Butch Jones confirms Tennessee fans' worst nightmare

Well, it looks like Tennessee-s 6th all-time leading rusher is going somewhere else next year that isn't the NFL. In his weekly press conference, Jones confirmed reports that star running back Jalen Hurd will be transferring to another school.

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Hurd had rushed for 451 yards and three touchdowns and missed time for some injuries during the season. Here's what coach Jones said:

Butch: I met with Jalen Hurd this morning. He has informed that he intends to transfer and I support him in that.

— WBIR Sports (@WBIRSports) October 31, 2016

Butch on Hurd: There's a lot of things that go into that decision. I value our relationship and have a lot of respect for that young man.

— WBIR Sports (@WBIRSports) October 31, 2016

.@SethStokesTSE asks Butch if Hurd was promised any schematic changes that didn't happen. Butch says, "No."

— WBIR Sports (@WBIRSports) October 31, 2016

If you're a recruitnik then this stat will probably break your heart even more:

The exit of Jalen Hurd marks the 12th player from the #Vols heralded 2014 signing class to exit the @Vol_Football program.

— John Brice (@JohnBrice247) October 31, 2016