Autumn semester classes at Ohio State are back in session Tuesday morning, and the Buckeyes’ season opener kicks off in just a week-and-a-half, but Ohio State linebacker Palaie Gaoteote still doesn’t know whether he will be eligible to play this season. Ryan Day said Monday that the USC linebacker transfer, who has been paying his own way at Ohio State since joining the program over the summer, is still awaiting word from the NCAA despite the start of the school year and the season rapidly approaching. Still, Day said the team remains hopeful that Gaoteote will eventually be granted a waiver. “We’re obviously optimistic, but as we’re getting ready for Minnesota, classes are starting tomorrow, we’re hoping to hear something,” Day said. “He’s been through a lot, and we’re hoping he gets that waiver.” Why Gaoteote had to appeal for an NCAA waiver hasn’t been specified, but he’s still waiting for…
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