When it was reported over the weekend that Lyn Clark was leaving Louisville, the initial speculation was the linebacker would end up at Tulane. While the state turned out to be correct, the specific program and level of football weren’t.
Northwestern State, located in Natchitoches, La., announced Tuesday that Clark has transferred into the football program. Because the Demons play at the FCS level, the New Orleans native will be eligible to play immediately in 2014.
Prior to a scrimmage this past Saturday, UofL head coach Bobby Petrino confirmed that Clark had asked for and been granted a release from his scholarship.
Clark, a two-star member of the Cardinals’ 2013 recruiting class, took a redshirt as a true freshman last season. He had been working as a No. 2 linebacker throughout spring practice and on into summer camp.
Counting 2014, he’ll have four years of eligibility remaining.
As it turns out, Clark wasn’t the only former FBS player added by NSU. Former Navy quarterback Nick Fabrizio was added to the roster as well. Fabrizio is a legacy addition, being the son of former Demon quarterback Rob Fabrizio (1984-86) and brother of junior linebacker Robert Fabrizio.
Unlike Clark, Fabrizio will be forced to sit out the 2014 season. He’ll have three years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2015.
(Photo credit: Northwestern State athletics)