Although he would be forced to sit out as a freshman , McDavid was granted three years to play .
In a surprising victory for a guy who experienced very few triumphs , McDavid petitioned the NCAA to restore his college eligibility -- and the organization did so .
Although McDavid would be forced to sit out as a freshman , McDavid was granted three years to play .
In a surprising victory for a guy who experienced very few triumphs , McDavid petitioned the NCAA to restore his college eligibility -- and the organization did so .