Mike Mitchell won't play for Tech this year

[utisdabomb12]

Tech was hoping he would be able to play this year after transferring from Ohio State, but the NCAA said he has to sit out for a year. They really needed this guy next year. Tech's defense is going to have some issues next year without Mitchell and Bethell. Tech lost probably their best 3 defensive players from a defense that struggled last year (Smith, Porter, and Hyder). Tech will have to score points to win games next year. 

 

[lakeman74]

Always thought Texas should have done more to recruit Mitchell. And this story is just freaking bizarre.  Transferring from OSU to Tech?

 

[utisdabomb12]

Always thought Texas should have done more to recruit Mitchell. And this story is just freaking bizarre.  Transferring from OSU to Tech?

From what I've read, I think he transferred to be closer to his sick father. I could be wrong though. 

 

[PropositionJoe]

He did transfer to be close to his father.

He picked ohio state over A&M...and tech had the inside track this go around because a&ms former lb coach Matt wallerstedt is now the DC at tech.

 

[Aaron Carrara]

One heck of a player, Mitchell is. I remember watching his performance at The Opening and he absolutely ripped it up.  For a big guy he has (had) incredible speed.  You guys are right - evidently his dad, Ken, has some health issues and Mitchell wanted to be closer to home/dad.  Cannot fault a guy for that.  Best of luck to him.