***Texas Tech Game Week Discussion Thread***

[David Freshman1982]

I'm looking for YUGE games from Higgins and Noel against that awful Taco Tech pass D. Sure wish our TE room had some fully healthy bodies.

 

[Aclone]

Same. I wonder why teams don't just run, run, run right at our rookie LB's....

Jon Heacock would appreciate that.

 

[madguy30]

I feel like we got the C game out of our system and will be dialed in this week.

That said, I'm ALWAYS nervous.

Man I'm just not really having that this year.

Obviously I'd like to see what they can do but for me after 7 wins it's all icing, much like bball making the tourney.

 

[Letterkenny]

Anything new on the injury front? Hoping the bye week has done wonders.

I'm guessing the bye will help a little. Most of our injuries seem to be season enders, or a few guys that could maybe be back for a bowl game/playoff.

 

[Nor'MidWester]

It'll be interesting to see which 4th string (now starting) linebacker broke a limb during the bye week

 

[JM4CY]

The weather looks increasingly wet for the game. Everyone got their rain gear ready to go?

 

[madguy30]

The weather looks increasingly wet for the game. Everyone got their rain gear ready to go?

Is that what the kids are calling it now a days?

 

[cytor]

Is that what the kids are calling it now a days?

Always bring your rubbers.

 

[CoachHines3]

The weather looks increasingly wet for the game. Everyone got their rain gear ready to go?

ur mom last nite

 

[JM4CY]

No one will believe me but that's one post I genuinely didn't mean as dirty as it sounded.

 

[nrg4isu]

No one will believe me but that's one post I genuinely didn't mean as dirty as it sounded.

Should have used the word Moist then everyone will know you're for sure just talking about the weather.

 

[Malty Flannel]

My only concern is Rocco's accuracy. I wonder if it was injury/discomfort related the couple games he was off. Ball could be wet this Saturday as well. This seems like a game where WR's will be open all day. If Rocco misses on 2 or 3 would-be TD's again then this will be a close game.

 

[Bigman38]

For me I think its
1. The undefeated thing seems to add more pressure each week
2. The UCF game was scary.
3. The injuries keep mounting.

4. The big 12 championship game and playoff scenarios are very fragile, even at 7-0, if they slip up at all

 

[ScottyP]

poor weather is an equalizer. if it is wet/rainy, I'm expecting a close game.

 

[troutslayer]

For me I think its
1. The undefeated thing seems to add more pressure each week
2. The UCF game was scary.
3. The injuries keep mounting.

The UCF game was scary only because of the pick sixes. Take those away and we win by at least 2 scores. Rocco will clean that up.

 

[troutslayer]

TTU's defense is dead last in the country. Take care of the ball and we win this going away.

 

[jspeels]

Im seeing the weather, as of now, chance of evening showers. Hoping it holds off! Temps in upper 50's. Traveling from Ohio, cant wait!

 

[CYFanKC]

I feel like Tech might be able to score a bit, but if Rocco is sharp we should put up a lot more. CW & Blum mentioned it- TTech is dead last in passing defense. Giving up over 300 yards/game.
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As a tulsa fan, its hard for me to believe that anyone is worse

 

[wintersmd]

Likewise, I'm always nervous or maybe anxious, about an upcoming game.

My questions about my #2, the UCF game.
A. Was that just a bad game by us?
B. Did we get exposed, are we vulnerable now that game tape is out there?

It was a bad game. Not to concerned with Texas Tech as much as I am with the Kansas game. Rocco was off on some easy throws, receivers dropped some easy catches. Rocco's 2 pick sixes were the difference in the game. That is a game we loose 8/10 times. As long as we protect the ball and take points when we can (field goals) we can play with pretty much anyone.
Or biggest problem is mobile QB. For some reason we can not keep them contained. If we don't get healthy in the LB area, Daniels will have a hay day on us. Kansas is playing really good ball now.
Having said that. We CANNOT overlook Texas Tech.

 

[hoosman]

UCF defense was worn out on that last drive. No blitzes/prevent defense saved us.
96-59 total plays. ISU
37:28 - 22:32 TOP. ISU
28-14 first downs. ISU
They had a 1 play scoring drive, a 0 play scoring drive, and a 1 play drive in 2Q . A 2 play scoring drive in 3Q, A 1 play scoring drive in 4Q. Their defense did not have much recovery time. ISU also ran a lot of tempo offense (playing catch up).
UCF defense was rope-a-doped.