Ole Miss AD Ross Bjork says teams are already trying to poach Rebel players

The Ole Miss Rebels were not happy with the penalties the NCAA announced on Friday, especially the part where the team’s self-imposed one-year bowl ban was extended for a year.

Because of that, the rising seniors on the Ole Miss roster are now eligible to transfer to new schools without having to sit out for a year.

Younger players (juniors and below) are not eligible to transfer immediately, but the Rebels will have their hands full trying to hold off other teams who will be talking to the rising seniors.

During a press conference on Friday afternoon, AD Ross Bjork said there have already been schools trying to poach Ole Miss players:

Bjork says other schools are already "poaching" #OleMiss roster. "We know that has already happened."

— David Johnson (@Rebels247) December 1, 2017

For now, the Rebels will focus on keeping their roster intact and will appeal the extended bowl ban. However, since there will be no postseason play in 2018 for the Rebels as of now, it wouldn’t be a big surprise to see some players leave town.

The appeal process could take months, and even if the Rebels are successful, it may be too late to keep the 2018 senior class intact.

Adam Spencer

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