Just a couple of days ago, a Big 12 vote denied Baker Mayfield an additional year of eligibility.
Now, the Big 12 has reversed it’s course and has voted to give Mayfield one more year. I’m sure opposing defenses are not happy about this decision…..
BREAKING: Big 12’s faculty athletic reps voted 7-3 on a tweaked walk-on transfer rule.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) June 2, 2016
Walk-on transfer rule: will allow walk-on who did not have written scholarship offer from current school to transfer without losing year.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) June 2, 2016
Mayfield now becomes a junior for 2016 season, a senior for 2017.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) June 2, 2016
Statements from @soonerad and @OU_CoachStoops on Big 12’s reversal in the “Baker Mayfield” walk-on transfer rule. pic.twitter.com/60N6nnQdoZ
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) June 3, 2016