Joey McGuire
Coverage of Joey McGuire in the Nexus archive.
- Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says USC, Texas A&M and NC State all turned down scheduling requests
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire reported that major programs such as USC, Texas A&M, and NC State have refused to honor non-conference scheduling requests for the Red Raiders. This situation highlights a dispute over strength of schedule metrics, leading criticism regarding how these large schools critique smaller ones for perceived weak schedules. The article suggests this unwillingness to play Tech complicates their ability to criticize the program's scheduling choices.
- Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says ‘it’s not murder’
Texas Tech defends quarterback Brendan Sorsby's participation amid his gambling addiction, citing his legal right to challenge NCAA rules and his ongoing recovery. The NCAA plans to appeal a court order allowing Sorsby to play after a two-game suspension, with critics arguing it undermines gambling bans in college sports. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire compared Sorsby's recovery to another player's injury rehabilitation.