The ACC will begin releasing public availability reports at least 48 hours before all conference games this football season, commissioner Jim Phillips announced Tuesday.
The conference will require all schools to submit NFL-style reports that categorize players as “available,” “questionable,” “doubtful” or “out” with updates both the day before a game and two hours before kickoff. The decision, Phillips said, is intended to counter a push by gamblers to gain inside information.
“There’s stresses on our student-athletes from individuals who are trying to garner information,” Phillips said. “Sometimes it’s pretty innocent. They just want to know because they’re a big fan.”
