UK QB Jalen Whitlow Will Transfer

[LongTimeReader]

Jalen was a great player and looked like he was becoming a better QB as the year progressed. While he was solid dual threat quarterback is passing skills were not exaclty great...which if you're going to play in an "Air Raid" offense you kind of need to be able to throw the football accurately.

[John Anthony]

Out with the old regime, in with the new.

[PurplePride92]

Not at qb

 

This.

 

Good luck to Jalen wherever he may end up.

[John Anthony]

Now is the time for Patty Cakes, now or never.

[Wireman]

Jalen Whitlow to Transfer

 

 

 

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Quarterback Jalen Whitlow has decided to transfer from the University of Kentucky, Coach Mark Stoops confirmed Wednesday.

 

 

 

“We respect Jalen and his decision as we want the best for him,” Stoops said. “I thank Jalen for his contributions to the team during his time at Kentucky. I want everyone to understand how hard he has worked and the effort he has given since our staff has been here.”

 

 

 

Whitlow, a native of Montgomery, Ala., came to UK in 2012 and started seven games as a true freshman. He completed 54 percent of his passes for 801 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed for 206 net yards and three TDs.

 

 

 

In 2013, Stoops’ first season as head coach, Whitlow started eight games. He completed 61.6 percent of his passes for 1,033 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed for 457 yards and six TDs.

 

 

 

“I appreciate the University of Kentucky and what the coaching staff and administration have done for me,” Whitlow said. “I also thank the community and the fan support I have received here. I wish the coaches and my teammates the best of luck.”

 

 

 

Whitlow will finish the semester at UK before transferring. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

[Clyde]

Maybe it's because it's a function of my age but all I care about is how the kid rep'd himself and the school.

 

Jalen did well in both areas. Seems like a good kid. I hope he finds success.

[Clyde]

Jeff Drummond ‏@JDrumUK 13m

UK tight ends coach Vince Marrow was asked about QB news today, said boils down to productivity, noted how good Barker & Towels were SAT.

[LRCW]

Where is Whitlow from? Any guesses as to where he ends up.

[SvFan4life]

I mean ultimately it is about QB play and even last year Whitlow showed he wasn't consistent in the pocket as a passer. If Barker and Patrick are showing to be more consistent in passing then that puts Whitlow 3rd at best. Just seems that his progression during the offseason wasn't as much as others.

[RomanEmpire]

JW really struggled on Sat. He is not a QB.

[Clyde]

Where is Whitlow from? Any guesses as to where he ends up.

 

From Alabama. Played WR in high school. His HS QB went to Georgia Tech.

[kypride]

I have now regained a certain amount of respect for Neil Brown.

[jericho]

Good riddance, QB a real QB in.

[75center]

Good luck to him, wish it would have worked out for him at UK.

[SvFan4life]

Sounds like a good kid though. Sucks it didn't work out because he's a good athlete.