That is correct although not definite.
The initial concern was that the rule would create chaos because of current seniors getting a fifth year and coaches not having notice and being unable to prepare for it.
But the NCAA has reportedly distributed information that would seem to indicate that current student athletes (non-seniors) will get a fifth year.
Stay tuned.
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Here's the roster going forward..
-- schubee
May 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM ET
schubee
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05/19/26 12:43 PM ET
In addition: Internal candidates to make an impact
-- VAHokie89
May 19, 2026 at 12:57 PM ET
VAHokie89
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05/19/26 12:57 PM ET
Maybe Bishop is a better catcher than Yaeger, who becomes the DP.**
-- schubee
May 19, 2026 at 01:27 PM ET
schubee
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05/19/26 01:27 PM ET
The vote is scheduled for Friday
-- VTChip
May 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
VTChip
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05/19/26 12:56 PM ET
Watch a senior sue NCAA and win.**
-- Atlee Hokie
May 19, 2026 at 01:05 PM ET
Atlee Hokie
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05/19/26 01:05 PM ET
For the same reasons Profit sharing was awarded to athletes from several ..
-- Atlee Hokie
May 19, 2026 at 04:19 PM ET
Atlee Hokie
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05/19/26 04:19 PM ET
Because all it takes to win is a lawyer. The NCAAs lawyers are all
-- vatechcowpatty
May 19, 2026 at 04:17 PM ET
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05/19/26 04:17 PM ET
When does 5 for 5 start? I presume it shouldn't affect her. **
-- TomTurkey
May 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM ET
TomTurkey
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05/19/26 12:52 PM ET
It could affect everybody, maybe starting with Chatfield, etc.?**
-- schubee
May 19, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
schubee
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05/19/26 12:53 PM ET
That is correct although not definite.
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-- VTChip
May 19, 2026 at 01:05 PM ET
VTChip
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05/19/26 01:05 PM ET
I wonder if that will result in a waiver for roster limits for a year
-- RJHokie
May 19, 2026 at 07:09 PM ET
RJHokie
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05/19/26 07:09 PM ET
I was going to say the NCAA can't be stupid enough to let ...
-- Atlee Hokie
May 19, 2026 at 01:15 PM ET
Atlee Hokie
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05/19/26 01:15 PM ET
Drew a line in the sand...and trip over it!**
-- TomTurkey
May 19, 2026 at 07:44 PM ET
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05/19/26 07:44 PM ET