LONGHORNS LOSE FOUR LINEMEN TO NFL DRAFT
Texas took a big hit to start the offseason as four starters declared for the NFL draft. Three of the four came from the offensive line, where the Longhorns will feature a brand-new look in 2013. Also gone is defensive starter Ashton Dorsey (DT), who recorded 35 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and forced three fumbles last season.
THOMAS, DOYLE LEAVE TEXAS FOR GREENER PASTURES
Freshmen Duke Thomas (CB) and Taylor Doyle (RG) have announced that they will be leaving the team, citing a lack of playing time as the primary reason for their departure. Thomas will be headed to Oklahoma State, where he's sure to be at the top of the depth chart as a third-year sophomore in 2014. Last season, the Cowboys had six players on the roster at cornerback, but will see five of them graduate in 2013 and 2014. As for Doyle, he'll be headed to Houston, where the team will graduate both of their starting offensive guards at the end of next year, which will almost certainly land their newest player a starring role once he sits out for one season.
HEISMAN FINALIST GREEN DECLARES FOR DRAFT
Tulsa announced today that junior quarterback Cody Green would not return to the school for his senior year. In 2012, Green completed 52% of his passes for 3,424 yards, 34 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions. He also rushed for 721 yards and another seven scores. In their first year with the Big East, the Golden Hurricane won the conference title, but lost to Virginia Tech in the Discover Orange Bowl to finish the season with a 12-2 (10-0) record.
TCU QUARTERBACK PACHALL DECLARES FOR DRAFT
TCU announced today that junior quarterback Casey Pachall would not return to the school for his senior year. In 2012, Pachall completed 60% of his passes for 2,586 yards, 25 touchdowns, and just nine interceptions. The Horned Frogs finished their first year in the Big XII with a 7-5 (5-4) record, and lost to Purdue 41-24 in the Insight Bowl to close out the season.
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