Recruiting on the High Plains :: 2010 Signing Day
by Seth C on Feb 3, 2010 6:28 AM CST
in Texas Tech Recruiting
Email
Print
Signing Day Arrives . . . Finally
The past few years, today seemed more like a marathon, but this year, with everything else that's happened, it's felt more like a sprint. And considering that all I do is sit at a computer and type, I can't imagine what this staff has had to endure to keep as many players on the same page. My last count, head coach Tommy Tuberville was unable to retain 5 commits: RB Aaron Spikes; OL Denton Simek; DE Kedrick Dial; LB Fred Harvey; and OL Javious Townsend. Tuberville had about 24 to 25 commits when he was hired at Texas Tech and he was able to retain (crossing fingers) the other 20 players. That's not too bad, about an 80% retention rate, which I can live with. There's also the thought that with some of these players, Tuberville may have stopped recruiting some of these players and with the others, they may have changed on their own. That's a natural part of the process, especially when the head coach is making fairly significant changes on defense.
Breaking News
Just a reminder to everyone not to post any premium information. I'll be busy for most of the day, but I'll be checking in and I'm just asking that we just not post premium material. The news is going to be pretty fast and furious today and if anyone breaks any news, I'd really appreciate it if you could always provide a link to where you're getting the information. Here's a few resources you might use:
Texas Tech official site -- 2010 Signing Day Central which also includes a link to a press conference that is supposed to start at 3:00 p.m and it sounds like it's going to be fee to watch.
Twitter search for Texas Tech -- Don't laugh, you'd be amazed how much news is broken by folks by Twitter, but I'd just warn you that you may want to link to actual traditional media folks rather than Bill in Muleshoe (no offense Bill).
LAJ's Don Williams - Raider Rants blog - Williams hasn't updated his blog since before Tuberville was hired.
LAJ's Adam Zuvanich - Zuvie's Views blog - Zuvie updates his blog relatively frequently.
Channel 11's Sportstacular Pete Christy's Twitter - Not afraid to post what ever information he is hearing.
RRS.com's Chris Level's Twitter - although he hasn't posted much information in quite some time.
Feel free to post any other links or websites in the comments, but this should be a start.
[Note by Seth C, 02/03/10 6:38 AM CST ] I wanted to link to the SB Nation National Signing Day story stream, which will have all of your nationwide stories.
In the News
More on Warren and Whigham: LAJ's Don Williams has some up quotes from relatively recent commits, Florida DB Phillip Warren and DB Lavaughn Whigham, and what they bring to the table (they both attend Miami's Southridge HS). Here's their high school coach on Warren:
“Phillip Warren is a great man-to-man cover corner,’’ Burrows said. “He was a workout warrior for us — the strongest kid, pound for pound on the team, and one of the fastest kids as well. He was a great man-press cornerback that was very good in run support as well. We did a lot of things with him.’’
And on Whigham:
“I think he’s going to have great success,’’ Burrows said. “He has long arms and a good vertical leap. (At cornerback), he was basically a rangy wide receiver that can tackle. A lot of opponents knew that if they did throw the ball to him, he was going to pick it off — not just break it up, but pick it off.’’
Radley is Connected: An interesting piece from ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, who is writing an article about UCLA commit Malcolm Jones, but ends up talking with one of the "on the fence" guys, RB Lucky Radley, who is apparently very connected to a number of the California players:
One of the most well-connected and socially active football players in Southern California is running back Lucky Radley (Woodland Hills, Calif./Taft), who is set to announce his decision at a news conference at the school at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
"Everyone recruits each other," Radley said. "It's much bigger than people realize.
"We all call each other, text each other, post on Facebook. Things like, 'Come on, come be a Bruin with me' or 'Fight on, Let's go Trojans.' When you're unannounced like me, you get a lot more people calling you. It's been nuts. You should see my Facebook page."
Because he is still unannounced -- he's deciding between Michigan, North Carolina, Utah and Texas Tech -- Radley's been on the receiving end of a lot of these phone calls and recruiting pitches.
But because he's probably one of the most savvy teenagers I've ever talked to -- seriously, the kid's going to be an agent someday -- he also has been a fact finder.
Frankly, Radley probably knows more about where the big-name recruits in Southern California are going to commit Wednesday than most of the professional recruiting analysts.
Coaching Change Messes: The Chron's Sam Kahn, Jr. writes about how the coaching change at Texas Tech initially caused some issues for commits OL James Polk and DE Dartwan Bush, both Houston area players:
When Bush learned of Leach's fate at Tech, he, like Polk, was shocked. Unlike Polk, he committed to the Raiders late in the process — doing so after taking an official visit in late December. But the coach who recruited him, Tech offensive line coach Matt Moore, was retained and contacted Bush in the immediate aftermath to inform him of the situation.
Soon thereafter, Bush got in contact with new coach Tommy Tuberville and new defensive coordinator James Willis to talk things over and decided Lubbock still would be his destination.
FoxSports with Randy Rogers: FoxSports Southwest's Brian Smith did a Q&A with recruiting guru Randy Rogers who comments about a bunch of players, but he had this to say about Texas Tech commit QB Scotty Young:
Talk about quarterback Scotty Young (Denton, TX/Ryan) a little. Is he a good fit for Texas Tech’s offensive system?
Well, I thought he was a great fit for what I’ll call the “Pirate” offense. I thought he was the perfect guy for Mike Leach. Obviously, I don’t think you’re going to see Tommy Tuberville throw the ball all over the park like Mike Leach did. That’s not been his history.
But having said that, I still think Scotty Young is the best quarterback prospect coming, particularly if you want to spread, because he can make all the throws. He’s got good size, and he doesn’t take a lot of hits. He’ll throw the ball away and go back to the huddle. For as many balls as he’s thrown, his body hasn’t taken a lot of hits, and for the number of touchdowns he’s thrown, he’s got great touch deep. He’s got terrific anticipation of receivers moving. I just think he’s really good.
