Michigan Wolverines quarterback forced to medically retire from football, intends to pursue coaching
The worst part about sports is injuries, and that is especially true when they are career-altering ones. Unfortunately, that happened for one of the Michigan players today. Quarterback Jack Tuttle announced today that he will have to medically retire from playing football due to multiple injuries. Tuttle battled a UCL injury throughout the summer and […]
The worst part about sports is injuries, and that is especially true when they are career-altering ones.
Unfortunately, that happened for one of the Michigan players today. Quarterback Jack Tuttle announced today that he will have to medically retire from playing football due to multiple injuries.
Tuttle battled a UCL injury throughout the summer and it limited his play this season. Not only did Tuttle hurt his UCL and potentially re-aggravate the injury when he rushed back to play but he also suffered his fifth career concussion. This combination of injury led to this unfortunate announcement.
Tuttle played in two games this season for Michigan, completing 30 of 50 passes for 306 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Many believed Tuttle would have started the season for the Wolverines before suffering the UCL injury in the offseason.
This helps explain why Michigan suddenly turned to Davis Warren as the starting quarterback against Michigan State. This move likely leaves Warren in as the presumed starter for the rest of the season, with Alex Orji and potentially Jadyn Davis left to serve as his backups.
Tuttle will finish his playing career with 1,337 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
In his announcement, Tuttle did say that he would continue to stay around the team this season and continue to support them however he can. Michigan has four games left (Oregon, Indiana, Northwestern, and Ohio State) on their schedule and they are on the cusp of clinching a bowl game berth this season. Hopefully, Tuttle can continue making a positive experience for his teammates and stay positive mentally during this difficult transition.
Although his playing career is over, Tuttle intends to pursue an avenue in coaching once the season ends. He is an experienced quarterback who has spent time playing under Kalen DeBoer and Jim Harbaugh in his career.
I hope he goes on to find success in his future.
