Over the weekend, former Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage told the Newark Star-Ledger that he would likely hold off on making a decision on where he will transfer to until the spring.
Today, we may have learned at least a portion of the reason for the delay.
Savage’s father told the Miami Herald that his son will not be permitted to speak to several schools per stipulations laid out by Rutgers. Specifically, Savage has been barred from discussing a transfer with Miami, Florida, Florida State and Michigan. None of those schools are in Rutgers’ conference, so it’s unclear exactly why he’s not permitted to move on to any of those institutions, and RU did not give the player a reason.
As a result of that head-scratching decision, Savage has filed an appeal to have the stipulations lifted. The appeal must be heard within 10 days, and the panel that will hear Savage’s case consists of three university professors.
Needless to say, Tom Savage Sr. is not happy with head coach Greg Schiano‘s decision to limit his son’s options.
“I don’t understand how one person can be dictator over your son’s future,” Savage Sr. said of Schiano. “I know they recruit Florida, but the ones that want to go to Rutgers are going to go to Rutgers. … It’s just wrong. I will talk to a lawyer.”
Savage Sr. indicated that the Hurricanes will be very much in play for his son’s services if/when he’s given permission to speak to the school.
“Miami called his high school coach and said they really like Tom and he would fit well in their offense and they are really interested,” the father said. “Tom is interested. He has always loved Miami.”
Due to their unending benevolence, Savage has been given permission by his former school to speak to Marshall, Western Michigan, North Illinois and Arizona. So he’s got that going for him, which is nice.
