ncaa allowed freshmen to play football this season.
ncaa allowed freshmen to play football this season.
when did ncaa allow freshmen to play football?
this season
Na
Na
section::::before the season.:freshmen eligibility waiver.









































prior to and during the 1971 season the ncaa did not allow freshmen to compete in varsity football. marshall requested and was granted a waiver to allow freshmen to compete so that they could field a complete team. due to the age of the players on the team coach lengyel nicknamed them the young thundering herd. beginning with the 1972 season the ncaa allowed freshmen to compete for all varsity football teams.









































section::::before the season.:construction of the roster.
1971 marshall thundering herd football team