There's a whole new spin to all of this today on their 247site. Essentially, Steele was not happy from the beginning, some of which is attributed to homesickness. The story goes he and the parents were talking about a transfer before the incident with Jalon Jones and the whole situation provided a convenient out. Steele DID ask to be moved - he and Hill did not like JJ at all. The story goes that the request was made to his position coach, who happens to be the newest guy on staff, and it was never communicated to Mullen. (here's the fall guy) While they never wanted his name associated with the unpleasant mess, it did provide him with a waiver excuse. Once JJ was gone, Steele no longer had a reason to move his room but by then it was too late. Steele has been home in Cali for almost 2 weeks. Mullen and his wife flew out to Cali on Wednesday to speak with the family and apologize .
It's entirely possible this is the actual truth and things may work out for him in the end...
They believe he will end up at Oregon if mario can work the numbers.