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(08-16-2019 12:27 PM)OKIcat Wrote:  

(08-16-2019 11:56 AM)dsquare Wrote:  The ncaa is definitely under the microscope on this. I just wonder if it can be challenged in court with any success or not. It would be a drawn out affair which negates the effect unless a judge granted a temporary order allowing someone to play immediately.

If this is overturned (as I believe it should be) and Hudson is granted the waiver, doesn't this also suggest the NCAA should revisit their existing procedure going forward?

First, it seems a violation of both student privacy and health care laws to have an illness of any kind made public. Particularly with some mental health issues that are stigmatized to begin with. And then shouldn't this sort of waiver request require a confidential referral to a psychiatrist or psychologist to confirm a player's self-diagnosis before becoming the basis for any decision?

A public disclosure such as this could follow a student athlete for a long time--even (unfairly) jeopardizing future employment opportunities. If the NCAA is there for the student athlete, it seems it is failing miserably in such cases.

100% agree. I was thinking the same thing like uh I'm sure all these kids don't want to have with mental health issues on their resume. Whether its the NFL or a regular job offer...I would think those questions will come up, and like you said there definitely needs to be privacy laws in place for these players.