Missouri Tigers Surprisingly Announce the Transfer of QB Tyler Gabbert



Courtesy of the Columbia Missourian

Just when you thought college football couldn't get any more surprising, news from the Missouri Tigers this morning announcing quarterbac Tyler Gabbert will transfer.

He was expected to battle for the starting job with fellow quarterback James Franklin and most thought Gabbert was going to be the odds on favorite to be the starter for the 2011 season. Now, it seems Franklin will win the job by default.

“We wish Tyler the best and will do everything we can to assist him going forward,” head coach Gary Pinkel said in a statement released by the school. “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."

As of right now, there are no indications as to where Gabbert will land or even if he is going to stay in the Big XII conference but according to Bryan Fischer of CBS Sports, Gabbert did have offers from Iowa and Indiana out of high school.


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2011 NFL Draft: Is Missouri's Blaine Gabbert Just Another Chase Daniel?

Blaine Gabbert could be the number one overall pick when the 2011 NFL Draft rolls around. Most scouts and experts praised his performance during his pro day last week and even more say he could be a starter in the NFL from day one.

In the words of the great Lee Corso, "not so fast my friend!"

I'm not going to bash the former Missouri quarterback because his numbers show what kind of quarterback he was for the Tigers.

Through two seasons as the team's starter, Gabbert amassed 6,779 total passing yards, 40 touchdown passes, and 18 interceptions.