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I went to see one of the coaches at the university that i plan to try out for and he told me to register with the NCAA clearinghouse, which i knew i had to do, but he said that he doest think that i will qualify to play this fall. So that means that i would have to sit out this season and get with the team in the winter. That sucks considering I am already 23 years old and time is not on my side in that aspect.

So what i was thinking that i might do is to play in a summer semi-pro league just to get the expirience points. But the other option would be to just bust my ass until i can get my shot with the team. Training, running, all that jazz. Which i would still do while playing but with less intensity as i would have to treat it as in season training.

What would you do if you were in my shoes?

Any advice would be great!

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Play and train. It’s harder to get back in once you’ve been out. Sitting out a year ain’t bad in the long run. Do you still have all your eligibility?

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I will have 3 years but i can earn a forth…

Thanks for the response!

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Play! That is the most sports specific training you can get. Plus if you really love football, you won’t be able to stay off the field anyway.

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You don’t lose eligiblity from semi-pro? Can’t you greyshirt?

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Don’t quote me on this but I think since i am not under scholorship and not officailly affiliated with the team. I can do pretty much whatever i want as long as i maintain an amatuer status.

And i cant be grey shirted or anything like that b/c its not the team saying i cant work with them its NCAA rules. Since i’m not qualified with the NCAA clearinghouse i’m not allowed to be around the team until i am qualified.