BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Signing day 2012 offered a blast from the past: The ability to offer multi-year scholarships. The Big Ten encouraged its schools to give football recruits four-year scholarships and many did. The SEC didn't do as much prodding but at least two schools — Auburn and Florida — said they gave extended financial-aid agreements. The new NCAA rule could offer greater protection to players from getting their scholarships revoked due to how they play. It can also become a recruiting advantage because schools are permitted, but not required, to give up to five-year scholarships rather than annual renewals. [Read More]
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