With Texas Tech hoping to show progress in the spring with the hope of taking a step forward in Big 12 play in the fall, it will do so without wide receiver Ian Sadler. On Wednesday, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury announced Ian Sadler has left the program after retiring due to injury concerns.
Tech IR Ian Sadler has retired because of knee problems, Kliff Kingsbury said.
— Don Williams (@AJ_DonWilliams) March 1, 2017
#TexasTech head coach Kliff Kingsbury notes in pre-spring ball media that Ian Sadler has officially retired due to medical issues.
— Will McKay (@Will_R_McKay) March 1, 2017
Sadler did not record any stats in Texas Tech’s final four games of the 2016 season and ended the season with 363 receiving yards. He also missed three games in 2015 and three more in 2014. Respected for his toughness, nagging concerns about his knees seem to have taken enough of a toll where continuing to play was no longer advisable for the long-term.
