Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire is planning on transferring out of the program as a graduate student. On his list of top schools was Florida, but it looks like the Gators won't have any shot with him because of an NCAA rule.
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Per NCAA grad transfer rules, Florida is not in the running for Notre Dame QB Malik Zaire. Due to past transfers not finishing school.
— Andrew Spivey (@AndrewSpiveyGC) December 3, 2016
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Here's an explanation for those needing clarification on that.
sure. Two former grad transfers didn't finish their grad school so florida can't sign another one for two more years.
— Andrew Spivey (@AndrewSpiveyGC) December 3, 2016
#Gators grad transfers Anthony Harrell and Mason Halter didn't finish degrees. NCAA grad transfer rule only instituted Jan. 2016.
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) December 3, 2016
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So it looks like Gator fans know who to blame for not being able to land a QB who could really help the offense next year. However, there is one transfer who could still end up on campus in former Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham so Florida fans still have that going for them.
