Tyler Gabbert, younger brother of Blaine and erstwhile heir to the Missouri quarterbacking throne, will transfer from the program after finishing second in the team’s post-spring depth chart derby.
Tyler Gabbert Already Leaving Louisville, According To Reports
Gabbert’s father has been playing coy with local media outlets; meanwhile, message-board chatter out of the Midwest paints the dad as the problem. Card Chronicle, for their part, isn’t quite sure how to credit the scuttlebutt, but regrets the decision no matter who made it:
Louisville opens the 2011 college football season at home against Murray State, on Thursday, September 1. Expect to hear that Gabbert and Tate Forcier have thrown their respective transfer derbies by the wayside and formed a speed-metal band sometime within the next week.
Read Article >Tyler Gabbert Chooses Louisville As Transfer Destination
Missouri will play Gabbert-free football this fall, with departed starter Blaine embarking on a pro career in Jacksonville, and younger brother Tyler now known to be decamping for Louisville. Charlie Strong has confirmed via his official Twitter account that the latest-model Gabbertback will join the Cardinals for the 2011 season.
Louisville opens the 2011 season on Thursday, September 1, at home against Murray State.
Read Article >Tyler Gabbert To Transfer From Missouri
“We wish Tyler the best and will do everything we can to assist him going forward. He’s worked very hard in our program this past year, and we thank him for his efforts. Tyler is a high quality person and an outstanding football player.”
Mizzou fans are discussing the move in this thread over at Rock M Nation; expect more up on the various Gabberts there today.
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