Clarion Ledger Powe Update

This is an article that just ran on the Clarion Ledger's web site concerning the status of Jerrell Powe.

OXFORD — Ole Miss football signee Jerrell Powe still hasn’t been ruled academically eligible by the NCAA, but his high school coach said the highly-touted defensive tackle remains optimistic he’ll play for the Rebels this season.
Wayne County High coach Marcus Boyles said Powe is waiting at home in Waynesboro for the NCAA Clearinghouse, the Iowa-based organization that certifies the eligibility of all freshmen athletes, to make its ruling. He has not been able to practice with the Rebels, who open the season against Memphis on Sept. 3.“They’re still hoping for the best,” Boyles said. “But I guess he’s kind of down a little bit, too. ... He’s got to be wondering, ‘If the NCAA doesn’t rule in my favor, what am I going to do?’”Powe couldn’t be reached for comment.Powe is one of four Ole Miss signees that haven’t made it to campus, joining Kosciusko receiver Terry Levy, Memphis Manassas receiver LaDerrick Vaughn and Hinds Community College linebacker Rory Johnson. Vaughn was ruled ineligible by the NCAA Clearinghouse earlier this week, but hopes a waiver filed by Ole Miss will reverse the decision as soon as possible.Boyles, who still sees Powe on a regular basis, said the former high school Parade All-American has not decided to enroll at a junior college, yet. But Boyles said Powe’s options are dwindling because Ole Miss’ fall semester begins Monday.“It’s just a tough situation on him right now,” Boyles said.