Monday, August 12, 2013

B-CU Wildcats offensive lineman stepping away from football

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  --  Bethune-Cookman All-America offensive tackle Terrance Hackney will sit out the 2013 playing season, announced Monday afternoon by the B-CU Department of Athletics.

“Terrance [Hackney] and I have had several conversations, and we both agree that there are goals bigger than playing football,” said B-CU head coach Brian Jenkins. “We plan on providing him all the assistance needed in achieving his ultimate goal of graduating from Bethune-Cookman University.”

Hackney, a 6-foot-6, 310-pound rising senior from Chapel Hill, N.C., is listed on two 2013 preseason teams, including publications from Phil Steele’s College Football Preview and Lindy’s. Hackney was tabbed to numerous All-America teams following the 2012 campaign, including The Sports Network (Third Team), BSN (First Team) and SBN (First Team), in addition to being paraded as MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year.

“It is our intent to have Terrance remain a student at Bethune-Cookman University,” concluded Jenkins.

Due to privacy laws, B-CU does not publicly release personal information on its students.

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