Pac-12 Coaches & Players Offer Love and Support Following Ty Jordan's Passing

Jordan had an incredible freshman debut with the Utes. He was named Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and All-Pac-12 second-team by the league.

It's been a tough day for Utah Athletics and the Pac-12 Conference as they lost a stellar young man and player in Ty Jordan this week. Utah Athletics confirmed the news of Jordan's passing on Saturday, December 26th. 

[Read: Utah RB Ty Jordan Tragically Passes Away]

According the ESPN, "The Denton Police Department in Texas told ESPN that its officers responded to a shooting call at 10:38 p.m. ET on Friday. Officers discovered a gunshot victim who had been shot one time. After applying life-saving measures, the victim was transported to a local hospital."

Jordan had an incredible freshman debut with the Utes. He was named Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and All-Pac-12 second-team by the league. 

This news is undoubtedly devastating. Players, coaches and officials all around the NCAA offered their condolences, love and support to Utah Athletics and the Jordan family. 

Head Coach of the Utah Utes Kyle Whittingham released a statement saying:

"Words cannot express the devastation and heartache that our team is feeling right now upon learning of the tragic death of our teammate and brother, Ty Jordan. Ty's personality and smile were infectious and he made a huge impact on our program in the short time he was with us. He leaves an indelible mark on each of us and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. From the bottom of our hearts, all of us in the Utah Football Family want to say we love you Ty and may you rest in peace."

We knew he would be great before he even set foot on our campus. He was a light, always with a smile on his face. One of the hardest working and most humble guys we’ve seen come through this program. We love you, Ty. pic.twitter.com/mmccuJXmDL

— Kyle Whittingham (@UtahCoachWhitt) December 26, 2020

Utah AD Mark Harlan added to Whittingham's statement saying:

"We are deeply saddened and shocked to learn of Ty Jordan's passing early this morning and our thoughts and prayers are with those who loved him dearly, including the young men in our football program. Our priority is on supporting his family and the student-athletes, coaches and staff in our football program who are so deeply hurting right now. Coach Whittingham and I are working closely to provide support and resources for our Utah Football family in this extremely difficult time."

Other Pac-12 officials, coaches and players showed love and support as well. 

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott

"We share in the shock and sadness felt by our Utah community today upon learning of the passing of one of our family members, Ty Jordan. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with his loved ones. The entire Pac-12 and college football family mourns this tremendous loss."

The entire Pac-12 & college football family mourns this tremendous loss. 🙏💔

Statement from Commissioner Larry Scott: https://t.co/OmUromJ7Fk pic.twitter.com/GU0oBuVqzz

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) December 26, 2020

Pac-12 Broadcaster 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

USC Football

Our deepest condolences to Ty Jordan’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.

Rest In Peace, #22. https://t.co/VAN7qfz9Sn

— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) December 26, 2020

USC Football Head Coach Clay Helton

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ty Jordan’s family, as well as the Utah football program. Truly heartbreaking news. Ty was as special a person as he was a player. Rest In Peace #22.

— Clay Helton (@GSCoachHelton) December 26, 2020

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

Oregon Football

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Ty Jordan and the @Utah_Football family.

Rest In Peace, Ty. 🙏 https://t.co/FGAf4KtSmh

— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) December 26, 2020

Colorado Football Head Coach Karl Dorrell

Oregon Football Head 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

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