Former East Carolina starting quarterback Gardner Minshew, who committed to Alabama last month, has decided not to go to the SEC powerhouse. Instead, Minshew is transferring to Washington State, where he is expected to compete for the Cougars’ vacant starting quarterback spot.
“This is an opportunity to compete for a (starting) job on a very good team with a staff that I’ve always looked up to and respected,” he told SI Tuesday. "I’ve got goals as an (aspiring) coach but also as a player, and my goal right now is to get a shot in the NFL. And I think this will give me a good opportunity at that.