Roster Rumblings | Texas Tech Football Roster Released

by Seth C on Jul 25, 2011 7:00 AM CDT in Texas Tech Football 2011

Final Roster

Texas Tech has released the final roster for the 2011 season. I think all of the freshmen that were going to check in have checked in and this is your 2011 roster. I've got the entire roster after the jump and some thoughts on the roster, including who is here, who isn't here, etc.

Missing in Action

There are a handful of players that didn't return. Right now, I don't really have any answers or explanations as to why, but here's the players that I didn't see listed on the final roster that were part of the 2011 signing class or on the 2010 roster:

DE/LB Joe Carmical
DL Coby Coleman
CB Thierry Nguema
DT Michael Odiari
DL Lawrence Rumph
ATH Otis Wright
DE Desimon Green,

I've heard that Nguema is going to greyshirt, so we'll see about that. Also, Green is apparently headed to Hargrave Academy. I wish Texas Tech had a coach on their staff with a connection to Hargrave. I think that Wright was supposedly going to have issues qualifying. I don't have any answers as to why Carmical, Coleman or Rumph are no longer on the roster. I have no idea if the feeling was mutual. The ones that hurt the most for me are Carmical and Coleman, who both redshirted last year. Carmical was switched from linebacker to defensive end this year, so maybe he didn't think that he fit in this defense any longer. Coleman is one that I'm really going to miss. An athletic defensive tackle that I thought could have been a solid part of the rotation in years to come, but he apparently had issues qualifying. The loss of Rumph causes some problems from a depth standpoint, but I think Texas Tech is fine at the defensive line position. Odiari was a preferred walk-on and I've heard that Nguema may be gray-shirting, which is why he's not on the roster, but will be next year.

Freshmen

There are twenty five freshmen listed here, one of those freshmen being Javares McRoy. There are a couple of clarifications. Player "Pete" Roberton has to be LaDarrin Robertson. I think the only preferred walk-on is Killough, who was Amaro's quarterback in high school, appears to be the only preferred walk-on on the roster. We talked about Killough in May and it appears that he's on the team as an athlete rather than a quarterback. His Scout profile said that he's fast and maybe he develops into an inside receiver at some point during his career.

Here's the 2011 Texas Tech Football Commitments page, just for your reference. Let me know if there's anything that stands out to you as to the height and weight of the incoming class.

No.	Name	Year	Ht./Wt.	Position	Hometown	Last School
4	Bradley Marquez	FR	5-10/183	Athlete	Odessa, Texas	Odessa
10	Pete Robertson	FR	6-3/215	Athlete	Longview, Texas	Longview
29	Clinton Killough	FR	5-9/164	Athlete	San Antonio, Texas	MacArthur
17	Jeremy Reynolds	FR	5-9/168	Cornerback	Greensboro, N.C.	Dudley
33	J.J. Gaines	FR	5-10/172	Cornerback	Irving, Texas	Nimitz
52	Kindred Evans	FR	6-3/223	Defensive End	Grand Prairie, Texas	South Grand Prairie
92	Cooper Washington	FR	6-3/236	Defensive End	Muleshoe, Texas	Muleshoe
8	Delvon Simmons	FR	6-5/265	Defensive Tackle	McKeesport, Pa.	McKeesport
97	Donte Phillips	FR	6-2/256	Defensive Tackle	Mequon, Wis.	Homestead
13	Jakeem Grant	FR	5-6/151	Inside Receiver	Mesquite, Texas	Mesquite Horn
17	Javares McRoy	FR	5-7/159	Inside Receiver	Lakeland, Fla.	Lakeland
13	Sam Eguavoen	FR	6-1/217	Linebacker	Garland, Texas	Lakeview Centennial
25	Blake Dees	FR	6-1/224	Linebacker	Spanish Fort, Ala.	Spanish Fort
47	Justin Cooper	FR	6-0/208	Linebacker	Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.	University
90	Branden Jackson	FR	6-4/225	Linebacker	McKeesport, Pa.	McKeesport
56	Alfredo Morales	FR	6-3/276	Offensive Line	Arlington, Texas	Sam Houston
67	Matt Wilson	FR	6-6/254	Offensive Line	Coldspring, Texas	Coldspring Oakhurst
70	Tony Morales	FR	6-2/303	Offensive Line	Arlington, Texas	Sam Houston
77	LeRaven Clark	FR	6-3/289	Offensive Line	Rockdale, Texas	Rockdale
16	Michael Brewer	FR	6-0/182	Quarterback	Lake Travis, Texas	Lake Travis
20	Ronnie Daniels	FR	6-1/199	Running Back	Albuquerque, N.M.	La Cueva
21	DeAndre Washington	FR	5-7/182	Running Back	Missouri City, Texas	T. Marshall
34	Kenny Williams	FR	5-9/214	Running Back	Pflugerville, Texas	Hendrickson
22	Jace Amaro	FR	6-5/246	Tight End	San Antonio, Texas	MacArthur
19	Derek Edwards	FR	6-1/171	Wide Receiver	Brenham, Texas	Brenham

More after the jump.

JUCO's and Transfers

We've known about Osunde, Mackey and Wesley as the JUCO's in the 2011 class. I don't know anything about Yeakey, except that he did play for Redlands University last year. Here's some YouTube video of Yeakey in high school. I've listed both Osbourne and Gilliam on this list, but they were actually here during the spring. I couldn't find anything about Gilliam and only found Osbourne's N. Dakota St. profile. When we found out that Bustin was going to transfer to Texas Tech, it made the top of the list of news back in May. You can watch some YouTube video of Bustin. When Williams transferred we all knew that he'd have to sit out this year and he'll only have one year to play, but he was incredibly productive for West Texas A&M. You can see some YouTube video of Williams against Tarleton State from 2009. I also couldn't find anything about Jordan Osbourne, so help us all out with any information or links if you have them.

