Former Tech basketball coach Bob Knight once mocked a questioner who inquired about his team’s "game face,’’ suggesting it was a silly concept and then launching into a series of facial contortions.

Tech coach Mike Leach didn’t do any visual tricks, but Leach didn’t warm to the subject when asked whether quarterback Graham Harrell and the Red Raiders are playing with a chip on their shoulder.

"I haven’t fully figured out what that is,’’ Leach said. "If that means some level of determination, I think that’s all good. Swaggers and chips, I haven’t fully grasped. I think most motivation comes from preparation and practice, but if that helps also, all the better.’’