Shea Patterson granted permission to explore transfer
Source is from Ole Miss's 247 site, also being reported by ESPN. Both sources saying Michigan is the favorite landing spot, but it's not guaranteed that he transfers.
From what I've seen if Patterson does transfer he would be required to either sit a year or apply for a waiver for immediately eligibility. It looks like the wheels are in motion.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:44 PM ^
Not a great look for recruiting at the QB position. At the same time, we have a lot of bullets in the chamber. Must take if he is eligible for 2018.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:44 PM ^
Disagree on implications relative to recruiting. Doesn't matter who is on your team or what recruiting has been. You get a chance to add someone of this caliber (especially at the game's most important position) you pursue it.
December 2nd, 2017 at 7:17 PM ^
agree
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:53 PM ^
We have a lot of young bullets in the chamber. If they flop, the offensive is screwed. We held that view for Henson and Morris and look at the result. Early enrollment allows these "disrespected" recruits a chance at playing somewhere else. Loyalty is two-ways. If Patterson joins the team, that would mean more competition with the best man playing.
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:10 PM ^
to and/or sue the NCAA to gain immediate eligibility.
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:40 PM ^
next season. Every other option will be a freshman. That's got to be some cause for concern.
December 2nd, 2017 at 6:01 PM ^
If UM wins recruiting will be just fine. Harbaugh knows the impact a star QB will have on this team and program. That star could already be on the roster but you bring in a talent like Patterson to lift the ceiling on the most important position on the team. Just imagine what these last two season would have looked like with a Star QB on this team.
5 star talent line up to go to programs that win and win big.
December 2nd, 2017 at 7:12 PM ^
That's all this team is missing. Once these qbs are juniors, better watch out. The refs wont have a prayer. Wont be able to hold down the super fast and strong as hell receiver talent either. If these offensive players work their asses off in this offseason, I guarantee no one stops them next year. If they don't make huge physical leaps, the season will be so so. Maybe 10 wins. Been there done that. We want your best boys, I'll do my best to save money and buy tickets so you might have a real fan in the stands cheering you on. Damn I hate the fans that go to Michigan games.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:48 PM ^
Does this mean he'd have to pay back his SEC signing bonus?
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:50 PM ^
Winner!
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:52 PM ^
Standard language in SEC contracts state the universituy, to wit; the benefactors are prepared to and will suffer the financial damages should violations be unearthed in regard to the particular sport athlete receives signing bonus in.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:04 PM ^
He gas Charlie Weis's agent. Ole miss will have to keep paying for the next five years
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:19 PM ^
they're nonrefundable.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:49 PM ^
We have 2 non-true freshman scholarship players at QB going into 2018. It would irresponsible not to at least take a look at the transfer options.
Patterson would be the top transfer option. It makes 100% sense for Harbaugh to take a look at Patterson.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:16 PM ^
Please...
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:22 PM ^
Especially considering the unexpected departure of Speight.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:49 PM ^
'meritocracy'
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:49 PM ^
Have to believe this means he knows he can play right away this year
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:55 PM ^
Technically he can’t. There may be some good lawyers that say it’s likely, but they also could be blowing smoke up his ass. We have to wait and see.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:02 PM ^
I'm certain it does not mean this. There will need to be a process much longer than 24 hours to find that out.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:41 PM ^
I would go through the legal process, through the court system and say to heck with the NCAA. Granted, I don't follow this type of stuff much.
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:03 PM ^
The Shea Patterson case has hit the desk of Elizabeth Heinrich, Executive Sr. Compliance Officer and will be handled by Joe Pawlik, Director of Compliance, Eligibility. There is a real possibility.
Ole Miss Rivals site reporting that Michigan is indeed the favorite and that Shea has been talking to other players about transferring to Michigan.
Here is what Chase Parham had to say:
Hey, Ole Miss site editor here.
