After a couple days of uncertainty about Kyler Murray’s future with the Texas A&M football team, things became clearer Thursday afternoon.
The true freshman has made the final decision of opting to transfer from the program, as first reported by TexAgs’ Billy Luicci. Hours after the decision, Murray tweeted about it.
“To all my family, friends and fans out there, I thank you for your love and your continued support,” the Twitter post said. “I will forever be grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given and relationships I’ve made at Texas A&M University. I wish nothing but the best to all my guys in that locker room.”
Gigem247 reported earlier Thursday that Murray had missed practice once again. On Wednesday, head coach Kevin Sumlin addressed the media about the situation and told reporters that he had spoken with Murray and his family about their concerns.
The freshman was told to skip practice in order to think about his decision, and it was also awkward for him to be around the team during that time.
Now, the Aggies will have just Jake Hubenak and Connor McQueen as the only scholarship quarterbacks left on the roster. Tate Martell, a five-star quarterback out of Bishop Gorman High School committed to A&M, will not join the Aggies until 2017 unless he graduates early.
Murray’s decision comes exactly a week after former starting quarterback Kyle Allen decided to transfer. Hubenak will most likely start for the upcoming bowl game on Dec. 30 against Louisville.
Friday, Murray released the following statement on twitter:
pic.twitter.com/9scALpH2Hf
— Kyler Murray (@TheKylerMurray) December 18, 2015
The decision has sparked different reactions on twitter. Junior offensive lineman Germain Ifedi tweeted “Entitlement is such a silly beast. Welcome to 2015.”
Entitlement is such a silly beast. Welcome to 2015.
— Germain Ifedi (@GermainX1) December 17, 2015
Sophomore wide receiver Ricky Seals Jones tweeted, “Lost one today…but the army keeps marching!”
Lost one today…but the army keeps marching! #BTHOLville 👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/KThJWnrygK
— SweetJonesJr (@RickySealsJones) December 17, 2015
Freshman wide receiver Christain Kirk tweeted, “I came to A&M because I love this town and University simple as that. This teams been through adversity before, we’ll be alright.”
I came to A&M because I love this town and University simple as that. This teams been through adversity before, we’ll be alright #GigEm
— Christian Kirk (@ChristianDavon2) December 17, 2015
Not everyone is upset about the move however. Hubenak’s mother Trish Hubenak tweeted, “God has aligned the stars!”
God has aligned the stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— Trish Hubenak (@TrishHubenak10) December 17, 2015
Sophomore wide receiver Damion Ratley, who played football with Hubenak at Blinn College in 2014, tweeted, “Uh-oh he’s back!”
Uh-oh he’s back! pic.twitter.com/BW6XAmFIxS
— Damion Ratley (@DamionRatley) December 17, 2015
In response to the out pour, Hubenak tweeted, “S/O to the 12th man for all the love and support! Now let’s go #BTHOlouisville”
S/O to the 12th man for all the love and support! Now let’s go #BTHOlouisville pic.twitter.com/Sok14xzUBM
— Jake Hubenak (@hubenak_j) December 17, 2015
