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Ole Miss to Block Transfer Portal Request of Star Player

Ole Miss to Block Transfer Portal Request of Star Player

Summary

Ole Miss football star Princewill Umanmielen wants to enter the transfer portal to find a new team, but Ole Miss is trying to stop him. This disagreement comes after Umanmielen had signed a new contract with Ole Miss, which the school is using to argue he should stay.

Key Facts

  • Princewill Umanmielen, a key player for Ole Miss, wants to leave and join the transfer portal.
  • Ole Miss is attempting to prevent his departure, citing a contract Umanmielen signed.
  • The transfer portal allows college athletes to switch schools and play for different teams.
  • The portal has a deadline, after which players can't enter until it reopens.
  • Previously, Umanmielen played for Nebraska before joining Ole Miss.
  • Other players, like Washington QB Demond Williams, have faced similar contract-related issues.
  • Ole Miss considers Umanmielen's potential exit a significant setback for their football program's future plans.

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