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Lincoln Riley blocking Chandler Morris’ immediate eligibility to TCU
Oklahoma has had an abundance of talent at the quarterback position since Lincoln Riley took over in 2017. Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray won the Heisman Trophy, while Jalen Hurts and Spencer Rattler have each shined. Next up will be five-star Caleb Williams.
Since the Sooners have such a competitive quarterback room, sophomore Chandler Morris decided to transfer to TCU. While he is on campus in Fort Worth, Lincoln Riley has yet to approve immediate eligibility for Morris. Riley does not believe it is right for players to transfer within the conference without repercussions.
Lincoln Riley says his opposition to Chandler Morris' immediate eligibility at TCU is about a core belief that you shouldn't be able to transfer intraconference without any kind of penalty. He said it's bad for the game.
— Jason Kersey (@jasonkersey) March 24, 2021
You can watch Riley’s comments on the situation below:
“It’s going to bring a lot of negatives I don’t know that we want in this game.” — Lincoln Riley on intraconference transfers.
He said this has nothing to do with Chandler Morris, but instead that the situation is “unhealthy for college football” pic.twitter.com/NvwxgfwL3p
— Danielle Dwyer (@DanielleDwyerTV) March 24, 2021
West Virginia’s Tykee Smith is in the transfer portal
West Virginia’s Tykee Smith has put his name in the transfer portal. One of the Big 12’s best defensive backs, Smith was an AP third-team All-American last season. He thanks the staff, his teammates, the fans and academic advisors “for all the love and support” he received during his time in Morgantown.
Smith recorded 62 tackles last season, eight of which were for a loss. He also added on two interceptions and five passes defended.
Thank You WVU….💙
To Be Continued….🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/uk9nNoa0r3— T.Smith (@TykSmith) March 25, 2021