Daniel Jenkins Rejoins Arizona After Enrolling At Washington State
By Kyle Kensing
November 17, 2012; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back Daniel Jenkins (3) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Utes 34-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Daniel Jenkins was a contributor to the explosive Arizona Wildcats offense in 2012, supplementing the No. 15 nationally ranked rushing offense as Ka’Deem Carey’s back-up. Jenkins will have a role in Arizona’s 2013 team too, which on its face, is unremarkable.
But Jenkins enrolled with Arizona’s Pac-12 counterpart Washington State Cougars in the spring. Jenkins transferred to WSU in January with one season of eligibility remaining and the opportunity to play immediately, as a result of receiving his undergraduate degree prior to switching programs.
In an unusual twist, Jenkins rejoined Arizona on Friday, The Arizona Daily Star reports.
His change of heart has no bearing on Jenkins’ eligibility. He remains eligible for one year, and will return to the Wildcat roster as anticipated before his departure. UA and Washington State face off for the first time since 2010 when the Cougars visit Tucson on Nov. 16.