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[quote author=garvin link=topic=12032.msg116787#msg116787 date=1429129052]
I find this sort of odd. Would he not have been the likely starter next season?

I had the same reaction.  I suspect he either saw the writing on the wall that he was going to lose playing time to Marx or he wants a chance to play in GT's triple option -- a rare offense in modern college football that allows a FB to play a role beyond just blocking and obvious short-yardage situations. 

Anyway, wish him the best.
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No information to back it, but I think this is more about him realizing/being told after spring ball that his role would be more limited next season than in the past.  He got his degree and if he can get on the field somewhere else and get someone to pay for his master's then I wish him good luck.

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[quote author=garvin link=topic=12032.msg116787#msg116787 date=1429129052]
I find this sort of odd. Would he not have been the likely starter next season?

I had the same reaction.  I suspect he either saw the writing on the wall that he was going to lose playing time to Marx or he wants a chance to play in GT's triple option -- a rare offense in modern college football that allows a FB to play a role beyond just blocking and obvious short-yardage situations. 

Anyway, wish him the best.
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No information to back it, but I think this is more about him realizing/being told after spring ball that his role would be more limited next season than in the past.  He got his degree and if he can get on the field somewhere else and get someone to pay for his master's then I wish him good luck.