No.	Name	Year	Ht./Wt.	Position	Hometown	Last School
28	Junior Osunde	JR	5-9/181	Cornerback	Seguin, Texas	Kilgore College
11	Leon Mackey	JR	6-5/256	Defensive End	Raymond, Miss.	Hinds CC
36	Malcolm Gilliam	JR	5-10/184	Safety	Plano, Texas	Plano East
37	Chris Yeakey	JR	6-3/194	Safety	St. Helena, Calif.	Redlands Univ.
38	Jordan Osborne	JR	5-11/192	Safety	The Woodlands, Texas	North Dakota St.
96	Dennell Wesley	SO	6-2/310	Defensive Tackle	St. Augustine, Fla.	Butler CC
99	Ryan Bustin	SO	5-11/161	Kicker	Kilgore, Texas	Kilgore College
85	Jordan Davis	SO	5-9/163	Wide Receiver	Arlington, Texas	Southwestern Oklahoma State
83	Tyson Williams	SR	5-11/218	Wide Receiver	Aldine, Texas	West Texas A&M

The 2011 Roster

Last, but certainly not least. I always like viewing the roster by position group and so I've sorted the roster by position rather than by number or by name. This is always a good time for you all to let everyone else know if a player has gained or lost weight, and anything that you notice about the incoming players.

