Syracuse QB Terrel Hunt denied a sixth year of eligibility
Terrel Hunt isn’t able to return to the Syracuse football team in 2016.
Syracuse announced Friday that his appeal for a sixth year of eligibility was denied by the NCAA.
“Obviously, it’s very disappointing but I want to thank my teammates, coaches and all the Syracuse fans who have supported me through this process and during my time here,” Hunt said in a team statement. “Even though my career didn’t turn how I thought it would, I still have a lot of great memories that I’ll take with me for the rest of my life.
“Right now I’m focused on my rehab and on finishing graduate school. I’m getting better every day and hopefully I’ll have the opportunity to continue my career at the professional level.”
Hunt, a senior in 2015, tore an Achilles’ tendon in the Orange’s first game of 2015 against Rhode Island. The injury put him on the bench for the rest of the year. He missed the final seven games of 2014 after he suffered a broken tibia. He’ll be recognized during senior day activities against Boston College on Saturday.
Hunt finishes his career with over 2,600 passing yards and 24 total touchdowns.
The Orange, 3-8, have lost eight-straight games after starting the season 3-0. The school fired coach Scott Shafer on Monday.
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