Timetable for Ty Isaac hardship waiver

Submitted by Jaqen H'ghar on

Can anyon explain the process behind the hardship waiver process? What is the likelihood that he gets or doesn't get it and how long does the process usually take?

Wolverine Devotee

June 5th, 2014 at 4:53 PM ^

I just ran over 3 maryland defenders with Ty Isaac for a TD on NCAA 15. 

I like this guy.

BloomingtonBlue

June 5th, 2014 at 4:59 PM ^

How long it takes Ty to get ready in the morning? Is he a morning person or does he like to hit snooze. Hot or cold shower type of guy? Does he eat a big breakfast or does he like to keep it light? Does he shave every morning or like to keep some stubble for the ladies?

chatster

June 5th, 2014 at 9:45 PM ^

I'm probably lucky that in my days of studying for bar exams in three different states (due to a couple of relocations in the first two years after passing the bar exam in the state where I'd attended law school*), there was no Internet or cable TV and the only "distractions" were three TV networks, a couple of local TV stations and PBS.  And around midnight or 1:00 AM, the only thing on TV was this: 

* Fortunately, I passed them all on the first try. Bar exams were not fun, but as tough as they were, they never prepared me for month-long trials or six straight days of settlement negotiations with no sleep. Hope you'll be lucky enough to pass on your first try, and best wishes for success in your career.

LSAClassOf2000

June 5th, 2014 at 5:23 PM ^

I am not sure about the timeline precisely, but the most relevant section of the handbook - I think - is 14.2.1.5.1.1 (I have it right here), which is titled "Circumstances Beyond Control" in the section on Waiver Criteria.

Part (b) discusses one of the reasons considered, which is life-threatening or incapacitating illness to a member of the student-athlete's immediate family, and according to this, it needs to be accompanied by some documentation as well. It isn't really more specific than that beyond that fact that such requests actually go to the committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement. 

 

MichiganMan14

June 5th, 2014 at 5:35 PM ^

The kid has an Eddie George like physique and very good speed. If our O line comes together and plays to their potential there isn't a game on the schedule we cannot win. This has a 1997/2006 feel to it in all honesty. Coming off of terrible seasons. Lots of unproven talent....

991GT3

June 5th, 2014 at 6:37 PM ^

would be beneficial for him. It will give our OL an additional year to learn how to block. They are sure to improve their 117th ranking from last year.

PurpleStuff

June 5th, 2014 at 8:21 PM ^

Didn't the NCAA just vote to do away with the hardship waiver completely and instead grant an extra year of eligibility (if a RS had already been burned)?

EDIT: Nevermind.  Looks like they did approve the change but it won't go into effect until the 2015-16 academic year.  Will be interesting to see if the evaluation of cases changes though.  Would think the NCAA may be more restrictive knowing the rule is about to change.

Aspyr

June 5th, 2014 at 10:19 PM ^

You are correct - in late April they adopted a change (for the 2015-16 academic year) to the waiver policy for transfer student-athletes. From what I understand it eliminates the possibility of playing immediately and instead adds an extra year of playing time. 
 
The NCAA certainly may have a bias to the new policy but the reason they are changing the policy is to allow the athlete to become acclimated to the new school for a year while dealing with the issue that caused the hardship - which, in this case is not really relevant. 
 
In regards to chances of getting the waiver and timing:
 
The NCAA says there is no set criteria in determining the waiver rather a case by case basis. However, the following may help the cause if true:
 
- The family member is his Mother and not a distant relative.
 
- Proximity (Within driving distance)
 
- If the issue (ear) happened after not before enrolling at USC 
 
Finally, they will need to submit documentation from his Mother's doctor so this could take some time for the paperwork to get sent and then the decision.
 

Rodriguesqe

June 5th, 2014 at 11:07 PM ^

As with medical redshirts, the NCAA is very liberal in granting hardship waivers and he almost certainly will be eligibel this year.

Also, I have no idea what I am talking about.

Sorry for sarcasm, I am curious on the timeline as well.

BlueCube

June 6th, 2014 at 8:20 AM ^

DetNews.com later today that details the hardship and what led to Ty's decision. He spoke to his mother last night. He did say the waiver process is a lot different than  most people have said and I assume Ty has a very good feeling he can play immediately. I'm sure they did a lot of research into the subject before this started.