Michael Penix Jr. looks back on decision to transfer to Washington

When it’s all said and done, Michael Penix Jr. may look back on his decision to join the Washington Huskies as one of the best he’s ever made.

Since taking his talents to the West Coast, Penix Jr. has evolved into one of the top players in the entire nation, and now has a shot at a national title in the palm of his hands. The NFL will beckon him afterwards, but before all of that, the Huskies quarterback took some time to reflect.

“The big one was just — like you said, my process, it was pretty good when I came on my visit, strictly about business. I already knew what I wanted my last couple years to look like, and that helped me be able to have that year and those years that I was looking for,” Penix Jr. explained, regarding his decision to transfer to Washington. “I’m still grateful for the opportunity, but when I went on my visit I just asked to see the film of the guys. I wanted to see what I had around me.

“Once I saw what I would have around me here, I knew that I couldn’t pass up this opportunity, and I knew that we’d be able to do something.”

Penix Jr. had the foresight, and it’s worked out wonderfully for the quarterback. His journey has molded him, and allowed him to become the leader of one of the best teams in the sport.

Even if it’s been difficult at times, dealing with numerous injuries in the past, the Washington quarterback wouldn’t change it for the world.

“I wouldn’t change my journey for anything and obviously, it might seem crazy to say because of what I’ve been through,” Penix Jr. added. “If I would say that I had to get hurt four times for me to get to this point, that’s not something that I would have thought of. I feel like it was all worth it, man. 

“I feel like everything I’ve been through is definitely worth it and shaped me into the person, the player and the man I am today. So now I’m just super blessed to be in this position.” 

Capping off his college football career with a national title would be a tremendous ending to Michael Penix Jr.’s story at the collegiate level. We’ll see if he’s able to get the job done when Washington faces Michigan in the College Football Playoff finale on Monday.