Semi OT- Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa considering attempting 3rd transfer despite being out fully of eligibility
Taulia has played 5 seasons with no claim to hardship, injury, or any other additional redshirt. But he is considering attempting a 3rd transfer anyway. He would need the NCAA, Maryland, Alabama, and then the new 3rd team to sign off on it. I'd be stunned if the NCAA let the precedent of extending eligibility for no reason go through.
While reading the article I was perplexed why he'd even attempt this hail mary until I got to the part where it mentions "his family" wants him to play near his brother in Miami. Ahhhhh, now it all makes sense. Not gonna be a high pick or maybe drafted at all, so try and get one last bag from the U before you leave.
Also explains why he'd sit out of the bowl game.
I checked the board 3 times for this having been posted and think I did my embed right!
December 23rd, 2023 at 9:42 AM ^
Tom Brady should ask for one too. Doesn't need the money, but as long as the U is handing out bags...
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:09 AM ^
Taulia still has his COVID-shirt. He redshirted in 2019 and 2020 didn't count - so he has one more year.
Also, this is his second transfer, not third.
As as aside, wouldn't it make sense for the Dolphins to sign this guy as a 3rd string QB given his skill sets are similar to (albeit lesser) than his brother?
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:17 AM ^
That's not accurate regarding eligibility.
Taulia appeared in 5 games in 2019 (so no redshirt) and used his COVID year this season. As stated in the article, Maryland and Alabama will have to petition the NCAA (and they will have to agree) to grant him a redshirt for 2019 despite him exceeding the 4-game limit. That seems like a pretty remote possibility.
If that happens, I think that Michigan should petition for Mario Ojemudia to get another year of eligibility back from his injury in 2015.
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:34 AM ^
Idk how the comment you are replying to, which is incorrect, is upvoted more than your correct assessment.
December 23rd, 2023 at 2:58 PM ^
It's because the internet.
December 23rd, 2023 at 12:13 PM ^
Was one of the 5 in 2019 a bowl? I think the new rules are too not count a bowl towards the RS limit, so maybe his argument is that the new rule should be retroactively applied? That's a bit tenuous but at least defensible. If the 5 games in 2019 were regular season, tough luck, go pro or get a job.
December 23rd, 2023 at 1:45 PM ^
Was one of the 5 in 2019 a bowl?
It was not. In fact, his fifth appearance was Alabama's annual pre-Auburn FCS baby seal, so there's not even the possibility of it being all in the first half of the season and then an injury precluded his participation for the remainder.
It's the NCAA so who freaking knows, but on paper this is the most obvious denial of all time.
December 23rd, 2023 at 1:04 PM ^
Maybe he can take his redshirt at his new school....
December 23rd, 2023 at 2:38 PM ^
I was going based on ESPN stats - it only showed 4 games in 2019.
Serves me right for believing fucking ESPN.
December 23rd, 2023 at 5:48 PM ^
It wouldn't work for Ojemudia. We gave him a cheeseburger.
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:37 AM ^
'Taulia still has his COVID-shirt. He redshirted in 2019 and 2020 didn't count - so he has one more year.'
This is incorrect, why is it being upvoted so much?
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:49 AM ^
Welcome to the internet, Quailman.
December 23rd, 2023 at 2:23 PM ^
Happened the other day where someone claimed that 2020 gave you an extra year of eligibility in addition to not counting against your eligibility. Multiple upvotes…
December 23rd, 2023 at 3:02 PM ^
Momentum
December 23rd, 2023 at 3:53 PM ^
Miami - 3rd string for the scout team would be a good idea. That emu looking QB from ND had an NFL contract for years. Get the cash, son!
December 23rd, 2023 at 9:43 AM ^
Good on him for trying. Make hay while the sun shines.
December 23rd, 2023 at 1:37 PM ^
Problem is we will get kids who never leave college. Time for him to move. Give the next level a try or use your degree to get a job.
December 23rd, 2023 at 7:33 PM ^
"No reason why a man can't play college ball till he's forty, if he takes good care of hisself."
-Kurt Vonnegut, Player Piano
December 23rd, 2023 at 9:44 AM ^
Someone needs to tell him that he doesn’t need the ncaa’s permission to transfer to the panthers or pats
December 23rd, 2023 at 9:44 AM ^
Have to disagree with you here. I've watched Taulia play behind that offensive line for years, my guy has as good a claim to hardship as anyone.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:20 AM ^
Very well done!
December 23rd, 2023 at 9:47 AM ^
California nobody - you are becoming a somebody! Check the phone book, your name is in there - THINGS ARE GOING TO START HAPPENING TO YOU NOW!
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:16 AM ^
I thought phone books are where we get Michigan football players height and weights from... how is that supposed to help him?
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:52 AM ^
Watch The Jerk and report back.
December 23rd, 2023 at 9:49 AM ^
The NCAA has no rules, except when it comes to Michigan...
