Before you go there, yes, that would explain some of Texas Tech’s defensive woes. Now, with that out of the way, we can move on.
Earlier today it was reported that Texas Tech had fired defensive its coordinator, Matt Wallerstedt, and replaced the second-year coach with Mike Smith. The school has yet to confirm the move, although that’s expected at some point this afternoon of evening.
No reason for the abrupt dismissal three games into the season was given either, although it was believed to be performance-related as the Red Raiders’ defense had been gashed for almost 500 yards rushing against Arkansas. As it turns out, that may not be the case.
From ESPN.com‘s Jake Trotter:Texas Tech fired defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt on Thursday after the coach was suspected of being at the school’s football building while under the influence of an unknown substance, sources told ESPN.com.
Wallerstedt was sent home from the facility Monday, according to a source.
What that alleged substance was wasn’t detailed by Trotter, and it’s highly, highly doubtful the university will divulge the circumstances surrounding the dismissal let alone any details of the alleged substance involved.
What we are certain of is this likely isn’t the last we’ve heard of this particular story.
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