Stevens Transfer Portal
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Can’t blame him if he thinks he’ll get a more surefire opportunity to start elsewhere, this is his last shot.
I certainly hope he comes back and competes for the job with Clifford, but I’m really, really, really high on what Clifford can do if given the opportunity - even if it does come down to a competition this summer. Hope Stevens is able to get healthy.
I certainly hope he comes back and competes for the job with Clifford, but I’m really, really, really high on what Clifford can do if given the opportunity - even if it does come down to a competition this summer. Hope Stevens is able to get healthy.
I'm not going to pretend to know the details, but would assume this means he's being passed on the depth chart. If this is true, this is a good thing IMO.
I don't like the idea of a 1-year starter at the QB position. If Clifford happens to be the guy, he and the offense have a few years to build on.
I don't like the idea of a 1-year starter at the QB position. If Clifford happens to be the guy, he and the offense have a few years to build on.
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WOW. I’m going to wait for confirmation from a second source before I fully believe this.
I wish him well but I think this could work out well in the long run. Let’s get a guy we can build around for a couple of years.
He might have received news he didn't want to hear directly after the spring game.
Franklin may have also approached him about an open competition come August - if he were to lose the job to Clifford at that point, there's a pretty limited chance to transfer at that point. Could be hard to take that risk.
Franklin may have also approached him about an open competition come August - if he were to lose the job to Clifford at that point, there's a pretty limited chance to transfer at that point. Could be hard to take that risk.
IMO, Franklin is doing what's right for the team, and Tommy just learned a lesson he will never forget.
I really, really wish him the best.
I really, really wish him the best.
This recent article really had some truth to it, it appears.
https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-football/article229071414.html
https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-football/article229071414.html
I'm not believing it until @PennStateProud1 confirms it with his inside source.
Maybe he read the McAndrew board and his feelings were hurt. Seriously, JF was starting one on one meetings with players this week. I guess they had "the talk".
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It could be a game of chicken with coach Franklin. I hope that is not the case.
I’m a Clifford guy but now Roberson and/or Johnson have to step up their game. Neither looked too comfortable in the BW game, especially Johnson.
Need to have a 3rd QB ready.
Need to have a 3rd QB ready.
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Not surprised, Stevens has been a strong contributor to the program when able to perform. This move may be best for all parties. Would be tough for Stevens if he can't find a starting role somewhere. While discussing the portal anyone notice the proposal that grad transfers must complete their Master's in one year OR be counted for two years against the scholarship limit? Thoughts?
I think Stevens wanted the job handed to him and Franklin wasn’t willing to do that. Good for Franklin. Stevens is a 5th year player who is very popular but really hasn’t proven he can be a starting QB.
You can’t name a guy starting QB who hasn’t gotten regular live QB reps in 18 months. Stevens is always injured. Clifford could be a 3 year starter ( if Levis doesn’t surpass him) just like Trace.
https://onwardstate.com/2019/04/17/tommy-stevens-enters-transfer-portal/
Penn State football quarterback Tommy Stevens entered his name in the NCAA’s transfer portal on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
Stevens also explored a transfer before the 2018 season, but he ultimately decided to stay in Happy Valley. Unlike last year, the quarterback’s transfer process will be much more public, which is one of head coach James Franklin’s major gripes with the transfer portal.
Several Nittany Lions have entered the NCAA’s transfer portal this offseason, including wide receiver Juwan Johnson and safety Lamont Wade. Johnson ultimately decided to finish his college football career at Oregon, but Wade opted to return to Penn State and compete for snaps at safety.
The portal allows players to look at other options without asking for their coaching staff’s permission. However, entering the portal isn’t a binding agreement that forces players to leave their previous school, as evidenced by Wade’s return to the Nittany Lions.
Throughout spring practice, Stevens and redshirt sophomore Sean Clifford competed to replace Trace McSorley as the Nittany Lions’ starting quarterback. The graduate senior was limited throughout the practice due to a nagging lower-body injury that impacted him throughout the 2018 season, and he didn’t play in the Blue-White game.
We’ll update this post with more information as it becomes available
Penn State football quarterback Tommy Stevens entered his name in the NCAA’s transfer portal on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
Stevens also explored a transfer before the 2018 season, but he ultimately decided to stay in Happy Valley. Unlike last year, the quarterback’s transfer process will be much more public, which is one of head coach James Franklin’s major gripes with the transfer portal.
Several Nittany Lions have entered the NCAA’s transfer portal this offseason, including wide receiver Juwan Johnson and safety Lamont Wade. Johnson ultimately decided to finish his college football career at Oregon, but Wade opted to return to Penn State and compete for snaps at safety.
The portal allows players to look at other options without asking for their coaching staff’s permission. However, entering the portal isn’t a binding agreement that forces players to leave their previous school, as evidenced by Wade’s return to the Nittany Lions.
Throughout spring practice, Stevens and redshirt sophomore Sean Clifford competed to replace Trace McSorley as the Nittany Lions’ starting quarterback. The graduate senior was limited throughout the practice due to a nagging lower-body injury that impacted him throughout the 2018 season, and he didn’t play in the Blue-White game.
We’ll update this post with more information as it becomes available
So this guy was neck and neck with McSorely all this time, but now he's not as good as Clifford?
Crap, does this mean we won't lose the Ohio State game by running the Lion play 5 or 6 times and stopping numerous first half drives???
Clifford has the best arm of the 3. That should be known by every fan at this point.
But someone said the local media was making a story where there wasn't one
The guy is always hurt. I don't care how much of a "good soldier" he's always been. I think he was told some stuff he didn't want to hear. No great loss if he goes.
This excites me as I think Clifford can be very special. He can concentrate on taking all the reps with the 1s now and build that chemistry. I wish TS the best of luck in his future endeavors and really hope he can stay healthy and land somewhere that is a good fit and jump in as QB1 right away.
I think Clifford might prove to be better than both of them in the end, but I still think Tommy is the best bet for this fall. I hope he stays.
our team will be on the field this fall. Good luck to TS at PSU or elsewhere. My sense is that CJF thinks Clifford is his next QB.
Jesus christ if you are calling me penn state "overrated" nate ... that is the biggest insult.
I thought that was a funny joke
