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Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin spoke to the media on Wednesday in the midst of sources saying true freshman quarterback Kyler Murray plans on transferring.
The Aggies held practice today as they prepare to face Louisville in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30.
Here are the highlights from what Sumlin had to say:
Video: Kevin Sumlin on Kyler Murray: pic.twitter.com/ibawiaaxKP
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) December 16, 2015
Kevin Sumlin said Kyler Murray is going through “personal things,” but expects him back at practice on Thursday. Expects him to start bowl.
— Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) December 16, 2015
Sumlin told reporters that he has talked with the Murray Family about baseball and that Murray can do both this spring.
— Gabe Bock (@GabeBock) December 16, 2015
Sumlin: This program is not about one player or one coach
— Battalion Sports (@battsports) December 16, 2015
Sumlin said he expects Kyler Murray back for practice Thursday, and to start bowl game.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) December 16, 2015
KS- "I don't know that the QB situation had been mismanaged. From where we stand right now, one guy right now has asked for a release."
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 16, 2015
Sumlin: didn't agree with Allen's decision to transfer and surprised by the timing before bowl game.
— Kate Hairopoulos (@khairopoulos) December 16, 2015
KS- "I've been evaluating our staff all along, but the year goes through the bowl game. We've struggled at times, but that's on me."
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/BrandonWheeland/status/677259991703805952
Kevin Sumlin says Kyler Murray isn't feeling well and is going through some things, so Sumlin told him not to attend practice today.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) December 16, 2015
Sumlin on if Kyler could do football and baseball if he decides to stay: Yeah, he could do both
— Battalion Sports (@battsports) December 16, 2015
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