Report: TCU transfer QB Shawn Robinson applies for waiver to play right away at Mizzou

This offseason, the Missouri Tigers seemed to lock up their starting quarterback position for the next three years.

First, they landed Clemson grad transfer Kelly Bryant, who was immediately named the starter for the 2019 season. Then, they added TCU transfer Shawn Robinson, who was expected to sit out the 2019 season and take over in 2020 (and possibly 2021).

However, on Tuesday, it was reported that Robinson had applied for a waiver in order to be eligible to play right away:

https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/status/1130961503497048064

With Bryant entrenched as the 2019 starter, this seems to be a head-scratching decision. However, as Kansas City Star deputy sports editor Chris Fickett points out, by getting this waiver, Robinson could still play in four games and maintain his redshirt:

https://twitter.com/ChrisFickett/status/1130958432511692800

If that’s the angle Robinson and the Tigers are working here, it seems like a good idea. Now, we’ll just have to see if the NCAA grants the waiver or not.

Adam Spencer

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