97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and News Director Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 10. The NCAA recently finalized and adopted new eligibility rules meant to clean up questions about how long players can compete in college sports. Instead of being based on “completed seasons,” the new model creates a five-year window and allows for student-athletes to compete for up to five seasons within that time frame. Stroman shares her thoughts on the update, including whether it will help clarify who retains eligibility, what it means for athletes who suffer injuries, and other ripple effects it could have on different unsavory elements of modern college sports.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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