While today's news of Vernon Davis' departure was a surprise to some considering the season hasn't started, this move should be beneficial for both sides. In Davis' case, he will be transferring to West Virginia, where he will have a prime opportunity for playing time after sitting out this upcoming season per NCAA rules. It was going to be tough for him to get significant playing time at Miami with Ladarius Gunter (Soph.), Thomas Finnie (Soph.), Tracy Howard (Fr.), Antonio Crawford (Fr.), Larry Hope (Fr.) and Nate Dortch (Fr.) all in the fold with all of the freshmen with the exception of Dortch most likely playing this season.
This could help Miami because it opens up another spot for this recruiting class, which needs spots to open up for the coaches to get the bigger class that they would like. If a transfer was coming from almost any other position on the team other than Corner, the staff would probably look to fill the spot with another recruit from that position. Since Miami is set a CB for a couple years, this gives them the opportunity to fill another need such as Defensive End or Offensive Line.
Keep in mind that this class also needs a Punter since Dalton Botts is a senior, so this helps big-time with that. Instead of having to use one of the limited scholarships on a punter before Davis' decision, the move now frees up that opportunity.
The bottom line here is that Davis had the chance to compete in camp and didn't feel like he would be able to crack the lineup. Nobody is hurt here and Davis should be able to have a nice career at West Virginia because he is a talented player.
This could help Miami because it opens up another spot for this recruiting class, which needs spots to open up for the coaches to get the bigger class that they would like. If a transfer was coming from almost any other position on the team other than Corner, the staff would probably look to fill the spot with another recruit from that position. Since Miami is set a CB for a couple years, this gives them the opportunity to fill another need such as Defensive End or Offensive Line.
Keep in mind that this class also needs a Punter since Dalton Botts is a senior, so this helps big-time with that. Instead of having to use one of the limited scholarships on a punter before Davis' decision, the move now frees up that opportunity.
The bottom line here is that Davis had the chance to compete in camp and didn't feel like he would be able to crack the lineup. Nobody is hurt here and Davis should be able to have a nice career at West Virginia because he is a talented player.
