Any penalties currently being served by student-athletes who previously tested positive for cannabinoids will be discontinued.
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement that cannabis products “do not provide a competitive advantage.”
“The council’s focus is on policies centered on student-athlete health and well-being rather than punishment for cannabis use," he continued.
As far as additional coaches working on the field, positions like analysts and quality control staffers were only allowed to work off the field in film and strategy sessions.
“NCAA members continue efforts to modernize support for student-athletes, and removing restrictions on skill instruction in football will provide those student-athletes with increased resources to achieve their greatest on-field potential,” Whitman said.
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