Grappling With Gpas

The NCAA has shown a willingness to adjust the guidelines. After some coaches complained about being penalized for athletes who left early for the pros, the association changed the rule so that schools lose points only if the departing players are academically ineligible. Coaches like Zalesky and Sprague have to adapt too, because the APR is here to stay.

"I remember when I first heard the term APR, I figured it wasn't going to be a concern of anyone here," Zalesky says. "Now it's what I worry about most."