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Baylor's Rhule won't recruit Texas HS players who transfer out of state

Kevin Jairaj / USA TODAY Sports

Matt Rhule doesn't appreciate when in-state high school players leave Texas for other schools, so he simply isn't going to recruit them.

Baylor's first-year head coach made his vow during the Texas High School Coaches Association's coaching school Tuesday, according to Jessica Morrey of KCENTV.com.

Texas head coach Tom Herman shared similar thoughts Monday, saying he doesn't understand why recruits think leaving the state will make a difference.

"I don't understand it," Herman told Adam Coleman of the Houston Chronicle. "I get nervous that one of those things is going to take off here in the state of Texas. I'd be happy - if you've got any kids out there that are thinking about moving - if you want to put me in touch with them and me telling them it's not going to matter in terms of their recruitment, because it doesn't."

Herman later clarified his comments, saying, according to Jeff Howe of 247Sports: "Playing football in our state is tremendously rewarding, but I also recognize the value for those who choose to pursue other opportunities."

- With h/t to The Spun

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