An already thin Washington State Cougars running back group just got a bit thinner, as it appears incoming freshman Jamir Thomas will be unable to academically qualify out of high school, according to a report by Theo Lawson of the Spokesman-Review.
Lawson’s source characterized Thomas as an “extreme long shot” to qualify. When he signed, Thomas — who picked WSU over a slew of high major offers, reportedly because the Cougars were willing to let him play running back rather than linebacker — was expected to compete for the primary backup spot behind Max Borghi.