Myles butler

It's definitely going to be a challenge. I'm going to miss my family, friends ... the west coast. The community in general. The coaches, teachers, family, they make it home for me. Moving away from all these people, I'm going to miss that a lot. But I'm going to broaden my horizons, it's going to be good for me.

That rule is due to be considered by the NCAA through its normal governance process over the next three-to-six months. That issue is on the table, and the Division I Board of Directors will take it up likely in October but no later than January.

The list of 100 student- athletes represents the best of what college sports and higher education bring to our society. Their collective positive impact serves as a model for today's student-athletes.

The federally mandated rate from the United States Department of Education uses a simple and simplistic measure. It neglects transfer rates, among other things. In urban universities, the transfer rate can be more than 50 percent. With urban students, there are economic considerations, family reasons. With this method, you get a much more accurate picture.

In law, nothing is certain but the expense.