Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire Plans Subtle Protest Of Team's Friday Night Game Against Houston - BroBible

McGuire, 55, is in his fifth season leading the Red Raiders and enters Friday's game looking to push Tech to 3-0. Before he ever coached a college snap, he built his career at the high school level, including leading Cedar Hill to state championships. That background explains the hat.

It won't change the schedule or the kickoff time, but it says something about where McGuire's loyalties started. Fans packing the stands or watching from home get a coach who hasn't forgotten his roots, even while chasing wins at the highest level of college football. For anyone in Lubbock who grew up on Friday night lights before Jones AT&T Stadium ever came into the picture, it's a gesture that will land.

Tech and Houston kick off Friday as Big 12 play begins.