LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – In the No. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders’ dominant 48-9 win over UCF, the vaunted defense continued to raise money- and drop quarterbacks! It happened four times Saturday, all to the benefit of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest.
Sacks include:
1Q, 5:00- DL E’Maurion Banks took down UCF QB Davi Belfort on 3rd & 13 at the UCF 19, forcing the Knights to punt2Q, 6:32- On 4th & 2, OLB David Bailey sacked Tayven Jackson for a loss of 7 yds and a turnover on downs. Tech RB Reggie Virgil scored on a 30yd run on the following drive!2Q, 1:27- OLB Romello Height brought Jackson down at the UCF31, a loss of 4 yds giving UCF a 2nd and 14.3Q, 12:32- LB John Curry and DT Jayden Cofield brought Jackson down at the TTU47, a loss of 4yds giving UCF a 2nd and 14.
The four-sack performance on Saturday now elevated the team’s season sack count to 33. With more games remaining, you can still contribute to the RMDH with every Red Raider sack!
How you can help
For more than a quarter century, Texas Tech Athletics has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest. Every sack leads to more money raised.
There is still time for you to donate this season. Click here – for the Quarterback S.A.C.K. website. Fans can pledge to donate any dollar amount for every sack made by Texas Tech defense during the football season.
All proceeds help to give back to those families who need it most.
The Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock provides families with a home away from home when they have a child receiving medical care. Families who stay at the House may have a newborn staying in the NICU, a child receiving cancer treatments, or needing any other medical care. Families within our local children’s hospitals, Covenant Children’s and UMC Children’s, are also able to take a break and grab a snack at our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms inside the hospitals. These rooms offer respite and comfort as well as access to basic necessities like showers, laundry, coffee, snacks, and more.
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