{"id":2041555,"date":"2023-09-22T14:52:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/college-tight-end-looks-to-break-playing-record-after-petitioning-for-9th-year-of-eligibility\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T14:56:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:56:00","slug":"college-tight-end-looks-to-break-playing-record-after-petitioning-for-9th-year-of-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/college-tight-end-looks-to-break-playing-record-after-petitioning-for-9th-year-of-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"College TE seeks to set playing record by requesting 9th year of eligibility."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcollege-tight-end-looks-to-break-playing-record-after-petitioning-for-9th-year-of-eligibility%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041555&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Miami Hurricanes Tight\u2063 End Seeks to Shatter College Football Record<\/h2>\n<p>In a quest for \u2063greatness, Miami Hurricanes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/super-bowl-lv-all-the-best-commercials\/\" title=\"Super Bowl LV: All The Best Commercials\">tight end<\/a> Cam McCormick is not aiming for the typical touchdown receptions or\u2064 yards. Instead, he is determined to secure the most years of\u200b football eligibility in college history.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old athlete from \u200bBend, Oregon, recently submitted a petition to the ACC in \u200bhopes of being granted a remarkable ninth year of eligibility, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/news\/miami-te-cam-mccormick-petitioning-acc-for-an-unprecedented-ninth-year-of-college-football-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>McCormick&#8217;s extraordinary\u200d journey began back in January\u2064 2016 at the University of \u200bOregon, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/247sports.com\/article\/miami-te-cam-mccormick-petitioning-acc-for-ninth-year-of-eligibility-216487952\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">247Sports<\/a>. He strategically\u200c redshirted his first year, a common tactic used by \u200bcollege athletes to gain an additional year of eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>Although he played in 2017, McCormick&#8217;s dreams were shattered\u200b during \u2063the 2018 season opener when a broken ankle forced him out of the game. This injury not only sidelined \u200dhim \u2062for the rest of \u200bthat \u2063year but also for the \u200d2019 and 2020 seasons. \u200bHowever, the NCAA granted him eligibility for his sixth and seventh seasons.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, McCormick made a triumphant return \u2062to the field, only to have his hopes dashed once again when he tore his Achilles tendon during Oregon&#8217;s victory over Ohio State. \u2062Despite this setback, he persevered and played all games in 2022, even \u200cearning the prestigious 2022 Capital One \u2062Orange \u200bBowl-FWAA Courage Award.<\/p>\n<p>With a desire\u2064 to\u200d continue\u2062 his football\u200c career, the \u200b6-foot-5, 260-pound tight end transferred to Miami. Although \u200cthe NCAA initially granted \u200dhim a ninth year of\u200d eligibility, transferring required him to\u200b reapply for this extraordinary opportunity, as mentioned in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/2022\/12\/17\/oregon-ducks-cam-mccormick-ninth-year-of-eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SI.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his \u2064unique football\u2063 journey, McCormick shared with InsidetheU, a dedicated YouTube \u2062channel for Miami, \u200dthat his teammates\u2062 and fellow students rarely bring it up on the field. He emphasized that \u2062during the game, everyone is focused on their own performance. However, outside of \u200bfootball, people often approach him, having read about his remarkable story.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\">\n<\/div>\n<p>McCormick humbly downplays the significance, stating, &#8220;But it&#8217;s \u2063not really a big deal. People \u2063don&#8217;t really [bring it up], other than people who don&#8217;t know the \u200bstory,&#8221; as mentioned in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/college-tight-end-looks-break-playing-record-petitioning-9th-year-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The \u200dWestern Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, McCormick \u200bis tied with Northern Illinois&#8217; Kyle Pugh for the longest amount of eligibility. However, \u200cif he is granted a ninth year, he will secure the record for the \u200dlongest tenure in FBS history, as reported by CBS News.