Report: Shea Patterson's Attorney Encouraged By Recent Developments
Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson's attorney is encouraged by the questions the NCAA is asking in his client's appeal.
Per ESPN.com,the NCAA asked for additional information from Michigan and Patterson late last week after reviewing the school's request to allow the junior to forgo the usual yearlong waiting period after his transfer from Ole Miss.
Patterson argued that he was misled during the recruiting process about the possibility of program sanctions.
"It's clear the NCAA isn't dragging their feet on the waiver request and won't take any more time than is necessary," attorney Thomas Mars said, noting the request isn't uncommon and that Patterson and Michigan should be able to respond in a few days' time. "I'm encouraged by this particular request. From my perspective, the questions Shea's case manager asked are the right ones to be asking."
Patterson is battling redshirt sophomore Brandon Peters and redshirt freshman Dylan McCaffrey for the right to start this year. He threw for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns in seven games last year before getting injured.
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