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August 18th, 2005, 02:11 PM
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2005/08/18/081805RMTHudgins.html
Hudgins going to Elon
By Jeff Gluck, Rocky Mount Telegram
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Former Rocky Mount quarterback Terrell Hudgins has decided to play college football at Elon University, he said in a telephone interview Wednesday night.
Hudgins, the state's high school athlete of the year, originally committed to East Carolina, but left the team Aug. 11 after just one week of practice, citing concerns over playing time at quarterback.
Elon, a Division I-AA school, quickly jumped in the mix to pick up Hudgins. Coaches there had already recruited Hudgins over the winter before the record-setting quarterback picked ECU.
"They're ready to get me in and learn the playbook," Hudgins said. "Hopefully I'll get on the field and be part of their winning season. They're anxious to get me there."
Hudgins said Elon has already started practicing and has a scrimmage Saturday. He plans to report Friday, but doesn't anticipate playing in the scrimmage.
Among other things, Hudgins said he liked the school's campus, coaches and academics.
"It's a good school," he said. "Hopefully it'll help me get a job (after graduation)."
After shocking ECU's coaches by leaving the team, Hudgins said he received support from his family and friends.
"Everybody was understanding," he said. "They thought it was a good choice ... they were real happy I left."
Hudgins said he also wanted to clarify a fact about his exit from ECU. He said he didn't quit the team, but rather, "I had to do what I had to do."
The Elon roster currently lists five quarterbacks, with Hudgins becoming the sixth. However, all of the quarterbacks are either freshmen or sophomores.
Sophomore starter Kye Hamilton has the most experience of the quarterbacks. Last season, he became the first Phoenix quarterback to throw for more than 1,000 yards since 1993. Hamilton also threw for nine touchdowns.
Hudgins' final high school campaign at Rocky Mount included 1,687 yards and 22 touchdown passes.
Jeff Gluck can be reached at 407-9951 or [email protected]
Hudgins going to Elon
By Jeff Gluck, Rocky Mount Telegram
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Former Rocky Mount quarterback Terrell Hudgins has decided to play college football at Elon University, he said in a telephone interview Wednesday night.
Hudgins, the state's high school athlete of the year, originally committed to East Carolina, but left the team Aug. 11 after just one week of practice, citing concerns over playing time at quarterback.
Elon, a Division I-AA school, quickly jumped in the mix to pick up Hudgins. Coaches there had already recruited Hudgins over the winter before the record-setting quarterback picked ECU.
"They're ready to get me in and learn the playbook," Hudgins said. "Hopefully I'll get on the field and be part of their winning season. They're anxious to get me there."
Hudgins said Elon has already started practicing and has a scrimmage Saturday. He plans to report Friday, but doesn't anticipate playing in the scrimmage.
Among other things, Hudgins said he liked the school's campus, coaches and academics.
"It's a good school," he said. "Hopefully it'll help me get a job (after graduation)."
After shocking ECU's coaches by leaving the team, Hudgins said he received support from his family and friends.
"Everybody was understanding," he said. "They thought it was a good choice ... they were real happy I left."
Hudgins said he also wanted to clarify a fact about his exit from ECU. He said he didn't quit the team, but rather, "I had to do what I had to do."
The Elon roster currently lists five quarterbacks, with Hudgins becoming the sixth. However, all of the quarterbacks are either freshmen or sophomores.
Sophomore starter Kye Hamilton has the most experience of the quarterbacks. Last season, he became the first Phoenix quarterback to throw for more than 1,000 yards since 1993. Hamilton also threw for nine touchdowns.
Hudgins' final high school campaign at Rocky Mount included 1,687 yards and 22 touchdown passes.
Jeff Gluck can be reached at 407-9951 or [email protected]