Dainsus Miller Again Playing Waiting Game After Court Ruling

LARAMIE -- Dainsus Miller, for more than a week, has been back in Laramie, getting himself back into football shape.

Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel said the senior cornerback could even see some action in Saturday's all-important final scrimmage inside War Memorial Stadium.

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While that could still be the case, Miller's eligibility is now in question.

A federal court, just weeks after a Colorado judge granted an injunction, allowing thousands of student-athletes from the class of 2022 to play an additional season due to the recent "5-in-5 rule," has granted the NCAA a stay, reversing that controversial decision.

That conclusion, of course, will be appealed.

"He can keep practicing and working out until it's sorted out," a source with direct knowledge of the situation told 7220sports.com. It's frankly one of the stupidest things I've ever seen ... It's a joke."

That same source said Miller hasn't yet "crossed that bridge" when it comes to seeking legal counsel and a pursuing a lawsuit against the NCAA.

Sawvel, speaking to reporters Thursday during one of his weekly press conferences, said one task on his to-do list was to check out the latest legal proceedings and what that meant for Miller's future with the program.

Original rules are now in effect.

"The Tenth Circuit's decision to stay the preliminary injunction issued by a Colorado federal district court judge in Wisne permits Division I to return to the status quo before the district court intervened," Scott Bearby, chief legal officer for the NCAA, penned in a letter to schools Friday, according to ESPN. "Effective immediately, the age-based eligibility rules will be implemented as the Division I membership intended."

Aaron Bohl last week compared having Miller back on the roster to adding an "NFL free agent." The Cowboys' cornerbacks room, though bustling with talent, is low in experience. Miller, in his lone season at Wyoming, registered 27 tackles and broke up five passes while starting seven games alongside Tyrese Boss. The 5-foot-10, 181-pound Mercer transfer also forced a fumble in a Week-4 game at Colorado.

"It's really great to have Dainsus back," said Bohl, Wyoming's defensive coordinator. "Then, also, in a room with such young guys, to have someone that has played, commands respect from the room. He got here last night and we were really excited about him just being around. The guys enjoyed him being back, and so that'll be really big."

After the original court ruling, Miller told 7220sports.com he didn't want to get his hopes up, but wanted to return for another season. To make the transition even smoother, the Georgia native said he was still enrolled in classes at UW.

"I've been staying in shape in hopes of getting an opportunity somewhere," Miller said. "I wouldn’t go in expecting a spot to be handed to me. I'm open to starting from the ground and working my way back in to play."

The Cowboys open the season Sept. 5 against Border War rival Colorado State in Fort Collins.

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