On Monday, it was reported that Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman will enter his name into the transfer portal after three years with the program. His injury-riddled career in College Station has sadly come to an end.
While it didn’t work out during his first season under coach Mike Elko and first-year offensive coordinator Collin Klein, Elko appreciated the redshirt sophomore, who battled his way back from a shoulder injury before being permanently replaced by freshman QB Marcel Reed.
“So much respect for Conner (Weigman) and the way he handled a tremendously challenging situation for him.”
“To lose the job and stay a consummate teammate, a great Aggie, a great teammate. … I had an idea that was coming. I think it’s the right thing for him, his future and his career. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him.”
Elko is right on the money by noting Weigman’s dedication to the program no matter his starter status, as any QB-needy program would be lucky to land the former five-star prospect.
That list is becoming much clearer. On3’s Pete Nakos (subscription required) noted that Syracuse, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri and Louisville are the current leaders. However, the list has been reduced to three teams, led by Syracuse, Missouri, and a new addition, Houston.
A native of Cypress, Texas, Weigman grew up 30 miles from the Houston campus. First-year coach Willie Fritz is in dire need of a competent signal caller after quarterbacks Donovan Smith and Zeon Chriss combined for eight touchdowns and 16 interceptions.
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