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.
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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.
https://twitter.com/TravHaneyESPN/status/717778712666718209
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.
