At this point you’re probably aware that the NCAA is just the worst. OK, the International Olympic Committee is in the team picture as is FIFA but I have trouble thinking any of them are actually worse.
Why now you ask?
They’ve now managed to outlaw fundraising for Coronavirus victims if you’re a student-athlete.
Quickly ask yourself – who is the most-known eligible college football player, nationwide? The most recognizable who if they were to speak, would draw the most attention.
I think it’s safe to say that’s Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. His great talents, flowing locks and him seeming like a just stand-up young man are great and the fact that he’s likely going to one day be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft only makes him more compelling. It’s great when young people use their platforms for the general good, can we all agree on that?
Well, the NCAA can’t as they forced Lawrence to take down a GoFundMe page that was dedicated to raising funds for Coronavirus victims.
Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend started a GoFundMe page to try to help coronavirus victims. NCAA rules forced it to be shut down https://t.co/8gBLBO2lzB
— Matt Connolly (@MattatTheState) March 24, 2020
Ridiculous.
Laughable.
Unreal.
One day it’s blocking a transferring player from being eligible because, well, there is no good reason while granting immediate eligibility to others at bigger schools. The next its shutting down a fundraiser benefitting a literal world-crisis.
Great job, NCAA, great freaking job.
You seriously can’t make this crap up.