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Message: [QUOTE="Robin, post: 3087753, member: 2381"] I really do not understand how they make decisions on granting immediate eligibility for transfers. Obviously, we likely do not have all the facts that are submitted for review. But an example where ND was screwed was last year when they denied a transfer from Navy to be able to play football immediately. He transferred because the Navy changed their rules regarding cadets being able to declare for the NFL draft without having to serve in the military. Alohi Gilman wanted to have that opportunity and when he found out he wouldn't if he stayed at the Academy he requested a transfer. Fast forward to this year, both Justin Fields and Martell Tate were granted immediate eligibility and Shea Patterson last season. From what I understand they all transferred due to lack of playing time or that they had been "promised" the starting job. Tate probably got it because his coach left even though everyone knows he didn't want to compete with Fields. I don't know why Shepard got granted a waiver but can you really begrudge ND that? Yeah they won the NC but that was probably the most difficult NC any team has ever won. They had 4 players, 2 starters including their starting PG, with ACL tears and only had 1 sub for 3/4 of the year. If Shepard hadn't been able to play, they wouldn't have had any subs. [/QUOTE]