Thursday, December 18, 2008

Shipley appeals for sixth year, plans to return

Hells yeah!

Shipley appeals for sixth year, plans to return

Fifth-year senior receiver Jordan Shipley has filed the necessary paperwork with the NCAA to apply for a sixth year of eligibility.

Because of a series of knee and hamstring problems, Shipley missed two full seasons with the Longhorns, finally coming into his own this year, when he was named a third-team Associated Press All-American.

Shipley said he has no intention of entering the NFL draft if the NCAA grants him the medical hardship extra year.

Texas coach Mack Brown sounded optimistic that the request would be granted. "He lost two years," Brown said. "There's no gray area here now."

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