Guessing Speight's destination

Submitted by oriental andrew on November 26th, 2017 at 6:52 PM

First, let me say that I'm thankful for what he has done as our quarterback and hope he gets his health back in order.

That said, any guesses as to his destination?

Based on nothing, seems like UVA could be a good fit. He is from Virginia, they lose their senior starter, and second string is currently a redshirt freshman. The other quarterbacks on the roster include a junior also listed as the long snapper and a true freshman also listed as a wide receiver. Any other thoughts on where he might transfer?

EDIT:

Yes, it was brought up here and there in the "Speight is transferring" thread and front page, but those are random comments scattered throughout all the dreck. This is specifically to speculate on where he might be a good fit.

Seems NC State might be a possibility - they have 3 RS Juniors and 3 true freshman at the QB position this season. Who knows if any/all of them will return for a 5th year. I really have no clue.

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Zeke21

November 26th, 2017 at 8:17 PM ^

USSR

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YakAttack

November 26th, 2017 at 8:19 PM ^

Roback graduates. Decent chance to put up numbers with....yeah. The EMU in me is showing...

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Mongo

November 26th, 2017 at 8:19 PM ^

Wilton Speight is one f-ing dude in my opinion. He is a brother for life. Can't believe he is gone but the program moves one I guess. Will be sad to see him go but wish him the best !

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Frieze Memorial

November 26th, 2017 at 8:20 PM ^

Iowa. The circle closes.

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November 26th, 2017 at 8:31 PM ^

Understandably a joke...Nate Stanley is pretty solid though.

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jimmyshi03

November 26th, 2017 at 9:43 PM ^

And I’m not sure he does, the best spot is probably Minnesota. Doesn’t play Michigan next year and there is an obvious need to upgrade the position.

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Losher

November 26th, 2017 at 8:23 PM ^

NC State, that was where he was considering when he thought about transfering earlier in his career

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Mongo

November 26th, 2017 at 8:24 PM ^

don't f-up your life with another career type hit. Get your UM degree and get one with life is my simple opinion. God bless him, but he has no NFL skills so get on with life !

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bluinohio

November 26th, 2017 at 11:08 PM ^

I wonder if that has most to do with his decision to leave. Maybe Michigan said they wouldn't risk him getting permanently injured..

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November 27th, 2017 at 3:49 AM ^

It's certainly possible as we don't know the medical.

I tend to guess at this point though that WS just saw the writing on the wall as far as his PT next year, and he knew he had to continue to be the guy if he was going to continue to improve.

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Mongo

November 26th, 2017 at 8:30 PM ^

he is a great warrior, teammate and person. God speed !

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November 26th, 2017 at 8:36 PM ^

Hopefully for him, if he continues to develop, the National Football League.

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Alumnus93

November 26th, 2017 at 8:37 PM ^

NC ST. he's a legacy there

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GoBlueBorderBattle

November 26th, 2017 at 8:57 PM ^

A lot of rumblings about Austin Peay State University.

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mfan92

November 26th, 2017 at 9:04 PM ^

Wherever Jed Fisch goes

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butuka21

November 26th, 2017 at 9:26 PM ^

Best of luck Wilton. I wish you stayed and won the job next year. Stay healthy

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Flying Dutchman

November 26th, 2017 at 9:27 PM ^

WESTERN!!!!!!

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uminks

November 26th, 2017 at 9:29 PM ^

Looks like Wilton will be the next UM graduate transfer to lead the Chips!

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The Dubliner

November 26th, 2017 at 10:23 PM ^

Another year of eligibility?

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allintime23

November 26th, 2017 at 10:44 PM ^

Shane’s 32 years old.

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UMProud

November 26th, 2017 at 10:56 PM ^

I would welcome Speight's services!

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MGolem

November 26th, 2017 at 9:55 PM ^

Knows exactly dick about any and all things but I did see on their crawler (a few days ago) that Oregon State was looking at Fisch to fill their coaching vacancy. Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere on here but if true that could be an option for Speight. That said I have been convinced by some of the posts above and will say NC State.

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RedRum

November 26th, 2017 at 10:24 PM ^

Have no real detail on which school, can we discuss which major? I would like to think that he gets something in the sciences. Or history?

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UESWolverine

November 27th, 2017 at 10:29 AM ^

It's obvious its Rutgers! Duh. He said 'new jersey' in his announcement.

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wahooverine

November 26th, 2017 at 10:38 PM ^

I agree UVA could work, but Mendanhall goes for athletic types. His first QB recruit at UVA is a Tanner Mangum type three star who has offers from UCLA, WVU, Purdue, Maryland and Wisconsin. He’s just coming off redshirt and who knows how good he is. He had all of 9 attempts this year.

Their offense is a passing air raid type spread and mixes some zone as well as power runs. They consistently throw deep to stress safeties and the run with athletic guys against light boxes. They mix in the typical quick screens too. Harris would be a great grad transfer there.

Another option for Speight might be down I64 from UVA at the University of Richmond, a respectable FCS program. Not sure of their current QB situation but Speight is from there.

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Marvin

November 26th, 2017 at 11:26 PM ^

UAB!

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harmon98

November 26th, 2017 at 11:43 PM ^

Indiana or Maryland

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Rasmus

November 27th, 2017 at 7:54 AM ^

Closer to home for him, knows the coach, and last I checked they were kinda low at his position.

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rice4114

November 27th, 2017 at 10:30 AM ^

Recipe for disaster.

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Matte Kudasai

November 26th, 2017 at 11:52 PM ^

So he can play LB and go both ways...

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Bigly yuge

November 27th, 2017 at 12:12 AM ^

I would love to see Wilton in an Air Raid system, so I’ll say Washington state.

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Yeoman

November 27th, 2017 at 12:19 AM ^

You're supposed to take your graduate year at a school that offers a program your own school doesn't.

Why doesn't anyone ever transfer to Wisconsin for Fermentation Science?

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BlueinLansing

November 27th, 2017 at 12:22 AM ^

at a non power 5 school.

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Hlprn302

November 27th, 2017 at 1:24 AM ^

And they have to start him no matter what against their two biggest rivals

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MadMatt

November 27th, 2017 at 8:07 AM ^

Since Shea Patterson is probably leaving. There would be a sense of completion, especially if the Univ did something smart, like hire Jedd Fisch to be the HC and tell the bagmen to cool it.

Or, if he wants a grad degree with heft, Vanderbilt. For that matter, how about Harvard or Yale?

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Kevin13

November 27th, 2017 at 10:00 AM ^

and have success he should go to a non-P5 school. More fitting of his talent and he could have a very nice last season in football while working on his graduate degree.

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