Other Big 12 Games

Iowa State -3 v. Baylor. 11am kickoff in Ames. Those give me the willies, for sure. Iowa State fans are amazing, too. I'm jealous. They won't give a rat's ass that the game is early. There will be a packed house and everyone will be losing their shit.

I was mildly surprised by this line opening around Iowa State -1 and even more surprised when it moved to ISU -3. This is the third week in a row where the line has moved hard against Baylor (take note of that.. someone that's smart and/or bets big thinks Baylor is overrated).

Baylor's QB (Blake Shapen) has really not been allowed to cut it loose thus far on the season. Just 33 for 54 against FBS teams this year for 321 yards, 2 TD, and 1 interception. His average depth of target against BYU was less than 7 yards.

Baylor's defense looks for real, though. They are top 40 in points per drive & yards per play allowed. That Samoan NT is a mountain of a man. Their secondary (led by Devin Lemear, Devin Neal, and Al Walcott) looks nasty.

Iowa State is probably the team I knew the least about going into the season. I don't think they have played a particularly strong schedule from an offenses-faced standpoint (Iowa & Ohio), but ISU's defense has been extremely stingy. 8th in the country in points per drive allowed & 4th in the country in yards per play allowed.

Baylor was a trendy pick to be the best team in the Big 12 over the summer. I wasn't really expecting them to be an underdog in half of their first 4 games (although they are catching two of the best road environments any Big 12 team has played in). I have no idea what to expect in this one. We should learn a lot about both teams. I'm rooting for Baylor to start out 2-2, that's for sure.


Kansas -7.5 v. Duke. This has to be the biggest favorite spot for Kansas over a P5 team in a long, long time. I remember in 2019, when we lost to Kansas as small favorites (Tech -4 or so), it was one of the closest spreads for Kansas in over a decade. Now they are 7.5-point favorites, and it actually opened up around Kansas -10. I regret not betting Duke +10 earlier in the week. Duke looks solid -- 3-0 and have already won on the road this year as double-digit underdogs.

Kansas is definitely a problem, though. They have one of the best players in the conference on defense (Safety, Kenny Logan). Their offensive scheme is a curve ball in the big 12. It's got a lot of option stuff to it. It protected their OL a lot more v. UH's front compared to what we did. Against P5 teams (both on the road), Jalon Daniels is 32 for 52 passing, 377 yards, 6 TDs, no picks. He has over 200 yards rushing in those 2 games with another 2 TDs on the ground. Yeah -- they are a tad scary.

That said, Kansas is lighting up the scoreboard wayyy more than they should to this point. 500 yards v. Tenn Tech = 56 points. 420 yards against WVU = 55 points. 438 yards v. UH = 48 points. That's weird. Not sustainable points production based on the yards gained. They were actually out gained by both WVU and UH.

KU is a strange team. Seemingly really well coached. Part of me is actually rooting for a 4-0 Kansas. Not sure why, really.

WVU -1.5 at Virginia Tech. Man, this is not a good sign for Virginia Tech. A 1-2 WVU team that just lost at home to Kansas is favored in a weeknight (Thursday) game in Blacksburg? That's a terrible sign for their progrum.

WVU doesn't seem nearly as bad as people (or their fans) think right now. They have completely lost their defense, however, which is sort of what's carried them since the latter half of the Dana years (113th in points per drive allowed; 101st in yards allowed per play).

I do think WVU's offense has potential, though. But if they can't find a way to win this game... do we see another preemptive-strike firing on a football coach to prevent them from pulling off any wild upsets and saving their job? Neal's in deep trouble (despite being owed like $16 million, which is totally insane).


TCU -1.5 at SMU. Another game involving a Big 12 team that's essentially a coin flip (line at -3 or less). SMU was extremely competitive in a 27-34 loss on the road last week at Maryland (were outscored 0-14 in the 4th Quarter). TCU's QB situation is intriguing -- Tanner Mordecai might be the best one in that game. TCU is still probably the biggest mystery in the Big 12, having had a bye week and 2 games against FCS & the lifeless corpse of Colorado.

The return of Dykes to SMU gives this another interesting plot line. I don't know enough about either of these teams to really have an opinion, but SMU is playing at home, with a good QB, and they have actually been tested this year. TCU better show up....


Oklahoma -12 / -13 v. Kansas State. Nothing about this game interests me, so of course it's the Big 12's 7:00pm kickoff on FOX. Kansas State came crashing back to earth last week after losing to Tulane. Their offense looks pedestrian to say the least (less than 4.7 yards per play). They even won the turnover battle 2-0 and managed to lose at home as double-digit favorites. Meanwhile, OU looks like pretty vintage OU to me. I don't really have an opinion on this game, though. 13 is a lot of points...


