Texas Tech did it again. The Red Raiders denied another transfer request for a quarterback to another Big 12 school.
Michael Brewer, scheduled to graduate this spring, had plans to transfer to Texas or TCU according to The Dallas Morning News, but Texas Tech stood firm on their stance against allowing players to transfer to other Big 12 schools. This is the same stance the school took with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who attempted to battle the decision through an appeal. Mayfield had been reported to want to walk on at Oklahoma, but that appeal was rejected by the university.
“The five-member panel upheld the head coach’s decision and denied Michael’s appeal,” a statement from the university obtained by RedRaiderSports.com said. “The decision was consistent with Texas Tech and Big 12 Conference policy and practice regarding intra-conference transfers and is consistent with NCAA rules.”
Allowing schools to have the power to determine where a college football player can or cannot play once they make the decision to transfer remains a silly rule that really should be addressed at some point.
Brewer made the decision to transfer from Texas Tech in mid-January, but he appears to be leaving the program on good terms. Brewer released a statement through the university when the decision was made. Brewer was third on the team in passing last season and is looking for a chance to compete for more playing time in his final year of eligibility. Because he is scheduled to graduate this spring, he will be eligible to play in the fall at another FBS program. Of course, Texas Tech is prohibiting a transfer to any other Big 12 school.