Oklahoma DT Granger denied medical hardship waiver

Oct 27, 2:16 pm EDT

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NORMAN, Okla. (AP)—The NCAA has denied a request from Oklahoma defensive tackle Demarcus Granger for a medical hardship waiver that would allow him to play another season.

Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday that Granger’s request for a fifth year of eligibility had been turned down.

A former starter, Granger had surgery on his lower back in December. He’s said he was born with a condition that didn’t allow enough room for the nerves in his lower back, and a surgeon had to scrape some bone away to relieve the pain.

Granger started 11 games for Oklahoma in 2007 before playing as a reserve last year.

The 22nd-ranked Sooners host Kansas State on Saturday.

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  1. MICK
    14. Posted by MICK Wed Oct 28 9:40am EDT

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    What a shame, this kid was a real stud, coming in. Maybe Mr. Bosworth had it right concerning the NCAA. I think the biggest cheaters in college football work for the NCAA. Instead of being so damned exclusive, they should look for a way to be inclusive. Most of these kids won't play at another level. What is the difference between Granger and Jason White? The Balogun story just blows. How can you be "considered" a pro, if you don't get paid? Mike Balogun has no future as a football player, never did. Who is hurt by his not playing football? NCAA/BS. Hey Tony C. Good to hear from you, buddy. Lighten up, it's good for the soul. Boomer Sooner.
  2. Beatific7
    13. Posted by Beatific7 Wed Oct 28 12:16am EDT

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    Too bad Granger had back issues he was a five star super recruit who passed the eye test.A healthy granger playing in that Sooner defense would make them even more menacing.They took over that Kansas game and will dominate the rest of their big 12 schedule I expect with the exception of the Okie state game.If Okie state had Dez Bryant this Saturday I would almost gaurantee a Cowboy victory
  3. Troy
    12. Posted by Troy Tue Oct 27 8:55pm EDT

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    Man life would be so much better with a playoff. This site has started a petition, sign up and pass it on!

    division1playoffnow.com
  4. michael h
    11. Posted by michael h Tue Oct 27 8:01pm EDT

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    10 - Nothing has happened in the Bush case and never will. The man has an NCAA credit card !
  5. Michael KevinE
    10. Posted by Michael KevinE Tue Oct 27 7:48pm EDT

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    The Reggie Bush thing is over that is news to me what did the ncaa do?????
  6. 1
    9. Posted by 1 Tue Oct 27 7:12pm EDT

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    I really wish there was a little more info here. How much did he actually play last year and this year? I remember him being hurt last year and I didn't know he'd played much this year. On the surface it sounds like another chickensh*t decision by the NCAA.
  7. Troy
    7. Posted by Troy Tue Oct 27 6:22pm EDT

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    Sure would like to see a playoff. division1playoffnow.com
  8. Big Mike
    6. Posted by Big Mike Tue Oct 27 6:10pm EDT

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    U guys know why he was denied the hardship right-b/c he is a idiot I remember a couple of years ago when he got in trouble for stealing @#$%. What a big bust he turned out to be.......Well at least he is going to get a degree...right???????
  9. Patrick
    5. Posted by Patrick Tue Oct 27 6:10pm EDT

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    as long as they dont put usc on probation and let bush keep his heisman, then everythings ok.
    but granting a 5th year, no way," Awwww poor RyanM is jealous of USC's 11 National Titles and 7 Heisman trophy winners? Really buddy the Bush thing is over so stop bringing it up and if you really want to look into things every D-1 school has problems of some type. Oklahoma State with Dez Bryant, OU with the lineman who played semi-pro football, you had a Texas starting D-lineman who drove into an Apt building this summer because he was texting while driving! Look around buddy before you start crying. I think OU will be fine without this guy and I bet they somehow get back to the Big 12 title game. Watch OSU beat Texas then OU beat OSU.
  10. ryan m
    4. Posted by ryan m Tue Oct 27 5:31pm EDT

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    as long as they dont put usc on probation and let bush keep his heisman, then everythings ok.
    but granting a 5th year, no way, jose. u shouldnt have gotten hurt.
  11. <i>calvinj623</i>
    3. Posted by calvinj623 Tue Oct 27 3:56pm EDT

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    He's a great guy & he was a former 1st round caliber guy but injuries took his career downwards but i look forward to seeing him play on sundays he a glen dorsey type of d tackle / nose tacle that makes u respect him on the field & on film he has to be double teamed @ all time , he gave centers & gaurds headaches during the game week , since he was denied im pretty sure u wil begin to see him get alot more playing time
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