Anthony 78 Posted August 11, 2011 These are the four year APR (Academic Progress Rate) scores for the top 25: 1. Oklahoma - 9622. Alabama - 957 3. Oregon - 942 4. LSU - 965 5. Florida State - 927 6. Stanford - 976 7. Boise State - 974 8. Oklahoma State - 945 9. Texas A&M - 934 10. Wisconsin - 968 11. Nebraska - 950 12. South Carolina - 938 13. Virginia Tech - 940 14. Arkansas - 930 15. TCU - 968 16. Ohio State - 975 17. Michigan State - 941 18. Notre Dame - 978 19. Auburn - 935 20. Mississippi State - 939 21. Missouri - 958 22. Georgia - 973 23. Florida - 971 24. Texas - 947 25. Penn State - 974 As you can see looking at the scores, only Florida State is currently under the new requirement of 930 with an APR score of 927. That means that if the new rule were to go into effect right now, no matter how well Florida State played this season, even if they qualified for the BCS National Championship, the Seminoles wouldn't be allowed to play in it. So when one of the top five schools in the country isn't eligible, the rule change is a big deal. Source: CBS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted August 12, 2011 Would you mind explaining this rule to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted August 12, 2011 Basically a rule meant to crack down on academic ineligibility by sanctioning teams that don't meet standards with posteseason bans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted August 12, 2011 Basically a rule meant to crack down on academic ineligibility by sanctioning teams that don't meet standards with posteseason bans. Like maintaining certain GPAs for student athletes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted August 12, 2011 http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/6853878/ncaa-committee-approves-increase-apr-cutline Just read that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted August 12, 2011 Interesting. So if your school has juniors, that forgo their senior year and go pro, that lowers your graduation rate, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 78 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Interesting. So if your school has juniors, that forgo their senior year and go pro, that lowers your graduation rate, right? Not necessarily. USC's 4 year score is 952, and I don't think any program has had more players drafted during that span. Some Juniors are just a few credits short of graduation and will take classes during the offseason to get them (would be silly to put in all that time and leave yourself short). Also, the number of players on a roster playing all four years far outweighs those leaving early for the draft. Washington State is a program that was penalized for APR score a couple of years ago, and the Cougars aren't exactly an NFL football factory with early departures. The players just weren't making the grade. Edited August 12, 2011 by Anthony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
