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Why Gardner Minshew chose Washington State over Alabama

Gardner Minshew originally committed to Alabama after deciding to transfer from East Carolina this past year. However, he decided against playing at Alabama and ultimately chose Washington State. Minshew started five games and appeared in ten for the East Carolina team throwing for 2,140 yards and 16 touchdowns. After graduating from East Carolina he decided to transfer and took an unofficial visit to Alabama after Mike Locksley reached out to him. But why did Alabama reach out to him? While Alabama has great quarterback depth and it was unsure if Minshew would have the opportunity to play Minshew thought Alabama would be a great place to prepare him for a coaching career.