Why is the NCAA trying to impeach James Madison?

You’ve heard of “Impeach Biden”, “Impeach Trump”, and “Impeach Nixon.” Now we’re getting “Impeach James Madison.”

I’m talking about America’s 21st-ranked college football team, not its fourth president. But it still makes about as much sense as trying to impeach George Washington.

Which means, of course, the NCAA must be involved.

A little background: James Madison is transitioning from the FCS level to the FBS. The Dukes joined the Sun Belt Conference last year and went 8-3 against upgraded competition.

They are 10-0 this year, and so hot that ESPN’s College GameDay is headed to campus for Saturday’s game against Appalachian State. If James Madison wins its final two games, it could be the highest-ranked Group of Five team and get a bid to a New Year’s Six bowl.

There’s just one problem.

When a school jumps from FCS to FBS, the NCAA makes it wait two years before it is eligible for postseason play. That’s to discourage every Tom, Dick and Harry Madison from making the leap before they’re ready.

James Madison has asked for a waiver. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares even sent the NCAA a letter pleading the school’s case.

No dice.

“The current two-year transition period was intended to provide adequate time for schools to demonstrate they have met necessary requirements to become an FBS member,” NCAA President Charlie Baker wrote.

Necessary requirements?

How about going 18-3 and beating conference teams by an average of 14.2 points? The Dukes have been so impressive, Michigan is reportedly stealing their signals in case they meet in a bowl game.

That would require the persnickety NCAA to show a little common sense. That will happen as soon as it files articles of impeachment against George Washington.

Now, on to this weekend’s schedule, which is so dull it should be shown on…

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Author : The Gainesville Sun

Publish date : 2023-11-16 09:04:29

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