I think it depends on the time you entered the portal or left the team......made your transfer official. Cleveland Reed, for example, should be eligible week 2 or week 3 of next year if he does not get a waiver. This is why kids are leaving in season as opposed to just waiting until after the...
Urban Meyer, one of the best ever, got on a plane and flew to south florida to try and convince Grimes not to transfer. If he is willing to do that, what would ever make you think coaches dont take phone calls from parents? Its part of the job