I didn't read, but like most on this board I have an opinion. It would flat out be the best thing for Hurd if he returned to UT and converted to TE. I just don't know if it would be best for us.
No matter what happened at the end it looked like the kid played hard for us when he was on the field. He's young, and I think he became overly convinced that he was the messiah of the team, and had an emotional meltdown when it became evident that he wasn't. The reality that he was no more than a meaningful piece to the puzzle was too much for him and he lashed out.
If that's the way is was, and he can get it together, apologize to everyone for his behavior, and get his mind right, I'd love to have him back. If not, so long.