Miscellaneous

Tennessee -10.5 v. Florida. Tennessee has only been favored against Florida 5 times since Peyton Manning's last year there in 1997 (only 3 times since 2004). The biggest line in that timeframe was Tennessee -5.5. This could really be the first time ever that Tenn. has been a double digit favorite in the matchup. People that think Donovan has a "processing issue" should watch Florida's QB. He doesn't have a TD pass yet this season and has thrown 4 picks (he's very athletic, though). Meanwhile, Tennessee looks quite good.

A&M -2 v. Arkansas (Arlington). A&M's won 9 out of the last 10 matchups here. Just owned the Hogs. To show how far the perception of these teams has changed through the first few weeks, I was seeing A&M -10 in this game over the summer. A&M has some injuries in their secondary and will have to deal with a 240+ pound QB that really wants to run people over. Arkansas' defense has had some issues so far, including last week against one of the best FCS teams in the country (it was also the return of Bobby Petrino to Fayetteville). But A&M's offense is from the stone age. I think Arkansas gets this one.


In fact, Arkansas +1.5 or better is the official Sideline Provisions "Banger"** of the Week. Not only do I like Arkansas here in general, it's going to be double the fun to root against A&M and, hopefully, watch them implode. Kudos to Sideline Provisions for sponsoring gambling content on this site. That's a big plus in my book in addition to having some of the best Tech gear out there. Personally, I can't wait until they have some XL fit imperial hats in their store. It's a shame mellon-headed people like me can't find Tech hats to wear, but that's about to change thanks to Sideline Provisions.





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Thanks and wreck em

Tickets are in Section 4, Seats 24 and 25. $600 for the pair.

DM me and I'll send you contact information, they are my brother-in-law's tickets.

I have 3 in my group that can't make it. Tickets on SeatGeek are in the $200s in this section. I'll do $150 per seat. Inbox me. Thanks

I'm going to do my best to drink as much water as I can process today. Tomorrow is going to be difficult and I'm thinking about foregoing alcohol tomorrow too. Should be a fun game. The last time Texas was here it was a Covid game. We damn near won that game if I remember correctly. Wreckem!

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These are in section 116, row 35. They are paper tix that I have to pick up from the box office on Friday so you’ll have to meet me in person in Lubbock to get them. Willing to sell all or single tickets. $96 per ticket is what I paid so that’s what we’re asking.

We are heading back to Lubbock for the first time this weekend since 2006 with two other couples with a bunch of 6 yo However the last time we were there, none of were married, had no kids and gave no shits. Can someone give me the lowdown on how to do Lubbock game day with kids? Rented a house in Tech Terrace two blocks from all the houses we used to live in. Plan on throwing down. Input needed.

How long til he gets canned? I was so excited to watch WVU v VT tonight and was quickly reminded just how bad they are. Daniels can’t connect and the penalties are stacking as high as Kliff’s Texas Tech teams. Feels like it’s coming sooner than later…

When: THIS Friday, September 23rd at 11:30am
Where: Rudy's at Slide and The Loop (Side room)
What: Talk Tech Football, Realignment and Everything Else

RSVP in a comments below so we can have a rough headcount.

ANYONE is welcome at this event. We want to grow this community (and RRS!), so feel free to invite co-workers, family members, friends, etc.

I'll be sending out an email and calendar invite to everyone on the Lubbock MeetUp list later today. If you have not already sent me a PM with your email, now is your chance.

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Seems like a stretch! I don't judge people by height though, only weight!

Have a close friend of modest means who is being kicked out of his apartment. Long story short the apartment canceled their lease and gave them a week to move out after refusing to make repairs. The apartment above had a pipe burst which flooded their apartment with about 4 inches of water. Can still see bubbling in the drywall’s, smell the mold in the walls and they have all gotten sick. The apartment did nothing but provide box fans for 4 days.

So this means they need to find a place quick and are hoping to find a rent house. Budget is 2000 or below. Needs at least 2 bed(have a 9 yo daughter) and preferably 2 bath as well.

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Notebook: Recap of Mark Adams' thoughts and preseason media availability


-The roster is healthy for the most part.

-Pop Isaacs has progressed well after surgery and is expected to be back next week,

-Regarding Ethan Duncan, “right now he's taking a pause to kind of decide if he wants to stay at Texas Tech or possibly look at some other options and it’s just kind of a timing thing with Ethan. We’ve got a lot of guards that we brought in so and, you know, we have a lot of respect for Ethan and his family…it's a really big decision for him, unfortunately.”