No.	Name	Year	Ht./Wt.	Position	Hometown	Last School
4	Bradley Marquez	FR	5-10/183	Athlete	Odessa, Texas	Odessa
10	Pete Robertson	FR	6-3/215	Athlete	Longview, Texas	Longview
23	Ben McRoy	SO	5-8/163	Athlete	Lakeland, Fla.	Lakeland
29	Clinton Killough	FR	5-9/164	Athlete	San Antonio, Texas	MacArthur
73	Justin Keown	SR	6-4/286	Center	Anderson, S.C.	Hargrave Military Academy
3	Urell Johnson	RS FR	5-11/166	Cornerback	New Orleans, La.	O. Perry Walker
4	Derrick Mays	RS SO	5-10/179	Cornerback	Killeen, Texas	Shoemaker
5	Tre' Porter	SO	6-0/200	Cornerback	Midwest City, Okla.	Carl Albert
17	Jeremy Reynolds	FR	5-9/168	Cornerback	Greensboro, N.C.	Dudley
21	Jarvis Phillips	RS SO	5-10/196	Cornerback	Dallas, Texas	Carter
28	Junior Osunde	JR	5-9/181	Cornerback	Seguin, Texas	Kilgore College
31	Eugene Neboh	JR	5-10/180	Cornerback	Odessa, Texas	Permian
33	J.J. Gaines	FR	5-10/172	Cornerback	Irving, Texas	Nimitz
34	Sawyer Vest	SR	5-10/182	Cornerback	Childress, Texas	Childress
52	Alex Chester	RS FR	5-10/207	Deep Snapper	Austin, Texas	Austin
60	Jesse Smitherman	SR	6-3/238	Deep Snapper	Burleson, Texas	Kilgore College
19	Giorgio Durham	SR	5-11/189	Defensive Back	Oklahoma City, Okla.	Central Oklahoma
22	Jared Flannel	SR	5-10/178	Defensive Back	Brazoria, Texas	Columbia
35	Arlan Waller	JR	5-11/188	Defensive Back	DeSoto, Texas	DeSoto
36	Malcolm Gilliam	JR	5-10/184	Defensive Back	Plano, Texas	Plano East
11	Leon Mackey	JR	6-5/256	Defensive End	Raymond, Miss.	Hinds CC
40	Aundrey Barr	RS SO	6-2/246	Defensive End	Carrollton, Texas	Newman-Smith
43	Jackson Richards	FR	6-3/249	Defensive End	Southlake, Texas	Carroll
46	Christopher Knighton	RS SO	6-1/248	Defensive End	Longview, Texas	Longview
52	Kindred Evans	FR	6-3/223	Defensive End	Grand Prairie, Texas	South Grand Prairie
54	Dartwan Bush	SO	6-1/247	Defensive End	Clute, Texas	Brazoswood
91	Kerry Hyder	RS SO	6-2/260	Defensive End	Austin, Texas	Lyndon B. Johnson
92	Cooper Washington	FR	6-3/236	Defensive End	Muleshoe, Texas	Muleshoe
94	Scott Smith	SR	6-6/256	Defensive End	Kailua, Hawaii	Butler CC
33	Omar Ontiveros	SO	6-1/228	Defensive Line	Austin, Texas	Westlake
8	Delvon Simmons	FR	6-5/265	Defensive Tackle	McKeesport, Pa.	McKeesport
95	Pearlie Graves	RS SO	6-2/285	Defensive Tackle	Tulsa, Okla.	East Central
96	Dennell Wesley	SO	6-2/310	Defensive Tackle	St. Augustine, Fla.	Butler CC
97	Donte Phillips	FR	6-2/256	Defensive Tackle	Mequon, Wis.	Homestead
98	Donald Langley	SR	6-1/266	Defensive Tackle	Germantown, Md.	Copiah-Lincoln CC
99	Chris Perry	SR	6-4/286	Defensive Tackle	Keller, Texas	Miami (Fla.)
2	Cornelius Douglas	JR	5-9/197	Inside Receiver	Lawton, Okla.	Lawton
6	Austin Zouzalik	JR	5-11/181	Inside Receiver	Lubbock, Texas	Coronado
13	Jakeem Grant	FR	5-6/151	Inside Receiver	Mesquite, Texas	Mesquite Horn
17	Javares McRoy	FR	5-7/159	Inside Receiver	Lakeland, Fla.	Lakeland
82	Adam James	SR	6-2/230	Inside Receiver	Celina, Texas	Celina
13	Sam Eguavoen	FR	6-1/217	Linebacker	Garland, Texas	Lakeview Centennial
23	Dion Chidozie	RS SO	6-1/192	Linebacker	Dallas, Texas	Bishop Lynch
25	Blake Dees	FR	6-1/224	Linebacker	Spanish Fort, Ala.	Spanish Fort
27	Zach Winbush	SO	6-1/219	Linebacker	Schertz, Texas	Clemens
39	Tanner Foster	JR	6-2/230	Linebacker	Midland, Texas	Midland
41	Sam Fehoko	SR	6-0/230	Linebacker	Honolulu, Hawaii	Farrington
42	Daniel Cobb	RS SO	6-0/213	Linebacker	Killeen, Texas	Ellison
45	Tyrone Sonier	SR	6-2/231	Linebacker	Missouri City, Texas	Fort Bend Marshall
47	Justin Cooper	FR	6-0/208	Linebacker	Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.	University
51	Cqulin Hubert	SO	6-1/237	Linebacker	Houston, Texas	Eisenhower
90	Branden Jackson	FR	6-4/225	Linebacker	McKeesport, Pa.	McKeesport
56	Alfredo Morales	FR	6-3/276	Offensive Line	Arlington, Texas	Sam Houston
61	Jonathan Guerra	SR	6-4/300	Offensive Line	Victoria, Texas	Memorial
62	David Neill	SR	6-6/290	Offensive Line	Flower Mound, Texas	Marcus
63	James Polk	FR	6-6/324	Offensive Line	Houston, Texas	Alief Elsik
65	LaAdrian Waddle	JR	6-6/332	Offensive Line	Columbus, Texas	Columbus
66	Deveric Gallington	JR	6-3/328	Offensive Line	North Richland Hills, Texas	Richland
67	Matt Wilson	FR	6-6/254	Offensive Line	Coldspring, Texas	Coldspring Oakhurst
68	Terry McDaniel	JR	6-6/328	Offensive Line	Diana, Texas	New Diana
69	Matt Scott	RS FR	6-3/272	Offensive Line	Flower Mound, Texas	Flower Mound
70	Tony Morales	FR	6-2/303	Offensive Line	Arlington, Texas	Sam Houston
71	Kyle Clark	RS SO	6-5/300	Offensive Line	Denton, Texas	Guyer
72	Beau Carpenter	RS FR	6-6/296	Offensive Line	Sulphur Springs, Texas	Sulphur Springs
74	Mickey Okafor	SR	6-6/307	Offensive Line	Houston, Texas	Westbury
77	LeRaven Clark	FR	6-3/289	Offensive Line	Rockdale, Texas	Rockdale
78	Lonnie Edwards	SR	6-4/320	Offensive Line	Brownsboro, Texas	Brownsboro
99	Ryan Bustin	SO	5-11/161	Place Kicker	Kilgore, Texas	Kilgore College
45	Kramer Fyfe	RS FR	5-7/161	Place Kicker	Austin, Texas	Lake Travis
49	Donnie Carona	SR	5-11/218	Place Kicker	Beaumont, Texas	Kelly
84	Bradley Hicks	RS SR	6-1/165	Place Kicker	Magnolia, Texas	Blinn CC
26	Ryan Erxleben	RS SO	6-1/189	Punter	Lake Travis, Texas	Lake Travis
1	Brant Costilla	SO	6-4/214	Quarterback	Dallas, Texas	Navarro JC
3	Jacob Karam	RS SO	6-0/200	Quarterback	Friendswood, Texas	Friendswood
7	Seth Doege	JR	6-1/200	Quarterback	Wolfforth, Texas	Frenship
15	Scotty Young	RS FR	6-2/209	Quarterback	Denton, Texas	Ryan
16	Michael Brewer	FR	6-0/182	Quarterback	Lake Travis, Texas	Lake Travis
10	Harrison Jeffers	JR	5-7/208	Running Back	Lawton, Okla.	Eisenhower
20	Ronnie Daniels	FR	6-1/199	Running Back	Albuquerque, N.M.	La Cueva
21	DeAndre Washington	FR	5-7/182	Running Back	Missouri City, Texas	T. Marshall
24	Eric Stephens	JR	5-8/195	Running Back	Mansfield, Texas	Timberview
32	Aaron Crawford	SR	5-10/211	Running Back	Memphis, Tenn.	Ridgeway
34	Kenny Williams	FR	5-9/214	Running Back	Pflugerville, Texas	Hendrickson
1	Terrance Bullitt	RS SO	6-3/206	Safety	Garland, Texas	Naaman Forest
12	D.J. Johnson	JR	6-0/196	Safety	Austin, Texas	St. Stephen's Episcopal
14	Desmond Martin	FR	6-1/189	Safety	Round Rock, Texas	Stony Point
15	Chris Smith	SO	5-9/193	Safety	Panhandle, Texas	Panhandle
16	Cody Davis	JR	6-2/200	Safety	Stephenville, Texas	Stephenville
29	Russell Polk	RS FR	5-9/217	Safety	Dallas, Texas	Carter
30	Brett Dewhurst	SR	5-11/197	Safety	Klein, Texas	Klein
37	Chris Yeakey	JR	6-3/194	Safety	St. Helena, Calif.	Redlands Univ.
38	Jordan Osborne	JR	5-11/192	Safety	The Woodlands, Texas	North Dakota St.
22	Jace Amaro	FR	6-5/246	Tight End	San Antonio, Texas	MacArthur
89	Tony Trahan	RS SO	6-5/220	Tight End	Coppell, Texas	Rutgers
8	Jacoby Franks	SR	6-0/204	Wide Receiver	Orange, Texas	West Orange-Stark
11	Tramain Swindall	SR	6-2/186	Wide Receiver	Oklahoma City, Okla.	Millwood
12	Marcus Kennard	JR	6-3/192	Wide Receiver	Lawton, Okla.	Butler CC
14	Darrin Moore	JR	6-4/214	Wide Receiver	Irving, Texas	Blinn College
18	Eric Ward	RS SO	6-0/201	Wide Receiver	Wichita Falls, Texas	Rider
19	Derek Edwards	FR	6-1/171	Wide Receiver	Brenham, Texas	Brenham
83	Tyson Williams	SR	5-11/218	Wide Receiver	Aldine, Texas	West Texas A&M
85	Jordan Davis	SO	5-9/163	Wide Receiver	Arlington, Texas	Southwestern Oklahoma State
86	Alex Torres	JR	6-1/194	Wide Receiver	El Paso, Texas	Franklin
87	Aaron Fisher	RS SO	6-2/190	Wide Receiver	Keller, Texas	Fossil Ridge
9	Shawn Corker	RS FR	6-1/197	Wide Reciever	Fort Lauderdale, Fla.	Cardinal Gibbons

