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  1. Btw, Ward completely cleared. All just a matter of simple incompetence by Lubbock PD. Ward's roommate stole cell phones and used Ward's ID. Issue was cleared up in June for Ward, but for some unknown reason a warrant was issued anyway. Drug their feet releasing him even after lawyer provided paperwork demonstrated Ward's non-involvement.
  2. Given Tech's recent past, it's not hard to understand why some folk might get a chuckle out of the suggestion TT's LBs are the best in the conference. That said tho, I think they really could be. I've seen 2 national publications that have Dakota Allen as the top LB in the country. Likewise, Jordan Brooks as a soph made the coach's honorable mention all conference team--and Riko Jeffers is pressing him for playing time. Brayden Stringer, who started as a freshman, while providing depth, can't even now sniff any playing time. i think they're going to be pretty good. This as opposed to QB, where they are going to be awful.
  3. Ward was freed, but it wasn't due to a technicality. He didn't do anything. It was sheer incompetence by Lubbock police. His roommate, a former walk-on named CJ Hill used Ward's ID and stole cell phones. The incident was resolved in June for Ward. Inexplicably, Lubbock police issued a warrant anyway and he was arrested after a routine traffic stop and further wasnt released in a timely manner even though given paperwork by his lawyer demonstating his non-involvement. Crazy deal.
  4. If the above is true, this perhaps will counter some of the depression and gnashing of teeth of Tech fans related to apparently Carter being the starting QB. He's awful.
  5. Wow, this thing has just taken an abrupt turn. Reports are now that Ward's roommate stole his ID and is the culprit. Supposedly backed up by video. If true, that's something of an astounding turn of events.
  6. Bonney gets an interception today in his first Tech scrimmage. He's running with the two's.
  7. Really good piece from a very objective source. Everybody from UT to A&M, to Tech to Bill Gates to T. Boone Pickens contribute to it. Summarizes things very accurately and well. Thanks for posting the link. A highly recommended read.
  8. Quote In June, Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp wrote an editorial piece in the Dallas Morning News titled, "Texas doesn't need another veterinarian school." Interestingly, the same rationale didn't seem to enter his mind when the Ags got themselves a real live law school here a while back.
  9. Trust me on this. It adds up. The art of the deal for the 5 Tech regents who voted 5-4 to oust Duncan, was to nix the vet school without appearing they are directly doing so. It would play much better for their reputations to let it seem on the surface , "well, we tried, but it just died in the legislature". They clearly anticipated some public reaction and seek to have no visible dirt on their hands. Interested in Tech or not, this will be a fascinating one to watch. I don't have the time or space to adaqutely cover the nuances, issues and personalities involved in this entire can of worms. The Tech alumni, media and political reaction has been even more intense and angry than even the perpetrators anticipated is my guess. TT is far from bankrupt in the political and deep pocket categories on this deal. On the other hand, A&M isn't either and Sharp, Perry, and Abbott didn't just get off a boatload of goats politically either (sheep maybe?). As I said, this one will be interesting to watch.
  10. Duncan has only been there four years. From today's Austin American Statesman: Under Duncan’s watch, the system has raised more than $585 million in philanthropic support, and its endowment has grown by $150 million to $1.3 billion.
  11. I'm not sure the domination was quite as complete as you might have us believe. TT actually had a few more total yards offense than UT.
  12. I strongly suspect safety will be Bonney's home at Tech. They've got two starters returning at safety, but that's where Morgan was spending a lot of time during both last Spring and this Fall. Turns out Bonney knew Kliff from Kliff's coaching days at UH. Bonney's dad would bring him to UH to workout.
  13. Octavious Morgan is the Tech DB. Really good player. Injury just happened Saturday. Bonney from Big Spring? 247 and Rivals profiles show him from Houston Lamar.
  14. Southern Cal offers McIvor today. We shall see. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2018/08/13/central-qb-maverick-mcivor-offered-scholarship-usc-trojans-san-angelo-university-southern-california/981375002/
  15. Yeah, a real shame for the kid. Wasn't what can be your typical JC type. Did everything you asked of him and more. Wasn't just playing well, but really well.
  16. Third raise for Tadlock since May 2016. He deserves it.
  17. Those ags were 3-7 against Leach. Big fun it was. Leach and his pirate can beat a soldier quote.
  18. Leach makes yet another weatherman appearance recently when in Lubbock for a book signing. The original one was 2004. He is every bit as candid as usual. They devote 7 minutes of their newscast to him.
  19. It has not been an uncommon occurrence for NFL coaches and KK to spend off season time together exchanging thoughts pertaining to offense. He has extensive NFL contacts. Other head coaching shortcomings aside, one must admit he's been pretty successful offensively.
  20. I strongly doubt it as well. If KK gets fired this year, he's headed to the NFL.
  21. Very true. I recall one year at Tech where his defense finished something like 22nd overall in the country. I suppose it's due to his then prolific offenses that this false, no defense stereotype continues to exist. Another criticism from the haters that cracks me up is the continuing drumbeat that he never won a conference title. While true of course, it implies there's absolutely no difference in say, an 11 win season, and a one win season. It's absurd of course, and is a better than decent example of them trying a little too hard.
  22. Noticed where he's a 4 star in some corners. Still valid, maybe not, but offer list shows offers from A&M and OU among others. While his commitment was anticipated, still a nice get by Kliffy.
  23. You couldn't be more wrong. When you talk about running the ball and imply one has to be able to run the ball for the sake of balance Leach will tell you you are inaccurately defining balance. He explains it here and it makes some sense. https://www.cougcenter.com/2013/6/3/4360000/using-data-to-assess-the-balance-of-mike-leachs-air-raid-at-wsu Mediocre football, I'm not so sure. He's been PAC 12 coach of the year, Big 12 coach of the year, won the Woody Hayes and George Munger awards for national coach of the year and so on. Leach has taken arguably the worst Power 5 program in the country to 9 win seasons 2 of the last 3 years. He ended his tenure at Tech being nationally ranked five of his last 6 years there. The one season he wasn't he won 8 games btw. Tech had four seasons of nine wins or more while he was there, at one point being ranked as high as 2nd in the country 8 games into the season. Mediocre? Like I said, I'm not so sure.
  24. Tech will also play Duke on Dec. 20 in Madison Square Garden.
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