We know Campbell’s work ethic has been questioned. We know he has been suspended from the team and no one expected him back. Campbell has now made it known that he is transferring.
The former Aliquippa High School star, who was a PIAA Class AA champion in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, hasn’t decided on a new destination but is considering Eastern Michigan.
After converting to weak-side linebacker as a sophomore last fall, Campbell finished fifth in tackles with 49, with one interception and a fumble recovery in 11 games.
Campbell is determined to return to the secondary.
“I want to play safety at a Division I school,” Campbell said. “I wasn’t a linebacker. It was something I got tired of playing. I’m a defensive back, not a linebacker.”
Campbell has asked for, and received a release from his scholarship. Eastern Michigan had offered him a scholarship before, so it makes sense. He, of course, won’t be eligible to play until 2008 if he transfers there or any other 1-A school.
Better for him to transfer rather than give questionable effort because he didn’t like the change of position. Campbell was part of that ‘tweener class that was mostly recruited by Harris but finished by Wannstedt, and it just didn’t work out for him.
