Tony Morales hasn’t settled on an official title for his rare status. He has heard “super senior,” which makes sense. One Texas Tech assistant is calling him “Doc” now since he’ll have a chance at his doctorate. Coach Kliff Kingsbury says “Old Man” might be fair these days.
There’s no real term for a player entering his seventh year of eligibility, or for one who sits out the first four years of his college career due to injuries. Most players in his position call it quits after multiple season-ending injuries. Morales is not like most.