The two Ute players that have died during that time shared a deep, special connection.
For the second time in less than a year, the Utah football program is mourning the loss of one of its own. The two Ute players that have died during that time shared a deep, special connection. Sophomore defensive back Aaron Lowe,21, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to Salt Lake police, and another person was seriously injured. Lowe’s close friend, running back Ty Jordan, died from an accidental shooting last Christmas night. It’s a devastating and unfathomable turn of events for the program that is still healing after Jordan’s death. Related During the offseason, Lowe announced he was changing his uniform number from No.2 to No.22 as a tribute to Jordan. The school established a scholarship in Jordan’s name and before the season kicked off, Lowe was named the first recipient of the Ty Jordan Memorial Scholarship by Utah’s Leadership Council. Lowe and Jordan were high school teammates at West Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas. “Ty made everyone around him better,” Lowe said when he received the scholarship. “He made me better. My friendship with Ty means a lot because he was always pushing me to be my best. He never let me settle for less. I want to make sure his legacy lives on through me.” While Jordan impacted Lowe, Lowe impacted Jordan as well. Lowe played an instrumental role in bringing Jordan to Utah in the fall of 2020. When Jordan de-committed from the University of Texas, Lowe encouraged Jordan to find a home with the Utes.
