Out watching HS football game tonight…apparently I was vague so I’ll say it again. Tuttle has decided to transfer. He was not at practice today and Whit announced it to the team after practice.
When a player announces this he doesn’t usually admit to it being a playing time issue because they need to maintain their value as a high character, good teammate in the eyes of future suitors. I’m not going to tell you the reasons he gave. It will come out how they want it to come out.
My opinion is that he wasn’t happy being listed as a No. 3. He expected to play early and it didn’t appear that was going to happen. That said, he wasn’t ready to play at this level today and I was present when this comment about whether or not he would actually be the one to take the field if Tyler was injured: “Jack would s**t himself in a game. He’s such a headcase…everyone on the team knows it too.”
Doesn’t mean anything other than he’s got plenty of growing up to do…as do most freshman. Unfortunately he has chosen not to wait his turn here. No more and no less. Is it frustrating? Of course…However if you pay attention it’s not at all uncommon. How many QB’s transfer when they don’t win the job or are listed behind an underclassman or two? Happens all the time. He was a big recruit but hasn’t proven anything on the field to date. Hopefully for his sake he can grow and produce for someone down the road.
A few more things…we will replace him with a quality player. Our recruiting continues to improve. The comments about a poor culture are ridiculous. We have great leadership from coaches to players. There are no major discipline issues and you have quality men leading the program and quality kids who value the family values that Utah football represents
I don’t post anywhere else…give you the info I can, when I can. That’s it. Go Utes!
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