UW and Brust Win Appeal

Ben Brust can now transfer to another Big Ten school after UW and Brust win appeal to the conference faculty committee.

Brust, who signed his national letter of intent to play at Iowa, will now be able to transfer to another Big Ten school after being waived from a conference rule that would bar him from receiving a scholarship.

Following the vote by the 11-member committee, Brust may now transfer to any Big Ten school. The waiving of the rule does not necessarily mean that Brust will become a Badger.

Upon being released from his commitment to Iowa, Brust has been contacted by over two dozen schools to transfer. Wisconsin being one of them but two other Big Ten universities also remain in the race.

Wisconsin could be considered a favorite after UW opened the appeal on the behalf of Brust to the Big Ten faculty committee earlier this week. The Badgers also have an available spot in the 2010 freshman class after the departure of Ian Markolf after last season.

Brust will now have until May 19th to make a decision before the late signing day to become part of the 2010 freshman class.