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Chuba Hubbard Officially Announces Departure; Thanks OSU Fans

Chuba Hubbard officially announces he's foregoing the rest of the season to prepare for the NFL and thanks the Oklahoma State fans
By Zachary Lancaster
December 13, 2020
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STILLWATER – It was announced before Oklahoma State’s 42-3 blowout win over Baylor that running back Chuba Hubbard was deciding to forego the rest of the 2020 season to prepare for the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.

Hubbard took to Twitter on Sunday afternoon to make the announcement official.

“Cowboy Country - First and foremost, I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Cowboy family. You welcomed a young Canadian with open arms and I will forever be grateful for the endless love and support you all have shown me over the past 4 years. It is truly an honor to represent Oklahoma State and to wear the Cowboy jersey in front of the best fans in the world.

“Thank you. Thank you to my family for being my backbone and support system. They are my “why”. Thank you to my coaches. I cannot tell you the appreciation I have for all of you and all of your guidance. Thank you to my teammates. You epitomize the word team. The bond and relationships we created will stay with me forever.

“This time last year, I decided to return to Oklahoma State for my senior season. I did so to further develop as a player, continue to mature as a man and to play another season in a program I care so much about. Since I was a kid, I wanted to play in the NFL and use my platform to provide for my family and impact communities and causes I care so much about. As I rebound from this injury, I have decided to being my preparations for the 2021 NFL Draft.

“Thank you Oklahoma State for helping turn my childhood dream into a reality. The journey continues!”

Hubbard wraps up his Cowboy career with an impressive 3,459 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns on 585 carries, with his breakout season coming during the 2019 season. Although he didn’t win the Doak Walker Award, Hubbard carried the ball 328 times for a mind-blowing 2,094 yards and 21 touchdowns. I say mind-blowing because you just don’t see too many college running backs putting up those kinds of numbers anymore.

Injuries plagued Hubbard the majority of the 2020 season as he played in just seven games and posted just 625 yards and five touchdowns on 133 carries. His last game of the season came against Oklahoma, a game in which he further aggravated an ankle injury.

The 2021 NFL Draft will take place from April 29 through May 1, 2021.

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Chuba Hubbard Officially Announces Departure; Thanks OSU Fans

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9:25a, 12/14/20
Thanks for being a Cowboy! Thanks for speaking up. Good luck and get prepared to wow at the NFL combine.
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9:52a, 12/14/20
Racial issues wise, things must have really been bad where he grew up.
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In reply to TUSKAPOKE • 10:43a, 12/14/20
If given the chance, there's no doubt that he'll do for the NFL exactly what he did for Oklahoma State.

We went 10 - 8 in conference games with Hubbard as the Starter.
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In reply to Bovine Lad • 8:18p, 12/14/20
Bovine Lad said:
Racial issues wise, things must have really been bad where he grew up.
Probably not as bad as what he found in America and with the events of the last few years.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/
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In reply to Bovine Lad • 8:25p, 12/14/20
Bovine Lad said:
If given the chance, there's no doubt that he'll do for the NFL exactly what he did for Oklahoma State.

We went 10 - 8 in conference games with Hubbard as the Starter.
Football is a team sport and wins and losses are not the result of a single player. You also need to factor in coaching. The dislike of Chuba, because he spoke up on an issue important to him, is disappointing. I did not like the way he did it but respect his right, as a human being, to speak up. GO POKES!!! GOOD LUCK CHUBA!!!
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In reply to TUSKAPOKE • 8:28p, 12/14/20
TUSKAPOKE said:
Bovine Lad said:
If given the chance, there's no doubt that he'll do for the NFL exactly what he did for Oklahoma State.

We went 10 - 8 in conference games with Hubbard as the Starter.
Football is a team sport and wins and losses are not the result of a single player. You also need to factor in coaching. The dislike of Chuba, because he spoke up on an issue important to him, is disappointing. I did not like the way he did it but respect his right, as a human being, to speak up. GO POKES!!! GOOD LUCK CHUBA!!!
the "way" that a person speaks up says everything about the type of human being that he is at this stage in his life.

I hope he grows up and matures. I wish him luck.

He's gone, let's drop the politics and the subject.

How about Jackson and Richardson? Boy did that seem to come out of nowhere or what?
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In reply to CaliforniaCowboy • 9:17p, 12/14/20
CaliforniaCowboy said:
TUSKAPOKE said:
Bovine Lad said:
If given the chance, there's no doubt that he'll do for the NFL exactly what he did for Oklahoma State.

We went 10 - 8 in conference games with Hubbard as the Starter.
Football is a team sport and wins and losses are not the result of a single player. You also need to factor in coaching. The dislike of Chuba, because he spoke up on an issue important to him, is disappointing. I did not like the way he did it but respect his right, as a human being, to speak up. GO POKES!!! GOOD LUCK CHUBA!!!
the "way" that a person speaks up says everything about the type of human being that he is at this stage in his life.

I hope he grows up and matures. I wish him luck.

He's gone, let's drop the politics and the subject.

How about Jackson and Richardson? Boy did that seem to come out of nowhere or what?
If it is posted, it is open for reply and discussion and that is why it is called a "forum". I agree with you on Jackson and Richardson. Not sure what Brown or Cooper may do. It will be interesting to watch the WR competition too. GO POKES!!!
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In reply to TUSKAPOKE • 10:10a, 12/15/20
Dez and Dom are the future of the position. They've shown this year they have what it takes and I think Dom is going to be outstanding and possibly one of the best backs in the country before the end of his career in Stillwater.
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In reply to Zach Lancaster • 9:32p, 12/15/20
Zach Lancaster said:
Dez and Dom are the future of the position. They've shown this year they have what it takes and I think Dom is going to be outstanding and possibly one of the best backs in the country before the end of his career in Stillwater.
Thanks ZL for your work!!! I appreciate it. Do you think LD will come back?
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In reply to TUSKAPOKE • 9:52p, 12/15/20
I honestly think he's done after this season. He'd do well with another year if he's gonna try to play at the next level because hems really only had one great season and it was only half a year this year.
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