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U Sports overturns decision on football age cap

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Regina Rams received some good news on Monday after U Sports announced it’s providing a one-time exemption on the age cap.“The first thing I thought of was just how excited I am for those fifth-year guys,” said Rams head coach Mark McConkey.

U Sports allows 1-year eligibility exception for football players affected by COVID-19 After cancelling its championships due to the coronavirus pandemic, U Sports had deemed players would not lose a year of eligibility, however, the national governing body did say the age cap would still be implemented.

The rule prevents players who turn 25 before Sept. 1 from playing for a university program, which meant six members of the Rams would have been over the age cap.However, Monday’s decision means those.

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