Could Tony Temple Have Played an Extra Year at Missouri?

When Tony Temple decided to drop his appeal to the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility, I was under the impression that he never really thought there was a chance that year would be granted.  But now I'm not so sure.

Remember Spencer Laurie?  Former Mr. Basketball for the state of Missouri and Kickapoo High School legend?  Cousin of the infamous Paige Laurie?

Complete bust as a Division I point guard who only got a scholarship because Daddy's got connections and left when it became painfully obvious that he was in way over his head?  One of the only players to ever put on a Tiger uniform who might have been worse than Josh Kronke? 

Well, he filed an appeal that appears to me to be identical to Temple's—and on Monday he was granted an extra year.

Let's actually break it down.  Temple played in one game his freshman year.  He carried the ball six times before he was injured for the season.

In Laurie's sophomore season at Mizzou (the one he filed the appeal for), he played in seven games and averaged 10.6 minutes per game before injuring his knee and deciding to transfer to Missouri State.

If anything, Temple seems to have a stronger case.

Not that I think we're hurting at running back—I think we're pretty strong between Jimmy Jack and D-Wash, but you always have to be a little concerned with a new starter at a position that important.

And can you imagine Temple with another year under his belt?  It makes me really wish he wouldn't have withdrawn that appeal.

In fact, it makes me feel a little queasy...