Cincinnati Bearcats Lose A Quarterback
By Matt Niehaus
Cincinnati Bearcats backup quarterback Bennie Coney announced today on twitter that he would be transferring from the University of Cincinnati to a school yet to be determined.
I want to Thank the University of Cincinnati for being my home for 3 long years. I want to say Thank You to all the people that supported me
— **GTB** (@bconey10) February 19, 2014
It's been an honor representing the "C"
— **GTB** (@bconey10) February 19, 2014
It was a pleasure. Cincy u are amazing, and the fans are def the best. I wouldn't change a thing. This not the end. pic.twitter.com/2qHix7RAc0
— **GTB** (@bconey10) February 19, 2014
Coney appeared to be emotional, looking through his twitter timeline you can see a young man torn up inside he has had to make this decision. He has obviously enjoyed his time as a Bearcat, unfortunately the Bearcats have two quarterbacks that are projected to compete for the starting position next year and Coney wasn’t one of them.
In the 2013 season Coney only attempted 7 passes while completing 6 of them. Fans never got a real chance to see what Coney could do, but at practices he was very poised. The freshman from Plant City, Florida will transfer now, to where has yet to be decided.
Notre Dame transfer Gunner Kiel and Junior College transfer Jarred Evans (Santa Barbara CC) will compete for the starting position, also Munchie Legaux will be back next year. Unfortunately there was no room for Bennie.