ACC joins movement that supports one-time transfer without penalty
News broke last month that the Big 10 had proposed legislation that would allow players in every sport to transfer once without being forced to sit out a year.
Now the Atlantic Coast Conference is joining the Big 10’s fight. The ACC announced Monday afternoon that it would be in support of a rule allowing players to transfer once without penalty.
The NCAA currently requires players to sit out one season when transferring in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball and hockey. The exception occurs only if a student-athlete has a waiver granted or is immediately eligible as a grad transfer.
“During the league’s annual winter meetings (February 12-14), the ACC discussed the transfer environment and unanimously concluded that as a matter of principle we support a one-time transfer opportunity for all student-athletes, regardless of sport,” Monday’s statement read. “As a conference, we look forward to continuing the discussion nationally.”
The soonest this rule could be adopted is 2021, according to a report from CBS.
With coaching salaries ballooning and coaches leaving for jobs at inopportune times (most recently Colorado’s Mel Tucker leaving for Michigan State after Signing Day earlier this month) there has been growing support for the NCAA to change its rules when it comes to players having the opportunity to transfer without penalty.
GAMEDAY DESIGNATIONS
Clemson football has released its gameday designations for the 2020 season. The Tigers’ spring game is set for April 4, while Clemson will open the season Sept. 3 at Georgia Tech. Here are the designations for Clemson’s seven home games:
Sept. 12 vs. Louisville - 125th Season Kickoff
Clemson Football first took the field in 1896 and has since amassed 758 wins, three National Championships, and 25 Conference Championships. This game will be the start of a year-long celebration of the history of Clemson Football.
Sept. 19 vs. Akron - Family Weekend
Campus welcomes the families of students back to campus.
Sept. 26 vs. Virginia - IPTAY Day
Founded in 1934 and the nation’s oldest and most successful fundraising organization, this celebration is a way to honor and thank donors for their commitment to Clemson.
Oct. 17 vs. NC State - Hall of Fame Day
The Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be recognized and introduced. The class will be announced at a later date.
Oct. 24 vs. Syracuse - Homecoming & Football Reunion Day
Homecoming is a tradition dating to 1922 in Clemson, and with it comes Tigerama, the floats on Bowman, and several other activities. The football program also welcomes back its anniversary teams - 1970, 1995, 2010 and 2015.
Nov. 14 vs. The Citadel - Military Appreciation Day & Senior Day
A day of gratitude and recognition for those who have served. The football program recognizes its seniors with a solo run down the Hill.
Nov. 28 vs. South Carolina - Solid Orange Day
The Palmetto Bowl. Clemson and South Carolina have met every year since 1909, the second-longest streak in the nation. Clemson holds a 71-42-4 lead in the series.
This story was originally published February 17, 2020 at 3:44 PM with the headline "ACC joins movement that supports one-time transfer without penalty."
