Months after Tyrik Rollison told his Facebook followers that his time at Auburn was done, the university confirmed his transfer Wednesday.Rollison has said he plans to transfer to Sam Houston State, a Championship Subdivision program where he will be eligible to play immediately.
Rollison did not participate in spring practice, was not listed on the team's roster and talked openly of leaving, but head coach Gene Chizik refused to completely close the door on his return.
Here's what I wrote about Rollison way back in February:
AUBURN -- Redshirt freshman quarterback Tyrik Rollison, a prized recruit who many envisioned as a future star, is apparently leaving Auburn for a lower-division school.
Rollison stunned fans by announcing his departure on his Facebook page Wednesday morning; his father subsequently confirmed to ESPN.com that his son planned to transfer from Auburn to Sam Houston State, closer to his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Auburn officials did not immediately confirm his departure from the football team.
While Rollison's decision isn't entirely shocking -- he was coming off a suspension and faced an uphill battle to win a starting job in 2010 -- the timing of his announcement was unusual.
Auburn begins spring practice March 24, and Rollison was one of five quarterbacks vying for a starting job. Junior college transfer Cameron Newton is the front-runner for the job, although senior Neil Caudle, sophomore Barrett Trotter and redshirt freshman Clint Moseley are also in the mix.
Newton's arrival, coupled with Rollison's suspension for the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl for an undisclosed violation of team rules, led to speculation that Rollison might opt to transfer elsewhere.
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