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Rivals.com College Football - Preseason Countdown: No. 14 Texas Tech

Rivals.com Preseason Countdown: No. 14 Texas Tech

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QB Harrell loved playing for his dad

LUBBOCK – Texas Tech junior quarterback Graham Harrell said what Colorado redshirt freshman quarterback Cody Hawkins is experiencing this season – playing for his father, Colorado coach Dan Hawkins – is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

CU sack slump not easy to end

Compared to the past couple of quarterbacks the Colorado Buffaloes have faced, Texas Tech's Graham Harrell is a sitting duck. Unfortunately for the Buffs, that's no guarantee they'll break out of their recent sack slump this week.

Another small wonder for Tech

With wide receiver extraordinaires Michael Crabtree and Danny Amendola as teammates, Eric Morris doesn't get many passes thrown his way. Just call him the Wes Welker of the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech vs. Colorado Game Preview

FACTS & STATS: Site: Jones AT&T Stadium (52,882) -- Lubbock, Texas. Television: ABC. Home Record: Colorado 2-2, Texas Tech 4-0. Away Record: Colorado 1-2, Texas Tech 2-2. Neutral Record: Colorado 1-0, Texas Tech 0-0. Conference Record: Colorado 2-2, Texas Tech 2-2.

No panic for Texas Tech - Tech's feeling just fine about its offense after last week's struggles

LUBBOCK – Mike Leach is known for being a mad scientist when it comes to calling plays for Texas Tech's potent spread offense. But Leach wasn't looking to blow up his formula Monday, two days after the Red Raiders' national-best offense fizzled in a 41-10 loss at Missouri.

Red Raiders football notebook

Tillman takes next step Texas Tech linebacker Kellen Tillman is allowed to take part in meetings and practice this week. That's a step up from last week, when Tillman's preparation was limited to conditioning work as he returned from a suspension.

McNeill tries to re-light fire under Tech defenders

That good old-fashioned gang tackling that Ruffin McNeill asked for and received from his Texas Tech defense there for about three weeks? Well, the team's interim defensive coordinator is asking for it again.

Leach clearly not a fan of the punt - Failed fourth-down conversions putting defense in a bind

LUBBOCK – Texas Tech coach Mike Leach just about cringes when he says the word. Leach, the master of the spread offense, can't stand to punt.

Fourth-down gambles fail for Texas Tech

Leach eschews field goals when drives stall in Tigers' territory. Fourth down is a kicking down … for most teams.

No panic for Texas Tech

LUBBOCK – Mike Leach is known for being a mad scientist when it comes to calling plays for Texas Tech's potent spread offense. But Leach wasn't looking to blow up his formula Monday, two days after the Red Raiders' national-best offense fizzled in a 41-10 loss at Missouri.

Rocky road: Tech defense tries to regain form after loss at Missouri

efore Ruffin McNeill took over for Lyle Setencich as defensive coordinator, Tech allowed more than 43 points per game. In the three games following the switch, the Red Raiders gave up an average of 10.3 points per game.

Tech football looks to avoid repeating 2006

The Texas Tech football team may be experiencing déjà vu. In 2006, the Red Raiders suffered a 38-21 loss to Missouri followed by a 30-6 beating at the hands of Colorado.

Tech Looks To Rebound Saturday Against Colorado

Red Raiders and Buffaloes kickoff at 11 a.m. on ABC Sports Texas Tech (6-2; 2-2 Big 12) vs. Colorado (4-4; 2-2 Big 12) Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 - Jones AT&T Stadium 11 a.m. - ABC Sports (Regional)

Tech's character mutes Leach's anger over loss

Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach has a pair of 31-point losses to show for his last two trips to Missouri, but his reactions to the routs were markedly different. After a 62-31 loss in 2003, Leach spoke to reporters for 40 seconds and left in a huff.

Texas Tech Monday Morning Notes - Keep Believing Edition

Okay, I think I'm over Saturday's loss, but I needed a good 24 hours to let it go. I think we all needed a little time away from the situation.

Mizzou vs. Texas Tech highlights offense :

GAMES OF THE WEEK No. 24 Texas Tech (6-1) at No. 15 Missouri (5-1) Only five quarterbacks in the nation average more than 375 passing yards per game. Two will meet in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday.

Ten things you didn't know about Texas Tech

10. Famous Texas Tech alumni include John Denver, Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, and Dr. O. Wayne Isom, who performed David Letterman's quintuple bypass heart surgery.

Against the grain - Leach's swashbuckling methods lead to Tech success

Mike Leach delivered the news flash to a visitor in his office last Monday.

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