We asked USF if we could get a comment from Doug Woolard on the many new pieces of legislation passed by the NCAA board of directors this week, and they e-mailed us a full Q&A, even if they are providing the Qs and the As. So here's what Woolard had to say on a variety of new issues passed by the NCAA this week:

-- General Comments: "The new legislation adopted by member schools and the NCAA Board of Directors sends a strong message that student-athlete welfare must remain at the forefront of decisions we make.

-- Regarding permissive legislation allowing multi-year scholarships and for student-athletes to receive an additional $2,000 in athletics aid: "USF is supportive of the adjustments made related to the provision and permissible amount of scholarships. Multi-year scholarships will enable student-athletes, and their families, to more effectively plan for the funding of their college educations."

"The new legislation that will allow full-scholarship student-athletes to receive additional athletics aid up to the cost of attendance or $2,000 (whichever is less) will enable universities to provide athletics aid that more closely aligns with the true cost of a college education. Currently, NCAA rules cap a "full scholarship" at the cost of tuition, fees, room, board and books. The new legislation essentially provides the flexibility to account for modest incidental expenses related to a student-athlete's enrollment - e.g. school supplies, transportation to and from campus, etc."

-- Regarding increased academic standards: "I believe the increased academic and initial eligibility standards will benefit all student-athletes by ensuring greater academic preparedness and increasing the likelihood of graduation. Further, I applaud the NCAA membership's initiative to tie participation in postseason competition to satisfactory academic performance. These changes send a strong message that is consistent with the core values of the NCAA and of the University of South Florida."

-- Regarding basketball recruiting changes: "I like the changes related to Division I men's basketball. The greater flexibility provided coaches in communication - both the ability to talk to prospective student-athletes and fund official recruiting visits earlier in a prospect's career and in the method of communication - will improve the recruitment process."