IMO, he’s done so to protect his QB coach from public opinion and ridicule. He’s loyal to a fault and will let Mario decide when it is time to step away. It was painfully obvious to HCSF, that after nearly 2 years in the program and giving him the reins to be the starter, LM’s best attributes, was not that of a QB. LM knew this was coming prior to the Rutgers game and chose to privately opt out. Chase your dreams kid, best of luck.