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After a string of injuries in his first three seasons as a running back for the University of Maine football team, junior Jared Turcotte has decided to transfer schools and focus on a medical degree.
Turcotte looks to transfer to Bates College, in his home town of Lewiston.
The talented tailback earned All-American second team honors after a successful 2008 campaign that saw him net 625 yards on 105 carries and 285 yards on 25 receptions.
Turcotte only appeared in 19 games over the last two seasons, stricken with a slew of knee injuries. In December, Turcotte underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, his third knee surgery and fifth surgery overall since enrolling at UMaine.
Turcotte was a highly touted athlete coming out of Lewiston High School, compiling 4,562 yards in his career and 554 tackles. He was also the Class-A state champion in the long jump.
Realizing his body wouldn’t be able to hold up for a possible NFL career, Turcotte will focus on becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
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