Tez Walker's three touchdown catches helped lead the North Carolina Tar Heels to a 41-31 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, pushing their season record to 6-0. Walker, who recently gained immediate eligibility after a NCAA reversal, finished the game with six catches for 132 yards. His presence has made a significant impact on the Tar Heels' offense, which has scored 30 or more points in six consecutive games. Walker's combination of size and speed has proven to be a game changer, and his breakout performance against Miami showcased his ability to stretch the field and make big plays.
North Carolina wide receiver Tez Walker has been ruled eligible to play by the NCAA after the organization received "new information" that was not previously made available by UNC. Walker, a transfer from Kent State, had initially been denied a waiver for immediate eligibility. North Carolina officials expressed outrage at the NCAA's decision and criticized their handling of the situation. Walker, who was expected to have a major role on the Tar Heels' offense, will now be able to play for the team.
North Carolina wide receiver Tez Walker has been ruled eligible to play this season by the NCAA after months of uncertainty. The NCAA cited new information received this week as the reason for the reversal, granting Walker a transfer waiver and allowing him to play immediately. The decision comes after a public dispute between UNC and the NCAA, with UNC expressing frustration at the delay in the decision-making process. Walker expressed relief and gratitude for the opportunity to play, while UNC director of athletics criticized the NCAA's explanation. UNC is currently 4-0 and ranked No. 14 in the AP poll.
The NCAA has issued a statement regarding the University of North Carolina (UNC) transfer case of student-athlete Tez Walker, stating that new information received qualifies Walker for a transfer waiver. The NCAA criticized UNC for not providing the information earlier and accused the school of engaging in a public relations campaign. The NCAA emphasized that the decision to grant the transfer waiver meets the new standards and could have been avoided if UNC had submitted the information earlier.