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Adam (Cupcake) James

made the roster? Oh well.

by oldguyred on Jul 25, 2011 7:49 AM CDT reply actions

Well, he is good at getting absolutely leveled over the middle.

by kayakyakr on Jul 25, 2011 8:09 AM CDT up reply actions

This is a complete mystery

I always thought he would leave the team on his own or at the coaches’ request. In addition to not contributing on the field, I understand he was a detriment to the team (bad attitude, poor work habits). So why has TT not done what Leach should have done?

by rednblackET on Jul 25, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions

They don't want to admit they were wrong

And by “they” I mean Hance. I’m sure Hance told Tubbs that cutting James wasn’t an option. So Tubs is sucking it up one more year and being a good soldier. He only touched the ball twice last year. I’m not worried.

If you're talking to Coach Rainman, whatever you do don't bring up the subject of weather.

by mbrown603 on Jul 25, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions

I think they are worried about a lawsuit.

Go register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Jul 25, 2011 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Why? They have sovereign immunity - A Licence to Kill

They are The Untouchables.

If you're talking to Coach Rainman, whatever you do don't bring up the subject of weather.

by mbrown603 on Jul 25, 2011 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, but...

cutting James would be the same as agreeing with Leach.

by techfan5730 on Jul 25, 2011 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Different theories of liability.

Sovereign immunity doesn’t apply if the State has waived immunity, as it has under the Texas Tort Claims act, the Whistleblower Act, etc.

But I agree with you, I think they’ve got a lot of protection, even from the Craig James of the world.

Anyways, having good legal defenses doesn’t mean that lawsuits aren’t a real fear. Tech has been battling Leach’s lawsuit for years, now, and it might not be finally dealt with for years to come. Avoiding lawsuits is important even if there’s no real threat of liability.

Go register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Jul 25, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Right, no worries

… assuming he won’t be a distraction. He just seems the type to quit rather than rot on the bench. So I keep wondering, why on earth is he still here?

by rednblackET on Jul 26, 2011 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions

is it just rhetoric....

…or is there the possibility that the coaches are actually gonna play the goon??

by Wimbledon on Jul 26, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions

Pretty big names

For the freshmen….very few mystery guests.

"Trust your gut....mine always finds good Mexican food"
-Me

by oldschoolraider on Jul 25, 2011 8:07 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Coleman didn’t pan out last year. They assumed that, due to his athleticism at a poor high school, he’d bloom once he was in a college training program. He never developed, and wound up getting more overweight and not any stronger from what I’ve heard.

No idea why Carmichael or Rumph aren’t on the roster. Rumph ended the spring as one of the top players on the line. We’ll see if any news ever comes out about those two.

by kayakyakr on Jul 25, 2011 8:08 AM CDT reply actions

Four place kickers? One for kickoffs, right hashmark, left hashmark, and straight field goals/extra points.

by Remington870 on Jul 25, 2011 8:12 AM CDT reply actions

don't forget onside....

"Trust your gut....mine always finds good Mexican food"
-Me

by oldschoolraider on Jul 25, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions

haha

by techfann on Jul 25, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

That means we need a fifth.

by techfan5730 on Jul 25, 2011 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Corn Dog...

It’s about time for him to make some sort of impact. Too much talent underneath him, that if he doesn’t, he’s likely to be replaced very easily and very quickly.

Anybody know anything about WR Jordan Davis?

