Does Hurst return this week?

I heard he may be done permanently. Personal reasons.

He ain't coming back. As in, gone. Miles wished him well during the post-game presser Saturday night. Don't know if he quit the team, school, both or neither. Sounds like a tough situation that I hope he is able to get sorted out.

That was what had me guessing was the presser. I know there was speculation on td last week but not confirmed by miles. But it seemed liked miles was sort of confirming. What was reason he quit, benched for 2nd string?

Sounded to me like he was expected on the sidelines Saturday and didn't show up.

One thing that is glanced over in these young men (and public in general) is emotional health. These guys are under a unique emotional stress depending on their backgrounds and makeup.
As others have already stated, I wish him well.

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Something about he refused to move to another position?? (although that seems far-fetched)

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I tend to agree that it is far-fetched, Mick. He was the coaches choice at both tackle spots. Even if we speculate that they wanted him to play, what? RG? Because Williford was iffy - wouldn't it have made much more sense to play Josh D at RG and leave Hurst at tackle?

I haven't heard any specifics other than the problem may be in Tennessee - so, maybe a family member with serious health problems has caused him to miss some school and/or practice, plus he's nursing a nagging injury? - I'm just speculating based on tidbits I've heard just in the last 9 days.

been hinted at in a few other threads....

Really I think Hurst has handled this all pretty poorly.

so did he quit because of a position change, or being benched?

neither

This was discussed, in depth, all last wk & more than a few have given the "reason" behind his absence, or as best as they can with it being such a personal matter. He did not quit, it is not because of a position change, it has nothing to do with football whatsoever. Read, people, read, it will do wonders for your education.