Quarterback TJ Finley has re-entered the transfer portal following Tulane's decision to add another QB to their roster.
Fresh Take:
Looks like TJ Finley, the since-suspended QB, hopped aboard the transfer portal train again on a rainy Friday morning. That's right, just a day after the Green Wave nabbed former Big Ten signal-caller Brendan Sullivan.
Finley's got quite the journey behind him—he's played for five different schools now! But there's a bit of a roadblock on this leg of his odyssey. This Louisiana native found himself in a tangle with the law earlier this month, nabbed for allegedly possessing some pilfered goods worth over a cool quarter million. Shockingly, ol' TJ got himself into trouble while driving a whip with a license plate belonging to a nicked vehicle in Atlanta.
Now, don't get your hackles up, folks, Finley's legal eagles say he's the victim of a sneaky online scam. Seems they got him acquiring the questionable goods through a trusty social media marketplace transaction.
With the legal drama, it's no wonder ol' TJ found himself sidelined indefinitely by Tulane. Gotta await the June 1st verdict in New Orleans to get some clarity on that front.
Caught in the crossfire, Finley has played for LSU, Auburn, Texas State, and Western Kentucky. He transferred over to the Green Wave in December.
Over his collegiate career, the guy's made a mighty 6,128 yards and dropped 37 TDs. If you're a stats nerd, his most impressive season was in 2023 when he racked up 3,439 yards, 24 TDs, and eight picks.
As for Brendan Sullivan joining the team, he'll be a fierce contender for Finley's position once Finley's court date comes knocking. Sullivan suited up for the Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes before landing on Tulane's doorstep.
In his only season with the Hawkeyes, Sullivan threw for 475 yards and three TDs, while also racking up 150 yards and four TDs on the ground.
Insights:
- Online scams are a real danger: Sometimes, even innocent people can fall victim to these schemes, as seen in Finley's case. Always verify the authenticity of online transactions.
- Transferring multiple times can impact a player's career: Finley has moved around a lot, which might have left him without a stable home. Coincidentally, he enters the transfer portal shortly after being suspended from the Tulane team.
- Despite his legal troubles, TJ Finley, the suspended quarterback, is anticipating playing American-football in 2023 for the Tulane Green Wave, where he will likely face competition from Brendan Sullivan, who received a transfer from the Iowa Hawkeyes.
- TJ Finley's collegiate football career has been punctuated with multiple transfers, having played for LSU, Auburn, Texas State, Western Kentucky, and the Green Wave, but his current eligibility remains uncertain following his alleged involvement with an online scam and subsequent arrest.
- Quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who has previously played for the Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes, received a transfer to Tulane in December and is expected to challenge TJ Finley for the starting spot once Finley's legal issues are resolved.
- In 2023, during his only season with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Sullivan demonstrated impressive versatility by throwing for 475 yards and three touchdowns through the air and adding another 150 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.
- While playing for Western Kentucky in 2023, TJ Finley enjoyed one of his highest-scoring seasons, racking up 3,439 yards, 24 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in NCAA football.