"Why not us?" '04+'07='11.
I actually believe in Tommy Tuberville.

by ttutyler on Jul 25, 2011 8:44 AM CDT reply actions

I cheered my lungs out for Corn Dog last year….he owes me! ;)

Arriba sus Pistolas, Muchachos!

by Tortilla Pirate on Jul 25, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Just curious

Is Williams the only transfer who has to sit out 2011 season? Also, where did Malcolm Gilliam transfer from? He is shown as a JR., but the last school is listed as Plano East . That’s a High School, right? I’m a little bummed about Rumph’s departure; thought he looked pretty good in the spring.

by doubletdave on Jul 25, 2011 9:20 AM CDT reply actions

J. McRoy

does anyone know if he has to sit the year out?

by CaribbeanRaider on Jul 25, 2011 9:53 AM CDT reply actions

Ncaa

Has yet to make a decision

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 10:14 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Yes

He should have to sit out due to transfer rules, but it would be really awesome if he didn’t!

by BlackRaider on Jul 25, 2011 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Very disturbing that L. Rumph..

is not listed. Tech has a ferocious attrition on the D line – Seay, Perry , B Williams, Dixon etc etc. But I suppose all D1 programs do..

"do routine things routinely"

by centexraider on Jul 25, 2011 10:05 AM CDT reply actions

whoops Perry is still in Lubbock.. meant Bobby Agoucha..

"do routine things routinely"

by centexraider on Jul 25, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions

Trouble ahead at DT??

Simmons and Wesley are definitely going to have to feature, else DT is way too thin…Coleman, Rumph and Odiari (Though 2 of these weren’t likely to feature heavily), joining Myles Wade and Agoucha/Hampton in departures, is there trouble at the mill here? Some more heavy juco and HS talent needed in the 2012 recruiting class…

by Wimbledon on Jul 26, 2011 2:44 AM CDT up reply actions

With Rumph nd Coleman gone.....

would the South Plains Drifter consider allowing Smith to have his 4 game suspension lifted(that is if he plays by the Tubby rules in August)? If Smith could begin the season starting with Mackey our D-line could be a real monster this year. They all need to play together. I think Smith will be fine but would love to have him sooner than later. Wreck’Em Tech

by techgolf44 on Jul 25, 2011 10:18 AM CDT reply actions

Don hursey

From 2010 class is also gone. Seems like half the 2010 class itself is gone

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 10:19 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Yes, there a lot folks that have moved on or never made it on campus:

OL Aleon Calhoun
LB Joe Carmical
DL Coby Coleman
RB Delans Griffin
DL Lawrence Rumph
OL Javius Townsend
DB Phillip Warren
DB Lavaugh Whigham
LB Tahrick Peak
DB Don Hursey
DE Lawrence Cayou

Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation

by Seth C on Jul 25, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

That's a bit troubling...

11 players gone. I would like to know the reason 8 of them are from the defense. Is it because of Willis, or because of Glasgow? Most of those players would have been Ruffin’s recruits, so it makes me curioius about the why.

by RedRaiderForLife95 on Jul 25, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

A lot of these guys were stretches to begin with, either known grade risks or just last ditch efforts by the new staff to try and bring in some depth. The absence of Rumph is surprising and troubling, since he was expected to do some good things this fall.

by pcrawttu on Jul 25, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Would have loved to have

seen Delans Griffin come to campus. He was the guy I was most excited about in that particular class. Oh well, good thing the next class addressed the RB need more than adequately I’d say!!!

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by ChippaDip on Jul 25, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions

That's awful ...

and increases the pressure two fold on the the current class. If there is similar attrition with this class we’re sunk.

by Arizona Raider on Jul 25, 2011 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions

To address some questions that you all have asked. From what I remember, Calhoun, Griffin, Townsend, Warren, Whigham, Peak and Cayou never made it on campus. Hursey was here all last year, but decided to transfer. I still don’t have any answers for Carmical, Coleman or Rumph other than what kayak said above.

DT Mike Jones was another guy that never made it on campus.

Peak is attending Hargrave and is expected to be here next year (I think).

I’d also suggest that you consider Darrin Moore as being part of this class. Keep in mind that Tre’ Porter, Dartwan Bush, Scott Smith, Donald Langley, Cqulin Hubert and Darrin Moore all contributed last year, which is a lot of players from one class. And there are a lot of players waiting in the wings.

There was just one player, Desimond Green, that didn’t make it to campus in this class, which is outstanding. Getting them on campus is the toughest part sometimes. Green is also expected to come back to TTU once he finishes work at Hargrave.

Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation

by Seth C on Jul 25, 2011 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Scratch the stuff about Tahrick Peak. I was thinking of Terrell Hartsfield, who is at a JUCO (I think) who might still make it to Texas Tech. Tahrick and Nubian Peak committed here, but I think they left shortly after arrival.

Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation

by Seth C on Jul 25, 2011 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Townsend...

de-committed a few weeks before signing day and went with Okie light, a la Castleman this year….

by Wimbledon on Jul 26, 2011 2:48 AM CDT up reply actions

We have lost a lot of people from these first two classes.

The first class was a real scramble for the staff to just find people who looked like they could play…a bunch were looking to come to TTU who simply did not have the grades out of HS, and it looks like perhaps some who made it in initially did not have the wherewithall to maintain.

The second class looked to be a more solid class academically, but perhaps as we can see still had a group who could not quite make it…but they may have been academically stronger than the first.

I have been looking at the grades of the guys who are commiting this class and there are a bunch of guys who look like good students as well as good athletes….I would like to have more comprehensive data, it is not readily available. I think this is an important factor in our recruiting. Looking for the current building class to be stickier than the first two, I do believe that getting these kind of guys is more in the vein of what we will call success as we grow a championship roster.