<\/p>\n<p>McCormick&#8217;s determination \u2063to break barriers and achieve unprecedented success in college football is \u2063truly inspiring. His relentless pursuit of his dreams serves as a testament to the power of resilience and unwavering dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u2063 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/college-tight-end-looks-break-playing-record-petitioning-9th-year-eligibility\/\">College Tight End Looks to Break Playing Record After Petitioning for 9th \u200cYear of Eligibility<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has McCormick&#8217;s pursuit of a ninth \u200byear of\u2062 eligibility gained support from the college football community, and what impact could his success have on future student-athletes \u200dfacing similar challenges<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Areer, McCormick transferred to the \u2064University \u200cof \u200dMiami for his eighth season in 2023.\u2063 He\u2064 showcased his skills and determination\u200d on the field,\u2063 proving that age and injuries\u200b were no match for\u2063 his passion. McCormick quickly became a fan favorite, known for \u2063his resilience and outstanding performance as a tight end.<\/p>\n<p>Now,\u2063 seeking \u2064his\u2063 ninth \u200dyear of \u200beligibility, McCormick is\u2064 pushing the boundaries of college \u200cfootball history. The NCAA \u2063typically grants\u200b student-athletes \u200bonly five years to\u2062 complete their athletic eligibility. However, in exceptional cases such as\u200d McCormick&#8217;s, the opportunity for additional years can\u2063 be considered.<\/p>\n<p>To support his case, McCormick has prepared a\u2063 petition outlining his arguments for an\u2064 unprecedented ninth year.\u2063 He argues\u200c that the \u200dtime he spent injured should not\u200d be counted towards his\u200b eligibility, as he was \u2064unable to \u200ccontribute \u2064to his team during those seasons. McCormick asserts that\u200b granting him a ninth year would be a testament to the resilience and dedication required to overcome\u2063 multiple injuries\u200c and\u2062 continue playing at a\u200c high level.<\/p>\n<p>McCormick&#8217;s petition\u2063 has\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/infographic-key-revelations-of-the-twitter-files\/\" title=\"INFOGRAPHIC: Key Revelations of the \"Twitter Files\"\">gained significant attention<\/a> in the\u200c college football community. Former\u2063 and current players, coaches, \u200dand fans have voiced their support for his pursuit of a ninth year. They admire his unwavering \u200bcommitment to the \u2063sport, \u200chis \u2062determination to overcome adversity, and his positive influence on and off the field.<\/p>\n<p>If \u200dMcCormick&#8217;s petition is successful, he will not only make history \u200cbut also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/college-tight-end-looks-to-break-playing-record-after-petitioning-for-9th-year-of-eligibility\/\" title=\"College TE seeks to set playing record by requesting 9th year of eligibility.\">inspire future student-athletes facing similar\u2062 challenges<\/a>. His story will serve as \u2063a reminder \u200bthat\u200d setbacks\u2064 should never hinder one&#8217;s \u200ddreams and\u200b that hard work\u200c and perseverance can lead to\u200b remarkable achievements.<\/p>\n<p>While some may question the \u2063fairness of granting an additional year of eligibility, McCormick&#8217;s \u2062case stands \u200cout \u2064due to the extraordinary circumstances \u2062he has faced. His injuries, which \u200dforced him to miss several\u200d seasons, have significantly limited his playing time \u2063and opportunities to showcase his \u200ctalent. Granting him an extra year would provide him with a fair chance to fully demonstrate his abilities\u2062 and potentially open \u2063doors to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-won-a-super-bowl-and-then-joined-the-101st-airborne-division-the-incredible-true-story-of-jake-bequette\/\" title=\"He Won A Super Bowl And Then Joined The 101st Airborne Division: The Incredible True Story Of Jake Bequette\">professional football career<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As McCormick \u2063awaits a decision from the ACC, he continues\u200c to train and prepare \u2064for the\u2062 upcoming season. Regardless\u2064 of the outcome,\u200b his journey has \u2063already made an indelible mark on college football. He has shown that records \u2063can be shattered \u200dnot \u2064only through touchdowns\u200b and yards \u2063but \u2064also through\u200d unwavering determination and a relentless pursuit of one&#8217;s dreams.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b the future, McCormick&#8217;s \u2063story will \u200cbe remembered \u2063as a testament to the power \u200dof\u200b resilience and \u200bthe unwavering\u2063 spirit of an athlete. Regardless of the\u200b result of his petition, his legacy will serve\u200c as an inspiration for \u200dgenerations to come, reminding \u2063them that the pursuit of \u2062greatness knows no limits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Miami Hurricanes tight end Cam McCormick, 25, aims to set a unique college record. Instead of touchdowns or yards, he seeks the most years of football eligibility. Hailing from Bend, Oregon, McCormick submitted a petition to the ACC on Tuesday, hoping for a ninth year of eligibility. CBS News reported on this story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2019,"featured_media":2041556,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2019"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}