WTAE channel 4 ABC's Pittsburgh affiliate has just reported that Freshman running back Rashad Jennings has requested a transfer from the University of Pittsburgh.
Jennings reportedly sited family issues for the reason behind the transfer. It is being reported that Jennings apparently wants to transfer to the University of Virginia in order to be closer to his family.
Jennings was the teams second leading rusher this season behind LaRod Stephens-Howling with 86 carries for 411 yards and one touchdown.
The true freshmen who started several games this season for the Panthers is a ntive of the Lynchburg, Va. area.