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 25, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions

looking at weight

Ben McRoy has not gained any weight at all. And I don’t remember Donnie Carona being 218.

by BlackRaider on Jul 25, 2011 10:22 AM CDT reply actions

I don’t know about 218, but I know Carona’s always been over 200. I was thinking around 205. Remember that he was a linebacker in high school in addition to being a kicker.

by pcrawttu on Jul 25, 2011 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

On the 2008 Roster, Carona is listed at 215

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 25, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh, I just found Carona out of Beaumont Kelly HS, at 210

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 25, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Also....

remember this should be the first roster with several other “walk-ons” coming in August.
I know coming with Mackey from Hinds CC( I live just down the road from Hinds) were at least 2 other walk-ons but I guess we will see…..I do like seeing all those great running backs with speed!!!! Weck’Em Tech

by techgolf44 on Jul 25, 2011 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

Wreck'Em Tech

by techgolf44 on Jul 25, 2011 10:29 AM CDT reply actions

nancy james?

how come whiney nancy james is on the roster….we have enough good tight ends and recievers

wreck em’

by techfann on Jul 25, 2011 10:59 AM CDT reply actions

Hey

someone needs to wash the jocks

Arriba sus Pistolas, Muchachos!

by Tortilla Pirate on Jul 25, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Doesn't mean he is still on scholarship right.

"I feel sorry for the guys," Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville said. "They fought hard tonight. We didn't look good on offense or defense at times, and at times we looked pretty good. It's just, I don't know. Weird game.

by Btech on Jul 25, 2011 11:05 AM CDT reply actions

I find

the attrition of D Linemen troubling.

ALSO: Time for Douglas, Ward, and Fisher to step up (or the WILL get beat out by Kennard and Moore)

Arriba sus Pistolas, Muchachos!

by Tortilla Pirate on Jul 25, 2011 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

Do you think

Donnie Hart, about as tough a kid as they come, is embarrassed that Nancy wears his #82?
Did he not score the first td in big 12?

"Trust your gut....mine always finds good Mexican food"
-Me

by oldschoolraider on Jul 25, 2011 11:49 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Just to confirm ...

Seth is correct; “Pete” Robertson = LaDarrin Robertson

by rednblackET on Jul 25, 2011 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

Can't wait for the football season to start!

After transferring to Lubbock in January, I just bought a house (sold the one in Irving). Now I am just 15 minutes down University Drive away from the Jones! I am making it my duty to boo any time nancy james is on the field.

Can anyone guess what the scene will be like, on the final home game in 2011—Senior Day—with nancy and daddy james on the pregame field???

by redraidertom on Jul 25, 2011 2:40 PM CDT reply actions

I can guess...

Senior Day will be quite a scene when Nancy and his dad get their a**es booed like crazy. Personally, I can’t wait! That’s the only time I would condone doing something like that—but Nancy and his evil dad deserve it for all the damage they’ve done to my alma mater.

“Boo ’em again, boo ’em again, harder, harder!”

by djn on Jul 25, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Is it dumb of me to recommend that people just be quiet. No clapping, no booing, just silence. Seems like that would speak volumes, in some way.

Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation

by Seth C on Jul 25, 2011 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I would be shocked if the James family would risk an ugly scene by participation in the on-field Senior Day presentation

Wise counsel would tell them to skip it. Why throw meat to the lions?

If you're talking to Coach Rainman, whatever you do don't bring up the subject of weather.

by mbrown603 on Jul 25, 2011 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Silent scare

"Trust your gut....mine always finds good Mexican food"
-Me

by oldschoolraider on Jul 25, 2011 5:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

It sure spooked the Longhorns last year

If you're talking to Coach Rainman, whatever you do don't bring up the subject of weather.

by mbrown603 on Jul 25, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Forgot how much of a success that was.

Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation

by Seth C on Jul 25, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

And I guess I thought he was worth neither my jeer or any other emotion.

Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation

by Seth C on Jul 25, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I probably won't be in the stadium when it happens - We tend to arrive during the school song

There were times in the stands last year where people were screaming at each other over the change in leadership. Not fun. Adam James needs to stay out of the spotlight & finish his playing days as quietly as possible.

If you're talking to Coach Rainman, whatever you do don't bring up the subject of weather.

by mbrown603 on Jul 25, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Actually

I think Seth is right on, with one addition: Everyone, in silence at that moment, simply turns their backs to the field until the next player & family is announced, then turn around and start cheering again—-if that is what they do on Senior Day.

TTpilk
"Never, never, never give up." Winston Churchill

by TTpilk645 on Jul 25, 2011 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I guess so...

Or we could turn our backs and break wind, just like in “Monte Python and the Holy Grail.” Remember: “I f**t in your general direction?” After a long afternoon tailgating with BBQ…well, you know!

by djn on Jul 26, 2011 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Absolutley do not boo it's less than classy just forebear.. quietly..speaks from the heart folks.

"do routine things routinely"

by centexraider on Jul 26, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

so much for cheaters!!!!!

Terrelle Pryor May Not Be Eligible For NFL Supplemental Draft:

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/5/31/2198696/nfl-supplemental-draft-2011

by techfann on Jul 25, 2011 4:12 PM CDT reply actions

Very excited...

the 2 players from McKeesport PA have made…..I know there are some losses but I really like where this is going at least recruiting wise….and remember TTU had several players come in January and actually participated in Spring Ball…..i.e. Ronnie Daniels and some very good receivers…..I think our secondary will be much better if anything else they get to play alot more zone and not just matched up just because “The Jeep” wanted too!! I’m also starting the campaign to “Free Scotty” if he keeps his nose clean in August let him start the season on the active roster! TTU needs him…..so here is to “Free Scotty”!!!!!! Wreck’em Tech

by techgolf44 on Jul 25, 2011 5:00 PM CDT reply actions

Hartsfield is at CoLin CC in Wesson, MS....

and he should make it back to TTU!!!!! “Free Scotty” Wreck’Em Tech

by techgolf44 on Jul 25, 2011 5:01 PM CDT reply actions

Marcus Roberson

What ever happened with Marcus Roberson? I see he’s not on the roster, but he’s still listed under 2011 recruits. Anybody know anything?

by Big50 on Jul 25, 2011 5:27 PM CDT reply actions

Florida

He shortly demcommited after like 2 weeks from us he signed his LOI with florida

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 5:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Thanks

I found that online, but wasn’t sure it was right.

by Big50 on Jul 25, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Free "Scotty"

I love it. We need him badly to be back in action by Game 1. It sucks something fierce that he’s banned another 4 games. I really hope Tubs softens his stance. My god, the kid has paid the price. FREE SCOTTY!!!

