Michael Dyer’s final appeal denied; will remain at Ark. St.

Malzahn confirmed that the school’s appeal of the NCAA’s original decision was denied by the organization. As a result, Dyer, who transferred from Auburn earlier this year, will not play in 2012. Dyer stated during the presser that he had no idea where the rumors of a move to a Div. II school came from, stating that “I’ve decided to come back, sit out and do what’s best to help my teammates.” Per ArkansasSports360.com, Dyer added that he only considered two options after the second appeal was denied: stay at ASU and play in 2013 or leave in the spring for the NFL.

Dyer will be three years removed from high school, he will be eligible for the April draft.

If that option is indeed off the table, Dyer’s return would create an interesting storyline early on in the 2013 season as the Red Wolves will face, yes, Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium Sept. 7.

“I’m tickled to death. I know our team is tickled to death,” Malzahn said of Dyer’s return. “We’ll have one of the top running backs in the entire country … eligible to play next year.”