Former Longhorn wide receiver Jerrod Heard is getting ready to make his XFL debut for the Dallas Renegades. Heard will be playing for longtime rival head coach Bob Stoops. Ahead of their game against the St. Louis Battlehawks, former head coach Mack Brown had a message for Stoops and the Renegades.
Yesterday, we surprised @CoachBobStoops with a little video from some of the biggest names from his legendary career wishing him luck, including Lincoln Riley, Mack Brown, Mike Leach, Kevin Sumlin, Adrian Peterson, and more! #ForTheLoveOfFootball @xfl2020 pic.twitter.com/J7ooyEajPV
— Dallas Renegades (@XFLRenegades) February 9, 2020
“Bob, good luck this season. Football is better with you on the sideline. Go get ’em man and have fun. Good luck.” – Mack Brown in his message to Stoops
The Renegades will kickoff their season against the Battlehawks live from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The game is set for a 4:00 pm CST kickoff and can be seen on ESPN.