The transfer portal strikes again.
The news broke around noon Monday that running back Chez Mellusi decided to enter the transfer portal and look for playing time elsewhere. The bad news is that Mellusi is a capable running back who has had two seasons in the system and has proved that he can be a valuable part of the backfield rotation.
The good news is that the Tigers still have six scholarship running backs that they can depend on entering the 2021 season, with three youngsters making major strides this spring. It’s likely that the trio of younger players – Kobe Pace, Phil Mafah, and Will Shipley – contributed to Mellusi’s decision to transfer.