University: Utah star freshman running back Jordan dies
DALLAS » Ty Jordan, a star freshman running back for the University of Utah who grew up in the Dallas area, has died, school officials announced Saturday.
Authorities in Texas and Utah have not released details about the circumstances of the Jordan’s death. A day earlier, the 19 year old was named Pac-12’s newcomer of the year.
“Words cannot express the devastation and heartache that our team is feeling right now upon learning of the tragic death of our teammate and brother, Ty Jordan,” Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said in a statement.
Jordan, a speedy 5-foot-7, 200-pound player, emerged from a crowded Utah backfield to become the focal point of the team’s offense. He finished with 597 yards rushing,
11 catches for 126 yards and six touchdowns. Jordan came up as a tailback in Mesquite, a Dallas suburb, and was a highly touted recruit. He made a seamless transition to the college game, including three straight 100-yard rushing performances to close the season.
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UTSA associate head coach/offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. directed the Roadrunners after first-year coach Jeff Traylor twice tested positive for COVID-19 this week and didn’t accompany the team. GEORGIA STATE 39, WESTERN KENTUCKY 21 » Redshirt freshman Cornelius “Quad” Brown threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns to lead Georgia State (6-4) past Western Kentucky (5-7) in the LendingTree Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
QB King says he’ll return to ’Canes
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D’Eriq King transferred to Miami with the hope of competing for championships. He’s staying with the same hope for 2021.
The Hurricanes’ quarterback — who came to Miami with the intention of spending just one year at the school — announced he is returning for another senior season, taking advantage of the NCAA rule that essentially gave all college athletes another year of eligibility in response to coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to play in the NFL,” said King, who studied his 2021 draft options and where he would likely be selected. “But it’s going to be there.”