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LSU QB Joe Burrow stands up for Kelly Bryant while blasting NCAA
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Kelly Bryant finds himself in an interesting position. The former Clemson quarterback transferred to Missouri, but due to a recent NCAA investigation and subsequent findings in an academic scandal, the Tigers’ football program is ineligible for postseason play.
Because of the findings, it appears that seniors on Missouri’s football team will be permitted to transfer to another school without having to sit out a season. So, once again, Bryant could be on the move without taking a single snap for the Tigers.
It would appear that Missouri seniors will be able to transfer immediately without sitting out due to typical NCAA transfer rules. The Committee on Infractions is asking that to be waived here in the Missouri report: pic.twitter.com/eh9qM7Km2D
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) January 31, 2019
The NCAA’s ruling, and the fact that it didn’t inform Bryant and others of the potential sanctions, prompted former Ohio State and current LSU quarterback Joe Burrow to speak out.
And Burrow made a pretty strong case in support of Bryant.
Hey @NCAA, I’d bet nobody informed Kelly Bryant of these impending sanctions when he was deciding on the destination for his final year of eligibility. How is that protecting the athletes?
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) January 31, 2019
Regardless of whether you agree with the NCAA’s decision to implement a postseason ban on Missouri, it would’ve been fair for the organization to inform any transferring student-athletes of the pending investigation and potential sanctions. Now, Bryant will have to look elsewhere if he wants a shot at a conference or national title.
Missouri was cited for an academic scandal that resulted in a former tutor completing coursework for 12 student-athletes on the baseball, softball and football teams. All three programs were handed a one-year postseason ban and three years of probation, along with other penalties.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB