Even though Ohio State begins its season in just three days, Palaie Gaoteote still doesn’t know whether he’ll be eligible to play for the Buckeyes this year. Ryan Day said Monday that Gaoteote is still waiting for an answer from the NCAA on his appeal for eligibility, though he still expressed optimism – as he did two weeks earlier – that Gaoteote will ultimately receive a waiver and be eligible to play for Ohio State this fall. “The NCAA asked for some additional information, so I guess they’re still working it over,” Day said. “But unfortunately, we don’t have any more information, even as we’re heading into the game here. So a difficult spot for him and us as we’re waiting to hear the decision, but we’re still optimistic that we’re gonna get good news.” Day previously said earlier this month that Gaoteote, who enrolled at Ohio State this summer…
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