Double-T Nation Daily Diatribe // 08.30.09

by Seth C on Aug 30, 2009 6:42 AM CDT in Texas Tech News, Notes and Links

Texas Tech Football

James Improving Mental Aspect: LAJ's Don Williams focuses on IR Adam James attempt to get back in the good graces of the coaching staff after having a tough spring. James readily admits that he wasn't as focused during the spring:

"I think really the thing I had to improve on the most was my mental preparation and being able to complete a practice," James said Saturday. "In the spring, I would have good parts of practice and I’d have bad parts of practice, so really (it was important) being able to just put it all together for an entire practice and do it day after day."

James also gives credit to strength and conditioning coach Bennie Wylie:

"Also, this summer, Bennie (Wylie, the team’s strength and conditioning coach) did a really good job of getting us in shape," James said. "This is the best shape I’ve been in since I’ve been here, so that helps to be able to go an entire practice without having any slow-ups."

Texas Tech Football Notes: LAJ's Don Williams talks with DE Brandon Sharpe, who weighs in at 270 pounds (I had no idea he put on 20 pounds during the offseason):

"As long as I can keep my speed, that’s all I’m worried about — if I can keep my speed and run. The more weight, the heavier the hitting’s going to be.’’

. . . RB Baron Batch is ready to roll:

"I’m ready to go, ready to rock and roll, to get it started,’’ the junior from Midland said.

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Letters of Marque is falling down on the job

Seth another one bites the dust. The new and “great” letters of Marque on the official TTU site has not been updated since 19 Aug. Very timely. Sometimes you wonder who QA/QC’s these guys. At least one person from the EDU staff should check it wouldn’t you think?

"do routine things routinely"

by centexraider on Aug 30, 2009 6:52 AM CDT reply actions

Steppin' up

The way the players are steppin’ up to the plate and improving their performances, this could be a much better year than what the prognosticators like Campbell, ESPN, SI and all the rest have said we would do. I am so pleased that so many of the Raiders decided to join in the “Benny Wylie weight room parties”. It appears the majority of the team, if not all of them, have bought into the fact that improving their strength will improve their performance. I am not sure any other team has been this dedicated over the course of the summer, but Tech players have undoubtedly been the beneficiaries of some good old work ethic. As a result I am even MORE PSYCHED for the coming season. HOW ABOUT YOU GUYS?

TTpilk

by TTpilk645 on Aug 30, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions