I've talked to several people in the auto industry over the past couple of days. It's sort of an interesting situation. Every car dealer, essentially, has "dealer tags" that can be used by owners, spouses, children, employees and as loaners. There is no formal agreement between the user and the dealership regarding the terms of the loaner agreement. Generally, according to car dealers, the dealership simply gets a driver's license and a proof of insurance from the person taking the loaner. The dealership is not required to divulge any information regarding length of the use of the loaner to the insurance carrier. Most interestingly, and we're told this is the case with Laremy Tunsil's loaner from Cannon, there's no dollar figure on the agreement. There is simply Tunsil's driver's license, the VIN of his vehicle in for repairs and the VIN of the loaner vehicle.
So there's likely a difference of opinion regarding the "value" of the loaner, and that's a technicality Ole Miss should be able to use to its advantage, assuming _ and yes that's a real question _ Ole Miss is fighting the NCAA on Tunsil's behalf and not just trying to protect its collective rear.
Finally, from what I've heard, I'd be willing to bet a good amount of money Chris Low's source for his story this week was in the Ole Miss athletics administration, likely a high-ranking member of it.
You've got to remember: No one wants another NCAA issue hanging over them (women's basketball is still in the process) as they've got career aspirations, whether it be to get to other schools or a job with the NCAA. That's not a slap at anyone (I've got career aspirations, too), but don't think for a minute that's not worth considering.
So there's likely a difference of opinion regarding the "value" of the loaner, and that's a technicality Ole Miss should be able to use to its advantage, assuming _ and yes that's a real question _ Ole Miss is fighting the NCAA on Tunsil's behalf and not just trying to protect its collective rear.
Finally, from what I've heard, I'd be willing to bet a good amount of money Chris Low's source for his story this week was in the Ole Miss athletics administration, likely a high-ranking member of it.
You've got to remember: No one wants another NCAA issue hanging over them (women's basketball is still in the process) as they've got career aspirations, whether it be to get to other schools or a job with the NCAA. That's not a slap at anyone (I've got career aspirations, too), but don't think for a minute that's not worth considering.
