Syracuse football quarterback Tommy DeVito has elected to enter his name into the NCAA’s transfer portal. I have some thoughts on this development, which I’m sharing in an open letter to DeVito.
Dear Tommy,
I read recently that you’ve decided to enter the transfer portal. As a Syracuse football fan, I was heartbroken even though I know you have to do what’s best for you.
I want to say thank you for your dedication and hard work. Thank you for what you brought to this team and the fan base.
You’re likely going to catch some flack from a portion of fans and I’m sorry. Some will put the blame on you for failures or call you out for leaving early but they don’t know the whole situation. Some of those same people have probably walked away from their job or relationships when they felt it wasn’t what they wanted…I know I have myself.
I’m wishing Syracuse football quarterback Tommy DeVito, who is transferring, nothing but success.
Some also aren’t in that locker room or football experts who understand the ins and outs of everything that goes into reasons things played out the way they did on the field. Oddly enough I bet many of them forget your contributions to that recent 10-win season as well.
I am sad to see you go because I honestly was a fan and enjoyed watching you. I also feel like at times you were placed in positions that did not help your success nor were you given as much time this season as I thought you deserved. But I’m also not a coach and they have to make the decision they think is best for the team just like you need to make the choice that’s best for you.
I understand people might be disappointed because I think anyone who roots for this team hates to see someone leave but you have to do what is best for you and your family. We aren’t in your shoes nor do we know what is best for you. In the end, this is your life and you have to make the choices you think are best.
I wish you nothing but success and happiness wherever you go (though hopefully not against Syracuse football). Thank you for your time and effort in Orange and may you find that place in your life where you feel that’s your path in life fulfilled.
Let’s Go Orange!
Signed,
Orange Chuck