UM Hopeful Of Winning Masoli Appeal

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According to The Northeast Mississippi Journal, Ole Miss officials are hopeful that the NCAA respond favorably to their appeal regarding the eligibility of quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.  A final verdict could come today, in fact.

Athletic director Pete Boone has spoken of inconsistencies in the way the NCAA has ruled in this case.  You can bet the name Kenneth Cooper — which me mentioned earlier today — has been brought up to NCAA officials.

Based on the wording of transfer/waiver rule and past precedents, it would appear likely that UM and Masoli will indeed see the original verdict overturned.

But based on the fact that the NCAA usually makes things up as it goes along, I wouldn’t bet two sawmill dollars on Masoli suiting up for the Rebels this year.

Indeed, by the letter of the rule, Masoli shouldn’t have been turned down in the first place.