NCAA Goes International?

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Recently, at its annual general convention in Orlando, the NCAA's executive committee approved a 10-year pilot program to accept select international schools within its ranks. "It is possible," NCAA spokesperson Stacey Osburn said Tuesday, "that international membership legislation will be on the floor this time next year."

The University of British Columbia has been the most aggressive with its inquiries and could possibly submit a formal application quite soon.

Intercollegiate athletics is about providing opportunities for students and I think that this decision by the Executive Committee is moving in a positive direction.

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JoebookRed-Shirting

1039 days ago

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Then shouldn't this be an opinion? Identify yourself, mystery newsmaker...

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ActiveSportsVarsity

1039 days ago

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I wasn't quite sure which one to post it under. I felt it was mainly a news item... I just posted a little opinion at the end - partly because I didn't know how to conclude the story and partly to facilitate a little discussion. :) My apologies!

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JoebookRed-Shirting

1038 days ago

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I hereby forgive you...

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JoebookRed-Shirting

1039 days ago

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Anyway, this would make travel a little more interesting... especially with the new passport laws.

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BU ICEMANJV Squad

1039 days ago

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Would this ruin Bradley University's stranglehold on Canada?

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ChristofMVP

1039 days ago

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Can't wait to see the Canadian Athletic League become the 3Xth Division I-A conference!

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ChristofMVP

1039 days ago

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Of course, Quebec will demand to become independent. However, I don't know if there are 8 schools in Quebec, so there own personal conference may not be possible.

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