Four Reasons Steven Threet Shouldn't Have Transferred from Michigan

First off, I wish Threet nothing but the best and hope he makes an impact at whichever school he picks.

"I have decided to transfer from the University of Michigan," Threet wrote in the statement. "I have requested and received my release. I do not yet know where I will continue my collegiate career, and have no further comment until that decision is made."

Second, I just don't understand when kids make these types of decisions. I know that he is not a good fit for Michigan's offense, and that Michigan recruited two high profile quarterbacks in this class. Also, Michigan will continue to recruit dual-threat quarterbacks in 2010.

So sure, Threet has every right to pack up his bags and look for another place to play. Why wouldn't he? Well, here are a few reasons he should have decided to stay at Michigan.

A "free" first class education

He has already transferred from Georgia Tech and now Michigan. If he wants to play right away, he will have to go to a Division I-AA school. So for a smart kid, I guess the academics side of this decision didn't really come into play too much. Of course he can go to another Division I school, but would have to sit out another year. Since he transferred once already, he cannot use a redshirt, so he would lose a year.

Getting a Michigan education gets lost in these decisions, and I think that is really too bad. Let's be honest—one percent of athletes make it to the NFL. A Michigan degree means something.

He has a year of experience in this offense

No matter how good Tate Forcier is, Threet has more knowledge and experience in this offense and would have been the odds on starter for the Western Michigan game.

Did he learn anything from his own experience?

Steve transferred to Michigan to "sit" behind five-star quarterback Ryan Mallett and then got the chance of a lifetime last year and got to play right away. You never know what will happen in this sport.

Competition: Makes you a better player

Use Michigan quarterback history as an example. Michigan had the strong-armed quarterback "golden boy" Drew Henson that was five-star in everything he did. Michigan also had another quarterback at the same time named Tom Brady. Everyone wanted Henson to play, mostly when Brady struggled, and he did. Henson got in and struggled as all young quarterbacks do. Brady came back in and saved a few wins and even got drafted. I guess I forgot to mention that he did pretty well in the NFL.

Steve, I wish you all the best in whichever school you decide to continue your career yet, but I wish you would have stayed and competed for the quarterback position at Michigan.

Memo to all of us Michigan fans: This departure equals even a worse shot at a bowl game next year. I had envisioned Forcier staring and Threet pulling out some games. Now it looks like all our cards are on the table with a couple of freshmen and a couple of walk-ons. Not good, my friends, not good.

Welcome to Michigan, Tate, and good luck!