Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility

The article discusses the challenges faced by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) regarding athlete eligibility. It argues that the NCAA is losing its ability to function as a governing body for college sports due to its lack of control over who is eligible to participate. The article suggests that the NCAA's current approach to eligibility, which has become more lenient, has resulted in a situation where "anything goes." This has led to concerns about the integrity and fairness of college sports competitions. The article highlights the NCAA's difficulty in maintaining consistent eligibility standards, as various factors, such as legal rulings and external pressures, have eroded its authority. This has potentially opened the door for unqualified or ineligible athletes to participate, undermining the fairness and competitiveness of college sports. The article suggests that the NCAA's inability to effectively control eligibility could have significant implications for the future of college athletics, and it calls for the organization to find a way to reassert its role as the authoritative governing body.