UH quarterback Reilly transferring to Texas A&M-Kingsville
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Quarterback Beau Reilly during practice on Aug. 16.
University of Hawaii quarterback Beau Reilly is transferring to Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Reilly, who is taking final exams this week, his wife and their 14-month-old son will be moving on Thursday. They were celebrated in an emotional church service on Sunday.
“I’m happy for him,” UH head coach Nick Rolovich said. “I think he’s going to get an opportunity to play.”
Reilly initially signed with Colorado State in 2011. But he went on a church mission, then transferred to UH in 2014. He redshirted that year, although he was considered the No. 2 quarterback at the end of that season. He also finished as the No. 2 quarterback in 2015 despite not playing in a game.
Reilly, Ikaika Woolsey, and Aaron Zwahlen were the only scholarship quarterbacks in spring training the past April. In training camp, Reilly was told he would not be in the quarterback rotation. But Rolovich kept Reilly with the top offense as a player/mentor.
“He was a good mentor for the younger quarterbacks,” Rolovich said. “He handled it in a real positive way.”
Zwahlen said Reilly is “a student of the game and a great teacher of the game.” Zwahlen added that Reilly was helpful “on the field and off the field. He taught me a lot about life.”
Slotback Dylan Collie and his wife live in the same apartment complex as the Reillys.
“He was one of the greatest teammates simply because he cared enough,” Collie said. “Even though he knew he wasn’t going to play, he still put in every single effort needed to mentally be there. He’s, hands down, one of the smartest guys when it comes to football. He’s got a very high IQ. His ability to be able to help the quarterbacks with just simply reading and understanding defenses, you can’t replace that. He’s going to be a phenomenal football coach one day. I love Beau, and I’m going to miss him like crazy.”
28 responses to “UH quarterback Reilly transferring to Texas A&M-Kingsville”
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Click bait. There is a huge difference between Texas and Texas A&M Kingsville. Best of luck to Reilly though.
It’s not click bait. “Texas A&M-Kingsville” was all there in the headline. There was no attempt to mislead anyone. If Reilly transferred to any other school the school’s name would be mentioned.
You must’ve not seen the original headline. It said TEXAS, and Texas alone. They obviously changed it after my comment. I commented at 1045am. You commented almost 3hrs later.
Click bait would’ve been:
“You won’t imagine which Texas college QB Reilly is transferring to!”
Click bait would have been to only Texas A & M. He’s going to Kingsley not college station
The original head line said only “Texas”. Texas A&M would’ve been shocking too. But historically and despite their recent bad string, Texas is a way bigger program than A&M. That’s why when I read the headline I was shocked to see a UH skill player going to such a big program like Texas. I clicked the article and then it read “A&M Kingsley”. Click bait.
Kingsville.
we will survive
true enough. But seeing these traveling athletes reminds me how little most of them are connected to the UH,Hawaii, classes, the UH life, etc.
just like you
That’s a picture of Hunter Hughes, not Beau Reilly.
Looks like someone at the SA saw your comment because I refreshed the page and they just changed the picture. The SA continues its downward slide but they know they’re the only game in town so not much incentive to improve.
you’re right. they did change the picture
Wasn’t this about football?
shows all the money in the world can’t make you happy lol
probably a good move on his part. seemed like he had no chance to play at all
Mahalo and aloha, Beau Reilly, for your years of dedicatioon and sweat. As Collie says, we’ll never forget what you’ve given up for our team, UH, and Hawaii. Very best wishes at Texas A&M-Kingsville. They’re lucky to have you. Given a real shot, we know you’ll shine. Godpseed!
Yes what is your problem realamfisher – good luck to Reilly, he did help the team and we wish him a great final season on the field!
What if he was the best out of all the qb’s on the roster?
Then he would have played. He wasn’t. So he’s moving to a school where his skill level might allow for him to see the game field.
We wouldn’t know. If he played a full game then can find out if he had it . Practice doesn’t mean crap. Just look at ikaika Woosley, good practice player to start but he didn’t have it during game time.
Have to give credit to these college athletes with a spouse and some with children. You’re basically a college student AND athlete so probably no full time job if any job at all. How does one support a family? I know that “love conquers all,” but love doesn’t pay the bills, too.
true
WHERE IS THE HEADLINE, UH loses another QB to the SEC? This time we didnt even bother to give the kid an offer, I guess we know better than the SEC schools.
Pride rock starts with in state recruiting.
Say what? Can’t read?
Texas A&M-Kingsville is part of the NAIA which is roughly equivalent to D2
I SURE WISH HE HAD HIT THE FIELD FOR AT LEAST ONCE IN A GAME.
Good luck Best wishes to Beau and family. Who knows, after getting a chance to play a full year, he may end up starting at. Div I school. As long as it’s not for a MWC team.