Will Grier was faced with having to sit out a full year after transferring from Florida to West Virginia at the end of last season, per NCAA transfer rules, plus a six-game suspension stemming from the quarterback reportedly taking an over-the-counter supplement that contained a banned substance by the NCAA.
Now, according to a report by Charleston Gazette-Mail, Grier is expected to be eligible by the 2017 opener, about half a season earlier than originally anticipated.
Charleston Gazette-Mail has learned QB Will Grier is eligible for 2017 opener provided he maintains eligibility requirements.
— Mike Casazza (@mikecasazza) May 20, 2016
It's still not clear how Grier's suspension was reduced, but here's one clue as to how he's suddenly eligible for two years in Morgantown.
Still unclear for Grier. We know UF was going to try to fight it (for '16) and WVU likely to do the same for '17. https://t.co/V93SunCu8H
— Travis Haney (@TravHaneyESPN) April 6, 2016
It's a blockbuster move for the Mountaineers and could provide stability at the quarterback position while giving an already solid gunslinger time to learn the offense before taking over the reins.
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