Mark Stoops has announced that quarterback Jalen Whitlow will leave the Kentucky football program. Stoops asked Jalen if he would be open to playing other positions and Whitlow is set on being a quarterback.
Quarterback Jalen Whitlow has decided to transfer from UK, @UKCoachStoops announced today.
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) April 16, 2014
Stoops: “We respect Jalen and his decision as we want the best for him. I thank Jalen for his contributions to the team.”
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) April 16, 2014
Stoops: “I want everyone to understand how hard he has worked and the effort he has given since our staff has been here.”
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) April 16, 2014
Whitlow, who started eight games in 2013, will finish the spring semester at UK before transferring.
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) April 16, 2014
Whitlow: “I appreciate the University of Kentucky and what the coaching staff and administration have done for me.”
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) April 16, 2014
Whitlow: “I also thank the community and the fan support I have received here. I wish the coaches and my teammates the best of luck.”
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) April 16, 2014
Patrick Towles, Reese Phillips, Drew Barker and Maxwell Smith – recovering from injury this spring – will continue to compete at QB.
— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) April 16, 2014
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