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MavKikiNYC · 07-26-2006, 11:10 AM

UT tailback will transfer

By JIMMY BURCH

Star-Telegram STAFF WRITER

TAYLOR, shown here in shirt-dress, leaving a fitting for new pants.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Texas tailback Ramonce Taylor, a multi-purpose threat who scored 15 touchdowns during last year's national championship season, announced Tuesday he will transfer to another school.
In a statement released by school officials during the Longhorns' appearance at the Big 12 media days, Taylor did not specify where he planned to continue his career.

"I've come to the decision to leave the University of Texas...I've had my share of struggles and now it's time for progress," said Taylor, who was excused from spring practices to focus on academic issues, then was arrested May 14 in Belton after Bell County Sheriff's deputies found 5.3 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle.

Taylor, who would have been a junior this season, was charged with a felony count of marijuana possession and released on bond.

His case has not come to trial.

Although Taylor initially expressed a desire to return to the Longhorns after his arrest, Tuesday's announcement closed the books on a two-year Texas career that included 1,828 all-purpose yards and 17 touchdowns (13 rushing, 3 receiving, 1 on a punt return).

Taylor scored 15 of those touchdowns during last year's 13-0 season. He rushed for 513 yards and 12 scores that season, including one touchdown in the Rose Bowl. He also grabbed 27 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns.

Coach Mack Brown said Tuesday that Taylor will be missed, but the Longhorns "want to thank him for all he's done...and wish him good luck."

Teammates said Taylor's playmaking skills will be hard to replace, especially on an offense that no longer features quarterback Vince Young.

Cornerback Aaron Ross called Taylor "a great player" who will be missed.

Said Selvin Young, who shared tailback duties with Taylor and others: "He's an explosive player. He'll be a big loss for us. But we have a lot of talent at Texas and a new guy always seems to pop up every year."
Reserve linebacker Eric Foreman also left the team.

07-26-2006, 11:10 AM	#9
MavKikiNYC Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 8,509	Ramonce Taylor transferring to Chicago Bulls. UT tailback will transfer By JIMMY BURCH Star-Telegram STAFF WRITER TAYLOR, shown here in shirt-dress, leaving a fitting for new pants. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Texas tailback Ramonce Taylor, a multi-purpose threat who scored 15 touchdowns during last year's national championship season, announced Tuesday he will transfer to another school. In a statement released by school officials during the Longhorns' appearance at the Big 12 media days, Taylor did not specify where he planned to continue his career. "I've come to the decision to leave the University of Texas...I've had my share of struggles and now it's time for progress," said Taylor, who was excused from spring practices to focus on academic issues, then was arrested May 14 in Belton after Bell County Sheriff's deputies found 5.3 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. Taylor, who would have been a junior this season, was charged with a felony count of marijuana possession and released on bond. His case has not come to trial. Although Taylor initially expressed a desire to return to the Longhorns after his arrest, Tuesday's announcement closed the books on a two-year Texas career that included 1,828 all-purpose yards and 17 touchdowns (13 rushing, 3 receiving, 1 on a punt return). Taylor scored 15 of those touchdowns during last year's 13-0 season. He rushed for 513 yards and 12 scores that season, including one touchdown in the Rose Bowl. He also grabbed 27 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns. Coach Mack Brown said Tuesday that Taylor will be missed, but the Longhorns "want to thank him for all he's done...and wish him good luck." Teammates said Taylor's playmaking skills will be hard to replace, especially on an offense that no longer features quarterback Vince Young. Cornerback Aaron Ross called Taylor "a great player" who will be missed. Said Selvin Young, who shared tailback duties with Taylor and others: "He's an explosive player. He'll be a big loss for us. But we have a lot of talent at Texas and a new guy always seems to pop up every year." Reserve linebacker Eric Foreman also left the team. Last edited by MavKikiNYC; 07-26-2006 at 11:11 AM.