Can Aguilar get another year?

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Maybe come late January he can sue? I think he should try because he if he can earn 2-4 million another year, why not. Being a 1st or 2nd round pick is no guarantee, no matter how many experts project you to be and this can result in the loss of millions of dollars.

Not the same situation, because he chose to leave but imagine if Texas had convinced and paid Ewers a ton for another year. They most likely would have won in Columbus and they'd be sitting at #1 right now. Ewers could play, make all the throws, was very experienced and mature. I think Texas would be on their way to a title with Ewers another season. Again, this isn't the same situation because Ewers had eligibility left and Aguilar should have another year. It's crazy how Texas didn't stand by Ewers, they couldn't wait to get rid of him. Also think Ewers would have benefited greatly both financially and draft pick wise had he stayed another year.

Tennessee should stand behind Aguilar and exhaust all efforts to try to get his year of eligibility back. Up to the highest possible legal options. Just my thought. Especially since Aguilar chose to come to Tennessee after all he has been through. It would just be in good faith that Tennessee stand up for him.

Tennessee sued on behalf of another player we all know of and they should have. It was the right thing to do even though it didn't seem appreciated in the end. All things worked out though. MOST everyone else would view Tennessee as a place they'd want to be, especially if they knew that Tennessee would stand by and fight for them no matter what.
 
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VFL9798 said:
No reason he should. And Heupel should be improving his stock for the NFL ..This HAS to stop.. there’s no reason guys should be having a 7th year of eligibility.
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What has to stop? Players receiving their full total years of eligibility? No one is suing for extra playing time, just their rightful amount awarded to everyone else. It really is this simple. Why punish a player for unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances, if it stands in the way of their 4 years of playing eligibility at a D1 school? Either the rules are for all, or for none. Why would he sell himself short just because people think he's too old?

Why can't a program pursue a player that never went to college out of high school? If for whatever reason they did not go to school for personal or financial reasons and later enrolled for the first time, should they not be able to play because they are simply too old by some peoples standards?

This is more common with folks that pursue religious convictions like mission work. For one particular faith, I believe the mission work is for at least 24 months and not uncommon for the guys to be 20 or 21 (possibly older) years old entering college for the first time. Some people also just jump right into life and the work force because that's what they feel they have to do at that time in their life.
 
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Yall act like this is new. Tom Thompson was 61, Alan Moore was 61, Mike Flynt was 59 and Joe Thomas Sr was 55 playing college football. More power to them if they want to risk injury at these ages to battle it out with football players in arguable their prime physical football shape.
 
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Guess he could sue for an additional year and get it awarded.
Bigger question here though, would UT / Heupel want him another year?

Do you take him another year possibly knowing Merklinger isn't the next QB to give GMac time to develop another year?
- Merk would definitely be gone to the portal under that scenario
- You would have, ideally, what you wanted if Hooker could have had a second year in this offense (and something you have never had here at UT)
- You have to think how this may affect the Faison Brandon situation, especially if Merk doesn't transfer out

OR do you pass even though he gets an additional year?
- You would be putting faith in Merk or GMac to step up and be QB...are they ready?
- For the 5th year in a row you go into the season with an unknown at QB (or at least a new starter at QB)
- Would you go look in the portal again this year for a QB?
 
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Stick with what you know. JA is essentially a proven veteran QB at this point. If he can stay, you invite him.

The new recruits can sit and develop behind him, as they should.
 
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camp_steveo said:
If junior college doesn't count...then it shouldn't count.
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The NCAA has introduced a significant change to eligibility rules affecting junior college (JUCO) athletes. In response to the Diego Pavia court ruling, the NCAA has granted a waiver providing an additional year of eligibility for JUCO players with expiring eligibility. This waiver applies only to the upcoming year and is intended to extend the college athletic careers of many former JUCO players. The decision impacts how teams recruit from the transfer portal, particularly those considering athletes from the JUCO ranks.

This development reflects the evolving landscape of college athletics, following recent changes such as Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies and the transfer portal.

In response to a recent legal ruling the NCAA has implemented a temporary eligibility waiver for JUCO athletes. Here are the key points:

  • Who It Affects: The waiver applies only to current or former JUCO athletes whose eligibility was set to expire. These athletes are being granted one additional year of eligibility.
  • Who It Does Not Affect: Incoming JUCO players (e.g., high school seniors entering JUCO this fall) are not included in this waiver.
    These new JUCO athletes will follow the standard eligibility rules as outlined by the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)
  • Why This Matters: The waiver allows eligible JUCO athletes to extend their college playing careers. It also impacts how four-year college programs recruit from the JUCO transfer pool, particularly for the 2025–2026 seasons.
This ruling is not a permanent rule change and is currently only applicable for the 2025 season
 
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GUNTERSVOL said:
Can someone compare and contrast his career with the guy at Vandy?