On the Fence
There are handful of players that are on the fence about whether or not they'll be choosing Texas Tech today. There's probably a lot more than this, but this list is what I've gathered over the past week or so and actually located quite a bit of their information over the weekend. I'm not sure what my expectations are in regards to any of these players
Kadron Boone
Position: WR : YouTube: Clip 1 Clip 2 : Rivals Profile
: Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 81 Grade
Ht: 6'1" : Wt: 197 lbs : Forty: 4.50 : High School: Trinity Catholic (Ocala, FL)
J.R. Ferguson
Position: DE : YouTube: Clip 1 : Clip 2 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 81 Grade
Ht: 6'3 : Wt: 272 lbs. Forty: 4.90 : High School: Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, VA)
Lucky Radley
Position: RB : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 74 Grade
Ht: 5'9" : Wt: 185 lbs. Forty: 4.43 : High School: Taft (Woodland Hills, CA)
Darrin Kitchens
Position: LB : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 40 Grade
Ht: 6'3" : Wt: 215 lbs. Forty: 4.55 : High School: Homestead (Homestead, FL)
Trevor Gillette
Position: TE/LS : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 40 Grade
Ht: 6'3" : Wt: 215 lbs. Forty: 4.58 : High School: Lake Travis (Austin, TX)
There's a list of current commits after the jump with links to their profiles, any clips that I could find on YouTube about any of these commits. Things could obviously changes, but I feel pretty good about the group of commits listed below.
Current Commits
Dartwan Bush
Position: DE : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 77 Grade
Ht: 6'1" : Wt: 245 lbs : Forty: 4.89 : High School: Brazoswood (Freeport, TX)
Aleon Calhoun
Position: OL : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 76 Grade :
Ht: 6'7" : Wt: 320 lbs : Forty: 5.30High School: Navasota (Navasota, TX)
Joe Carmical
Position: QB/OLB : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 77 Grade
Ht: 6'2" : Wt: 225 lbs : Forty: 4.70 : High School: Monticello (Monticello, AR)
Beau Carpenter
Position: OT : YouTube: N/A : : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 78 Grade
Ht: 6'7" : Wt: 245 lbs : Forty: 4.79 : High School: Sulphur Springs (Sulphur Springs, TX) :
Coby Coleman
Position: DT : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 77 Grade
Ht: 6'3" : Wt: 280 lbs : Forty: 4.74 : High School: Frankston (Frankston, TX) :
Shawn Corker
Position: WR : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 78 Grade
Ht: 6'1" : Wt: 180 lbs : Forty: 4.45 secs : High School: Cardinal Gibbons (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) :
Delans Griffin
Position: RB : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 78 Grade
Ht: 5'10" : Wt: 180 lbs : Forty: 4.49 : High School: Clinton (Clinton, OK)
Urell Johnson
Position: DB : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 76 Grade
Ht: 6'0" : Wt: 180 lbs : Forty: 4.50 : High School: O. Perry Walker (New Orleans, LA)
Mike Jones
Position: DT : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 40
Ht: 6'3" : Wt: 260 lbs : Forty: 4.92 : High School: Kempner (Sugar Land, TX)
Donald Langley
Position: DT : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile NA Grade
Ht: 6'2" : Wt: 295 lbs : Forty: NA : JUCO: Copiah-Lincoln CC (Wesson, MS)
Desmond Martin
Position: S : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 78 Grade
Ht: 6'1" : Wt: 177 lbs : Forty: 4.60 secs : High School: Stony Point (Round Rock, TX)
Ben McRoy
Position: WR : YouTube: Clip 1 : Clip 2 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 76 Grade
Ht: 5'9" : Wt: 165 lbs : Forty: 4.40 secs : High School: Lakeland (Lakeland, FL)
James Polk
Position: OL : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 71 Grade
Ht: 6'6" : Wt: 290 lbs : Forty: 5.60 secs : High School: Alief (Houston, TX)
Russell Polk
Position: S : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 73 Grade
Ht: 5'11" : Wt: 200 lbs : Forty: 4.50 secs : High School: Carter (Dallas, TX)
Tre'Vante Porter
Position: DB : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 77 Grade
Ht: 6'0" : Wt: 185 lbs : Forty: 4.40 secs : High School: Carl Albert (Midwest City, OK)
Jackson Richards
Position: DE : YouTube: Clip 1 : Clip 2 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 79
Ht: 6'4" : Wt: 235 lbs : Forty: 4.80 secs : High School: Carroll (Southlake, TX)
Lawrence Rumph
Position: DT : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile NA
Ht: 6'3" : Wt: 270 lbs : Forty: 4.80 secs : JUCO: Navarro J.C. (Corsicana, TX) :
Brandon Smith
Position: CB : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 76 Grade
Ht: 6'1" : Wt: 170 lbs : Forty: 4.43 : High School: Central Lafourche (Raceland, LA)
Scott Smith
Position: DE : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile NA Grade
Ht: 6'7" : Wt: 275 lbs : Forty: NA : JUCO: Butler Community College (El Dorado, KH)
Javius Townsend
Position: OL : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 75 Grade
Ht: 6'2" : Wt: 300 lbs : Forty: 5.50 secs : High School: James Madison (Dallas, TX)
Position: CB : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile
: ESPN Profile 40Ht: 5'9" : Wt: 177 lbs : Forty: 4.38 : High School: Southridge (Miami, FL)
Position: DB : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 40 Grade
Ht: 6'1" : Wt: 175 lbs : Forty: 4.58 : High School: Southridge (Miami, FL)
Zachary Winbush
Position: LB : YouTube: N/A : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 77 Grade
Ht: 6'1" : Wt: 195 lbs : Forty: 4.60 : High School: Samuel Clemens (Schertz, TX)
Scotty Young
Position: QB : YouTube: Clip 1 : Rivals Profile : Scout Profile : ESPN Profile 75 Grade
Ht: 6'3" : Wt: 190 lbs : Forty: 4.80 : High School: Ryan (Denton, TX)
421 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Hey Seth, just to add to the drama,
why not update your countdown clock to the Red/Black game?
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
hey Seth...
Could we get a countdown for Red Raider baseball season. Even for my personal enjoyment?
(t-minus 16 days if ya didn’t know…)
After today....
We aren’t held captive by a bunch of narcissistic 18 year olds….a few of my white blood cells die every time I see a kid with 3 hats in front of him and he dramatically puts one on.
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 7:20 AM CST via mobile reply actions
+1
Just pray that he knows how to put it on correctly.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Boone will regret.....
Unless you are from LA why would a top Wide receiver go to lsu? They run the football, and living in MS I have been hearing since the bowl game that unless Miles gets to the sec champ game then there will probably be a new coach in Baton Rouge. I hope Boone really likes purple and gold cause in a year or so that is all he could be left with. TTech will be fine @ wide receiver, I hope we get the 4 star that was @ Hargrave!!!!! Wreck’Em Tech
lemme think......
Depot district or Bourbon St……hmmmmmm
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Bourbon for sure.
