Texas Tech ‘s RB coach, who also happens to be a McGuire, isn’t shying away from the challenge of replacing Quinten Joyner . An ACL injury will keep the redshirt-sophomore running back out for the remainder of the season. Mr. McGuire, not HC Joey McGuire , conceded the difficulty of the situation for both the team and Joyner.

The sting of losing Joyner can’t be overstated. A USC transfer with high-end pedigree and a spring practice that had him pegged for breakout stardom, Joyner was supposed to be the thunder to Tech’s already established backfield punch. Instead, RB coach Garret McGuire stood in front of reporters this week and laid it bare: “Obviously, unfortunate we had that injury. Had really really high expectations and honestly for just the competitor that Quinton is and th

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