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Luke Ford Denied Waiver After Transferring to Be Closer to Sick Relative

Two NCAA players who were denied waivers after changing schools to be closer to their ill relatives are bringing new attention to transfer rules.

Two NCAA players who were denied waivers after changing schools to be closer to ill relatives are bringing new attention to transfer rules.

Both offensive lineman Brock Hoffman and tight end Luke Ford submitted the waiver in order to avoid sitting out a year after transferring from one DI school to another. However, CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd reported Wednesday that Hoffman appears to have a closer path to eligibility if he files a different type of waiver.