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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry
Thats true no doubt. I just know some D2s can get kids that D1's cant. I know Central had a few guys that MSU couldn't get in. I'm suprised that Truman can compete at all in the MIAA with their admissions.
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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
Do you know what the specific differences are for an out-of-state athlete to qualify at an MIAA school as opposed to a major D1?
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The difference in D2 and D1 qualification right now is D1 requires 16 "core classes" taken in high school at 2.4 GPA (generally) while D2 requires 14 "core classes" at 2.0 GPA, though D2 will require 16 core classes taken starting in 2013. (NAIA requirements are a joke. They have to meet two of the following four requirements: have an ACT of 18, an SAT of 860, graduate high school with a 2.0 GPA, graduate in the 50th percentile or better of your class or have a GED. You almost have to be dead to not have two of those).
That explains, ChiefsCountry, why UCM was able to get some guys that MSU couldn't. Its not a large difference, however, and the difference is trending smaller. As for Truman, they compete strongly in a number of sports. Football isn't one of them right now; that could change some if they ever get their program's house in order.