Kelly Bryant – Noteworthy
After the NCAA handed a Missouri a bowl ban for the upcoming season because of academic fraud violations, the Tigers’ seniors have been contacted by teams hoping to land a transfer who won’t have to sit out a year. Despite a meeting with the Southeastern Conference’s coaches, Mizzou’s Barry Odom told reporters on Tuesday that the situation remains unchanged. “Every day (schools) are contacting us about somebody,” Odom said. “I’m taking a lot of notes.” Odom was critical of some of his fellow SEC colleagues, mainly Tennessee, for attempting to poach his players but the meeting hasn’t stopped that.
He joked that the NCAA’s ruling has gotten even Kansas and Missouri to agree on something, which is rare. Programs can continue to recruit MU’s players until the first day of fall classes, but Odom doesn’t expect any departures. No player’s phone is ringing more than Kelly Bryant’s. The former Clemson quarterback plans to stay at MU, according to his longtime personal coach Rich Rodriguez. Odom announced Bryant as Missouri’s starting quarterback on Tuesday. “It’s hasn’t stopped with him,” Odom said. “I have not relaxed one bit with Kelly Bryant going or staying. He says he’s in, and he’s in, but you also better protect your roster.” – The Kansas City Star