Trial by fire. That was the mantra for the cornerbacks, and maybe most of the defensive backs last year, as they all appeared to be young and inexperienced, but they received that experience and they *should* be better. At least theoretically. We discuss those cornerbacks, the safeties and the idea of injecting a ton of […]
VIDEO: Via the Double T Insider Texas Tech Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury Talks Upcoming Season, Spring
Interesting that Kingsbury mentions Jamile Johnson, Breiden Fehoko, D’Vonta Hinton and Christian Taylor by name in improving the defense.
Gridiron on the Plains: Darrin Chiaverini Tells Receivers to Embrace Being Uncomfortable
In another really informative interview, Double-T 104.3’s Chris Level interviewed wide receivers and special teams coach Darrin Chiaverini, who is stressing to the receivers that they need to embrace the pressure of being receivers and embrace being uncomfortable as receivers. Really great stuff.
VIDEO: Texas Tech Hosts Annual Pro Day
LAJ’s Don Williams has an accompanying article about Texas Tech’s pro-day, where 17 NFL teams were represented.
Does the “System” Matter Any More?
Today is Texas Tech’s pro-day, which means that the few seniors that Texas Tech had will participate, which includes Kenny Williams, Sam Eguavoen, and Bradley Marquez. DMN’s Tommy Magelssen writes that Marquez is hoping to buck the trend of being labeled a “spread” offense receiver and get a look from the NFL. Does the “system” […]
VIDEO: Cultivating A Defense
VIDEO: Kingsbury Discusses First Week of Spring Ball
Non-Transcript with Chris Level and Defensive Line Coach Mike Smith
Double-T 104.3’s Chris Level interviewed defensive line coach Mike Smith about a week ago and the following is a non-transcript, which is simply me typing as fast as I can while listening to the interview. For a completely accurate interpretation, please listen to the interview. It is very much worth your time.
Reports of WDM’s in Waco Continue to Escalate Fears
WACO, TX- Tensions arose throughout the Big 12 on Thursday after posturing from the Baylor Bears, who claim to be continuing to develop a Weapon of Destructive Mass (WDM). Head coach Art Briles first unveiled plans for the WDM in an ultimately doomed offensive against Michigan State in January, where he demonstrated the potentially formidable power of the […]
Five Spring Thoughts on the Linebackers
Five Spring Thoughts on the Linebackers — The linebackers have been an interesting position because of both recruiting and the one player that is supposed to make a huge difference in 2015 after sitting out all of 2014. Add to all of this is the idea that Texas Tech is replacing three starting seniors from […]