Former Jackson grad Dante Vandeven transferring from Southeast football program

Posted Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 4:49 PM

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Dante Vandeven throws a pass during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Sophomore backup quarterback Dante Vandeven will transfer from the Southeast Missouri State football program, coach Tom Matukewicz announced Wednesday in a news release.

Vandeven is the reigning Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year after compiling a 62-percent completion percentage and throwing for 1,568 yards and 11 touchdowns in eight starts last season. He also rushed for 292 yards and six TDs.

This season the Jackson High School graduate has been the backup to Jesse Hosket. Vandeven hasn't revealed which school he plans to transfer to.

"Dante's decision to transfer was disappointing, but we will support his decision and grant him a full release to wherever he chooses to go," Matukewicz said. "Dante is a great person, and we wish him nothing but the best."

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way to go coach tuke you cant fill the stands by winning at least a few locals would go to the game to see Dante now they can go to see the band.

-- Posted by chsfan185 on Wed, Nov 9, 2016, at 6:32 PM
Good Kid, best of luck to him.

It's the way of college sports, instead of overcoming setbacks in life just turn away and go somewhere else.

-- Posted by BobbyKite22 on Wed, Nov 9, 2016, at 8:12 PM
So he doesn't win the starting job and instead of working his *** off to get it back he leaves? I hope there are real personal reasons for him to leave.

-- Posted by arich35 on Wed, Nov 9, 2016, at 10:21 PM
How about hates losing. It factor can't sit still. Remember only young once, giving up full ride. Follow your dreams young man , another Brick falls out of the wall. I

-- Posted by IrishFuzzy12 on Thu, Nov 10, 2016, at 6:28 AM
Losing is part of the game, if you can't handle it maybe you shouldn't be playing.

-- Posted by arich35 on Thu, Nov 10, 2016, at 9:36 AM
Done arguing with stupid , go back to watching Big Brother since your an expert on reality!

-- Posted by IrishFuzzy12 on Thu, Nov 10, 2016, at 6:36 PM

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