-Adams has been particularly impressed with Daniel Batcho and his improvement this offseason.
“Daniel Batcho is one that really is just a different player than he was last year…he's working on scoring and he's shooting the ball, he's working on his jump shot and his three-point shooting, and he's just a completely different player. And I like everyone to be impressed and surprised to see his progress…I think our coaching staff agrees that I think that Daniels got a chance to play in the NBA in the next couple of years. We feel that he's improved that much and so we're looking forward to get him out in uniform and showing off his talents for our fans.”

On last year’s team compared to this year, “It's just a totally different team with six or seven transfers and a lot more older players. Half of this team is underclassmen, so it's a little different. We don't have maybe the length but at the same time, I think we're skilled in areas. We think we will be a much better three-point shooting game and we've got players that have experience at the combo guard positions, and hopefully will be more efficient on offense than we were last year, but love these guys. They're working extremely hard regarding our program. They love the coaches and this team. We went out and recruited guys that we thought would fit into our system and that were going to play hard and play together. We’ve got four freshmen and we love those guys as well…”

-Fardaws Aimaq has been a great leader for the younger guys both on and off the court. Adams believes that Aimaq may have the most skill out of any big guy that’s been at Tech.

“He can shoot the ball outside, inside. When you look back at his resume, back at Utah Valley, he was the defensive player and offensive player of the year in their conference, and even though this is a little higher level, just in practice, he's been in well…so excited about him.”
-On Elijah Fisher, “may be one of the youngest players in college basketball, reclassified, and has great credentials coming out of high school…one thing about him that I’ve actually been really impressed with is just how tough he is, very physical.

-Clarence chose to go back home overseas to be closer to home and play professional basketball.

-Adams is excited about the upcoming season and has high expectations for this year. He reminds the new guys that we were 18-0 at home last year, have sellout crowds, and that red raider nation expects a lot out of them.

“People want guys that are going to play hard and play together, show grit on the floor, and represent West Texas the right way.”

“These guys have a lot of energy and are enthusiastic. They come in wanting to be coached and so we see that’s a real plus with this team and I think that they have made huge strides from when we started.”

-Elijah has made the adjustment from high school basketball to college really quickly IQ-wise. The coaching staff has been extremely pleased with Lamar Washington and Robert Jennings.

-Jaylon Tyson can score on all three levels, has huge upside, and has been playing very well in practice per Adams. He’s also shooting the three-ball very well.

-Adams is glad to have Malik Ondigo back. His final four experience and veteran leadership is helping the younger guys.

-On Kevin Obanor being back, “Last year, KO’s strength was three-point shooting and his offensive rebounding. He's worked so hard this summer on getting that ball on the floor and creating his own shot and again, I think the secret is out that we just think he's so much better than he was last year on the offensive end…”

-Adams loves De’Vion Harmon, his leadership, and his “infectious” personality. “He will be a key ingredient to the success of this team.”

-D’Maurian Williams and Kerwin Walton have been lighting up the three-point line. The coaching staff made it a priority to bring in shooters this year after not shooting it particularly well last season.

-On Kerwin Walton, “He’s probably our best three-point shooter, but he’s more athletic than we thought, and he’s got good size.”

-Adams mentions that Texas Tech hasn’t had a true point guard since Evans and Mooney, and is excited to have “three or four guys” that can play combo guard.

-It sounds like Fardaws is going to have the green light to shoot the three-ball when he gets the chance. Adams wants to use that part of his game to spread the floor like Bryson Williams did last year.

-Adams believes that one of the things that give the Red Raiders an advantage in recruiting is the fans, student section, and Texas Tech’s recent pedigree of successful seasons and NCAA tournament wins.

VTech currently leads 7-3 with about 2:30 left until half. But WVU looks like the better team and has been moving the ball on Offense and their Defense has been strong too, but they've made some dumb penalties.

Kellerfox is Hangry Gripe: this board has gotten really sloppy with thread titles.

This thread title implies it's already done. The correct titling would have been "Dave Aranda to Nebraska?" Or something like "Aranda may be a target for Nebraska."

We've had a lot of very misleading thread titles lately.

Has anyone here had PRK surgery or gotten EVO ICL (implants)?

Just heard from a reliable source he’s coming back.

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Me and Trevor are here at the USA.

Hoops season is just over a month away!

Posting for my mom.

$190 each, or $380 for both. Section 119, row 9, aisle seats. Includes free parking pass.

