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[QUOTE="DefenseBB, post: 2496824, member: 7492"]
Technically, Cooper transferred out before sanctions could be "handed out". The issue I have with Dawn on this is pretty simple-Shepard's situation had to do with her original coach being fired for inappropriate behavior with some of her teammates being granted immediate approval to play elsewhere in 2016-17. Shepard decided to stay and evaluate the new coach and oversight. After the season, she decided she wanted to go elsewhere and the Nebraska coaching staff supported her decision. I think their support had more to do with her being granted immediate clearance than the ND injury situation. As far Dawn goes, rewarding Te'a Cooper for bad behavior would only precipitate any player wanting out to misbehave and go to a school for a more accommodating situation. I apologize to the prior poster who noted this that I am too lazy to go look for proper credit but the NCAA would probably grant another year of eligibility to let her play a 6th year if she so chose to. I would be appalled/shocked if the NCAA allowed her to play this year due to her prior issues at Tennessee (of which there were many).
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