Sunday, November 05, 2006

ISU In Top Two for RB Hunter

(This article originally appeared at iowastate.rivals.com.)

Iowa State is in the top two for a Texas running back on the verge of chasing down a legend. Tyler (Tex.) John Tyler product Kendall Hunter is within just a few yards of breaking the career rushing record at John Tyler, a mark set by none other than Earl Campbell.

"It feels pretty good," the 5-foot-9, 185-pound speedy Hunter said Monday. "I try to just think about winning and not worry about it too much…but it feels really good."

John Tyler has already locked up a playoff spot, and according to Hunter, Iowa State and Oklahoma State are the front runners for his services. The Cyclones and Cowboys want Hunter to play running back, and that wish has elevated them above Kansas State, where the staff sees Hunter as a cornerback.

Hunter's future at RB was questionable after a junior year ankle injury that prematurely ended his season, but a strong recovery has left Hunter and his suitors feeling confident about his running ability.

In addition to ISU, OSU and KSU, Hunter has offers from Iowa, UTEP, Purdue and Baylor. He will visit ISU and OSU once his season is over.

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