NCAA should allow every football team to practice...

[thefan]

through the day of the National Title Game!

[docdore]

i'm sure all the players not participating in bowl games would love that.

[Georgiadore]

Years ago Bobby Knight, after his team had lost in the NCAA tournament (or maybe didn't even make it - I don't remember), had the returning players practice throughout the NCAA tournament, even though their season was done. I don't know what the rule is now in basketball, or in football. But you're right - the players might revolt, understandably.

[BWSeven]

Coaches say the extra practices help in developing players for the following year. I've always doubted that claim.

[baseball1234]

Respectfully disagree. There is nothing like the end to the grind. Players were finished after the first half of the Vawl game. Need time to re-set mentally and physically.

[vandy05]

Coaches say the extra practices help in developing players for the following year. I've always doubted that claim.

Its true. In bowl prep you get a couple of week's of practice. Most of that is spent with young players getting lots of reps and scrimmaging. The older players and those who actually play a lot don't do more than a few days practicing. Its like getting 50% of another spring practice. Highly beneficial.

[NWOHDore]

There’s also finals and end of the semester academic work that a lot of D1 players are playing catch up on. Also, not a fan of the possibility of injury in what would be a fairly meaningless practice session. Would we really want a young lineman who is expected to be a key contributor next season tear an ACL in an early December practice?

[thefan]

Didn't say they had to practice but suggested they be allowed if so desire! Grades can also be affected by a bowl game!