Dorial Green-Beckham joins Sooners

[Risen Star]

Receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, who was dismissed by Missouri in April after several off-the-field incidents, was added to Oklahoma's roster after a visit with the Sooners.

One of college football's most explosive receivers, Green-Beckham had a breakout season for the Tigers in 2013 with 59 receptions for 883 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore. He was one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2012, ranking No. 3 on the ESPN150.

"We are pleased to welcome Dorial to the University of Oklahoma, where he is excited to continue his education and resume his playing career," Sooners coach Bob Stoops said in a statement. "Dorial understands the privilege and responsibilities of representing the Oklahoma football program. He is a talented young man who is eager to get to work with the rest of our team in the classroom and on the field."

A source said Green-Beckham signed with the Sooners on Wednesday and was essentially going through an orientation process on Thursday in preparation for Oklahoma's July summer school session which begins next week.

Green-Beckham is exploring if there is any way he can get a waiver from the NCAA to play this season, a source told ESPN's Joe Schad.

Oklahoma's waiver to the NCAA on behalf of Green-Beckham will be based on an NCAA "run-off" rule. Using this rule, former LSU point guard Anthony Hickey became immediately eligible to play at Oklahoma State after being dismissed by the Tigers.

Green-Beckham's admission to Oklahoma came with specific stipulations including continued rehabilitation and drug testing, according to a source. Green-Beckham will be subject to a "zero tolerance" policy which includes any failed drug test.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11172799/dorial-green-beckham-joins-oklahoma-sooners

 

[RS12]

Doesnt he have to sit out a year?

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

He filed for a hardship Waiver. I don't know how you call getting kicked off your team Hardship eligible but whatever.

 

[joseephuss]

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-fo...-off-immediate-eligibility-missouri-dismissed

Dorial Green-Beckham's waiver for immediate Oklahoma eligibility a long shot



The assumption is that oft-troubled Dorial Green-Beckham, signed by Oklahoma Thursday, would have to sit out a season after getting booted from the Missouri program.

That may be the likeliest scenario, but ESPN and FoxSports.com sources say that DGB will pursue a hardship waiver that would make him immediately eligible to play for the Sooners.

However, John Infante, author of the Bylaw Blog and a Sporting News contributing reporter, said OU would probably seek what is called a run-off waiver for Green-Beckham.

There would be a number of standards that would need to be met, and documentation provided, including:

— Documentation that would show that he would not have been able to return to Missouri for reasons outside of his control. For example, if he indeed was “run off.”

— Oklahoma would have to provide a written statement proving that Green-Beckham is in good academic standing and is on a scheduled path to receive a degree.

— Finally, Missouri would have to provide a written statement supporting the request for the waiver.

 

[jimmy40]

so getting kicked off a team because you're a scumbag gives you a better chance to play somewhere else immediately than requesting a transfer for a legitimate reason? nice