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Sometimes, in very rare circumstances, the NCAA takes pity on an often-injured athlete and allows him an extra year of eligibility. The 6th year of eligibility can be applied for after the conclusion of the athlete's final season (the 5th year). The NCAA judges these case by case, so insert some UNC conspiracy theory here. In order to be granted a 6th year, the NCAA must see some sort of extenuating circumstances. If a player is legitimately injured for 2 years, then the possibility increases.
I'm with you don't think RS is going to happen but he could get a medical RS because he did not play over 9 games. Of course his injury would be scrutinized and have to be approved.
The issue is that Turner wasn’t injured his first RS yearSometimes, in very rare circumstances, the NCAA takes pity on an often-injured athlete and allows him an extra year of eligibility. The 6th year of eligibility can be applied for after the conclusion of the athlete's final season (the 5th year). The NCAA judges these case by case, so insert some UNC conspiracy theory here. In order to be granted a 6th year, the NCAA must see some sort of extenuating circumstances. If a player is legitimately injured for 2 years, then the possibility increases.
If Turner is needed on defense and backup for Bone, other than missing Bone’s scoring, could he not be a short time fill in per game to help out? It could get him back into game rhythm and give him a chance to feel more comfortable on offense. Otherwise, he has more to overcome than we realize.....For once, UT has the kind of team where there is no need to rush back one of their best players until Turner is completely healthy. A luxury, done properly that will pay off in tournament time.
If Turner is needed on defense and backup for Bone, other than missing Bone’s scoring, could he not be a short time fill in per game to help out? It could get him back into game rhythm and give him a chance to feel more comfortable on offense. Otherwise, he has more to overcome than we realize.....
Nope. Medical waiver can be granted in a year when a player has been in 30% or fewer games, zero minutes in the second half, AND the redshirt has not already been used.
To get a 6th year his first RS would had to be medical and this one would have to be medical I think and then falling in the time parameters. I think that's how it goes but I know there have been some 6th year guys.