Former Wisconsin DB Xavier Lucas leaving school for Miami without entering transfer portal

[phoenix4nu]

"Former Wisconsin defensive back Xavier Lucas left the school for Miami on Wednesday, according to Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger.

Lucas signed a revenue-sharing contract with the Badgers, as they previously refused to enter him into the portal despite requesting a transfer (via Dellenger).

He made the move by withdrawing from classes at Wisconsin and enrolling academically at Miami, presumably bypassing NCAA transfer rules by not formally signing with the Hurricanes."


Xavier Lucas Joins Miami After Wisconsin Refused to Enter Him In CFB Transfer Portal

 

[RBigredMax]

How is this different than our TE from LSU?

 

[phoenix4nu]

How is this different than our TE from LSU?

Probably the same thing. The NCAA has stated that it's not in violation of NCAA rules.

"The NCAA provided a statement addressing the situation, explaining that athletes aren't prohibited from unenrolling at their current schools and enrolling at new ones.

'NCAA rules do not prevent a student-athlete from unenrolling from an institution, enrolling at a new institution and competing immediately,' the statement said, via Dellenger."

Xavier Lucas Joins Miami After Wisconsin Refused to Enter Him In CFB Transfer Portal

 

[Sodakred]

How is this different than our TE from LSU?

I do recall Rhule said that since the LSU TE didn’t go in the portal they could not — and did not — contact him or help him through the NU admissions process. He did everything on his own just as any other new student would do to enroll and basically just showed up one day at the football offices. It sounded fishy but frankly is the kid such a hot prospect that it would have been worth a hassle by lying about it.

I don’t recall a peep from LSU, which may be the best evidence that it was all kosher, albeit unusual. Not sure that was what happened with the Wisky player as Wisky obviously cried foul.

 

[RBigredMax]

I do recall Rhule said that since the LSU TE didn’t go in the portal they could not — and did not — contact him or help him through the NU admissions process. He did everything on his own just as any other new student would do to enroll and basically just showed up one day at the football offices. It sounded fishy but frankly is the kid such a hot prospect that it would have been worth a hassle by lying about it.

I don’t recall a peep from LSU, which may be the best evidence that it was all kosher, albeit unusual. Not sure that was what happened with the Wisky player as Wisky obviously cried foul.

Wisky wouldn’t let him transfer by denying his request. So they are up in arms now- ridiculous that it came to that IMO.

 

[Big bo fan]

Wisky wouldn’t let him transfer by denying his request. So they are up in arms now- ridiculous that it came to that IMO.

Wisconsin can’t deny him going onto the portal. What in the hell are they thinking.

 

[phoenix4nu]

I do recall Rhule said that since the LSU TE didn’t go in the portal they could not — and did not — contact him or help him through the NU admissions process. He did everything on his own just as any other new student would do to enroll and basically just showed up one day at the football offices. It sounded fishy but frankly is the kid such a hot prospect that it would have been worth a hassle by lying about it.

I don’t recall a peep from LSU, which may be the best evidence that it was all kosher, albeit unusual. Not sure that was what happened with the Wisky player as Wisky obviously cried foul.

We can all rest assured that Miami didn’t contact the Wisconsin player before he enrolled there. They would never do anything like that.

 

[Spectrumalaska]

Wisconsin can’t deny him going onto the portal. What in the hell are they thinking.

He had signed a 2 year NIL agreement, what I read is Wisky is going after him for breach of contract.

Just another court battle looming.

Allegedly his father has a new medical condition and the kid wants closer to home. Wisky says no because he signed the "2 year template" for monetary compensation from them.

I am sure more $$ has absolutely nothing to do with it......

I guess we will see who wins in court.

Former Wisconsin DB Xavier Lucas leaving school for Miami without entering transfer portal in a groundbreaking move

Wisconsin refused to enter Lucas into the portal after he requested a transfer, but he's off to Miami regardless in a groundbreaking move that may have ramifications across college football.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Landomatic]

Assuming I'm reading this all right (big asumpshen), the whole thing feels like kind of a lose/lose all the way around.

Wisconsin - Can't really just let players breach contract on a whim. Slippery slope - you do it once and the precedent is set for other players to do it left and right going forward.

NCAA - Similar boat as Wisconsin, only on a MUCH bigger scale. Once one cat is out of the bag, might as well throw the whole portal thing out altogether. The flood gates would open. Again, precedent.

Player - Sure the guy needs to learn that contracts are binding in life and you can't just break them whenever you feel like it because you think the rules don't apply to you - BUT, family first. Can't really blame the guy if his reason for wanting to be closer to a sick family member is true.

Miami - Hey, we're just an innocent bystander here. Sure, come on down. All that crap isn't really our problem and what do we have to lose.

 

[Landomatic]

We can all rest assured that Miami didn’t contact the Wisconsin player before he enrolled there. They would never do anything like that.

I'd guess it was the player contacting Miami, but yes, of course contact was made. Same with the LSU player for us. Highly doubtful anyone would jump ship in this way without knowing they could land in another ship.

 

[BigRedBugeaters]

I know it doesn’t matter but how are these players eligible? No way all of their credits transfer

 

[Sodakred]

I'd guess it was the player contacting Miami, but yes, of course contact was made. Same with the LSU player for us. Highly doubtful anyone would jump ship in this way without knowing they could land in another ship.

I hope you are wrong because that would mean Rhule lied when he stated no such contact was made and the TE just enrolled without any prior contact with NU Athletics. I am choosing to believe him.

 

[Landomatic]

I hope you are wrong because that would mean Rhule lied when he stated no such contact was made and the TE just enrolled without any prior contact with NU Athletics. I am choosing to believe him.

Well, I don't remember exactly what was said or how it was worded, but A) I would assume Rhule (or any coach in America) would absolutely publicly lie about that kind of thing 100% of the time if there was even a hint of some sort of rules being broken or legal implications. And B) I find it almost impossible to believe that any player would just move across the country, enroll in a different school that is a lateral move at best from an education standpoint, and just hope that there's a spot for him on the team with zero prior discussion. I mean, I guess you could be right, but I think you're being incredibly naive here.