Berry Tramel

Tulsa World Sports Columnist

Gavin Sawchuk transferred to Florida State after Jadyn Ott transferred to OU, and there are no bad guys in this story.

The transfer portal has many sides. Those who come. Those who leave. Those who leave because somebody came.

Last April, when OU added Cal-Berkeley star Jaydn Ott to an already-crowded tailback room, the Sooners’ Gavin Sawchuk decided to seek his fortunes elsewhere. He landed at Florida State.

Just a few weeks earlier, Sawchuk had spoken eloquently about why he remained a Sooner, despite heavy competition at a position that typically makes only one slot available per snap. He seemed ready to fight it out with Jovantae Barnes, Xavier Robinson and Taylor Tatum.

Then came Ott.

I found no room to blame Sawchuk for leaving. Or ev

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