Ole Miss has filed an objection to Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson’s request for immediate eligibility, according to his lawyer, who offered a stinging response.
Michigan’s petition to the NCAA on Patterson’s behalf was sent to Ole Miss, according to standard practice. Ole Miss had the option to not respond but chose to file its objection to the NCAA on March 28. Patterson has since supplied answers to questions the NCAA asked regarding issues Ole Miss raised.
If the waiver is granted, Patterson, who is participating in spring practice will be eligible to play this fall. If not, he will have to sit a season, per the NCAA transfer rule.