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August 7th, 2015, 11:57 PM
http://hamptonroads.com/2015/08/norfolk-state-university-quarterback-ervin-leaves-team
On the eve of Norfolk State's first fall football practice, the Spartans' seemingly well-defined quarterback situation took an unexpected turn when the school announced Thursday that incumbent starter Terrance Ervin was leaving the program.
Ervin, who started nine games last season as a true freshman, cited "personal reasons" for the departure, the school announced.
Florida Atlantic transfer Greg Hankerson, a junior with two years of eligibility, will open camp as the starter, first-year coach Latrell Scott said.
Scott, whose team will hold its first practice this afternoon, was adamant that Ervin's departure was not disciplinary or related to behavioral issues. The 19-year-old Ervin, he said, simply needs some time away.
"He's just got some things going on in his family that he feels like he needs to work out. That's pretty much it," Scott said in a phone interview, adding that he would welcome Ervin back into the program in the future.
"He said he felt terrible about it, but he said, 'Coach, I can't give you guys everything that the program deserves if I've got some personal things going on.' "...
On the eve of Norfolk State's first fall football practice, the Spartans' seemingly well-defined quarterback situation took an unexpected turn when the school announced Thursday that incumbent starter Terrance Ervin was leaving the program.
Ervin, who started nine games last season as a true freshman, cited "personal reasons" for the departure, the school announced.
Florida Atlantic transfer Greg Hankerson, a junior with two years of eligibility, will open camp as the starter, first-year coach Latrell Scott said.
Scott, whose team will hold its first practice this afternoon, was adamant that Ervin's departure was not disciplinary or related to behavioral issues. The 19-year-old Ervin, he said, simply needs some time away.
"He's just got some things going on in his family that he feels like he needs to work out. That's pretty much it," Scott said in a phone interview, adding that he would welcome Ervin back into the program in the future.
"He said he felt terrible about it, but he said, 'Coach, I can't give you guys everything that the program deserves if I've got some personal things going on.' "...