UPDATE: Perry sheds light on decision to put Eakin at punt returner pres. by Prosper Energy Management
- By J. Apodaca
- Inside The Double T
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Some interesting convo today with Kenny Perry...some highlights.
What went into the decision to put Coy Eakin at punt returner?
"Josh has been banged up a little bit. Josh has got great hands, but obviously the other part is just trying to kick start our punt return. I'm not one of those guys gonna sit doing the same thing. Coy is a great player, we've got a lot of great players. It wasn't just Josh, its kind of our scheme that we're doing. So that falls on me, so I'm just trying to change some things up...He's been catching punts since he's been here. It's one of those deals that I feel really good about. I trust Coy, I trust them all. I shouldn't use the word trust, but I think Coy can do some stuff as well. He has done it before, and I just think going into that game where we were at, just wanted to try something different."
How was the bye?
"You know, it's good. Get some guys healthy, get on the road to recruit a little bit, little bit different than last year. When coach was letting us know we were all 3-5 coaches, this year we got to go as 5-1 coaches. It is what it is, just, you know, got to want to win, and we got a great opportunity ahead of us. And you know, like we've been saying, no regrets, let's go on...I mean, the best part about is, you get to get healthy. The worst part about is, I like playing games, you know. So this is part of it, you know. I I'm sure there's a rhyme or reason. No one asked me if we needed two bye weeks, so after that, I don't care what they do."
How have you guys not backed off getting out to the 5-1 start?
"It goes back to , everyone's different. You know, obviously, in this profession, coaches win with a lot of different styles. I'm worried about being 1-0. Obviously, some things happened last year. I still think, you know, as coaches, we did a great job from going from 3-5, the situation we were dealt to get into a bowl game. Kudos to Kittley, Tim DeRuyter and our head coach for rallying the troops last year. This year, obviously we're better football team. We're 5-1. I'm proud to be 5-1. I'm going to wear that across my chest, because from the first football game to where we're at now, we're a better football team. And our kids are, you know, they're practicing their butt off, and they're playing hard. We're playing physical, which for me has been key since I've been here. We've got to be a physical football team, you know, if you're going to win consistently, that's what you got to be. And I think that's kind of where we're shifting."
You broke the pattern with the kickers for the first time in Tucson, anything to that?
"Kind of one of those deals. It goes back to kind of, who's doing what practice wise. We'll be back with both those guys this week. Starting last week, they started competing again. And we've got back into compete mode. And, you know, I kind of go into the game pregame, halftime. It matters. I mean, you have to evaluate your guys. Specialists are no different. And just, you know, that situation, Gino had been hitting the ball good, and he got the shot. This next week, it could be Reese. They're both still getting ready to go in the game, so I'm not changing that."
Prosper Energy Management is a mineral management company based in Dallas/Fort Worth with a Red Raider as a founding member. With over 35 years of experience in oil and gas management, Prosper provides full start-to-finish management, as well as tailored service, with the mission of serving their clients above all else. Prosper specializes in petroleum engineering, giving their clients that competitive edge when tackling the complexities of leasing, land & title, division orders, accounting, forecasting, etc
www.prosperenergymgmt.com
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What went into the decision to put Coy Eakin at punt returner?
"Josh has been banged up a little bit. Josh has got great hands, but obviously the other part is just trying to kick start our punt return. I'm not one of those guys gonna sit doing the same thing. Coy is a great player, we've got a lot of great players. It wasn't just Josh, its kind of our scheme that we're doing. So that falls on me, so I'm just trying to change some things up...He's been catching punts since he's been here. It's one of those deals that I feel really good about. I trust Coy, I trust them all. I shouldn't use the word trust, but I think Coy can do some stuff as well. He has done it before, and I just think going into that game where we were at, just wanted to try something different."
How was the bye?
"You know, it's good. Get some guys healthy, get on the road to recruit a little bit, little bit different than last year. When coach was letting us know we were all 3-5 coaches, this year we got to go as 5-1 coaches. It is what it is, just, you know, got to want to win, and we got a great opportunity ahead of us. And you know, like we've been saying, no regrets, let's go on...I mean, the best part about is, you get to get healthy. The worst part about is, I like playing games, you know. So this is part of it, you know. I I'm sure there's a rhyme or reason. No one asked me if we needed two bye weeks, so after that, I don't care what they do."
How have you guys not backed off getting out to the 5-1 start?
