In a potentially precedent-setting confrontation, a college football player is transferring even though his former school declined to enter his name into the portal.
Xavier Lucas, a cornerback who played this season for Wisconsin, is transferring to Miami, according to his attorney, after Wisconsin refused to enter his name into the portal because he had signed a revenue-sharing contract with the school.
Lucas announced in December he planned to enter the portal, and he then said on social media that Wisconsin would not enter his name into the database.
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas (6) lines up during a college football game between the Wisconsin Badgers against the USC Trojans on September 28, 2024, at United Airlines Field at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
His attorney, Darren Heitner, told Yahoo Sports that Lucas will join Miami anyway.
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“NCAA rules do not prevent a student-athlete from unenrolling from an institution, enrolling at a new institution and competing immediately,” the NCAA said in a statement.
According to Yahoo, Wisconsin would not allow Lucas to enter the portal after he signed a two-year, revenue-share agreement last month.
The pact grants the school the rights to use the player’s name, image and likeness and disallows other schools to do the same.
Heitner said on X that the agreement was contingent on the approval of the House settlement, “which has yet to receive final approval,” and contingent upon Lucas attending classes no later than spring 2025.
According to Heitner, Lucas already has unenrolled from Wisconsin.
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Xavier Lucas of the Wisconsin Badgers intercepts a pass intended for Malique Dieudonne #17 of the Western Michigan Broncos in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on August 30, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Getty Images
Wisconsin “has not paid any monies to him and so he owes no reimbursement to the Institution,” Heitner said.
Lucas saw playing time at Wisconsin as a freshman, recording 18 tackles and an interception after signing as a four-star recruit out of American Heritage High School in South Florida.
According to Yahoo, Heitner said that Lucas requested a transfer while home over the holidays because his father suffered a “serious, life-threatening illness.” NCAA protocol states schools are supposed to enter names into the transfer portal within two business days.
Wisconsin has not yet commented on a face-off that challenges when players can transfer and a school’s enforcement of revenue-share agreements.
Miami’s own pays tribute to former teacher on SNL Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
NEW YORK CITY — Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
During his performance, Hernandez definitely brought the character of “Mr. Fronzi” to life.
The over-the-top teacher with a big heart was a character inspired by his real-life theology teacher at Miami-Dade’s private Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Angie Fernandez.
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And Hernandez even flew her up to New York City to see the skit live in person.
“When I saw the skit, I was flabbergasted. I laughed from here to eternity. It was so good,” Fernandez said. “I am so honored that he chose to imitate me. That’s the best compliment you can give somebody!”
Fernandez said that while Hernandez drove her crazy in her classroom, he was also always humble, honest and she calls him one of her favorite students.
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An investigation is underway at a northwest Miami-Dade apartment complex after the sheriff’s office said a man was shot by his girlfriend after a “heated dispute” early Wednesday morning.
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Few details have been released, but the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the incident took place at an apartment complex located off Northwest 7th Avenue.
The sheriff’s office said that a man became involved in a “heated dispute” with his girlfriend, and she shot him in the right arm.
He was rushed to a hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in critical condition.
The woman is in custody.
The identities of those who were involved have not yet been released.