I have a funny story about Bourbon Street last year with my boss. And a story that ties into that one from a month before.
" Answers -- Become Resources."
Without Questions; There are limited Resources...
do you know how often this is refreshed?
It doesn’t look like Young has signed his LOI yet?
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 9:30 AM CST up reply actions
probably waiting on a TV moment
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
the rivals free page shows him as signed
good news
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 9:33 AM CST up reply actions
Why because we didn’t get Boone? I’m actually kinda glad we didn’t get him, seemed like he had a terrible attitude and would cause problems in the locker room.
You guys are great
It is absolutely impossible to be even slightly disappointed about anything. No matter what happens, it’s all good!
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 9:24 AM CST up reply actions
Yin and yang.....
Two guys that use to be my neighbors….and a fact of life that (thank God) we don’t see things the same way.
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 9:42 AM CST up reply actions
it would be really boring if we all agreed on everything
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 9:46 AM CST up reply actions
I disagree.....
wait, I just made your point
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
I was kinda hopin' we'd get him
if for no other reason than to open up recruiting in that area for the future.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
me too
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 9:29 AM CST up reply actions
disagreement – not equal to vilification
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
I think he was saying Boone was being quickly vilified (terrible attitude, etc)
now that he has signed with LSU.
I may be wrong though.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions
Boone to LSU
Breaking News 7:42 am CST
Great News Tiger Fans! Kadron Boone has committed to play for the Tigers.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
What about Corker?
The Lyle Leong Bandwagon will Continue to Roll!!!
Respect Everyone....Fear No One!
Wreck 'em, Tech!
by Tortilla Pirate on Feb 3, 2010 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
Counting the horses in the stable!
It’s looking good guys. 19 + possibly 1 (rumor is we got a surprise 3 star LB commit switching from another Big XII school) have signed the LOI. Waiting on the others.
last 3 updates from twitter
LOI signed by S. Young, D. Griffin, T. Porter….Pretty good news if you ask me…
http://twitter.com/techathletics
IMWTx
Ok everyone is in
Most of our guys have already signed. Still waiting on Lawrence Rumph (don’t know why he hasn’t signed yet); the second Polk and Brandon Smith
We have the guys
who really want to be Texas Tech Red Raiders. And they are a talented bunch with some excellnt coaches around them. I am excited to see how the players in the Tech 2010 class develop in the years ahead.
Well, then, lets strap 'em on and
go kick the crap outta ut and OU
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Scotty Young is shown as signed on scout.com
According to scout.com (not rivals.com), of our 23 potential commitments 20 have signed.
If all 23 sign, then our recruiting score will be 2.78.
Our worst possible recruiting score at this stage would be 2.71.
Whatever happens now, this class will be ranked number of six among the past 9 recruiting class (per scout.com scoring method), and below our previous 8 year average of 2.83.
Congratulations to all the new Red Raiders – best of luck
"This time it's different."
all over again?
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
Given Tubs problems with recruiting at Auburn,
it’s not surprising he did not improve our recruiting stats, much less make us competitive with OU and Texas. Guess this comes down to coaching. Still expecting to wreck the big guys!
by raider realist on Feb 3, 2010 10:15 AM CST up reply actions
Dude…are you serious? He recruited Ronnie Brown, Cadillac Williams, Jason Campbell and about 11 other pros in just five years.
For starters, problems recruiting skill players
http://www.trackemtigers.com/2008/11/7/655843/how-the-auburn-offense-dec
Even the guys that loved Tubs at Auburn called his last few recruiting efforts a disaster.
by raider realist on Feb 3, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Tubbs had a tough enough task to keep the class entact
We shouldn’t judge him based on the outcome of this recruiting class. I think he did a good job considering the obvious challenge.
I’m not willing to say more than that at this stage, but nothing to say less either.
If he tries to ‘sell’ me on his performance, then we might have some issues. . .
"This time it's different."
by LondonRaider on Feb 3, 2010 10:33 AM CST up reply actions
should read: ‘not willing to say less either’
"This time it's different."
by LondonRaider on Feb 3, 2010 10:34 AM CST up reply actions
Anyone heard about
Radley
Gillette
Bush
Langley
R.Polk
Rumph
B. Smith
Townsend?
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
or the LB to be named later?
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
always a bridesmaid - never the bride
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Wow, that’s really how you spell his name. Zouzalik? Cqulin? God help us if we get the Alamo Bowl announcers at any time this year – they couldn’t even say Potts name correctly.
Hey now, they got Adam James correct....give 'em a break.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Bush and Polk
both signed per Tech Athletics on Twitter
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 10:43 AM CST up reply actions
Tech Twitter Says -
Polk and Bush are Red Raiders!!!!!!!!!
by IndianaRedRaider on Feb 3, 2010 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
Just read
On Neal Brown’s Twitter that all the offensive recruits are in and they only missed on one (assuming Boone).
Read into that what you may.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 10:26 AM CST reply actions
wonder what that means for Radley
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
"do you feel lucky?"
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
still counting the hanging chads
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
I believe Chad decommitted
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
So we are waiting for some 4-star recruit named Chad to decide?
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 10:34 AM CST up reply actions
5-star................this guy
is 6’10", has an arm like a cannon, makes all his own uniforms, has a 6.0 gpa, scored a bazillion on his ACT, bakes a hellava choclate pie, and likes to play defense in his spare time………and runs a 3 flat in the forty.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
only drawback is that
his dad works for espn
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
RRS appears to have a new Commit listed....
RRS has a DE from La. listed under commited but not signed. If you look at his individual page, it shows he committed today. No stars, offered by SMU. Who knows.
stealing is wrong and illegal
we simply convinced him we have more to offer him academically than ISU. gotta say that feels good given the comments from their AD (or was it their President?).
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 11:22 AM CST up reply actions
my bad
formally apologize to all of the ISU folks. thanks for the correction. :)
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
wasn't it from the Prez at Wisconsin?
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
Actually I thought it was an elected official from Mizzou..
in regards to why they would consider going to the Big 10.
yep
compared Tech to Wisconsin…
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
Should I be insulted?
I grew up in Wisconsin.
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
chicken vs. egg scenario I guess.
Either way, you can claim victory.
Tech is better than Wisconsin? Yep, went to school there.
Wisconsin better than Tech? Yep, grew up there. Love cheese and beer.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
I was thinking it was the governor
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
Can we steal any outstanding recruits from Mizzou then?
