However, a 2016 amendment to the bylaw provides immediate eligibility if the NCAA determines he or she “was the victim of egregious behavior by the previous institution’s staff member… that directly impacts the health, safety and wellbeing of the student-athlete.” Thus, Patterson must sit out the 2018 year. File photo: Ariel CobbertĪccording to NCAA rule, any player who transfers is deemed ineligible for the following season at his/her new school. Quarterback Shea Patterson passes downfield during the game against Auburn last season. In December, he committed to play at Michigan. Wishing him the best, Ole Miss granted Patterson a full transfer release from the program. Plain and simple.Īfter his 2017 season was cut short with a knee injury, Patterson announced his intentions to transfer from Ole Miss, citing that he was misled by Hugh Freeze’s coaching staff about the scope of the then-ongoing NCAA investigation when he signed with the university in 2016. Pending an appeal for immediate eligibility with the NCAA, let’s get one thing clear: Ole Miss cannot “block” Shea Patterson from playing football for Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh during the 2018 season. As a result, Wolverine faithful will not be able to watch their new ‘golden boy’ quarterback Shea Patterson take the field on Saturday, perhaps the only time the former Rebel would have been allowed to suit up for the blue and maize in 2018. The University of Michigan Athletics Department has cancelled this weekend’s spring football game, citing weather concerns.

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