a subject of contention, with the organisation moving goalposts on various issues such as NIL, third-party collectives, transfer portal windows, and roster spots [8]. This uncertainty has left many athletes, including Faison, waiting for a decision on their specific cases [9].
If Faison is granted an additional year of eligibility, it could potentially reset his eligibility clock [10]. The decision on Faison's eligibility is eagerly awaited by the South Carolina football team and its fans, with the season set to begin in just a fortnight [1][2].
References:
[1] Gamecocks Online
[2] The State
[3] ESPN
[4] 247Sports
[5] The Post and Courier
[6] The Athletic
[7] The State
[8] The Athletic
[9] The State
[10] 247Sports
America's football season, particularly NCAA football, is also in the offing, and American-football enthusiasts are keeping a keen eye on the eligibility status of Rahsul Faison, who plays both American-football and traditional football at the college level. Faison's eligibility for another year of NCAA football remains uncertain, as the NCAA evaluates his case and considers granting him an additional year due to his diverse college career.