What would be his basis for attempting to get another year?
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No basis based on currently NCAA JUCO transfer rules

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In response to the Diego Pavia court ruling, the NCAA has granted a waiver providing an additional year of eligibility for JUCO players with expiring eligibility. This waiver applies only to the upcoming year (2025) and is intended to extend the college athletic careers of many former JUCO players.

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VFL9798 said:
No reason he should. And Heupel should be improving his stock for the NFL ..This HAS to stop.. there’s no reason guys should be having a 7th year of eligibility.
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until CFB gets rid of the NCAA and creates a hybrid type program where this league is a private entity that is also tied to the university why shouldn't it happen? This is happening because the greed of the NCAA for decades. Blame them, but under the current ruleset he should be allowed to play til he is 50 if he wants. AND if he took it court he likely could.
 
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IndianaVol said:
Guess he could sue for an additional year and get it awarded.
Bigger question here though, would UT / Heupel want him another year?

Do you take him another year possibly knowing Merklinger isn't the next QB to give GMac time to develop another year?
- Merk would definitely be gone to the portal under that scenario
- You would have, ideally, what you wanted if Hooker could have had a second year in this offense (and something you have never had here at UT)
- You have to think how this may affect the Faison Brandon situation, especially if Merk doesn't transfer out

OR do you pass even though he gets an additional year?
- You would be putting faith in Merk or GMac to step up and be QB...are they ready?
- For the 5th year in a row you go into the season with an unknown at QB (or at least a new starter at QB)
- Would you go look in the portal again this year for a QB?
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Is Faison Brandon still sidelined with injuries? Seem to recall a podcast saying he hadn't played this year so far?
 
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madbamahater said:
What has to stop? Players receiving their full total years of eligibility? No one is suing for extra playing time, just their rightful amount awarded to everyone else. It really is this simple. Why punish a player for unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances, if it stands in the way of their 4 years of playing eligibility at a D1 school? Either the rules are for all, or for none. Why would he sell himself short just because people think he's too old?

Why can't a program pursue a player that never went to college out of high school? If for whatever reason they did not go to school for personal or financial reasons and later enrolled for the first time, should they not be able to play because they are simply too old by some peoples standards?

This is more common with folks that pursue religious convictions like mission work. For one particular faith, I believe the mission work is for at least 24 months and not uncommon for the guys to be 20 or 21 (possibly older) years old entering college for the first time. Some people also just jump right into life and the work force because that's what they feel they have to do at that time in their life.
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Yes, you get four years of eligibility and I’m only talking about the Aguilar/Pavia situation.. It shouldn’t matter if they were in juco. Let’s not reward guys for being in junior college for two years with an extra years of eligibility. Hell, if they are going to allow that then why wouldn’t every single two or three star recruit out of high school not go to junior college?!? They would be able to physically develop for two years and then get 4 full years of eligibility playing against guys that they are older than and making more NIL than they would coming fresh out of high school.
 
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CAVPUT said:
Is Faison Brandon still sidelined with injuries? Seem to recall a podcast saying he hadn't played this year so far?
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Aug 29

Two of the Triad’s top football teams squared off Friday night in Clemmons as the Whirlies of Grimsley met the West Forsyth Titans. Adding intrigue to the game was the fact that Grimsley’s All-American quarterback, Faizon Brandon, injured his right thumb in last week’s victory over West Charlotte and was unable to play.

Grimsley coach Darryl Brown said before the game that he is not expecting it to be a long term injury.

5-star Faizon Brandon – Tennessee

High School: Grimsley (N.C.)
Stats: 11/15 (73.3%), 155 yards, 1 TD
13 CAR, 62 YDS, 1 TD

Brandon, one of the top overall prospects not only in North Carolina but nationally, has struggled with injuries so far. With only one game under his belt, Brandon is looking to get back on the field soon.
 
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GUNTERSVOL said:
Can someone compare and contrast his career with the guy at Vandy?

What would be his basis for attempting to get another year?
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this is Joey's other year.. his eligiiblity was used up after 2024. He got this year thanks to Pavis.

Pavia played two years at New Mexico Military Institute (2020-21) 20 didn't count against eligibility due to being COVID year.
Played two years at New Mexico St 2022-23
Played 2024 at Vanderbilt exhausting his eligibility.
He went to court and got the ruling for a 6th year due to JC play. that is this year, 2025

Joey started in 2019 at JC and redshirted. His JC cancelled 2020 season due to COVID
Joey spent two more years at JC and played. 2021-22
Joey was appy state for 2023-24 using up the last of his eligibility.
Due to the Pavia ruling, he got an extra year to play for the Vols in 2025.
 
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