At 5-1, Big 12-leading Texas Tech football telling harsh truths during open week

When the team returns to its normal schedule next week, there might be hurt feelings around the Texas Tech football coaching staff.

Head coach Joey McGuire said Wednesday that while the Red Raiders (5-1, 3-0) are atop the Big 12 standings, have won four straight games and had its best defensive performance of the season in Saturday’s 28-22 win over Arizona, the Texas Tech staff is spending the open date telling some harsh truths.

This involves the offensive staff critiquing the Texas Tech defense and the defensive staff digging deep into the Red Raider offense.

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“I can’t wait for Sunday,” McGuire said. “I asked them to leave their egos at the door and be very critical of each other, be very critical of me. I’m really excited about that. I hope we still come out as friends after that meeting and everything. I’ve already seen some of it. There’s going to be some things that I think can really help us. We’re going to take it to heart.”

Despite the 5-1 overall record and 3-0 mark in Big 12 play, the Red Raiders know they haven’t gotten the best out of themselves just yet. McGuire said the Arizona game was “our worst game” from the offensive line. The defense, while it has made strides, still needs work. The offense wasn’t nearly as fluid in its two road games compared to home contests.

Quarterback Behren Morton #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders throws a pass during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona.

“We haven’t really touched close to what we can do,” quarterback Behren Morton said. “We haven’t really played a full game. We played a half (against) North Texas. We didn’t play a full game there. What we can get to, it’s untouchable. … We’re going to get…

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Author : Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Publish date : 2024-10-10 09:05:03

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