Coach matters. My guess is this coach connected the best with him.

 

You do see a recurring pattern of kids going relatively far away to go to school. Then they realize its too far for their parents and support system to get to their games , and they end up transferring closer to home.

 

In addition, choosing a school because of a coach often can backfire , as those positions are pretty transient, especially in the MAC which is essentially a stepping stone conference.

I woud rather go to a big ACC school that is all.

 

Obviously there's lots more to consider. Fit both academically and athletically for starters. These decisions aren't just about football.

Congrats to Tanner, his family and the Ryle football community. Good luck at WMU!

I think it's funny that he's supposed to go to the "closer" school just because it's closer. Maybe, he wants to get away and enjoy some freedom. I'm actually glad to hear he chose a school that isn't local. He should fit well at WMU and have a solid career.

Congrats to Tanner and his family. Glad we get another season to watch him here in KY.

Congratulations to him!

This kids has worked tirelessly and earned all the attention and adulation he has received. Good family and kid. Hope he aims for the moon and gets there.

Tanner had prioritized his choices First Acedemically (quality school), second Coaching, thirdly being the opportunity to play/compete. At least this is what his father told me. Didn't expect anything out of any of the schools except these three items. WMU fits all three. Top 100 Nationally school, coaches are quality and young. Third is the opportunity to compete. Tanner is the highest ranked 2017 commit on the team. 2nd, 2017 QB to commit. So he will have an opportunity to compete. Believe it or not, WMU currently leads the country in 2017 commits. So it appears they are getting what they want early. Kalamazoo is only 5 hours away. That's not too far.

Congratulations to Tanner!

 

I will never knock the choice of a player who gets a D1 scholarship. We all have seen highly touted (by N. Ky. football fans) prospects in N. Ky. not get the offer we expect. Tanner is going to a D1 school that he likes and they obviously like him. Now he can focus and enjoy his senior season. Best wishes to him this season and in the future.

Per Twitter Tanner just won the Columbus QB Rivals Mobile marksmen challenge today.

....and he's as good a kid (or better) as he is a football player.

Nice job Tanner.

....and he's as good a kid (or better) as he is a football player.

Nice job Tanner.

 

Which is what matters most in this game we call football.

Congrats to Tanner for coming away with the #1 ranking at the Nike Elite 11 combine this weekend in Columbus.

http://www.qbhitlist.com/qbhl-top-45-performers-elite-11-columbus/

Congrats to Tanner for coming away with the #1 ranking at the Nike Elite 11 combine this weekend in Columbus.

http://www.qbhitlist.com/qbhl-top-45-performers-elite-11-columbus/

 

Sweet! Way to go!

Congrats to Tanner for coming away with the #1 ranking at the Nike Elite 11 combine this weekend in Columbus.

http://www.qbhitlist.com/qbhl-top-45-performers-elite-11-columbus/

 

Did he get his invite to LA for the finals?