Here's our story on the permission to contact situation. I've been hearing Michigan for weeks as the likeliest spot, and there are rumors that he's been even talking to other teammates about the Wolverines, though I don't have those completely verified. I'll post anything I hear moving forward.
https://olemiss.rivals.com/news/sou...-patterson-s-request-to-talk-abou…
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:16 PM ^
Please be Greg Little, please be Greg Little, please be Greg Little
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:33 PM ^
All I want for Christmas is Greg Little and Nicholas Petit-Frere (I can wait until Valentine's Day for this one).
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:50 PM ^
If recruiting was as big of an industry in the 90s, Drew Henson still would not be rated as high as Patterson.
Patterson would be far and away the highest rated QB to ever put on the winged helmet.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:52 PM ^
He has looked very promising in his 8 starts at Ole Miss
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:55 PM ^
Morris would like a word with you. He was also a 5 star recruit.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:03 PM ^
after missing a lot of his senior year.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:04 PM ^
Yes....and Shane was like #71 overall and #3 QB. Patterson was #1 QB and top-5 overall in his class.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:05 PM ^
Was Morris ranked the #1 QB and #3 overall? Huge difference.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:05 PM ^
Patterson was a top five overall recruit.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:32 PM ^
I watched him play a couple years ago when he was at IMG. He was really good.
December 2nd, 2017 at 9:11 PM ^
Y'all are forgetting about Ryan Mallet. He was Rivals No.4 overall recruit back in 2007.
And hoo boy...just rechecked the top 10 QBs in 2007. Yeesh..
It was Jimmy Clausen, Mallett, John Brantley, Mike Paulus, Peter Lalich, Pat Bostick, Jarrett Lee, Robert Marve, Steve Threet (!!), and BJ Coleman.
WOOF.
December 2nd, 2017 at 6:32 PM ^
who was ranked #5 overall.
December 2nd, 2017 at 7:14 PM ^
Henson was the national HS football player of the year.
December 2nd, 2017 at 8:17 PM ^
Nonsensical. Henson would be 5* and perhaps the #1 recruit even in this era. His baseball exploits only elevated his profile, but his football skills were fantastic when he arrived in A2.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:51 PM ^
Kid can flat out ball. I say let him come, competition can only make Peters and McCaffery better.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:58 PM ^
He's shown he can hit receivers deep on a consistent basis too.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:02 PM ^
His ability to escape the pocket and run is what I like. He adds another dynamic to the Michigan offense that I feel like we need.
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:30 PM ^
Sold.
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:47 PM ^
Enough for me. Welcome aboard Mr Patterson. I look at teams ranked ahead of Michigan like Memphis and Ucf and I am like ya right. Harbaugh is making sure the days of pathetic and inept QB play are a thing of the past. Black, Jones, Gentry and Mckeon will be destroying offenses with a legit QB. Add in Perry, MM,Collins, Martin and maybe Chase.
Can you see how good Michigan's offense could be with a vertical attack. I am good with whoever wins the competition. I personally think Patterson is the best of the three.
December 2nd, 2017 at 5:58 PM ^
Brian can you please get the hello post drafted and in the on-deck basket. Thanks.
December 2nd, 2017 at 3:53 PM ^
If this is a meritocracy, we pursue him heavily. If we just want to keep Brandon Peters and Dylan Mccafery happy we don't go after him. If this was Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson etc. they would go after him.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:20 PM ^
Shea Patterson and Deshon Kizer were right under our noses in F'ing T Town and both families huge Michigan fans. Yet neither comes to Michigan.... I've heard we did not offer Kizer because our diva 5* dad wouldn't let us, and of course the rumors about Ole Miss bag men, but still.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:34 PM ^
Are we talking about the same Shea Patterson? Believe he’s from Texas and moved to Louisiana in high school.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:48 PM ^
His family is from Toledo and they have season tickets, also that his grandpa played for the Pistons..
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:50 PM ^
Grew up in Toledo until he was 12. He has a ton of Michigan fans in his family.
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:41 PM ^
Who is our 5* diva dad?
December 2nd, 2017 at 4:53 PM ^
Bruce Morris