Everytime the aggies lose an angel gets its wings!!! Follow me on Twitter @chippadip

by ChippaDip on Jul 25, 2011 6:20 PM CDT reply actions

I don't know, my man....

.. while I like the sound of it – because it does have a ring to it, I’m not so sure the kid should get that kind of backing. We don’t even know what the kid did. Could be that he’s damned lucky to get any kind of second chance at all and 1 year was generous. Tubs is hurting as much as anyone on that deal, so I’m going to assume the punishment is fitting for the crime. Could be that he is massively detrimental to team chemistry, a trade I’m not willing to take. Rather to pay the price now and send the message that Tubs is serious about his rules. I can live with it unless some evidence arises that shows that Tubs is unquestionably being way to hard on the kid.

by Dunka on Jul 25, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions

OK OK OK...

You’re right. If it was something totally detrimental or undermined the coaches – yes, he should serve the punishment in full. Perhaps it should be “Free Scotty’s reason for punishment.” I’d love to know what warrants a year’s suspension in Tubs’ eyes. I realize if we haven’t found out the details by now it aint gonna happen. But, it just makes me more and more curious.

Everytime the aggies lose an angel gets its wings!!! Follow me on Twitter @chippadip

by ChippaDip on Jul 25, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm with you on that one.

You would think that it must have been something serious for a coach to sit what appears to be a phenomenal talent. Especially considering how badly we the D could’ve used him.

Hope the kid learned a lesson, what ever it was.

by Dunka on Jul 25, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

We all are curious about what happens with these kind of situations.

At some point it does become personal for the people involved, I am willing to support what happens in the locker room stays in the locker room to the degree that it builds the team.

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 25, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Remember Senior LaCour folks.. thou shalt not imbibe.. no intel just observations

"do routine things routinely"

by centexraider on Jul 26, 2011 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Detrimental to team Chemistry...

…..see Adam James.

by Wimbledon on Jul 26, 2011 2:53 AM CDT up reply actions

…. Indeed. But his daddy can get you fired. And that is the one thing that, evidently, will keep a player with a bad attitude from getting suspended.

by Dunka on Jul 26, 2011 7:58 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm just excited to have both McRoy brothers.

If Harrison Jeffers gets out of the dog house, we have three players with some serious big play potential.

by techfan5730 on Jul 25, 2011 7:00 PM CDT reply actions

Don't sleep on Crawford.

I’m actually excited to see how A. Crawford fits in this year. I remember Tubs taking a quick liking to him upon arrival. He even went as far as to call him a “SEC style running back”, which in I think in Tubs’ eyes is a great compliment (probably mine, too). I just think he was a little outmatched by both Batch and Stephens for playing time last year. It should be interesting. I always feel like TECH is rock solid on skill positions. It’s so easy for WRs and RBs to slip the through the cracks. It’s the D-line and other vital areas like LBs and D-backs that I hope we see a vast improvement. The OLine will be solid. I’m confident of that.

Everytime the aggies lose an angel gets its wings!!! Follow me on Twitter @chippadip

by ChippaDip on Jul 25, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Javares highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2hxzx2bWuQ&feature=related

man that boy can fly

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions

I like Crawford.

He has done everything that he has been asked to do while going though tough injury situations. I would love to see him finish strong this season.

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 25, 2011 7:51 PM CDT reply actions

Whatever works

The coaches will be the ones who determine who will do whatever is needed to get on the field and contribute effectively. All of us, me included, have favorites. The thing is that in some instances several of my favorites play at the same postions. So, as long as they do make it on the field, I just hope they all help us to victory in each and every game. A complete team effort will usually defeat individual talent. I think that is the whole phylosophy of some coaches, including a secluded pirate. The more people that get involved and simply play up to their potential at their assigned position can go a very long way to gaining a win or avoiding a loss. While some of my favs may not get to play much, or at all, I want the team to still win. As long, that is, none of those contributors are wearing #82…;-P

TTpilk
"Never, never, never give up." Winston Churchill

by TTpilk645 on Jul 25, 2011 9:05 PM CDT reply actions

NFL UFA

So far Lyle leong to cowboys Brian duncan to Bills

Congrats guys

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 10:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Taylor Potts

To rams

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 10:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

2 more

Whitlock to broncos

Bird to chargers
Still no word on detron

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 10:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Detron

To tampa

by RedRaid13 on Jul 25, 2011 10:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Good stuff, thank you Red !

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 26, 2011 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Great for all the UFAs from Tech!

Can we get an article this week on all the guys that get signed. Love to see it. Congrats to all our Raiders getting signed this week!

by djn on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 AM CDT reply actions

Are you volunteering to do a fan shot ?

I hope so !!

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 26, 2011 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Already done

Someone beat me to it. Check the fan posts-it’s already got a lot of comments.

by djn on Jul 26, 2011 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Overdoing training for newbies?