"It goes back to , everyone's different. You know, obviously, in this profession, coaches win with a lot of different styles. I'm worried about being 1-0. Obviously, some things happened last year. I still think, you know, as coaches, we did a great job from going from 3-5, the situation we were dealt to get into a bowl game. Kudos to Kittley, Tim DeRuyter and our head coach for rallying the troops last year. This year, obviously we're better football team. We're 5-1. I'm proud to be 5-1. I'm going to wear that across my chest, because from the first football game to where we're at now, we're a better football team. And our kids are, you know, they're practicing their butt off, and they're playing hard. We're playing physical, which for me has been key since I've been here. We've got to be a physical football team, you know, if you're going to win consistently, that's what you got to be. And I think that's kind of where we're shifting."
You broke the pattern with the kickers for the first time in Tucson, anything to that?
"Kind of one of those deals. It goes back to kind of, who's doing what practice wise. We'll be back with both those guys this week. Starting last week, they started competing again. And we've got back into compete mode. And, you know, I kind of go into the game pregame, halftime. It matters. I mean, you have to evaluate your guys. Specialists are no different. And just, you know, that situation, Gino had been hitting the ball good, and he got the shot. This next week, it could be Reese. They're both still getting ready to go in the game, so I'm not changing that."
Prosper Energy Management is a mineral management company based in Dallas/Fort Worth with a Red Raider as a founding member. With over 35 years of experience in oil and gas management, Prosper provides full start-to-finish management, as well as tailored service, with the mission of serving their clients above all else. Prosper specializes in petroleum engineering, giving their clients that competitive edge when tackling the complexities of leasing, land & title, division orders, accounting, forecasting, etc
www.prosperenergymgmt.com
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LINK: Football rule interpretation issued for substitution rule
- By B. Golan
- Inside The Double T
- 10 Replies
NCAA Football Secretary-Rules Editor Steve Shaw, in collaboration with the NCAA Football Rules Committee, issued an interpretation involving defensive teams participating with more than 11 players in the final two minutes of a half.
After the two-minute timeout in either half, if the defense commits a substitution foul and 12 or more players are on the field and participate in a down, officials will penalize the defense for the foul and, at the option of the offended team, reset the game clock back to the time displayed at the snap.
The game clock will then restart on the next snap. If the 12th defender was attempting to exit but was still on the field at the snap and had no influence on the play, then the normal substitution penalty of 5 yards would be enforced with no clock adjustment.
"Football is a very dynamic game," Shaw said. "Occasionally there are specific situations where committing a penalty can give a team an advantage. A guiding principle of the NCAA Football Rules Committee is that there should be no benefit when a team commits a penalty. The goal of this in-season interpretation is to eliminate a potential clock advantage for committing a substitution foul and take away any gain for the defense if they violate the substitution rule."
www.ncaa.org
After the two-minute timeout in either half, if the defense commits a substitution foul and 12 or more players are on the field and participate in a down, officials will penalize the defense for the foul and, at the option of the offended team, reset the game clock back to the time displayed at the snap.
The game clock will then restart on the next snap. If the 12th defender was attempting to exit but was still on the field at the snap and had no influence on the play, then the normal substitution penalty of 5 yards would be enforced with no clock adjustment.
"Football is a very dynamic game," Shaw said. "Occasionally there are specific situations where committing a penalty can give a team an advantage. A guiding principle of the NCAA Football Rules Committee is that there should be no benefit when a team commits a penalty. The goal of this in-season interpretation is to eliminate a potential clock advantage for committing a substitution foul and take away any gain for the defense if they violate the substitution rule."
Football rule interpretation issued for substitution rule - NCAA.org
NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor for Football Steve Shaw, in collaboration with the NCAA Football Rules Committee, issued an interpretation regarding having 12 or more
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CFB's highest paid coaches
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Check out this list. I'm shocked by some of these salaries.
McGuire is 51st on the list.
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SIAP: Matador Club contributions now earn RRC priority points
- By Lubbockist
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No excuse not to get on the NIL train!
| We are excited to share a game-changing update in our NIL fundraising efforts that will transform how we support Texas Tech Athletics. Your donations to The Matador Club will now not only benefit Texas Tech student-athletes but also earn you Red Raider Club Priority Points. All donations made from May 2nd, 2024 and on will receive priority points. This new benefit helps us better align our mission to build championship-level programs while recognizing the support of our dedicated donors. By contributing to The Matador Club, you’re not only driving our success in NIL initiatives and bringing top talent to the 8-0-6, but also boosting your status in the Red Raider Club. Key Benefits:
Your commitment to Texas Tech truly makes a difference. With our partnership between The Matador Club and the Red Raider Club, we’re elevating our fundraising efforts. College athletics is evolving, and schools nationwide are either stepping up or falling behind. Join The Matador Club crowdfunding initiative today. Together, we will rise to victory. Thank you for your continued support! To take advantage of your Red Raider Club Priority Points, contact us at rrc@ttu.edu. |
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