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NU's Patrick Witt requests release from scholarship

Published: Sunday, February 22, 2009

Updated: Monday, February 23, 2009

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Patrick Witt has requested a release from his scholarship and will leave the Nebraska football program.

The quarterback made the request on Friday and finalized details over the weekend.

"Patrick has decided that it is in his best interest to continue his college career at another school," NU coach Bo Pelini said in a statement. "Patrick is a great kid from a great family and I appreciate the contributions he has made to our football program. I wish him nothing but the best in the future and know he will be a success wherever he goes."

A call by the Daily Nebraskan to Witt's cell phone went straight to voicemail.

Witt, a sophomore-to-be, had been expected to compete for the starting quarterback position this spring with junior Zac Lee, redshirt freshman Kody Spano and true freshman Cody Green.

Spano said Sunday night he hadn't heard Witt would be transferring.

"I just thought it was some rumor," Spano said. "I don't know, I mean I really didn't talk to him a whole lot this weekend. From when I have talked to him he sounded fine. He didn't say anything was going on, so I really have no idea."

As a redshirt freshman last season, Witt played backup to senior quarterback Joe Ganz, appearing in five games and completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards. He also rushed four times for 20 yards and a touchdown.

In December 2007, Witt was arrested and jailed on suspicion of disturbing the peace, trespassing, third-degree assault by menacing threats, minor in possession by consuming and possession of a false ID.

Since then the Wylie, Texas, native had stayed clear of trouble and was considered a front-runner in the four-horse race for next season's starting quarterback.

jonathancrowl@dailynebraskan.com

Max Olson and Mike Schaefer contributed to this report.

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Your name
Thu Feb 26 2009 00:11
Another case of a player and his control freak daddy thinking they call the shots.
King Red
Mon Feb 23 2009 16:42
Hey ras, lick my as. Your "N" must stand for numbnuts.
huskrprd
Mon Feb 23 2009 16:24
To ras

Hey, dumb-ass! It is called stalking and not stocking. Stocking is when people try to hoard things like Nebraska used to do with line talent. What does your N stand for?

Big Dookie
Mon Feb 23 2009 15:47
I think Patrick Witt really wold have won the Hesiman this year or next. He is that good. I am disappointed, but I hope he changes his mind.
Your name
Mon Feb 23 2009 15:45
It s offishul Patrick Witt is a buttfalo. Check out www.netbuffs.com and allbuffs.com for coverage.
ras
Mon Feb 23 2009 15:32
Stocking his ex-girlfriend??? I guess 'N' really does stand for Knowledge.
Ghost
Mon Feb 23 2009 15:20
Well good luck in the future Mr. Witt, but in all fairness he had why to many hurdless to cross at NU and with the amount of QB there it would be impossible for someone not to lose out. But good luck
Your name
Mon Feb 23 2009 13:05
I wish all of you could have met the real Patrick Witt, He was the nicest guy and respected everyone I ever saw him around. Before you talk about him you need to know the whole story, I am sure it wasn't his choice to change schools in highschool, and he loved football, and yes his heart was there, but somethings just aren't right where you're at and he is finding the right fit for him. He is a great guy, athlete and before you go spreading rumors just get the facts first. I think the football team is losing a great player and friend and the school is losing a great student. He is more that just a spot on the team, he also took great pride in his grades and should be known for that as well. Sorry to see you leaving Patrick and hopefully you're next place is the right fit for you. Thanks for being such a great guy.
gobigred97
Mon Feb 23 2009 11:11
Anon,Stocking? Where did you go to school?
Your name
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:51
There is no such thing as a Ruff Buff. They are all wimps.
Tyrone
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:44
Yo Anon, where did you hear that?
anon
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:42
I heard he was stocking his ex-girlfriend on the Volleyball team before an intervention, and nobody on the team liked the guy
Ruff Buff
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:35
He woke up and was probably wondering what the hell am I doing in Nubraskuh...
Larry H
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:18
I suspect he was intelligent enough that he read the writing on the wall that with Cody Green and the rest of the competition he was facing that his odds as the starting quarterback were not the best.
Dickie Tuna
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:17
I think Witt is hot. Lots of hot guys on campus. Don't you all agree?
Hunter T.
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:14
I too heard that Patrick was teaching QB Cody Green the wrong signals and gave him a fake playbook.
Mark May
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:12
I heard Patrick is considering a transfer to USC now that Mark Sanchez is gone this year.
Coach Elmo
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:11
I heard he is transferring to the Minisoda Gophers to run da scout team offense against Coach Cosgrove to build up his confidense. Take it from a reliable sourse.
Kenny Jordan
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:07
I wish Patrick and Paul the best of luck. Come visit me in Frisco anytime, guys.
Paul Donahoe
Mon Feb 23 2009 10:05
Patrick and I decided to move in together and go public about our relationship. We are moving to Iowa to raise a family and hopefully some sheep.
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