The reason the NCAA will lose to Trinidad is

Great analysis!!!

DestinReb said:

because they are trying to punish him under Division I rules for a period of time that he was under Division II rules. He got his medical redshirt from Division II immediately following the 2022 season. That is how medical redshirts are awarded in Division II. The NCAA’s Division I rules for medical redshirts cannot retroactively take away a medical redshirt that was awarded correctly under Division II rules. He transferred to OLe Miss with two years to play. All the posturing and voluminous argumentation and drivel of the NCAA cannot and will not change that. Tom Mars and William Liston will make this case. The judge will see it. The NCAA will try to bring out their rules and the judge will ask, “Was Mr. Chambliss under those rules in 2022?” The NCAA will reply, “No, your honor.” The judge will ask, “What rules was he under?” The NCAA will reply, “He was under Division II rules.” Judge: “Did he receive a medical redshirt for the 2022 season in accordance with those rules?” NCAA: “Yes, your honor.” Judge: “Is there a Division I rule that specifically disallows medical redshirts under Division II rules for players transferring into Division I?” NCAA: “No, your honor.” Judge: “Then, why is the NCAA trying to retroactively judge Mr. Chambliss’ case by rules that did not apply to him in 2022?” NCAA: “Your honor, we would like to request a recess at this time before we can give an answer to that question.” Gentlemen, the NCAA does not have a valid case. Period!

Where are you getting that? Why did Ferris State list him as a junior on their 2024 roster if they had already gotten him a medical hardship? That's just not how it works. 2024 Ferris State Roster

Goldenbearreb said:

Where are you getting that? Why did Ferris State list him as a junior on their 2024 roster if they had already gotten him a medical hardship? That's just not how it works. 2024 Ferris State Roster

You get your medical redshirt year after you have completed your regular 4 years. He was listed as a junior because he was in 2024. Had he stayed at Ferris State, he would have been a senior this year and then a senior again in 2026 using his medical redshirt year. The NCAA is now trying to say he doesn’t get it by, as Destin is stating, applying D1 medical redshirt rules to his 2022 season, which is nonsensical.

Goldenbearreb said:

Where are you getting that? Why did Ferris State list him as a junior on their 2024 roster if they had already gotten him a medical hardship? That's just not how it works. 2024 Ferris State Roster

It has been reported in several places. There have been many posts on this board that have documented this. Watch and see. I don’t care what their roster in 2024 says. There are many mistakes made on rosters by those who compile them.

DestinReb said:

It has been reported in several places. There have been many posts on this board that have documented this. Watch and see. I don’t care what their roster in 2024 says. There are many mistakes made on rosters by those who compile them.

Are you referring to the clips where he assumed he would get one? I haven't seen anyone report that he already received a hardship.

Goldenbearreb said:

Are you referring to the clips where he assumed he would get one? I haven't seen anyone report that he already received a hardship.

Whatever Goldenbear. Watch and see.

DestinReb said:

Whatever Goldenbear. Watch and see.

I think he’s winning the injunction.

Goldenbearreb said:

I think he’s winning the injunction.

Of course he is. I have laid it in several posts.

Good analysis, Dewey. Hope that logic is not lost on the judge! Hope you and yours are well! Tom

DestinReb said:

because they are trying to punish him under Division I rules for a period of time that he was under Division II rules. He got his medical redshirt from Division II immediately following the 2022 season. That is how medical redshirts are awarded in Division II. The NCAA’s Division I rules for medical redshirts cannot retroactively take away a medical redshirt that was awarded correctly under Division II rules. He transferred to OLe Miss with two years to play. All the posturing and voluminous argumentation and drivel of the NCAA cannot and will not change that. Tom Mars and William Liston will make this case. The judge will see it. The NCAA will try to bring out their rules and the judge will ask, “Was Mr. Chambliss under those rules in 2022?” The NCAA will reply, “No, your honor.” The judge will ask, “What rules was he under?” The NCAA will reply, “He was under Division II rules.” Judge: “Did he receive a medical redshirt for the 2022 season in accordance with those rules?” NCAA: “Yes, your honor.” Judge: “Is there a Division I rule that specifically disallows medical redshirts under Division II rules for players transferring into Division I?” NCAA: “No, your honor.” Judge: “Then, why is the NCAA trying to retroactively judge Mr. Chambliss’ case by rules that did not apply to him in 2022?” NCAA: “Your honor, we would like to request a recess at this time before we can give an answer to that question.” Gentlemen, the NCAA does not have a valid case. Period!

