Days after publicly ripping Texas Tech’s performance following their 37-24 loss to Cincinnati in Week 8, megadonor Cody Campbell confirmed his full support for head coach Joey McGuire, shutting down all speculation about a coaching change. That’s a massive turnaround from earlier in the week, and it sends a clear message about the program’s direction.
No, Really, McGuire Isn’t Going Anywhere
Campbell, who took to social media after that Cincinnati loss saying “there is no excuse or reason to lose a game like this,” didn’t hold back his updated take on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Forget any noise you heard about Southern California’s Lincoln Riley or Oklahoma State’s Eric Morris, both Texas Tech alums and even Campbell’s former teammates, potentially stepping in. Campbell himself dropped the bomb, writing, “Absolutely nothing is going to change at the head coach position at Texas Tech.” He wasn’t done, either. “Joey McGuire is a perfect fit for our program, everybody, with an opinion that matters, loves him. He isn’t going anywhere.” Talk about a mic drop! He even went further, saying, “If anything, we are ready, willing, and able to double down on him and this program. It’s more likely that he gets an extension and raise at the end of this year.”
Beyond the Sidelines: The “Team” Goes Deeper
Look, the Red Raiders have been a few ticks off from last season, when they dropped out of the College Football Playoff in the first round to Oregon. It’s a gut punch when you consider this roster is reportedly one of the most expensive in the Big 12, even the whole country. And yeah, it doesn’t help that transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby, a sought-after player from the offseason, isn’t even with the team. But Campbell isn’t pointing fingers at just one guy. He told USA TODAY Sports on Oct. 26 that the program “has to be better collectively.” He knows it’s bigger than one player or coach, explaining, “It’s the whole ‘team’ , which these days includes all of us. Players, coaches, administrators, boosters.” It’s a modern game, he gets it. “In today’s landscape, we are all part of what happens out there. I’m not pointing fingers at any individual.” It’s a collective effort, for sure, even with McGuire holding an impressive 41-19 overall record, including a solid 18-3 run since the start of last season.
So, despite the Week 8 stumble and the initial donor frustration, the message is loud and clear: Joey McGuire is the guy. The program is looking to not just stay the course, but potentially ramp up their investment. It’s a bold move, and it tells you everything about the commitment Texas Tech has to its current leader.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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