247 themselves seem to be unclear on those 3 guys still being on scholarship, though imo the bylaw is pretty dang clear. But anyway, the article is a nice reference for our scholarship numbers:
Breaking down Tennessee's scholarship situation for 2020
"The potential numbers crunch could be alleviated by a current player going on medical scholarship or a signee not making it in, and there are a few situations with preferred walk-ons whose scholarship statuses are unclear"
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"Montgomery went on scholarship in November, and his status this season is unclear"
@Devo182 that rule just allows for an appeal if a kid wants to fight having their $ removed. It’s my stance one or more of these kids were told the deal upfront and won’t ask for an appeal