Utah Football Players, Coaches, Pac-12, Community Members React To Ty Jordan Passing
Dec 26, 2020, 11:14 AM | Updated: 12:06 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah football family, fans, Pac-12 teams and community members and leaders are mourning the loss of Utes running back Ty Jordan.
The Mesquite, Texas native died in Denton, Texas after officials of the Denton County Police Department said Jordan was accidentally shot by a gun discharge Friday evening. He was rushed to a local hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
Many teammates, coaches, Pac-12, other college football coaches and community members expressed their condolences on social media after the news of Jordan’s passing.
Rest In Peace, #22. Forever in our hearts.
We love you, Ty. pic.twitter.com/ZaXjWKg4Nc
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 26, 2020
Utah wide receiver Britain Covey.
At a loss for words right now💔 Absolutely devastated. You made your mom proud!✊ Sometimes the “family on 3” chant sounds repetitive, but it’s real and the whole state/country feels it today. Please pray for the Jordan family, it’s been a tough year for them. Love you Ty #LLTJ pic.twitter.com/lcAknvR42x
— Britain Covey (@brit_covey2) December 26, 2020
Utah wide receivers coach Guy Holliday.
Most will see the player we see the person a team is a family. For some it’s about W’s and L’s. Stars and rankings for us it’s about people and making a difference. Today we lost one to the game of life and it hurts. We can make a difference . Don’t observe DO pic.twitter.com/f7vkOsvxEX
— Coach Guy Holliday (@eagle88me) December 26, 2020
Utah quarterback Drew Lisk.
Rest In Peace Ty❤️ God bless his family🙏 https://t.co/24HCgdiEEE
— Drew Lisk (@drewlisker) December 26, 2020
Former Utah running back Jordan Wilmore. Wilmore entered his name in the transfer portal two weeks ago.
Til we meet again my boy,
Rest In Peace to my brudda #longlivety pic.twitter.com/gfAjVFfaM3— Jordan Wilmore🦍 (@jaywillygbe) December 26, 2020
Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis.
Fly high young king, gone too soon man. 😔🕊 #LLTY pic.twitter.com/izgsSYPlHv
— Solomon Enis (@SolomonEnis) December 26, 2020
Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III.
This cut deep. Love you always brotha. pic.twitter.com/gyHKOP7sOV
— Clark Phillips lll (@ClarkPhillips21) December 26, 2020
University of Utah President Ruth Watkins.
On behalf of the entire University of Utah, our love and condolences to Ty Jordan’s family, friends, teammates and coaches. We are devastated by this heartbreaking news. To watch Ty on the field was to be thrilled by his athleticism and talent. Rest In Peace, Ty. https://t.co/nPyMWq6Z5M
— Ruth V. Watkins (@RuthVWatkins) December 26, 2020
Lieutenant Governor and Governor-Elect Spencer Cox.
I don’t have any info outside of what is being reported this morning, but our hearts are broken for Ty Jordan and his family. Over the past few weeks he completely won this Aggie over…our family watched so we didn’t miss a single carry. Prayers for his family and teammates.💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/GkrGDhANcn
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) December 26, 2020
Larry H. Miller Group of Companies President Steve Starks.
This is heartbreaking. I understand Ty’s mother passed away in the fall as well. Would love to see our community do something to show Utah’s love while helping comfort the Jordan family in Texas. https://t.co/HIeDAU5jns
— Steve Starks (@StevenStarks) December 26, 2020
Oregon head football coach Mario Cristobal.
Our condolences go out to the loved ones of Ty Jordan and the entire Utah football family. R.I.P.
— Mario Cristobal (@coach_cristobal) December 26, 2020
Stanford football program.
Our thoughts are with Ty Jordan’s family and friends and the entire Utah Football program. https://t.co/PX3ieVZxF8
— Stanford Football (@StanfordFball) December 26, 2020
Arizona State football program.
Our thoughts are with the Jordan family and the Utah program today.
Rest in Peace, Ty Jordan. https://t.co/vxHH06VF8I
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) December 26, 2020
UCLA football program.
Rest in peace, #22.
Our condolences go out to his and the @Utah_Football families during this time. https://t.co/uo2tSAHYWv
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) December 26, 2020
USC football program.
Our deepest condolences to Ty Jordan’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.
Rest In Peace, #22. https://t.co/VAN7qfz9Sn
— USC Football (@USC_FB) December 26, 2020
Washington State football program.
Our prayers go out to the Jordan family and the Utah Family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/jf0loYV05z
— Washington State Football (@WSUCougarFB) December 26, 2020
Pac-12 Networks football analyst Yogi Roth.
Heartbreaking. Watching him compete was a joy but hearing about the type of man he was from those who knew him is what I’ll recall most. Much, much love to his family, teammates, coaches and all who knew Ty Jordan. Gone far too soon. ❤️🙏🏼 https://t.co/eMuh7shW25
— Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) December 26, 2020
The NCAA.
We join Utah in mourning the loss of Ty Jordan.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and teammates during this time. https://t.co/TUwVHSf3bv
— NCAA (@NCAA) December 26, 2020
BYU football program.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ty's friends and family and @Utah_Football.
Rest in Peace Ty. https://t.co/cL38V5Yw3s
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 26, 2020
BYU running backs coach Harvey Unga.
Prayers are with the Jordan family. An amazing and fun kid to watch!! Saddened to hear this news. 🙏🏾❤️
— Harvey Unga (@unga45) December 26, 2020
BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe.
Kyle, Mark, Utah coaches, players and fans. My heart goes out to all of you and I pray for you at this time of Ty’s passing. Much love Utes. Peace be with Ty’s family and loved ones. https://t.co/KExO8ik4ZP
— Tom Holmoe (@TomHolmoe) December 26, 2020
Weber State football program.
Our hearts are with you @Utah_Football ♥️ https://t.co/6hh76q7a12
— Weber State Football 🏈 (@weberstatefb) December 26, 2020
Former Utah State and current Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells.
Prayers to the family and friends of Ty Jordan and the @Utah_Football program🙏🏼 https://t.co/WA5wBQhYTX
— Matt Wells ŦŦ (@TTUCoachWells) December 26, 2020
Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley.
RIP Ty🙏 https://t.co/Tz6Rwy7zuh
— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) December 26, 2020