Joker Phillips had several announcements to make after football practice on Wednesday:

• Sophomore linebacker Qua Huzzie has decided to transfer for undisclosed reasons. Phillips said he doesn’t know how long Huzzie has been thinking about it, but Phillips was surprised. “It always is (disappointing) when someone leaves the program, especially Qua,” Phillips said. “He’s got a special place in my heart because I had a chance to recruit him. I’ve known his family for a long time. We wish him well.”
• Senior Josh Gibbs, who was listed second on the depth at free safety, is giving up football because of personal reasons.
• Senior offensive lineman Stuart Hines has suffered a sprained knee and is expected to miss the next few weeks. Phillips expects him to be available by the season opener against Western Kentucky on Sept. 1.

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