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Big 12 Reportedly Reconsidering Transfer Rule for Walk-Ons: Details and Reaction

The Big 12 is reportedly rethinking a transfer rule for walk-ons that would allow them to change schools within the conference and not lose a year of eligibility.

Citing sources, ESPN.com's Jake Trotter reported Thursday the proposal is being re-examined "with different language" after a 5-5 vote Wednesday failed to produce the majority necessary to pass new rules.

"Sources said part of the new language being discussed would allow a walk-on's school to offer a scholarship to keep him," Trotter added. "If the walk-on then still elected to transfer within the conference, the player would face the league's transfer eligibility restrictions.