Big Ten Coach Compares College Football to Triple-A Baseball
UCLA head coach Bob Chesney compared to current state of college football to being in the minor league for the MLB.
The NCAA has historically barred athletes from returning to college football after signing contracts with professional teams. However, an NCAA loophole now allows several players who have spent time with NFL teams in training camp to return to college football. UCLA's new head coach, Bob Chesney, likened this shift to the minor league system in Major League Baseball.
Chesney stated, "It's becoming like the minor leagues for the NFL." He believes the NFL has avoided the minor league model due to college football's stability. The NCAA's allowance of player payments has made college football a professional sport, causing instability for NFL teams seeking players. LSU is expected to sign its second player from Ole Miss who joined the NFL this offseason.
Ole Miss' head coach, Lane Kiffin, defended his decision to recruit such athletes, explaining that players are either recruited by colleges or play in the NFL, leading his team to recruit them similarly to most programs. Many of these players find the minor league (college football) more profitable than being an NFL practice squad player.
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