Junior cornerback Jeff Gladney had no interest in becoming the next player on TCU’s lengthy injury report this season.
Gladney sustained an apparent right foot injury in the Oklahoma game on Oct. 20 and didn’t practice the week leading into the Kansas game on Oct. 27. Gladney easily could’ve missed the KU game, but opted to play.
Why?
“I was in pain, but I’m trying to be a leader,” said Gladney, who is one of the top cornerbacks in the Big 12. “I’ve only got one more year left.