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
You know, just to validate my post?
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
Oxymoron
Mizzou and outstanding recruits don’t mix.
And the ridiculous thing about the Mizzou gov’s remarks is that we are ranked much higher than they are in the Forbes academic ratings.
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
I thought it was Mizzou prez or MO Gov
That threw Tech and OSU under the bus.
Give 'Em Hell Tech!!!!!
I thought so as well.
He said that Mizzou was in a better class of school than TTU.
TTUMAR
you’re such a tease
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
And since Ferguson never visited Tech
it was a stretch to believe he would commit sight unseen
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
Sounds like the DTN is it's own virtual war room
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
I’ve having visions of Dr. Strangelove
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
Hance kinda reminds me of Slim Pickens.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
I don't know
Slim was pretty cool riding the nuke. I’m thinking Hance is more like the crazy general who was obsessed with his precious bodily fluids.
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
agree...............no offense to Slim
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Slim was best in Blazing Saddles.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Slim was the best...
I still laugh at the scene where he is going through the surival kit…two chocolate bars, $200 in gold, 2 packages prophylactics…
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
Yeah I was wondering the same. I heard he signed with them but now I’ve heard he still hasn’t signed…strange.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
CBS Sports reports Fehoko to Utah...
We figured as much, but official. Would still like to know what happened there.
agree
I think Carmical was a better fit and Tuberville/Willis didn’t mind seeing Fehoko go away.
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
I am suspicious of the polynesian publicity machine.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
Good
Navarro CC is about two miles from me and I was afraid I’d have to go get it myself
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
I forgot you lived in Corsicana.
Ha!
" Answers -- Become Resources."
Without Questions; There are limited Resources...
So Prunty can coach his arse off....right?
All we really heard about was his recruiting ability and connections….not that I expected anyone to come here at the last minute just because of him
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 11:24 AM CST reply actions
Yeah, we aught to get rid of him as soon as recruiting over.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
Reason number 164 I hate "following" recruiting...
According to twitter acct RecruitingAJC , FSU signee Telvin Smith was on the radio at 9:03am saying he was leaning toward U of Georgia.
He signed with Florida State at 11:35am. Make your own opinion of that. Just sayin…
IMWTx
And...
they turn their heads when you cheat on tests.
Damn that NCAA for catching them…
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone catch Tim Griffin's comments on Boone???
Started to comment, but lost the desire. Guess he hasn’t seen OC Brown’s Troy offense in action or doesn’t believe Coach T. Rediculous…
It’s not really a surprise that he chose to go elsewhere. There’s no indication what kind of offense that Tuberville plans to employ or how his receivers will be featured.
No indication other than what has been said a zillion times I guess…
IMWTx
Tim Griffin...
is an idiot. End of story.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
Single wing
And we got some really cool helmets made entirely of leather.
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
he really is
an idiot. i’ve thought that for a long time. I will give him credit for the Texas to Big 10 analysis he did recently but, in general, he rides the fence on all questions asked and doesn’t come across as an expert or a person who does it for a living and should have an insider’s perspective. Not a fan.
I think...
we will be lucky to get one additional solid recruit in this class. Just not enough time for Tuberville to change anybody’s mind and switch to Tech.
by ttu-thewoodlands on Feb 3, 2010 11:38 AM CST reply actions
Wondering the same
Everything I read said he really enjoyed his visit last week so there’s hope
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 11:39 AM CST reply actions
Bah
That was supposed to be a reply to anything on Lucky
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
This is my first year to follow recruiting so closely. Is it normal to have so many recruits outside of TX?
Not typically
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
Coach Neal Brown just finished on TechTalk 104.3
Said they decided not to take another RB this year, and to hold the scholarships to take two next year. Appearently next year’s crop is suppose to be one of the best ever including………..Barry Sanders Jr………….who we have already offered.
This probably means no Lucky Radley
that makes no sense to me.
A bird in hand…
Why would we ever hold onto a scholarship? I know, only rainbows and lollipops are allowed here, but that makes no sense.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
Me neither..I think Lucky was a baller....
It was probably coach speak for we missed him. But you have to admit the Barry Sanders Jr. thing is cool? And no worries on the “puppie dogs and ice cream thing”. Calling a spade a spade is encouraged, just not Debbie Downer with no logic to back it up. IMO
yeah right
logic.
Sanders is cool unless he gets hit by a bus and Radley wins the Heisman.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I don't understand holding on to a schollie either.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
Heard the same on radio in Austin this morning
They were discussing UT deciding NOT to pursue Seastrunk from Temple. Apparently there are at least 4 RB’s rated 4 or 5 star recruits in state including the kid from Abilene High.
So I don’t necessarily understand not pursuing someone like Radley, but there will be plenty to choose from in next years class.
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
Aren't the scholarship limits based on total number outstanding
and not the number given per year? Meaning holding one this year means we can use it next year?
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
I'm sure there is a formula to it
Just don’t believe in holding out for something next year if you can get it now. I think this is spin for “We couldn’t get Radley”
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
TTU is going to have to sleep in the bed they made
this year’s recruiting is looking pretty rough to say the least…
Not the west side
the plants are all on the east side
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
HAHAHAHHA
Because Lubbock smells like ROSES all the time!!! (in a joking voice)
Funny story....
I grew up in East Houston, and now live in Lubbock! Basically i have no idea what fresh air smells like.
If he's neither, what does that make you?
by raider realist on Feb 3, 2010 11:47 AM CST up reply actions
It is if you ask me.
" Answers -- Become Resources."
Without Questions; There are limited Resources...
Hah, i like it
Contrarian certainly, realist i would hope so, pessimist quite often, idiot i hope not too much
so please remind me, who all again are we super excited to have signed?
I wouldn't say
I’m super excited about anyone person(s) we picked up but we got quite a bit of speed on in the defensive secondary.
Who are you mad/sad/whatever about that we didn’t get?
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
well
I agree with you about defensive speed, however I just saw that we lost Fergusen(another goes to LSU). Basically I just wish we had picked up some more highly sought after recruits. Granted the “stars” dont always mean much, but at the same time we used to have a coach that did a lot with a little as opposed to Tuperware that has typically had pretty good luck with having talented players at his disposal.
"Lost" Ferguson?
I’d hardly say we lost someone we never had. Hell he never even stepped foot in Lubbock. That was a last minute wish.
Ferguson never visited campus and the only real reason he was even thought of was cause we hired his former coach 2(?) weeks ago. You have to actually HAVE someone before you can lose them.
