THE DECISION: WHY GARRETT NUSSMEIER CHOSE TO STAY AT LSU

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By LONN PHILLIPS SULLIVAN

In today's transfer-crazed era of collegiate athletics, specifically concerning the quarterback position, red shirt sophomore (third year) LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier's decision to stay in Baton Rouge for one more season, with the full understanding he will play backup to Jayden Daniels, stunned many analysts and scouts across the nation.

With long-time ties, admirers and contacts from Fort Worth to Gainesville (yes, even Tuscaloosa) there was no shortage of suitors for the rocket-propelled arm and incendiary mentality of "The Nuss Bus".