Texas Tech- more with less???

[MJ2]

Texas Tech is now #2 in the polls.   May play for a NC.

According to Rivals, their past 4 classes were ranked as follows:

'08-59
'07-44
'06-17
'05-36

Clearly, good coaching can cause lower level recruits to play "up".   Do we get too hung up on how high a kid is rated?   I think any of us would take Graham Harrell in a heartbeat.

[Hellafied]

Graham Harrell was a 4 star according to rivals..

[silverhawg]

I think some kids peak later than others, therefor they may not be rated as high as they should...but I agree good coaches can get more out of less...& never forget Cliff Harris..no one thought he could make it at the pro level...

[MJ2]

This could lead to endless discussions about what factor location, facilities, coaching, family, recruiting base,etc.

Bottom line, TT is in the middle of nowhere and they are winning - Very competive with anyone.

Why do we continue to make excuses for the U of A?  I think I'm feeling like Forrest City Joe!

[cardinalandwhite]

Texas Tech is now #2 in the polls.   May play for a NC.

According to Rivals, their past 4 classes were ranked as follows:

'08-59
'07-44
'06-17
'05-36

Clearly, good coaching can cause lower level recruits to play "up".   Do we get too hung up on how high a kid is rated?   I think any of us would take Graham Harrell in a heartbeat.

Their '06 class is a big reason for their success.  Harrel and Crabtree don't hurt either.

[booogaga]

Crabtree was a 4 star ATH. played quarterback in HS. OU wanted him to play defense.

[cbjagman]

Texas Tech is now #2 in the polls.   May play for a NC.

According to Rivals, their past 4 classes were ranked as follows:

'08-59
'07-44
'06-17
'05-36

Clearly, good coaching can cause lower level recruits to play "up".   Do we get too hung up on how high a kid is rated?   I think any of us would take Graham Harrell in a heartbeat.

I humbly beg to differ with the whole idea of this thread. We all know that Hooter has a stranglehold on this line. After all, I remember reading that Dale has applied for a patient on this phrase. Hence forth, anyone utilizing this comment without the expression written permission from either the University of Ole Misery or Dale Nuttso is prohibited!

[HoggyWayne]

Mike Leach obviously knows a diamond in the rough when he sees one.

[Brewerfan10]

they also use redshirts well

[Kenny Hawgins]

Texas Tech is now #2 in the polls.   May play for a NC.

According to Rivals, their past 4 classes were ranked as follows:

'08-59
'07-44
'06-17
'05-36

Clearly, good coaching can cause lower level recruits to play "up".   Do we get too hung up on how high a kid is rated?   I think any of us would take Graham Harrell in a heartbeat.

a lot of their success this year is related to the 06 class.  leach is a good coach and combine that with a good class and a couple of years to develop and you'll get a good season.  no big secret.

[opineonswine]

some of you football purists (fuddy duddies) don't want to hear it, but their style of play always give them a chance to overachieve.

[LJHOG]

Leach is basically doing what Grant Teaff used to do at Baylor.  Recruit a few really good players, a few good ones and use the redshirt process to load up every four years or so.  Plus he's got a really good offensive scheme.