The Texas Tech offense hasn't been running at full speed in 2008, according to Coach Mike Leach. It seems the team might be heading towards full speed after putting a beatdown on Kansas State, 58-28.
Graham Harrell threw for over 400 yards and six touchdown passes in a game that was over halfway through the second quarter. Three of those TDs went to Lyle Leong, who had his best game in his young Red Raider career.
Two more touchdown passes were placed in the hands of Michael Crabtree. Crabtree now has more touchdown receptions than any other receiver in Tech history. He also makes me love him more everyday. Kind of like a Buddy Holly song.
Harrell became the all-time leader in passing yards for Tech, speeding past Mike Leach's first QB star in Lubbock, Kliff Kingsbury. He should be up by quite a bit when it is over, as he still has over half of the season to go, along with a bowl game.
Crabtree had over 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Ho-hum. Just another day for in Crabland.
Tech's defense played very well. K-State has a good offense, and Tech's first team defense held them to 14 points. Leach put them in a bad spot early on when he went for it on fourth down from his own 30 in the first quarter.
Tech fans know this can happen. I'm sure it drives DC Ruff up the wall at times, but Leach has a hard time thinking his offense can't get the first down. Another Wildcat touchdown came off a blocked punt.
Tech next plays Nebraska at the friendly Lubbock confines of Jones Stadium. Tech has opened up as a 17-point favorite over Nebraska. I don't see Nebraska coming anywhere near that line.
Of course I don't think Tech will put up 70 against them like they did a few years ago. This time, it stays in the 50s somewhere.
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RedRaider Red 9 months ago
Man I'm really hoping we stay unbeaten till Nov 1.
Remember how we ruined the Cornhuskers' 2005 homecoming by handing them their first homecoming loss in 36 years?
Oct 11 is OUR homecoming. Yikes!
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Bryan Ford 9 months ago
I see no way we lose this weekend. We are just so much better than Nebraska this year. Man, I never thought I would be able to say that.. at least ten years ago..ha.
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RedRaider Red 9 months ago
Poor Huskers fans. They're so loyal. They're approaching their 300th consecutive sellout and all the team gives them is shit.
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Gail Hall 9 months ago
I don't know, this year's Tech team is MUCH better than we were in 04, I think everyone can agree on that. And this year's Nebraska team may not be worse, but is no better than they were in 04. I don't think another 70-10 style shellacking is out of the question. And keep in mind, that score should have only been 70-3 had we not given up that stupid 74 yard TD. Grr.
Go Texas Tech!
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Bryan Ford 9 months ago
I don't think we can hit 70 because Leach has shown he will give some reps to Potts and he hasn't moved the team real smoothly yet.
I want him to get plenty of reps because I believe he will be the starter next year, so every time he can get in the game that is fine with me.... well as long as it is because Graham has done his job and we are way ahead.. I don't want Graham getting hurt!
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RedRaider Red 9 months ago
Potts? Isnt Jacob Karam supp to be our QB next yr?
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Bryan Ford 9 months ago
I don't think Jacob will come in and start right away. There is just so much to learn in this offense and Mike loves guys that know the offense! For Jacob to have any chance he would need to start school in December and I'm not sure if he is graduating early or not. I bet Jacob ends up redshirting and Seth Doege is the backup next year.
I have seen Karam play and he is a great athlete. Friendswood is really good this year and I expect them to go deep in the 4a playoffs in Texas.
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Colin Flosi 9 months ago
So much for Harrell busting 6k.
I thought Leach would let him play all game.
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Bryan Ford 9 months ago
Yes, Graham was going to need a huge start to hit 6,000 yards. The improved running game is also a culprit. He's still the nations leading passer at just over 403 yards a game. It takes a lot more than that though to reach 6,000!
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