And stars and recruiting grades mean jack shit…IMO
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:09 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I couldn’t remember exactly when he was hired and didn’t feel like clicking on another page while I was posting that haha.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
some guys who play football
But mainly we get to keep Adam James
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
please never say such horrible words again
i almost vomited in my mouth
Hmmm...
Well if you are a Recruiting Service “Star” type of guy then you would have to start with Scott Smith, Scotty Young, Delans Griffin, Tre’Vante Porter & Jackson Richards whom all jump off of the page. However, if you don’t put much stock in those services like myself… I guess you will just have to wait and see when they get on the field. History has proven the value of a “star”…
Me.
I’ve officially sent Texas Tech my letter of intent. I have no eligibility left, however, I thought I could help out in this transition period. I’m 5’9" (think Wes Welker or Danny Amedola) and extremely reliable (i.e. I can get up early and get to practice without a problem). I’m a tad bit slow, but I’m a good listener and eager.
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
Who's your daddy
That is a question we have to ask
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
Me too by the way
I’m almost 40 (not quite a man but will be this year), pretty slow depending on how far i have to run, out of shape and having lifted weights regularly for several years. But I am coachable and willing and have perspective on how badass it would be to be a Red Raider football player.
Hoping for preferred walk-on offer at least.
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 12:00 PM CST up reply actions
Me too
But everytime I try to fax them they disconnect the phone line. I think a 48-year old safety is exactly what the new defense needs. Speed kills you know.
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
I'll have to be the father image
Which basically means anything goes
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
No doubt
Speed kills. I have NO doubt we could put together a huge roster of willing players who are mostly out of shape and drink a lot.
If we are selecting positions, I want to be either DL or OL. Don’t want to have to run all over the field every play. I think I can get to the QB at some point on passing downs.
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
Ok ...........We may need the Gay Pirate Swedish Fish after this one....
Baylor currently has a higher rated recruiting class that Tech (per Rivals).
NO . . .
just means those guys with the stars are idiots.
by IndianaRedRaider on Feb 3, 2010 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
Where's my old Baylor gear
I went there for law school.
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
On a much happier note....
A&M’s recruiting class has been looted today like an electronics store in South Central circa Rodney King.
bittersweet for us,
they lost some to OU.
by raider realist on Feb 3, 2010 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
Happy. This makes me very happy indeed.
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
And if you check out the TexAgs board
You can see what self-destruction and pity look like. Very classy folks over there.
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
A&M is a perfect example of a team that always pulls in a great recruiting class loaded with 4 stars and then routinely wins 6 games a year…
But they're so good at other stuff
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
You do realize that you have to have the usual disclaimer when you post this picture. 4 Aggies drowned in the tragic scene above because the couldn’t get the tailgate down.
+Infinity
I’ve always said that A&M (no matter who the coach is) wastes more “talent” (I use the term loosely) than anyone else in the nation…well maybe ND wastes more, but A&M’s second.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
I’m befuddled every year that “highly rated” kids still actually want to go there…when will the fact that they have a crappy program set in?
It could only happen at A&M
They fired the winningest coach in their history and replaced him with a great salesman with a great coaching record from the state of Alabama to take them to the next level. Idiots.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
DON'T
put that curse on us!!!!!
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
What?
I have no idea what you’re talking about? :)
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
What kind of idiots would do something like that?!
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
he was the HC at Bama
but glad we dodged the bullet. And, Tommy was born in Arkansas so we are doubly safe. It could never, ever happen here.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 12:41 PM CST up reply actions
He also came into the Big 12 where the offenses were heating up and A&M’s D couldn’t handle it. I think Slocum would have ended up in the same boat as Fran with the evolution of spread offenses
agreed
It would be tough for a defense minded coach to be successful in the Big 12 with so many spread offenses.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 12:46 PM CST up reply actions
good catch
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
Rumph
is offically a Red Raider. Looks like that’s all for the class.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:43 PM CST reply actions
Question
I don’t know very much about the signing day process. . .can somebody tell me how long they can ride the fence before they have to make their choice?
It's open for a couple months
Just like Prior did to Ohio State a couple years ago. But, as a practical matter, since classes fill up as of today most kids can’t take the chance of waiting very long before committing. Their offer will be rescinded otherwise.
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
I just faxed in my LOI. Our class is now Top 25. You’re welcome.
by Tech92 on Feb 3, 2010 12:46 PM CST via mobile reply actions
No fair
I claim age discrimination – clearly that is why the Tech football office refuses to accept my LOI. Do you think I should sue Tech for them not considering me for the 2010 class because of my age?
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
I hear
if your dad threatens to sue a school they will fire their head coach.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
I don't want them to fire anyone
I just want a few weeks with Willis and T-Rob in spring practice to show them what I’ve got.
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 12:51 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
No doubt about it. You should sue for damages to include season tickets and airfare round trip to Houston for each home game. Lodging is optional depending on the strength of your case.
IMWTx
by imisswesttexas on Feb 3, 2010 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
104.3 just said Lucky’s not gonna be here. Class seems final.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 12:56 PM CST reply actions
Radley did get kicked out of his HS in fall 2008 and had to change schools. One would hope he has matured since then but he is still a kid.
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
You think they would have come to that conclussion before bringing him in for a visit. Makes no-sense, but I think we have some good depth at the RB position.
So how does it feel to have the worst class in the big 12 south? Even Baylor beat us by 3 spots on Rivals.
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?Year=2010&Page=2&PosType=0&Sort=0
Depends on you I guess
Because Baylor is ranked way below us, as our half of the big XII in scouts.com ranking. So, it really depends on how much you want to value these rankings or waste your time over them. Also, on the rivals ranking, can you explain why BYU (2.78) and Mississippi State (2.77) are ranked above us (2.84)? So, I would say that you relax. We have a solid recruiting class and will be fine.
by jef on Feb 3, 2010 1:04 PM CST up reply actions
Stars mean nothing and this isn’t the first time in recent history that Baylor’s finished ahead of us. Also, A&M routinely finishes in the top 15 in the nation in recruiting. How’s that worked out for them?
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
well
if they played like they did against UT and us this past year, consistently, then that would be another conversation altogether… :(
Updated tally based on current scout.com (not rivals.com) data
Our overall score dropped to 2.64 based on current 22 commits.
(2 4-stars, 11 3-stars, 8 2-stars, 1 1-star)
If Brandon Smith (3-star) and Rumph (4-star) sign our score goes to 2.71.
