Aggies' QB problem: Kyler Murray 2nd to transfer from Texas A&M
Texas A&M quarterback Kyler Murray will be the second signal caller to transfer from the program this offseason.
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Tom Fornelli
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Texas A&M has gone from having a quarterback controversy to not having a quarterback at all ... in a span of one week.
Last week, it was announced that Kyle Allen was transferring from the school, which seemed to clear the road for Kyler Murray to become the Aggies starter. One small problem: Murray isn't returning in 2016, either.
Texas A&M announced on Thursday that Murray has officially been released of his scholarship and is able to transfer to any program that is outside of the SEC and not on the Aggies' schedule for the next four years. That means Texas, Oregon and Oklahoma -- the three other schools he considered during his recruitment -- are all available options to him.
"To all my family, friends and fans out there, I thank you all for your love and your continued support," said Murray in a statement on Twitter. "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."
This is something of a problem for the Aggies!
GigEm247 reported that Murray and his family met with Kevin Sumlin for the second straight day on Wednesday, and that "some of the players are starting to talk and they think he is gone but there are other people that are apparently trying to convince him to stay." It was also mentioned that the Aggies began bowl practice on Wednesday afternoon, and Murray wasn't there.
Neither Allen nor Murray had great seasons for the Aggies, but both are young with a lot of room to grow and plenty of potential. With both leaving College Station, that means Jake Hubenak (and his 27 career pass attempts) is the most experienced quarterback on the A&M roster.
The Aggies are likely, then, to be in the market for a transfer quarterback of their own, like possibly Oklahoma's Trevor Knight.
As for where Murray could go from here, it's hard to know for sure, but you have to think Charlie Strong wouldn't mind making room for him in Austin.
