The NCAA Division I Cabinet is actively discussing an age-based eligibility model and plans to vote on it next month, a proposal that could significantly impact various sports, including college hockey and football. This potential ‘5-in-5’ rule, which limits athletes to five years of eligibility, has sparked strong reactions from the hockey community, with many leaders opposing the proposal. Concerns are mounting over how these changes could affect team rosters and player evaluations across different universities. As courts struggle to keep up with eligibility battles amidst increasing athlete earnings, discussions around these significant adjustments continue, with various factions within college sports urging for clarity and reconsideration of the rules.