FSU football lost one of its prized 2016 recruits Monday night when Malik Henry announced he was transferring. We discuss the fan reaction to the news.
Related Story: 3 Reasons Malik Henry May Never Start At FSU
The news does not come as a total surprise as we called this three months ago in the related story above.
"Henry has a lot of obstacles to overcome if he wants to become the starting quarterback in the next year or two. By the end of this season, I have a feeling we’ll know one way or the other what he’s made of.He’ll either man up and put in the work, or transfer like he did in high school."
This is probably the best move for all parties involved as I’m not sure Henry would have been able to handle the hard coaching of Jimbo Fisher.
Plus, Deondre Francois earned a ton of credibility with his teammates this season with the toughness he displayed coupled with his performances.
It was unlikely Henry would have unseated him anytime soon. The fan reaction late Monday night was mixed somewhat. Some fans thought Henry was the future and some fans thought he was a cancer because of his maturity issues.
Playing time and competition wasn't the reason for Malik Henry leaving FSU. Just wasn't a 'culture fit'. Expect him to head West next.
— Josh Newberg (@josh_newberg) December 13, 2016
Sad, because Malik Henry was without question FSU’s most talented QB. Just couldn’t walk the line necessary to play at FSU
— Jason Staples (@DocStaples) December 13, 2016
I wish Malik was transferring because he knew he'd never start here and not because of what it seems to be. Hope he gets it together.
— Henry (@seminole4life22) December 13, 2016
Damn Malik Henry Transferring?
— Bing (@imBINGnotGOOGLE) December 13, 2016
Damn this Malik Henry news killed me I really believed that kid was gonna be a star at FSU. Hopefully he reaches his potential wherever
— ROTEL HAGGINS 🍢 (@Murda34WS) December 13, 2016
The Malik Henry at FSU just never seemed like it would work with how Francois handled himself, and Henry had his issues https://t.co/gMW9lgdIE6
— Jeff-LJ-Lloyd (@Jeff_LJ_Lloyd) December 13, 2016
Malik Henry smh
— Smeezo Pederson (@Smeezy_904) December 13, 2016
If I am a West Coast school, I am lobbying for a Malik Henry transfer like yesterday.
— Steve “Chief” Burt (@Chiefzona1472) December 13, 2016
I hope Malik Henry gets his 💩together, gets off the 💩and fulfills his potential. Hate to see kids piss it away like that.
— Mike Brown, elite football owner (@danaarsenault) December 13, 2016
If you didn't hear Malik Henry would probably never play a down at FSU you haven't been playing attention.
— Mike (@OcalNole) December 13, 2016
@malik_henry16 Best of luck Henry and God go with you.
— KKL (@KarenKeyLargo) December 13, 2016
I'm actually pissed off Malik Henry is leaving
— Casey (@caseyaaronhurst) December 13, 2016
Sad Malik Henry is transferring from #FSU. Sad but not surprised. Wish him nothing but the best going forward wherever he ends up.
— Noah Wilson (@NoahWilson) December 13, 2016
Malik Henry to transfer. Can't say we didn't see that coming. Frenchy ain't giving up his job. #FSU
— Jordanrules (@jjordan2006) December 13, 2016
Breaking: QB Malik Henry transferring from Florida State: Can't wait to see him ball out in Last Chance U season 3.
— CFB News (@CFBLiveNews) December 13, 2016
Could definitely see Malik Henry heading back home and taking over at UCLA when Josh Rosen leaves. #Bruins
— PrepForce.com (@PrepForce1) December 13, 2016
It’s likely Henry will go back to the west coast and enroll somewhere in hopes of getting his college football career on track.
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Whoever enrolls him will get a talented quarterback, but will he get it together between the ears and off the field to make an impact?