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He by no means missed observe days
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Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton will play once more after sitting out the final two video games due to a leg harm. The 23-year-old has been the workforce’s important quarterback for almost three years, however he obtained damage when he was sacked in the course of the Kansas sport within the second quarter.
Morton was in a position to stroll off the sphere by himself when he obtained damage, however he got here again to the sideline carrying common garments after halftime. The backup quarterback Will Hammond performed the remainder of that sport and the following two video games. The Crimson Raiders misplaced an in depth sport to Arizona State on the highway however received massive in opposition to Oklahoma State final weekend.
In response to Bro Bible, Morton stated he stored training regardless that he didn’t play within the video games. “It was a decrease physique harm, so for the final two weeks I’ve been shifting round at observe, nonetheless getting throws with CD, Reggie, TC. I really feel like I’ve missed video games, however I haven’t missed observe as a lot,” he informed reporters. Head coach Joey McGuire principally stated that Morton might have performed final week and possibly would have performed in opposition to Arizona State if the sport was extra essential or occurred later within the season.
That is what the brand new playoff format seems like in motion
The brand new 12-team School Soccer Playoff has fully modified how groups take into consideration the common season. Shedding one or two video games doesn’t finish your season anymore. Texas Tech misplaced to Arizona State whereas utilizing their backup quarterback, however they’re nonetheless ranked No. 13 within the nation and have a very good shot at making the Huge 12 Championship and the playoff.
Morton stated he felt so much higher after simply the primary week of relaxation. “That first week I used to be sore, however going again to final week of observe I used to be on the market in shoulder pads, ripping it,” he defined. “I used to be 100% going then, and this week’s observe goes to be a very good one.”
The Crimson Raiders selected to maintain their beginning quarterback on the bench in opposition to groups they thought they might beat with out him. They misplaced a kind of video games to Arizona State however destroyed Oklahoma State even with out Morton taking part in.
The teaching employees determined he was able to play this week in opposition to Kansas State, which implies they’ll have a very wholesome and rested quarterback for the ultimate 4 video games of the common season. Groups at the moment are making these varieties of selections extra typically, just like how different sports activities groups handle their star gamers all through lengthy seasons.
Morton stated he was completely happy to get the additional time to get well. “I’m feeling good. It’s been good to have a pair weeks to actually get my physique again proper. Enthusiastic about Saturday,” he stated.
This strategy wouldn’t have labored within the previous system when solely 4 groups made the playoff. Again then, one loss might wreck your complete season and any hopes of taking part in for a championship. Now, groups can plan forward and take into consideration what’s finest for the long term.
They’ll relaxation damage gamers in opposition to simpler opponents and save them for the larger video games later. Similar to how prime athletes cope with stress and workforce conditions, faculty soccer groups now have to determine the fitting steadiness between conserving gamers wholesome and profitable video games. The 12-team playoff offers colleges like Texas Tech room to place participant well being first with out giving up their likelihood to make the playoffs.
