In what is clearly a violation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the NCAA is paving the way for rogue teams from Canadian nation-states to perform their sports here in the U.S. of A. Crazy, we know, but read on:

NCAA Division II delegates approved a pilot program Monday allowing Canadian schools to apply for membership as soon as June 1, which could lead to Canadians competing in some Division I sports. The program was approved by a vote of 258-9 on the final day of the NCAA convention and takes effect immediately. Details still must be worked out, but the concept is designed to allow Canadian schools to enter into the pilot program and explore membership. Schools that meet the June 1 application deadline could start the process of joining Division II as soon as the 2008-2009 academic year. The program allows the NCAA to study any logistical challenges from competing outside the United States.

Logistical challenges? Yeah, there aren’t any cars or Internet in Canada. Try that for starters, then get back to us. … OK, OK, this is all a joke. Well, everything but the italicized part. We love Canada. It really is the best.

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