D3 eligibility question

Haven't heard of such a provision in the rules. The rules state you have a 10 semester window to complete your 4 years of eligibility. The clock starts the first time you register and attend classes and does not pause/stop. Did the former SA leave college for a religious mission or military service reason?

The coach knows that nobody will know.

parent of studs wrote:

The coach knows that nobody will know.

No. The coach knows that everyone will. It will very obvious to everyone in the league. We all know about the 10 semester rule., too. The coach says this is a new program for very specific cases. Wondering if any coach or AD can confirm or deny.

10 semester rule. The coach knows that no D3 coaches will know that a guy ran 10 years ago. He sounds dishonest.

10 semesters to use 8 semesters of eligibility. in D3 there is no age limit, there is no clock.

If I go to school for one semester and drop out and never attend another school, I can come back 50 years later and still run on the team if I so desire.

parent of studs wrote:

10 semester rule. The coach knows that no D3 coaches will know that a guy ran 10 years ago. He sounds dishonest.

this is not a runner. very high-profile athlete in a different sport. I asked here because running is my sport and I've seen similar eligibility discussions on this site. Every coach in the league would be familiar with this particular athlete and would certainly challenge. The coach is stellar and honest; possibly mistaken here, but above board on everything for many decades. Opposing coaches would definitely know an all-region athlete from a decade ago.