Comments on: Tech has reversed fortunes against ranked teams

By: Pete Storseth

Pete Storseth — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:13:11 +0000

With UT the damage is done. OU game coming up will prove Tech’s worth and Big 12 superiority.

The other top five teams, Alabama and Florida, have weaker oppenents and, in Bama’s case, rank higher than Tech.
This, in spite of their narrow victories against teams like Ol Miss, Kentucky and LSU.

This week is Tech’s bye week, but I wonder about the BCS during our time off. Alabama, at number one for some reason, plays Miss State this week and Auburn next week. Though the ESPN sports writers and elite claim these rivalries put butts in seats and make BCS polls quiver, I see no contest. Niether team is ranked and when Miss State played Auburn in September, the score was 3-2. No seriously look it up. That was the actual score. No offense. Who in their right mind would think Alabama has a challenge until the SEC championship.

Now, for Florida. The Gators possess talent. Moreso than Bama, I think. They have Heisman winner QB, Tebow. They have incredible stats, but not quite as paper perfect as Tech’s.
FLA vs TTU would be an ideal national matchup.
Florida stomped LSU (Alabama’s most recent close call)
Florida’s only close call was against Ol Miss, by a blocked extra point. Of course, Ol Miss is also unranked, proving that the Florida’s hyped speacial teams and defense game against Georgia just illustrates the fact that Fla’s opponents struggle with turnovers and special teams anyway.

Tech has come a long way. The sleepers up to the UT and OSU games, and the underestimated team that has almost flawless execution and tremendous heart. The players are great players and seem to be proving themselves great men as well.
What scandals? What controversies? None exist in Lubbock this year.

Only success and victory exists this season in Lubbock

GO TECH

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By: Danny in McKinney, TX

Danny in McKinney, TX — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:51:20 +0000

Only two teams out of the Big 12 can go to a BCS Bowl game (including National Championship and BCS At Large). BCS experts have put together all the scenarios and of all of those scenarios, Tech would be left out of the BCS picture if Tech loses one game whether against Oklahoma or in the Big 12 Championship. That is if OU, Texas, and Texas Tech end up with one loss. With that said, Tech must finish the season undefeated or we are looking at the Cotton or Holiday Bowl. I believe Tech can do it. Get past Oklahoma and I believe we can run the table the rest of the way.

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By: LKP (TTpilk645 on DT Nation)

LKP (TTpilk645 on DT Nation) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:12:33 +0000

I agree with Harrell. This team has been improving weekly. They have not peaked yet, but this is the game that can and will be that last step to the top. I feel OU is probably a bit better than UT right now, and we should run past Baylor. Whoever wins the north division will not be able to match Tech. The NC game will feature either Alabama or Florida. The way Tech is peaking at the right time, I can’t see either of those teams slowing down the AIR RAID offense. And the BLACK SWARM defense is a whole lot better than anyone not wearing Red & Black wants to admit. Should we FINISH THIS OFF, a bunch of loose lips and forked tongues will be silenced (Do you hear me, Lou, Lee, Kirk?) WRECK ‘EM TECH!

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By: Karl

Karl — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:04:18 +0000

Whoever wins the Big 12 championship will go to a BCS bowl. After that, if we are not the Big 12 champion but are in the top 14 in the BCS rankings, we still have a shot at a BCS bowl even if we are behind either UT or OU or both. The bowls themselves choose who they want from the top 14 after the teams playing for the championship are determined.

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By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:55:08 +0000

If Tech loses to OU and falls behind OU and UT in the BCS polls will Tech end up in the Cotton Bowl ? OU would go to a BCS Bowl if they win the Big 12 and UT would be ranked ahead of Tech so they would get an at large bid to a BCS Bowl game.

Maybe I am wrong, but for all the celebrating at Tech the wins against UT and OSU will mean nothing except for ending a losing streak against #1 ranked teams.

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By: bill214

bill214 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:36:10 +0000

BEAT OU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By: Henry

Henry — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:44:14 +0000

Oh yeah, I now live down is South Georgia where you don’t hear anything but Gators and Dawgs, but today at the golf course 10 or12 people came up to me knowing I am from TTU and said “How about those Raiders” they should win it all. All except one Gator who interjected. we will kick your butt in Miami.

That could be the game? Ane we will see who does the kicking!

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By: Henry

Henry — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:37:37 +0000

This team has the confidence & talent to go all the way, just keep the same attitude and dedication to the game plan and we can all see it happen in Miami!

Stick it to the Sooners or just plain “Wreck Em” that will be my happiest moment – ever-as an Alumni!

However, win or lose I will always bleed Red & Black! TTU-

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By: Danny in McKinney, TX

Danny in McKinney, TX — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:57:42 +0000

Do what you did to Kansas. Get an early leave, don’t let up on the gas pedal, and have the OU fans filing out by the 3rd Quarter because you have such a big lead to overcome. I really don’t care how you win, I just want to see Tech win and have a chance to play in the National Championship game.

No matter what though (win or lose), I am very proud of this team.Tech has become the darlings among other fans nationally to go all the way.

Guns Up!!

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By: West Texas Principal

West Texas Principal — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:42:15 +0000

Quick start!!! Take the crowd out of it!!!! Then, drive in the dagger!!!!

Wreck ‘em!!!!!

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