Husker senior linebacker Sean Fisher announced yesterday he would not pursue a sixth year of eligibility, leaving the program to pursue medical school. Fisher was eligible for a sixth year under the NCAA’s medical hardship regulations, having sat out two full seasons due to injury. He played in all 14 games in 2012 after missing 2011 with a broken leg, and recorded a career-high 48 tackles. In a statement released through the athletic department, Fisher said it was “difficult to walk away” from the football program, but that it was time to move on.

Full Statement from Sean Fisher:

“The opportunity to be part of this football program the past five years has been a great experience and one that is difficult to walk away from, but I made the determination it was time to move on. I am planning to enroll in medical school in the fall and am putting all my energy toward preparing for that. I appreciate Coach Pelini and the coaching staff leaving the door open for me to consider returning to football and giving me the time to finalize my decision.”