Excellent post.

SWarriorreb said:

Excellent post.

That means a lot from you because of your profession . Thanks.

DestinReb said:

because they are trying to punish him under Division I rules for a period of time that he was under Division II rules. He got his medical redshirt from Division II immediately following the 2022 season. That is how medical redshirts are awarded in Division II. The NCAA’s Division I rules for medical redshirts cannot retroactively take away a medical redshirt that was awarded correctly under Division II rules. He transferred to OLe Miss with two years to play. All the posturing and voluminous argumentation and drivel of the NCAA cannot and will not change that. Tom Mars and William Liston will make this case. The judge will see it. The NCAA will try to bring out their rules and the judge will ask, “Was Mr. Chambliss under those rules in 2022?” The NCAA will reply, “No, your honor.” The judge will ask, “What rules was he under?” The NCAA will reply, “He was under Division II rules.” Judge: “Did he receive a medical redshirt for the 2022 season in accordance with those rules?” NCAA: “Yes, your honor.” Judge: “Is there a Division I rule that specifically disallows medical redshirts under Division II rules for players transferring into Division I?” NCAA: “No, your honor.” Judge: “Then, why is the NCAA trying to retroactively judge Mr. Chambliss’ case by rules that did not apply to him in 2022?” NCAA: “Your honor, we would like to request a recess at this time before we can give an answer to that question.” Gentlemen, the NCAA does not have a valid case. Period!

Are you an attorney or do you just hang out at a Holiday Inn?

LTR131 said:

Are you an attorney or do you just hang out at a Holiday Inn?

I hang out at Holiday Inn, but I can read.

tomoreb said:

Good analysis, Dewey. Hope that logic is not lost on the judge! Hope you and yours are well! Tom

Tom, it was great to see you and Ginger at Bill’s funeral!

Thumbnail version --I think Liston will open with: Trinidad Chambliss played college football for 2 years at a formidable D-2 school in Michigan, Ferris State Bulldogs. He transferred to Ole Miss, a D-1 school, in mid-2025 and was expected to be QB2 on the 2025 and the 2026 Rebel team. Because of an injury to the QB1 player, Trinidad started the third week and guided the team to the College Football Playoffs. He finished 8th in the Heisman Trophy voting and is considered to be among the front-runners for the 2026 season. In total, he has played 3 years of college football-- 2 years at D-2 and one year at D-1. His first year at Ferris State was a redshirt year. The second year is the year in question -- Ole Miss and Trinidad strongly believe he is eligible for a medical redshirt which would allow him a 4th year of college ball by playing this fall during the 2026 season. The NCAA, on the other hand, states he is not eligible for the medical redshirt and may not play the 2026 season as a Rebel. BUT, if Trinidad Chambliss had never transferred to Ole Miss in mid-2025, he would be receiving a medical redshirt under D-2 rules. Thus, he would be eligible to play the 2026 season. In fact, if Trinidad were to transfer back to the D-2 team in Michigan, he would be playing this fall for the D-2 school. We have provided statements to this court and the NCAA from Trinidad's D-2 coach, and the D-2 strength coach. More importantly, we have provided voluminous medical statements from Trinidad's physician regarding the medical condition that prevented Trinidad from playing in _______. Not only did he not play, he did NOT DRESS OUT for a single game that season. Ole Miss players have received 15-20 medical redshirts over the years from the NCAA. This case is no different, and we ask the court to approve our request for a preliminary injunction.

What is the level of evidence required for a judge to grant a temporary restraining order?