A former Florida State quarterback has once again shared his candid opinions on the state of college football, focusing on the evolving culture surrounding the transfer portal. Known for being vocal about various topics in the sport, he recently turned his attention to the growing trend of players announcing their transfers with elaborate farewell posts on social media.
As the transfer portal reopened on December 9, it quickly became a hotspot for players seeking new opportunities. Whether to revive their careers or capitalize on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, many players have turned to the portal. However, the former quarterback expressed frustration over the long-winded goodbye messages that often accompany these transfers.
He voiced his opinion on social media, stating, “If you are going to enter the transfer portal, just go. It’s your right. Go get your money. But can we please stop with the lengthy love letters professing ‘I’ll always be a [team name]’ and how much you love your coaches and teammates? No, you won’t be. No, you don’t.”
To emphasize his point, he posted a satirical farewell letter mocking the trend. The letter humorously addressed a hypothetical transfer player, recounting their brief and exaggerated journey with their current team. It described how the player initially struggled as a new member of the campus, juggling online courses and adjusting to a new environment. The letter then shifted to a sarcastic tone, highlighting the player’s supposed rise to fame, including driving luxury cars, living lavishly, and building a strong personal brand.
The letter also poked fun at the player’s viral moments and noted how the team and its fans would remember them, despite their limited contributions on the field. It ended with a tongue-in-cheek farewell, expressing hope for the player’s future while humorously framing their departure as part of a recurring pattern in modern college football.
This satirical take has sparked widespread discussion among fans, highlighting the tension between traditional values in college football and the new era of player mobility. The transfer portal, while offering players freedom and financial opportunities, has also introduced challenges, including debates over loyalty, authenticity, and the evolving dynamics of the sport. The quarterback’s critique, though humorous, reflects a growing sentiment among some fans and analysts who feel the game is changing in ways that clash with its storied traditions.