Our averge score is 2.83 over the past 9 years. A 2.64 would make this class 8th out of the past 9 classes – not too great. 2.71 bumps that number to number six out of nine classes.
What brought the score down was unexpectedly signing the Cayou kid who scout.com has listed as a 1 star.
"This time it's different."
Scout.com ranks our class 37 overall so far
(Geez, Scout.com should pay me an advertising fee)
"This time it's different."
Scout.com ranks Baylor as 8 in the Big 12 and 51 overall
Just trying to stem the bleeding….
"This time it's different."
Rumph and Smith
are both signed.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
I'm back in a funk............
it really F&%ing sucks to watch the cream of our recruiting crop being divvied up to major programs across the country. BAYLOR………….F@$ing BAYLOR outrecruited us on paper. Might not mean much, but also might be a bad prognosis of things to come. It can’t be good. That’s for sure. We were so close. Like I said, back in a funk.
THEY DON'T PLAY THE GAME ON PAPER...
If they did….baby James would be an All-American!
No
pretty sure he still sucks…even on paper.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
That guy in your avatar wasn’t rated so highly by scout or rivals and yet he led the NFL in receptions this year. Stop whining and realize that these recruiting services are just paper. Paper doesn’t win championships the players do.
Look at how many top 25 classes A&M has had and done nothing with. UT had the top class in the country several years in the 2000’s and only have one national championship come out of it. Baylor is still Baylor and their players will still have to qualify to play.
That guy in my avatar spent most of this season on the IR and I doubt a Patriots RB is ever going to lead the NFL in receptions………that’s Sammy Morris.
I said it “migh not mean much” that we were outrecruited by Baylor. But it did add that “it can’t be good.” Is it? Maybe it’s meaningless or a good thing to you, but if I would have told you this was going to happen 6 months ago you would have thought I was crazy.
Not whining, I’m just not as fired up with the bottom line in terms of recruiting as you and yeah, it kinds bums me out. So what.
Anyone notice how heavy this class is for the defense ?
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
I think with the new defensive scheme the defense was identified as having many positions of need to be filled going forward.
by jeffinhouston on Feb 3, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
Lots of good WR & RB’s are going to be seniors in the State of Texas next year too. That is why I’m not worried about Boone. Corker is a good WR and we can stock up next year just like we did 2 years ago. I like the defensive players we got this year and expect alot of them to be way underrated.
After watching Corker’s game film, again, I don’t feel bad at all about Boone not coming. Corker looks like he’s gonna be the same type possession receivers that Boone would have been.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
While we're on that topic...
Why is it that high profile receivers are choosing LSU and Bama (Julio Jones) over Tech when Tech gives them offers?
You choose NC’s and large stadiums over a chance to truely show your skill set and a much higher draft position. Just doesn’t seem like a smart career move to me.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
Jones is from Alabama, but other than that I don’t know why he went there. He will help his draft stock because he showcases his ability to block on the outside in the running game. All NFL receivers should be able to do this and Hienz Ward(sp?) is the best at it. Boone probably just liked the draw of LSU’s stadium and fan base. I don’t get it either since they only averaged 155yards passing per game last year, and don’t seem to have a QB that knows how to throw anything but a 5 yard out.
Past 10 years – LSU first round WR selected – 5, TTU first round WR selected 1
And Remember Get Your Guns Up!
3
not 5. I see your point but I still think Tech’s a better place to show talent at WR.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
Boone's decision to switch away from Tech is 100% understandable
There is no certainty about what kind of offense we are going to run or how we are going to run it. Tub’s last go around with a spread offense wasn’t pretty.
You don’t think Boone got a heavy dose of those comments sitting in the SEC’s backyard? I hope he has a great career.
Hopefully, we’ll have a better story to tell next year’s Kadron Boone…
"This time it's different."
Tubbs last go around with the spread was with guys recruited to run the power I/offset I not the spread.
and a Mike Leach QB
Chris Todd ran it pretty well this year.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
Fair point.
But, try making that distinction to an 18 year old who thinks he’s only got one chance to make a career altering decision.
"This time it's different."
Like this WR who could have signed with Tech.
4star Chris Mitchell #86 for LSU Check out his stats for his senior season. I bet he wishes he went to Tech now.
http://www.lsusports.net/src/data/lsu/assets/docs/fb/09stats/indgbg.htm?DB_OEM_ID=5200#IGBG.RSH
If we're talking about Leach's decade proven system I would agree with you
but we’re not
"This time it's different."
As long as
Tuberville lets brown do what he’s good at then our passing game will be just fine.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
+2 Brown is a damn good OC and we will be fine. Throwing and Catching is what we do. Now were going to play defense to go along with it.
Both are legacy programs with huge followings and lots and lots of money in support
and both have great football stadiums…Tiger Stadium: 92000: Bryant-Denny Stadium: 92000
Both are flagship programs in their respective states.
Their campuses are beautiful, showing more green year round.
I am sure there are many positives that out weigh what TTU is able to provide.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
32 mill over 6 (maybe 5)
are all the reasons I need to go to Tech…just saying.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
Thought you were asking retorically about Julio Jones and Boone ?
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
Do you think either will be a top 10 pick at their current school? I think they would have had a better go of that at Tech or hell even at OU.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
Dunno, I just tried to give a perspective about Albama and LSU !
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
I still don’t see how this class sucks. It’s par for the course for Tech. And considering we had a late major coaching change, like, replacing everyone, I would have to consider the class just fine. The gem of the crop didn’t waver (S. Young). This is a QB offense, not a WR offense. We’ve had garbage receivers in years past and still had crazy numbers.
I could care less what Baylor got on their grade…or UT or OU or aTm. They are irrelevant to me at this point. Besides, there’s always next year. Always.
I didn’t say it sucked. But it could’ve been a lot better. I know, I know…………………I’m still focused on the past. But it’s akin to having someone tell you they’re getting you a nice new Porsche for your bday, and at the last minute they produce a Mustang. We’ll make do like always, finish above .500 and call it a success.
Quick question, what were the rankings of Tech’s last four or five classes. Not in the Big XII, but overall. Using Scouts or Rivals is fine. I’m just curious.
I have a feeling a ranking in the 30s is fairly normal. I have another feeling that other schools in the Big XII are stepping up their game a bit. So is all this just proportional to what we normally do, even if we still had the Messiah?
you are right- stats, rankings, numbers can be looked either way
If we had landed a top 5 class we would all be drunk and celebrating. Since we didn’t, and the class is ranked lower than we like, we all say it doesn’t matter anyway. I like our class but would trade with Florida in a heartbeat.
