[terry]

I have no knowledge either, but if he does get admitted it seems like a redshirt might be the best option, regardless of how talented he is, to make the academic transition easier.

Is life really much easier for redshirts than for guys who are playing? The redshirts have to go through the same practices, the same weight-lifting and conditioning, the same meetings. I'm not sure that keeping a guy on the bench on Saturdays will help him cope with academics.

[terry]

I have no knowledge either, but if he does get admitted it seems like a redshirt might be the best option, regardless of how talented he is, to make the academic transition easier.

Is life really much easier for redshirts than for guys who are playing? The redshirts have to go through the same practices, the same weight-lifting and conditioning, the same meetings. I'm not sure that keeping a guy on the bench on Saturdays will help him cope with academics.