Couldn’t help but notice that a good number of our HS recruits have changed for the worse physically. I don’t know what exercises or training they’ve been doing at Tech, but for both Kindred Evans and Le’Raven Clark to lose 3 inches in height since signing day has to be a concern. The worst case might just be Tony Morales, who despite his twin Alfredo not growing an inch, is now shorter than him….

by Wimbledon on Jul 26, 2011 2:59 AM CDT reply actions

I would like to understand more about that...I can certainly afford, even enjoy losing 3 inches of height...as long as my arms shorten proportionally !!

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 26, 2011 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Wait until your career peaks first

Extra height pays off big time in the corporate world. Add a deep booming voice & laugh & you are CEO material.

If you're talking to Coach Rainman, whatever you do don't bring up the subject of weather.

by mbrown603 on Jul 26, 2011 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions

cannot believe Clark is 6'3

I saw him listed at 6’7 240 in a lot of places. I guess we know why A&M and tu passed on him now. I thought he was supposed to be a lanky guy that was going to add weight and become an all world LT. Ther was a guy on texags who swore he was the best LT in the state and that we should go after him. Sherman had no interest.

Surprised the DT from Pennsylvania made it in.

Seriously, is Chris Perry in his 8th year on campus? He went to The U like 9 years ago.

Did not realize that Deandre Washington guy was so short.

Surprised Chidozie has not added any weight.

by miketag on Jul 26, 2011 4:24 AM CDT reply actions

Texas did not pass on Clark.

Clark passed on Texas. Link:

When top offensive tackle Christian Westerman switched his pledge from Texas to Auburn last Friday, the Longhorns looked to fill his spot in the class. They initiated communication with Clark and rumors began to swirl that he could make the switch to Texas.

He was visited by new Longhorn offensive line coach Stacy Searels last Monday.

Despite his soft-spoken and shy demeanor, Clark made his intentions loud and clear to the new Texas coach. "(Texas) asked me if I was interested and things like that because they lost their commit or whatever," Clark said. "I told them I was committed to Texas Tech."

Searels told Clark’s coach Jeff Miller that if he had been at Texas all along, he would have called Clark first.

(Nobody had Clark at 6’7.)

Go register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Jul 26, 2011 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions

maybe not 6'7

But Scout, Rivals, ESPN et al had him at 6’5 or 6’6. Tubby even quoted him as 6’6 in his ‘class of 2011’ piece. So where have these mysterious inches gone? A 6’3 ‘future first round pick’ at LT – as rare as hens teeth…

by Wimbledon on Jul 26, 2011 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions

As kids his age don't get shorter

if 6’3 is accurate, the mysterious inches never existed.

The cake is a lie.

Go register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Jul 26, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions

I know this thought is outragous...could it be a typo ??

Living large in Texas...Texas forever.

by TallMike on Jul 26, 2011 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions

controversial TallMike, controversial..

by Wimbledon on Jul 27, 2011 2:49 AM CDT up reply actions

a typo for nearly all of the 2011 recruits..

the only 3 who haven’t shrunk, or lost significant weight are the Penn duo and mini Morales (Now, major morales)…

by Wimbledon on Jul 27, 2011 2:58 AM CDT up reply actions

What was Brewer listed at?

Thought everyone knew he was around 6’

by miketag on Jul 27, 2011 5:33 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Brewer is only down an inch

from 6’1…

by Wimbledon on Jul 27, 2011 6:00 AM CDT up reply actions

Okay

So tu wanted him

by miketag on Jul 27, 2011 5:34 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Back to "Free Scotty".....

As I mentioned when I started this campaign if he did something so bad well keep the suspension on but The South Plains Drifter definitely punished him when we needed a lot last year and I do understand that……Also, if it was so bad why did Scotty just declare for the draft? Somehow I think it was bad enough to get suspended(which I understand and back TSPD) but not bad enough to get kick-off the team…..So to me it is a new season, revisit the suspension in Fall Camp and even make him do extra stuff to prove he learned his lesson and allow him to earn his way back to be on the Regular Roster for game #1. TSPD does need him and obviously as things have transpired he need TTU to get a good look for the NFL…..So put the boot on his neck in Fall Camp and see how he responds and if he does let him help himself and TTU starting game #1….Just seems reasonable to me…..“Free Scotty”…Wreck’Em Tech

by techgolf44 on Jul 26, 2011 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

I Love Texas Tech Football

and it is great to have so many fans blog about it. Interest is high for Tech fans even if the national press thinks the Red Raiders no longer exist. I hope the players understand the lack of respect and use it as a motivating factor.

Miss Rumph. Glad to see most of the Class of 2011 on campus. Guns up!
Hope springs eternal.

by EPRAIDER82 on Jul 26, 2011 1:40 PM CDT reply actions

Bruce Feldman

One of the top reporters on College Football is still MIA, even when all of the Media Days are happenin’ around the country. Does anybody know what happened to him? ESPN is sticking to the line that “he was never suspended”. But it sure looks like he’s gone. He has not posted anything on ESPN since the controversy started a couple of weeks ago.

by candyroll on Jul 26, 2011 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

I don’t think it’s beyond ESPN to pay out hush money to someone they suspended. You know, with their ethics being a little skewed and all.

Harvey "Big Daddy" Pollitt: "What's that smell in this room? Didn't you notice it, Brick? Didn't you notice a powerful and obnoxious odor of mendacity in this room?"

by Dunka on Jul 26, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions

ESPN's like the Mob

When they think it’s time for you to “sleep with the fishes”, well, that’s what happens. Feldmann will eventually surface somewhere else, and will enjoy his newfound freedom.

by djn on Jul 26, 2011 4:43 PM CDT reply actions