Seeking a better opportunity for playing time, Walter Tucker has bid adieu to The U.
Reports began to circulate Wednesday that Tucker was likely leaving Miami, with the player taking to social media to reveal he is “no longer a #cane.” A day later, the Hurricanes confirmed in a press release that Tucker has left the team to pursue other collegiate opportunities.
The running back came to a final decision following a Wednesday meeting with first-year UM head coach Mark Richt.
“Walter and I spoke yesterday and he felt like he would have a better opportunity to finish his college football career and education at another university,” Richt said in a statement. “I wish him the very best.”
Tucker played in 32 games the past three seasons, mainly on special teams. He carried the ball three times for eight yards in 2015, and caught one pass for eight yards the year before.
It’s expected Tucker will play his final season of college football -- he’ll be a fourth-year senior -- at the FCS level.