67% of all facts are made up. It’s a fact.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 1:44 PM CST up reply actions
maybe even the Dallas Cowboys...
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
Have you no faith in Brown?
His offense at Troy didn’t look that bad to me.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
Great!
We go from one of the most prolific and highest octane offenses to…
Not that bad.
I’m sold!
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
Okay Nancy
We’re going from an offense that was destroyed once it met a team that had a defensive coach that was smart enough to get pressure with 4 people to an offense that when they’re dropping 7 in coverage will run the damn ball like they should.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
That's Mr. Nancy to you.
Thank you very much.
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
No matter what you wish to be called you’re still not gonna convince me that Leach’s offense, without a great D, would have ever won a champioship.
I’ve been a huge Leach supporter since day 1 (I still am and I hope he gets every cent TTU owes to him) and agree that his offense was one of a kind. However, I also know that offense alone will not win a damn thing. All anyone had to do to beat us was shut down or at least contain our one-sided offense then post 28 points on our usually sub-par D and, bam, we lost.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
I understand that we needed to improve our D.
Most people understand that we needed to improve our D.
But you guys aren’t going to convince me that Tech can compete with the big boys with an improved Defense and a lesser Offense.
We were able to get past our recruiting humps because of the high octane Offense system that Leach employed.
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 4, 2010 5:02 AM CST up reply actions
Easy on the name calling.
I know it’s not meant to be offensive, but it’s one of my only rules.
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
I thought you only referred to Tubs as the Messiah?
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
That's Mr. Messiah to you
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
Blackbeard weighs in on 2010 class
I’d have to say considering the circus that has been Texas Tech football in the last 60 days, we have done quite well. Looks to me like we got some very fine offensive linemen, a great future QB, and a ton of defensive help which we have needed for the last 15 years.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
SARR weighs in on Blackbeard's post
I like the title. Felt like I was reading something really important.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
Old School can't refuse going 3rd person either.....
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
SARR is laughing
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
Hell, I posted it so
it has to be important.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Rankings…
2009 – 33
2008 – 45
2007 – 52
2006 – 25 (surprised me)
Source: Rivals.com
So, we are on track. We’ll be fine, boys! Sure, we lost out on a few. But everyone does. Let’s welcome these new guys with a little, “Hey, welcome to Tech!” Instead of, “Crap, this class is awful, we’ll suck forever.”
If it matters to them how a 45 year old suburbanite alum greets them.....
then by all means…Welcome to Tech Guys.
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
Probably not a lot…but I’m sure one or two will check out this site at some point. Would be nice to know some of us have their backs.
You guys are the best.....and don't worry about that shed over there
It will be there to cool you off in warm West Texas weather.
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
Did you see Seth's stats on the odds each STAR's chances of being All-American...
5 STAR-1 in 15
4 STAR-1 in 54
3 STAR-1 in 147
2-STAR-1 in 358
So for Tech92 and others that say that a players rating does not count much, the numbers say tou are wrong!!!!
2006 – 25 – this 25th ranking is based on total points and that year Tech signed 34 recruits. If you go back to that list only a couple were 4 recruits with 4 stars (including Crabtree), 4 recruits rated 5.7 (high 3) and there were 8 recruits with 2 star recruits that year.
In summary 2006 ranking really had little meaning to us. I think a key thing to watch is the # of 4 star recruits each year, as well as the # of 5.7 3s, and the # of 2 stars (meaning looking at the bottom of the class for quality).
4 Star 5.7 3 Star 2 star
2010 – 5 4 5 (counting Cayou and Warren as 2s)
2009 – 5 5 5
2008 – 3 2 3 (very small class)
2007 – 1 3 8
2006 – 4 4 8
This shows me that 2009 and 2010 reflect better ratings at the bottom of our class.
The 5 recruits this year below 3 stars were all brought in late in the game by Tuberville’s group. As of Leach’s firing, we did not have any players on rivals below 3 stars.
Let’s hope these 5 that the new coaches picked up late in the game are all diamonds in the rough.
There is a lot more on defense in this class than offense
Even with one of the best qb’s in the country, a first rate rb, a very good wr, and some good looking OL’s.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
I think I am most excited about Carmichael.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
He looks like a player !
’"Joe is an intelligent football player. He was the team captain at Monticello and played both quarterback and linebacker for a very successful program. Joe excels in the classroom and already has 18 college credit hours." – Defensive Coordinator James Willis ’
Coach Willis didn’t have a lot to say did he !
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
Does anyone know anything about a 3:00 p.m. presser by the HC today ??
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
The BOR is meeting today too
probably for a different reason though
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
probably reevaluating tt's offer letter.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
You both make up for your usefullness with your entertainment !!
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
"usefullness" or uslessness"?
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Consider it a scale, we all land on it somewhere...
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
Just a post for the "panties in a wad croud"
Here is a small listing of some of our previous 2-star signees:
Lyle Leong
Michael Crabtree
Colby Whitlock
Eric Stephens
Daneil Howard
Brandon Sharpe
Bront Bird
I’m just sayin’
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
What did any of those guys ever do......
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 1:51 PM CST up reply actions
I keep hearing crab was a 4-star…all I remember is the first game against SMU and I kept asking my buddy, “Who the hell is #5?”
I have the issue of Texas Football when he was signed. You would all be surprised.
I agree, I think they did that to cover their asses.
" Answers -- Become Resources."
Without Questions; There are limited Resources...
I was thinking they were both actually 4 stars.
Those two aside, I’m pretty sure everuong else on that list were 2 star players.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
everyone** damn SB not allowing edits.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Feb 3, 2010 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
once again...
Did you see Seth’s stats on the odds each STAR’s chances of being All-American…
5 STAR-1 in 15
4 STAR-1 in 54
3 STAR-1 in 147
2-STAR-1 in 358
So for Tech92 and others that say that a players rating does not count much, the numbers say tou are wrong!!!!
I used ot get stars just for showing up
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Unless you go to ut, you cannot be considered a 4 star.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Per 104.3
Tubs just announced the addition of a new defensive assistant……Sam Mcelroy from Tarelton State.
104.3 is a Salsa staion where I live.....just sayin
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
"Cien Y Quatro PUNTO Tres...LA MEJOR!!!"
"grilled cheese punches like a bitch" -Gdawg
"i feel like k-rod after a save." -by reagan on Jan 23, 2010, that glorious day Hicks was out of our lives.
