Tennessee received some massive news on Wednesday night, learning that Cade Mays had become immediately eligible to play. The NCAA cleared Mays to play, but the SEC had yet to do so. That changed tonight.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey approved a number of waivers, citing the unique circumstances that the COVID-19 pandemic has provided. One of which being that eligibility is frozen, so it never really made any sense not to let the transfers play.
Sankey released the following statement.
It must be stated unequivocally that these approvals are solely a reflection of the unique circumstances present and should not be interpreted as endorsement of the rationale set forth by individuals seeking these waivers.