QB transfer Minshew spurns Alabama for Washington State
Ex-East Carolina quarterback Gardner Minshew will transfer to Washington State instead of Alabama, his initially stated destination.
The move gives the Cougars a possible starting quarterback for the upcoming season and leaves the Crimson Tide with three scholarship pivots including true freshman and redshirt candidate Mac Jones.
Proud to announce that I’ll be playing my last year of college ball at Washington State! Thank you to God for His many blessings, Coach Leach for this opportunity, and my family for their unwavering support. Go Cougs! pic.twitter.com/il77UHco0T
— Gardner Minshew (@GardnerMinshew5) March 20, 2018
Minshew, a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility left, threw for 2,140 yards with 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season.
The former Pirate previously said he would transfer to Alabama, citing the program's ability to kick-start his coaching career while finishing his days as a player.