[2] Morelli originally committed to the University of Pittsburgh in August 2003,[3] but de-committed due to Pitt's existing situation with Tyler Palko, along with the recent move of Miami, Virginia Tech, and Boston College out of the Big East, and chose Penn State instead.

With the Lions down 14–6, Morelli threw two late interceptions that Ohio State returned for touchdowns, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback and making the game look a lot more lopsided than it was.

Some fans wanted to bring in backup Daryll Clark, a redshirt freshman whose style of play resembled that of Morelli's predecessor and former Heisman hopeful, Michael Robinson.

Despite his relatively decent statistics, Morelli expressed frustration over the conservative nature of Penn State's play calling in a November 2006 interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

[7] He was also slated to play for the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League (AFL) until they suspended operations indefinitely in August 2009.

Along with the former Penn State quarterback, the Power agreed to terms with his high school teammates, Tyrell Herbert and Kenny Lewis.

[8] After Morelli was done playing professional football, he opened X-Factor Sports Performance & QB Academy located in Westfield, Indiana.