Graduate transfer quarterback Alex Thomson plans to play next fall at Marshall University, he told Yahoo Sports on Tuesday night. Thomson informed the school of his decision and said he plans to sign a financial aid agreement to attend the school on Wednesday.
is a former star at FCS Wagner College and picked Marshall over Baylor and Tennessee. He’s considered an NFL talent,
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because of the position the program is in to win right away. (Tennessee was offering a blueshirt,
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Marshall went 8-5 last season with a bowl victory over Colorado State. Thomson said the Marshall coaching staff pitched him on playing with nine returning starters on offense. “I just think Marshall is the best fit for me,
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who came from Sam Houston State. Last season, Tim Cramsey,Thomson was impressed with new Marshall offensive coordinator,
Authentic Marshawn Lynch Jersey, Cramsey’s offense led the FCS in scoring offense (43.3) by nearly five points per game and total offense (538.1) by nearly 15 yards per game. Quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe led the nation in passing yards per game (357.4).
where in 2016 he threw for 16 touchdowns,
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Scangarello served as his offensive coordinator there in 2016 and told Yahoo Sports last month he has “no doubt” that Thomson is an NFL quarterback. “He’s just scratching the surface as a player,
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Thomson will be studying toward his MBA at Marshall. He will graduate from Wagner with a degree in finance this spring and will be immediately eligible for the 2018 season at Marshall. He expects to have two years of eligibility remaining,
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