The fact that Texas Tech had one of the best
defenses in the country was a bit unbelievable but Saturday the Red Raiders
shutdown one of the most potent offenses in the country plus the Heisman Trophy
front runner. We believe now, it’s
proven.
The Red Raider defense frustrated West Virginia
quarterback Geno Smith who finished 29 of 55 passing for 275 yards and one
touchdown. Far below the numbers Smith
has been putting up this season.
West Virginia’s offense did put up 406 yards of
total offense but no WVU running back had 100 yards and the Mountaineer
receivers were held to double digits in yards.
Not to mention a WVU offense used to scoring at will
only totaled 14 points Saturday afternoon in Lubbock.
Texas Tech safety D.J. Johnson, who had six tackles
against West Virginia, explains the Red Raider game plan against the
Mountaineers. (Thanks techathletics)
“We just didn't execute
offensively.” West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen said. “We didn't finish
blocks in the run game. We didn't throw and catch like we normally throw and
catch. We obviously didn't finish drives very well. So it was a poor
performance offensively.”
Texas Tech quarterback Seth Doege looked more like
the front runner for the Heisman Trophy.
Doege was 32 of 42 passing for a career high 499 yards and tied a career
high with six touchdowns.
“The success that he [Doege] had today, I think a
lot of people across the country saw it because everybody matches quarterback
when's you watch them on television, and they've [West Virginia, Geno Smith] got
a great quarterback.” Texas Tech head coach Tom Tuberville said. “That kid is a
player. I thought Seth obviously did a heck of a job in just running our
offense. Running the ball, taking the screens when they gave it to him,
throwing the ball deep and making big plays.”
Here’s the highlights including Tubs in the locker
room pre and post game. (Thanks techathletics)
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