OSU running back Hamilton to transfer

Tuesday, January 9th 2007, 11:43 am

By: News On 6

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma State sophomore running back Mike Hamilton is transferring to Division I-AA Georgia Southern after losing his starting job during the season.

Hamilton was the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman last year and was named second-team All-Big 12 after rushing more than 900 yards.

He started seven games this season and gained 546 yards before a knee injury sidelined him and Dantrell Savage won the starting job.

Hamilton fell to third string behind Savage and freshman Keith Toston and had no carries in four of OSU's last six games and gained only 57 more yards.

The Cowboys are also losing backup quarterback Al Pena.

Pena, a junior in eligibility, is on schedule to graduate this spring and expected to either transfer or begin his coaching career under his father, a high school coach in Texas.

Also, reserve running back Calvin Roberts and walk-on receiver Zac Ross have transferred to Harding University in Arkansas.