Senior Eric Morris has 19 catches for 229 yards (12.1 per catch) and two scores so far this year. The do-it-all dynamo from Shallowater also has a rushing score and a punt return TD on the season.
Freshman Tramain Swindall continues to prove that he is going to be a great player during his time at Texas Tech. He has 15 catches for 165 yards (11.0 per catch) and one score.
His TD total should be two, but one was taken away when a frustrated SMU defender ripped off Harrell’s helmet. RB Batch has 12 receptions for 160 yards, good for a 13.3 per catch average, but he has not reached the end zone through the air yet this season.
Edward Britton has nine catches for 87 yards (9.7 per catch) and two scores to finish Tech’s receiving TD’s. Britton has underachieved so far this season, but it has flown under the radar since the team has found other weapons in Batch and Swindall.
Look for the speedy junior from El Paso to assert himself the rest of the year. His ability to stretch the defense with the deep ball could be key against teams that will play a zone and attempt to keep the Red Raider receivers in front of them.
Intangibles
In most years, a road game meant much angst and gnashing of the teeth for Red Raider faithful. This is no ordinary season. Texas Tech has superior talent in all areas except possibly the kicking game.
The fact that this is the first major road test of the season should be enough motivation for Texas Tech to play like the championship-caliber team that it is.
Ron Prince and his guys have home-field advantage and the kind of QB who usually gives the Red Raider defense fits—a guy who can throw it, but also run for many yards if the passing play breaks down.
Prediction
Texas Tech- 42
K-State- 24
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