Texas Tech’s starting safety Brenden Jordan got himself a two-game suspension right before kickoff against Abilene Christian. The team dropped the bomb that Jordan was out for the first two games of the season, initially citing “non-injury related reasons.” Talk about a last-minute shake-up!
McGuire’s Straight Talk on the Suspension
It didn’t take long for the real story to come out. After the 33-10 win over ACU, Head Coach Joey McGuire confirmed it: Jordan was suspended for a “violation of team rules.” McGuire kept it brief but clear, telling everyone, “He’ll be back. He’s in good standing. He was on the sideline tonight and we expect him back. He won’t play these first two games.” You gotta respect the directness, but it leaves you wondering about the specifics.
Who Steps Up in Jordan’s Absence?
This isn’t some fresh-faced rookie we are talking about either. Jordan is a veteran returner, already in his fourth year with the program. He had started 15 straight games last season, so his absence is a massive hole in that secondary. Against ACU, Peyton Morgan and Malik Esquerra stepped up, taking over the safety spots. They got the job done in the 33-10 victory, but losing a guy with Jordan’s experience, especially for the first two games, that’s a tough pill to swallow early on.
What’s Next for the Red Raiders
Texas Tech still snagged that 33-10 win against ACU, which is huge, but you know McGuire is already thinking about the next challenge without his starting safety. The team needs Morgan and Esquerra to continue to hold it down until Jordan is back on the field. The countdown is on for his return after those first two games. You know they will be ready to roll once he is eligible again.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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