URI football players lose court fight for extra year of eligibility
The decision could effectively end the college careers of two Rams defenders despite the NCAA's new eligibility rules.
South Kingstown, RI – A judge has denied a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction for two University of Rhode Island football players seeking a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA. The decision was made by Judge Sarah Taft-Carter in Washington County Superior Court on Thursday, Oct. 8. Peña and Carcel both wanted to be included in the NCAA's new 5-in-5 statutes, which grant five seasons of eligibility in five years starting with the Class of 2023.
The organization eliminated redshirts, hardship waivers, and medical waivers that previously could have provided additional years of eligibility beyond a regular college term. Despite their strong academic and athletic careers, the court ruled that the plaintiffs' requests were speculative and denied the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
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