GI Virus Sickens Several Texas Tech Players

Yesterday, Jose Rodriguez of the Daily Toreador, Texas Tech’s main newspaper, reported that several players have been struck with a GI Virus.

"Some Texas Tech players have not been in ideal shape for practicing this week as the football team prepares for a trip to Columbia, Mo.The problem is not a matter of conditioning, though.Some Red Raiders simply fell victim to a gastrointestinal virus, also referred to as the “GI virus” or “stomach flu,” though it is unrelated to influenza.“(Tuesday), we had, I think, six guys who had the GI virus,” Tech coach Tommy Tuberville said after Wednesday’s practice, “and we’re missing three today. So, it’s kind of going around the team. Hopefully we can stay away from that for this weekend because we’re going to need everyone possible.”"

This unfortunate happening for the Red Raiders is just the latest in off the field storylines leading up to Saturday’s game.

Henry Josey’s season-ending injury, combined with Gary Pinkel’s DWI charges have had Mizzou fans talking about anything but the matchup between these two 5-5 teams. Add in the fact that it is Thanksgiving Break for Mizzou students and that a much smaller student attendance is expected, Red Raider fans have reason to believe this will be the week they turn around their season.

However, they now have an obstacle of their own to overcome as they make the trip to Columbia. Zoulogy will provide a full preview of the game later today.