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WATCH: Texas had an incredible classy gesture when Maryland honored late Jordan McNair
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After offensive guard Jordan McNair passed away after falling ill at a team workout in May, the Terps decided to honor him during the first play of the 2018 season.
On the first play from scrimmage against Texas, Maryland lined up in a missing-man formation, with a player absent at right guard. The Terps did not snap the ball and took a delay of game penalty, which Texas coach Tom Herman respectfully declined.
Texas was aware of Maryland’s plan before the game, and it was a nice show of sportsmanship by both teams.
Maryland players will also wear helmet stickers with McNair’s No. 79 for all of 2018.
Watch the play here, courtesy of @TerpsFootball on Twitter:
Terps line up with 10 men on the first play. Classy gesture from Texas to decline the delay of game.#JM79 pic.twitter.com/a4VHfYwR33
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 1, 2018
We play for Jordan. #JM79 pic.twitter.com/yF4DUDgtKD
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) September 1, 2018
Jordan Dajani covers SEC football for Saturday Down South and is a University of Tennessee graduate. He also has experience working in the NBA and with ESPN.
