Having sent linebackers Cody Barton and Chase Hansen to the NFL after their highly productive senior seasons, Utah's football coaching staff was consoled in the spring by Penn State transfer Manny Bowen's performance.
But now, as preseason camp begins Wednesday afternoon, Utah apparently will have to find a replacement for him. Bowen is giving up football with one year of eligibility remaining, the Ute Zone site of 247Sports reported late Tuesday. Utah’s players have reported for camp, with a team meeting taking place Tuesday night.
Bowen arrived on campus in January, participated in spring practice and went through offseason conditioning before making his decision this week.