Also, if you are feeling downtroden....
journey over and review the CO Buff’s 2010 recuiting class. Their best recruit, committed forever, went to Cinncy…..post Brian Kelly. They may have the worse class in the conf.
or the best
depending on how you look at it.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
exactly
and stars/ratings don’t matter. Unless they do. Nothing correlates to nothing.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, it's crazy
but it’s all a big circle and we are playing “Duck Duck, Goose”
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
you guys "quack" me up.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Glad
to see all the positive posts today. I have been on other sites and it has been nothing but bashing and trash talk. Looks like you guys kept it pretty civil over here. Very excitting day to be a RedRaider fan. We certainly got some “Players to Watch”, no matter what the grading score says!
’01 Alumni and 2010 season ticket holder
Wrek ’Em Tech
"We are going to keep the Air Raid offense alive and well"
-Tommy Tuberville
Comparing A&M and Tech recruit rankings (via Rivals.com)
This should make ya’ll feel a little better:
2002: Tech (48) – A&M (23)
2003: Tech (44) – A&M (10)
2004: Tech (33) – A&M (13)
2005: Tech (37) – A&M (8)
2006: Tech (25) – A&M (27)
2007: Tech (52) – A&M (43)
2008: Tech (45) – A&M (16)
2009: Tech (33) – A&M (22)
How is that supposed to make us feel better?
Let’s see…
A&M always does better at recruiting than Tech.
The equalizer? drumroll please….
The Air Raid by Mike Leach.
NOT feeling better.
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
+ 1 4th down conversion
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
I'm working on getting used to the idea of a "real" kicker.
Let’s go Field Goals let’s go…
Let’s go Field Goals let’s go…
Let’s go Field Goals let’s go…
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
I say we get rid of all the kickers and go for it all the time.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
It might be easier if
you can explain what the heck that means?
I did some landscaping once. All of the hedges died that year. I’m still upset about it.
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
hedges will grow back
per Hance (trust me)
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Keep your chin up, is all I’m saying. I don’t discount how you feel about all this mess (Leach v. Tech), and I agree things could be better. But we could have ended up with Lane Kiffin. So things could be worse, too.
A tough row to hoe means that things are hard…in for a challenge…it’s an old farming expression. If there’s a lot of weeds in a row, it’s tough to hoe (when it was done by hand).
I laugh like Peter Griffin on Family Guy
when I see you start machine gunnin these posts.
Give ’em hell
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
I really am trying to be more optimistic.
It’s just not happening yet.
Must. Drink. More. Kool. Aid.
gulp
Yep…STILL not feeling better.
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
Come on DF
even your goat is on board.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Actually...
We were just off Black Bay in our Pirate Ship when we took over a river boat as it was coming off the Mississippi. All that was on board was a washed up gambler and a goat.
I took the goat.
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
wise choice
you can sell the goat, and …………………
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
3 parts Kool aid.....1 part Vodka
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
uhhh, you got that backwars, cowboy.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Dude....I'm driving
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Try not to get in a wreck please.
Friends don’t let friends text and drive!
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
SARR says awesome!
see it works.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
I sense a Gay Sweedish Pirate Fish Coming
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Not from me. I was trying to sell the Catfish Jesus nickname
but couldn’t find a picture.
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone? Anyone?
Bueller? Bueller?
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
where's TTUMAR?
stock market has been closed for 15 minutes. He’ll have a picture
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry, tied up in court
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
blackbeard says "awesome"
hey, it worked
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Yep, no texting an driving.
you might spill your drink.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Speak of yourself in 3rd person
and simply reply to every post with:
Awesome!
it works…
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Damien thinks that's...
Awesome!
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 3:22 PM CST up reply actions
see?
Feel better already, don’t you?
Awesome!
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah. Damien is feeling Awesome at the moment.
It’s true. Really.
"Blind faith will lead you to the promised land...trust us." Texas Tech Administrators and Board of Regents (not a direct quote but it smells about right)
by Damien Franco on Feb 3, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
I feel better just knowing I'm not an aggie
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Tech lost all but 1 of recruiting ratings but won all but two games....
2010: Tech (41) – A&M (15)
Games:
2002: Tech 48 (W) – A&M (47)
2003: Tech 59 (W) – A&M (28)
2004: Tech 25 (L) – A&M (32)
2005: Tech 56 (W) – A&M (17)
2006: Tech 31 (W) – A&M (27)
2007: Tech 35 (W) – A&M (7)
2008: Tech 43 (W) – A&M (25)
2009: Tech 30 (L) – A&M (52)
"It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired you quit when the gorilla is tired."
With Mike Leach...
..things will be different now!!!!
OSU and A&M
also lost big recruits. LB nelson switched from a&m to ou and 3star reciever robernson chose tulsa over okie st
"We are going to keep the Air Raid offense alive and well"
-Tommy Tuberville
We just have to get these new guys
in touch with their innner pirate……….oh wait.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Wonder why no one in the PAC 10 went after him?
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Oldschool thirds that..
And that is most important going third person. Seinfeld episode alert: Jimmy can jump and Jimmy is sweet on Elaine.
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Feb 3, 2010 5:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
"henceforth"????? seriously?
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
Speaking in proclaimations is a hard job, and somebody has to do it.
Points off for designating instead of decreeing.
SARR doesn't know what henceforth means
but SARR thinks Thursday is a great day to do it…
"This year's team could beat last year's team's ass."
-Mike Leach
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 3, 2010 4:52 PM CST up reply actions
TechFirst says it's the opposite of heretofore
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
To sum up...
I guess Im only upset about Losing Kadron Boone.
Anyone else we lost I should be upset about it and why?
The Lyle Leong Bandwagon will Continue to Roll!!!
Respect Everyone....Fear No One!
Wreck 'em, Tech!
I'm not that upset
From the late reports, his “attitude” is not what we need. The quicker we get FAR AWAY for attitudes like baby James…the better off we are going to be.
There are plenty of talented kids out there that DON’T think they are all that…
I have pity on those poor bastards in the rest of the BIg XII,
they did not have nearly as much fun as we did tearing up the National Signing Day.
"There's going to be ups and downs but you have to enjoy the battle." Mike Leach
What in the hell did I miss here?
You guys look like you had fun without me….
" Answers -- Become Resources."
Without Questions; There are limited Resources...
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Double-T Nation
Related FanShots on Double-T Nation
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
