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How Texas Tech football's Will Hammond, Quinten Joyner look one week in - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond took an unexpected tumble during practice this week, getting caught in a pile-up between two linemen. During a recent Red Raider session, offensive tackle Jacob Ponton and defensive tackle Mateen Ibirogba got tangled up in a drill.
During a recent Red Raider session, offensive tackle Jacob Ponton and defensive tackle Mateen Ibirogba got tangled up in a drill. The two behemoths went to the turf hard. Hammond, unfortunately, found himself right in their immediate vicinity and also hit the ground.
Quarterbacks are typically off-limits for contact drills, usually wearing bright, non-contact jerseys to keep them safe on the field. Seeing a promising QB like Hammond, whos battling for significant playing time this fall, go down like that certainly grabs attention across the South Plains.
While Hammond quickly bounced back from the incident with no apparent injury, the brief scare highlights the sheer physicality of early fall camp. For fans tracking the intense quarterback competition brewing at Jones AT&T Stadium, any contact with a signal-caller makes everyone hold their breath. It shows how quickly things can shift, even in a controlled practice environment. Key players remain vulnerable.
Its certainly a rare sight for a Tech quarterback to get leveled before the season even kicks off.
Common questions
What happened to Will Hammond at Texas Tech practice?
- Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond took a tumble during a recent practice session. He got caught in a pile-up involving two linemen, Jacob Ponton and Mateen Ibirogba, who had gotten tangled up during a drill. The incident caused a brief scare on the field.
Was Texas Tech QB Will Hammond injured in practice?
- No, Will Hammond was not injured during the practice incident. Despite falling to the ground after getting caught in a pile-up with two linemen, he quickly bounced back. There was no apparent injury, which was a relief for the Texas Tech coaching staff.
Why was the Will Hammond practice incident a concern for Texas Tech?
- The incident was concerning because quarterbacks are typically kept safe from contact drills. Seeing a promising QB like Hammond, who is battling for significant playing time this fall, go down like that grabbed attention and caused a brief scare among the team and fans in Lubbock.
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