Ohio governor signs order allowing fifth year for 2022 athletes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 00:32 · Archive

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Tuesday giving the state's colleges and universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year. The move defies the NCAA's new guidance, which excludes those who have already played four seasons.

DeWine justified the order by saying 'when the rules change, fairness has to remain part of the equation'. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a former coach who won national championships at Ohio State and Youngstown State, added that 'it's important we do not deprive our current student-athletes of the same opportunities enjoyed by their peers'.

The executive order applies to both public and private universities in Ohio, including eight Division I programs such as Ohio State and Cincinnati. There was no immediate response from the NCAA or the affected universities. The move follows a similar pattern to California's approach to name, image and likeness compensation, which prompted the NCAA to allow such payments across the country.

How it is being reported

• Ohio governor signs order letting state's colleges allow 2022 athletes a 5th year of eligibilityOhio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year.News4Jax · 13 Oct, 19:01
• Ohio governor signs order letting state's colleges allow 2022 athletes a 5th year of eligibilityOhio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year.Clickorlando · 13 Oct, 19:01

In this story: Mike DeWine · Jim Tressel · Ohio · NCAA · Ohio State · Cincinnati

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