Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Texas Tech QB Behren Morton Honors Mentor's Legacy

12/31/2025

23 5

Summary

Story summary

Behren Morton, a quarterback for Texas Tech, is named after Jerry Behrens.
Suni and James Morton chose the name to honor Jerry Behrens, who mentored James.
The Mortons maintain a deep connection with the Behrens family through their children.
As Texas Tech prepares for the Orange Bowl, they express pride in Behren Morton’s achievements and in Behrens’s legacy.

1 of 1

Story summary

Behren Morton, a quarterback for Texas Tech, is named after Jerry Behrens.
Suni and James Morton chose the name to honor Jerry Behrens, who mentored James.
The Mortons maintain a deep connection with the Behrens family through their children.
As Texas Tech prepares for the Orange Bowl, they express pride in Behren Morton’s achievements and in Behrens’s legacy.