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:10 AM ^
You're not paranoid if people really ARE out to get you and this past season has proven beyond a shadow of doubt (in my mind anyways) that we truly are the most hated team in college football. It validates all my "tin foil hat" conspiracy theory's about in-game calls, officiating crews, scheduling, and host of other events through the past 50 years of Michigan fandom that were hand-waved away when I complained about unfairness.
In some ways we do bring it on ourselves (we are quick to point out to anyone in earshot that we are both the winningest program AND have excellent academics) so the have-nots hate us even more.
We should wear all black uniforms to the Rose Bowl. Hell if we're gonna be the baddies in the eyes and minds of the rest of college football we might as well lean all the way into it.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:44 AM ^
Winged helmet is the new black.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:49 AM ^
New since the 1970s. . .
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:59 AM ^
Nope. It's paranoia. What "in-game calls" are you referring to? The weird fumble and recovery call that went our way against Iowa? The review of the game-ending INT against OSU?
(The latter of those was obviously the correct call, by the way — I'm just saying, if the refs or the Big Ten truly were "out to get us," they certainly had opportunities to do so).
We discount calls that go our way as "not important" or "make-up calls" or "obviously correct," but never do so about calls that go against us. That's how bias works.
If the refs were truly out to get us, they did a remarkably bad job of it, seeing as how we're undefeated and the No. 1-ranked team in the country. Is it possible that some calls go our way, some calls go against us, but at the end of the day the refs are doing the best they can?
Personally, I think we're fortunate that the penalties levied against us weren't harsher. Not that they should have been, but they could have been, and at the end of the day our path to the National Championship remains clear. That's enough for me!
December 23rd, 2023 at 1:19 PM ^
The refs have done a fantastic job in games we have won. Its the games we lose where I have issue.
Now you have to figure out if that was sarcasm or not.
December 24th, 2023 at 12:04 AM ^
I know that's sarcasm because the refs often do a poor job in the games we win.
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:44 AM ^
Here, the more wise and applicable principle/saying that is in play is "Just because you are not paranoid does not mean that they are not out to get you".
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:57 AM ^
Had a 40 year old tell me that he hates 〽️ because we always act like we are supposed to be great at football but never are. I was flabbergasted.
I found my breath and proceeded to tell him about our 10 win lead over OSU inspite of the horrific past 20 years. Our all time winningest status etc. His reply was…
I meant this century…
This is a history buff who yearns for REAL life to be like it was last century.
I decided that haters are just gonna hate.
I know. Cool story.
Merry Festivus and Blessed Christmas to all.
December 23rd, 2023 at 1:22 PM ^
People that "cherry pick" the the timeframe and not the entire W/L record are tools, they don't deserve a response.
Go Blue!
Beat Bama!
December 23rd, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
We may be paranoid, but are we paranoid enough?
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:05 AM ^
My first thought was it will probably be granted so long as he doesn't want to transfer to Michigan.
December 23rd, 2023 at 9:59 AM ^
I mean I’m sure his brother could hook him up with some cash and a no-show job where he gets paid mid six figures.
December 23rd, 2023 at 12:19 PM ^
don't beat around the bush just come out and say "NFL third-string QB"
December 23rd, 2023 at 2:16 PM ^
Ha, I was thinking some bullshit marketing or whatever job for some affiliated Tua entity. Maybe managing his endorsements.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:00 AM ^
Wouldn’t he have a 6th year from the COVID eligibility extension?
EDIT - Posted before second cup of coffee and missed the point about no redshirt in 2019.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:00 AM ^
Cool, can we get Lavert Hill or Channing stribling back for the CFP then?
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:08 AM ^
Woodson still has a year of eligibility left.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:11 AM ^
Or maybe get Ceasar Ruiz back in the OL rotation?
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:43 AM ^
Nico Collin’s would like another shot at Bama. JJ may have 500 yards with Nico in the game
December 23rd, 2023 at 6:07 PM ^
How about Hutchinson? He's free on the 1st.
December 24th, 2023 at 10:49 AM ^
Haha I was thinking more of guys who aren't actively on rosters
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:05 AM ^
It’s weird to think that the B1G all-time leading passer might not get drafted.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:16 AM ^
I think articles have been saying it was Curtis Painter, who looks like was drafted in the 6th round (barely, 7 rounds) by hometown Indianapolis Colts (who took punter Pat McAfee in the 7th, good pick despite whatever your opinions on post playing career)
Hard to tell if 6th round was a homer pick or a real pick. This was 2009 draft, looks like Peyton was still playing well.
Maybe they could convince the Ravens (is that right? Or Commanders?) to take him with a 6th or 7th rounder.
December 23rd, 2023 at 10:49 AM ^
That itself is a falacy they won’t count Bree’s bowl games but count tagovailoas
December 23rd, 2023 at 11:08 AM ^
There's no draft for the Canadian Football League?