Tech notes: Wall, Williams return

Texas Tech cornerback Jamar Wall and linebacker Marlon Williams, both of whom missed Tuesday’s practice, returned to Wednesday’s workout. Both got hurt late in Saturday’s 24-17 loss at Oklahoma State, Wall in a violent collision with Cowboys quarterback Zac Robinson.
Williams was wearing a protective boot Tuesday.
Starting middle linebacker Brian Duncan has taken some snaps at [...]

OU quarterback Jones making most of opportunity

Landry Jones figured he’d have at least another year to stand on the sideline, where he could watch and learn from one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Oklahoma history.
That was the plan anyway, but it was ruined sooner than anyone could have expected.
Sam Bradford, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, suffered a shoulder injury during [...]

OU battles losing trend

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops has mostly had his way against his old offensive coordinator, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach.
In their nine head-to-head meetings this decade, Stoops’ teams are 7-2. But Oklahoma is winless on its last two trips to Lubbock, meaning none of the current Sooners players has tasted victory in Jones AT&T Stadium.
“We haven’t [...]

Texas-TCU in BCS title game could still happen

It probably won’t happen, but it sure would be sweet if it did.
Texas vs. TCU at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 7, old Southwest Conference foes playing not only for in-state bragging rights but for the national championship.
It’s a scenario that seemed impossible when the season began, and as I mentioned, it’s still highly unlikely. [...]

Tech notes: Leach questions Jeffers’ effort

Disappearing act
Texas Tech running back Harrison Jeffers has disappeared from the offense at different times this season. Lately, he’s been in one of those stretches, and Tech coach Mike Leach suggested Monday it’s for lack of consistent effort.
“Some of that’s kind of up to Harrison,” Leach said. “When Harrison plays hard, he has a tendency [...]

Report Card: Tech vs. OSU

Williams: This season, Raiders lack winning rhythm

STILLWATER, Okla. — When Texas Tech got the football back here Saturday night needing to go 88 yards in 98 seconds to force overtime, quite naturally Detron Lewis thought back on better days.
There was that game last November in Lubbock when the Red Raiders took possession needing to go 62 yards in 89 seconds to [...]