If you're looking for some places to stop by on Friday or Saturday after the game I obviously will suggest going to Two Docs and visiting the taproom. We'll be hosting a Hip-Hop event tomorrow with vintage clothes vendors and more to check out. We'll also be tapping a cask IPA at 4 p.m. Then after Saturday's game stop by for a pint or two. We close at midnight tomorrow and Saturday. @Taft33

I want to shoutout Good Line Beer Co. as another stop on your visit. Those guys over there are the newest brewery in town and make solid, solid stuff in a prime location near J&B Coffee on Boston and around 26/27th. They're awesome folks and another opportunity to support a local business. Everyone else drop your suggestions or plans! I hope to see some of you this weekend. It'll be a busy one.

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Lloyd will visit Iowa State this weekend, no offer to this point.

the dual sport standout will also take track visits to both Illinois and Florida over the next few months.

the Tech coaches are recruiting him the hardest, scheduling an official visit in October or November, still working the details out with the coaches


https://texastech.rivals.com/news/dual-sport-standout-lloyd-loves-the-ttu-coaches

The Longhorns are prepared to make what will be the last time they visit the Hub City before they move to the SEC this weekend. Texas brings a star-studded roster into Lubbock once again and are ranked #22 in the AP Poll.

The Red Raiders will have a few key players on offense to slow down, including Heisman hopeful Bijan Robinson.

Bijan Robinson:

Robinson is one of the best running backs in the nation this season and will be a massive challenge for the Texas Tech front seven on Saturday.

The Longhorn offense has been going through Robinson and his backup in Roschon Johnson since the injury to Quinn Ewers.

Robinson has found the end zone six times in three games this season and has 311 yards on the ground while having 132 receiving yards on seven catches.

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Roschon Johnson:

Johnson has served as a nice compliment back for Steve Sarkisian’s offense this season as the senior has recorded 131 rushing yards on 21 carries while scoring a touchdown.

Johnson has been used out of the wildcat this season, mostly last week against UTSA.

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Hudson Card:

Since the injury to Ewers, Card has returned to his starting role that he held last season. It appears that Sarkisian doesn’t have as much faith in Card’s throwing ability as the offensive splits have changed quite a bit.

In five quarters of play, Ewers attempted 36 passes for 359 yards and two touchdowns. On the other hand, Card attempted 50 passes for 343 yards and a touchdown in 8 quarters of play this season.

If the Red Raiders can contain Robinson and Johnson and make Card beat them through the air, they may put themselves in a position to win on Saturday.

Quinn Ewers:

As previously mentioned, Ewers left the Alabama game with a shoulder injury and hasn’t played since. However, Ewers has been practicing this week and it is possible that he gets the start over Card on Saturday.

Ewers was effective during his first 5 quarters of football as a Longhorn, throwing for 359 yards on 25 completions along with two touchdowns.

Xavier Worthy & Jordan Whittington:

Worthy and Whittington were both highly recruited young wide receivers and they have struggled to be super involved in the offense since the injury to Ewers.

The All-American in Worthy has 11 receptions for 162 yards and is without a touchdown in the first three games.

Whittington has also failed to reach the end zone and has 146 yards on 14 receptions this season.

Ja’Tavion Sanders:

Sanders has seen his role elevated since the injury to Ewers, being used as a safety valve for Card. After not seeing a reception all season last year, he has ten catches for 94 yards in three games this season.

Sanders also got in the end zone for a touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe.

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On the defensive side of the ball, the Longhorns are improved from last season and with the help of some returning pieces, Texas should be able to keep the Red Raider offense somewhat in check, making up for their offense.

D’Shawn Jamison & Anthony Cook:

Jamison is one of the most experienced members of the Texas defense as Saturday’s matchup will be his 52nd game in burnt orange. This season he has made five tackles, intercepted a pass and blocked a kick.

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Cook is also a seasoned veteran in the Longhorn secondary having played in 50 collegiate games, all with Texas. This season he has made 18 total tackles and two for loss.

Ovie Oghoufo, Keondre Coburn, & T’Vondre Sweat:

These three are big parts of a strong defensive line that looked really good against Alabama and will most definitely poise a massive challenge to the Red Raider offensive line on Saturday.

Oghoufo will be matched up with Caleb Rogers on the blindside all afternoon on Saturday. He doesn’t sub a whole lot and has recorded 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack this season.

Coburn is yet another fifth-year senior who has made an impact in all five seasons. This year he has made nine tackles and one for loss.

Sweat has made seven tackles this season and recorded a quarterback hurry against the Crimson Tide in early September.

Demarvion Overshown:

Overshown had his name in the headlines this week for a past charge and will play this week against the Red Raiders, but only in the second half due to a targeting suspension that was upheld by the NCAA on Wednesday.

The team captain is a critical part of the Longhorn linebacking core, recording 23 total tackles and 2.5 for loss this season.







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