Sitting out the 2014 season to satisfy both NCAA and Big 12 intraconference transfer rules, Baker Mayfield wasn't eligible to play for the Oklahoma Sooners. The former Texas Tech starting quarterback and Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year could only sit on the sidelines.
But even then, Mayfield wasn't about to remain a quiet member of the team. He wasn't content to hang back while starting quarterback Trevor Knight and backup Cody Thomas navigated their way through what would eventually be a disappointing 8-5 season.
No, Mayfield wanted to be embedded as a prominent member of the team.