If Pavia won his case can Joey be back for next year?

[WaywardVol]

No he won’t be back and honestly it’s better if he isn’t. We need Merk or GMac to take the helm and show vast development.

You’re mad. I’d take Joey in a heartbeat. Merk is lost. After watching this offense sputter for two years, it’s working like a machine again. A big part of that is Joey.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Nope. GMac will be the starter.

I agree

 

[UTFanForLife]

Brandon will start - GMAC will not gain enough weight to take SEC hits

Tyler Bray was going to get broke in half for a couple years while here.

 

[Volanta]

The answer is yes, if Pavia wins, he will have another year of eligibility. Pavia is suing on the basis that JUCO time shouldn't take away from the time a player can earn money playing Div 1/FBS football. The NCAA doesn't control JUCO or have anything to do with it. JUCO football isn't NCAA football so they are arguing it shouldn't affect your time playing D1. The NCAA quickly did the waiver because they lose in court constantly.

I like this arguement

 

[Volanta]

Yeah, it's "honestly better" if we don't bring back the QB leading the best offense in this program's history.

To answer the OP: The Pavia ruling was for this year, but that doesn't mean JA can't bring his own suit at the end of this year.

I hope he does.

 

[S.C. OrangeMan]

In before the “let’s just focus on this year” crowd but it’s worth asking:
Can JA come back to the Vols and play next year? Wasn’t Pavia’s case based on eligibility since he also played at junior college before moving to a Power 4 program?

No. His "Pavia" year is this year.

 

[508mikey]

Nope. GMac will be the starter.

if Brandon de commits yes

 

[LWSVOL]

In before the “let’s just focus on this year” crowd but it’s worth asking:
Can JA come back to the Vols and play next year? Wasn’t Pavia’s case based on eligibility since he also played at junior college before moving to a Power 4 program?

the Moore case in Indiana is the case which allows JA to return if he desires. Assuming the case is finalized through appeals. It allows any junior college player to NOT count the years at JC against the 5 year eligibility rule. Meaning a player can spend 3 years at a JC and then still have 5 years to play at a 4 year school...

IU's Moore wins eligibility suit, can play rest of '25

Indiana starting safety Louis Moore is eligible to play the rest of the 2025 season after a judge ruled the NCAA's five-year eligibility rule violated the Texas Antitrust Act.

www.espn.com

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

It’s hard to be back when you’ve been drafted by the Panthers