Justin Holt, University of Arizona football team, 2016-17.

When former Salpointe Catholic defensive linemanΒ Justin HoltΒ announced he was retiring from football for health reasons last week, without ever playing a down for Arizona, it didn’t mean he’ll lose his scholarship. As with injured UA basketball playerΒ Ray Smith, Holt will receive the same benefits, including tuition and meals, as those on the active roster. It is one of the most forward-thinking rules activated by the NCAA in recent years.Β 


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