[Stardust]

^ I can't answer, but can only surmise. The only reason the NCAA backed off the Professional competiton as was expected that they would use, and termed this as being compensated more than the amount that would necessitate his means to cover expenses was the revision to their own rules. When they deemed the "Kanter Rule" that an athlete can now compete on professional teams, I certainly thought there was room to wiggle in their original ruling. But like I said, this ruling has followed exactly the guidelines they have set for Hockey. I can see your point, and I have not been arguing that Kanter should not have been given the benefit of the doubt, but only to say that the NCAA had a rule that preceded this event, and they have stayed consistent with it. I can't understand why the NCAA has not just came out and said that kanter is not eligible due to him playing professionally, but this is the reason why no matter what the NCAA has stated publicly as the reason.