Yesterday, I did a giant preview of Texas Tech and the Big 12 using multiple analytical models. I mentioned that as a hobby, I track how these models perform relative to the oddsmakers in Las Vegas. Let me first say I don’t gamble. So when I write about picks each week, I’m not actually placing […]
Top 3 Wins | 23 Personnel Podcast – 104
Intro The Big News – joining The Countdown to Kickoff pregame show with Rob Breaux and Karson Robinson on Talk 1340 (News, Money, Sports) Move in week: https://twitter.com/_KyleJacobson/status/1163237285627879426?s=19 Basketball Bahama Tourney Recap Starting 5 in Game 1: Moretti, Edwards, Ramsey, Clarke & Holyfield Ramsey goes OFF in game 2 Injuries – Moretti dealing with a […]
Utah State Defensive Back Ja’Marcus Ingram to Transfer to Texas Tech
Maybe the last addition.
By the Numbers: Texas Tech and Big 12 Preview
College football is right around the corner, and you know what that means. Fight songs, tailgates, highlight plays, and spreadsheets. Yes, spreadsheets. Lots and lots of spreadsheets. Last year I took an interest in college football analytics, mostly by referencing ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) for each and every college football matchup every saturday. I […]
Texas Tech Football Scratch Pad: Injury and Kicking Situation Updates
Things coming into focus.
Introduction to Patterson’s Defense – Part 2, Personnel
I wrote an intro to Keith Patterson’s defense back before spring ball started – you can read that here. TL;DR version – Patterson’s defense will feature 3 traditional down linemen, 3 linebackers (hybrid rush end/linebacker; “Raider”), 4 traditional defensive backs (2 corners, 2 safeties) and a hybrid linebacker/safety player (“Spur”). You can see a typical […]
The Stage Is Set For Jordyn Brooks
Jordyn Brooks has been ready to break out the last couple years, and it looks like it’s finally his time to shine.
Texas Tech Football Scratch Pad | Depth Chart Considerations
Lovin’ depth charts!
Texas Tech Football Scratch Pad: First Scrimmage in the Books
Media availability after the first scrimmage.
Anonymous Big 12 Coaches Dish on Texas Tech
It’s anonymous.