Question about eligibility and graduation?

[jburke]

So I saw on twitter over the week, a picture of some Iowa State graduates. Included in the picture Cotton-Moya, Payne and Lanning. There may have been additional that I supposed to be on on the 2017 roster. This brought up the question, if they are graduated how are they eligible for next year? I assume they are taking minimal courses to stay eligible, possible grad level. Just wondering not trying to start any worries of grad-transfer from us or anything.....

 

[RustShack]

You have five years to play. Most people graduate in four.

 

[jay moe]

They have redshirted. Most FB players do this.

 

[AgronAlum]

Grad classes.

 

[tolfbfan]

All of the above put together is exactly how it works!

 

[jburke]

I assumed it had to be, weird to see Payne already graduating going into his Junior year...

 

[ISUMojoMan]

I'm pretty sure Jack Whitver graduated in 3 or 3.5 semesters and then got an MBA while on scholarship. Seems the smart thing to do if you're mature enough. I sure wasn't at that age.