Stephen Rivers is on the move again.
Rivers, a 6-foot-7 quarterback who graduated from LSU and then transferred to Vanderbilt in June, announced on Twitter that he will play elsewhere for his final season of eligibility.
I have been granted a release from Vanderbilt. I am very appreciative of the opportunity they gave me. Wish everyone there the best.
— Stephen Rivers (@SGRivers17) January 18, 2015
I am looking forward to playing and contributing to the success of another team and finishing my final year of eligibility.
— Stephen Rivers (@SGRivers17) January 18, 2015 A Vanderbilt spokesman confirmed to the Tennessean that Rivers was granted his release.
Rivers, the younger brother of San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, was one of four quarterbacks to start for the Commodores in Derek Mason’s first year as head coach in 2014. Rivers, who made one start and appeared in four games overall, completed 25-of-63 passes for 334 yards and three interceptions.
At LSU, Rivers began the 2013 season at No. 2 on the depth chart behind Zach Mettenberger, but then-freshman Anthony Jennings passed Rivers as the season progressed.
With Rivers out of the equation, Vanderbilt still has many options at quarterback under new offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig. Johnny McCrary (985 yards, 9 TDs, 8 INT), Patton Robinette (454 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INT) and Wade Freebeck (376 yards, TD, 5 INT) all are expected to return. Redshirt freshman Shawn Stankavage and true freshman Kyle Shurmur will also compete for the starting job.
The Commodores went 3-9 in 2014 and were winless in SEC play.
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