Ohio State football: LB Whiting to transfer to Louisville
Jordan Whiting is one of seven players to either leave or be shown the door from the OSU program since Urban Meyer was named head coach.
Linebacker Jordan Whiting confirmed today via Twitter that he plans to transfer from Ohio State to Louisville in his hometown to further his college football career.
“I will be attending University of Louisville and will be a Cardinal for the remainder of my college career as a student and athlete,” he tweeted.
A fourth-year junior to be, eligibility wise, he will have to sit out the 2012 season because of the transfer, and thus will have just one season of playing time at Louisville. He had indicated to the OSU student newspaper The Lantern a little while ago he was contemplating such a move after having a troubled last couple of years at OSU.
He also tweeted today, “Thank you all for (your) support and love. I thank (former head coach Jim) Tressel and Mr. Gene Smith (athletic director) for the opportunity, however my time here has come to an end. … Buckeye nation these last few years have been the most memorable years of my life. It was truly a blessing to have been a part of this city!”
Whiting is one of seven players to either leave or be shown the door from the OSU program since Urban Meyer was named head coach on Nov.28. As Meyer said soon after that, some attrition is to be expected during a coaching transition.
