NCAA punishes former Georgia Bulldog after being medically cleared to play football

Former Georgia football tight end Pearce Spurlin had a bright future in front of him in Athens. Spurlin was the No. 2 tight end in the 2023 recruiting class and came to Georgia hoping to continue to stretch of excellence the Bulldogs have had at tight end. Unfortunately he had to step away from the program last year to deal with some medical issues.

Fast forward to Tuesday and reports surfaced that he has made a full recovery and has been medically cleared to play football game.

That obviously is really good news, but the only problem is that the NCAA won't allow him to return to Georgia.

NCAA's dumbest rule won't allow former Bulldog to return to Georgia

Along with Spurlin's announcement that he is now able to play football again he also shared on Tuesday that he is entering the Transfer Portal as well. It's unclear if he wanted to rejoin Georgia's program again, but even if he wanted to the NCAA would not allow it.

Since he took a medical disqualification when he steeped away from the program, the NCAA will not allow him to return to Georgia again. And yes, that rule is as ridiculous as it sounds.

During his first season at Georgia he recorded three receptions for 60 yards. His lack of production had a lot to do with the impressive amount of depth in front of him on the depth chart, but entering the 2024 season it was expected for him to see an increase in his role.

It's unfortunate that he will not be able to return to Georgia because a reuinion in Athens would have been an amazing end to his story. However, the fact that he is healthy and able to play football again is the only thing that truly matters.

So wherever Spurlin ends up playing next year he certainly will have everyone at Georgia cheering him on.