College Station, Texas ? Texas Tech coach Mike Leach dares Texas A&M to think it can simply keep the Red Raiders’ powerful offense on the sideline and spring the upset today at Kyle Field.
“Shortly after they invented fire, they invented the notion that you keep the ball as long as you possibly can and try to keep explosive offenses off the field,” Leach said. “But usually, that breaks down, because if they fail on a drive or something and you succeed on yours, you’re going to come out on top.”
Then again, that’s what Nebraska did last week and nearly upset the seventh-ranked Red Raiders (6-0, 2-0 Big 12) in Lubbock. The Cornhuskers won time of possession by more than 20 minutes in regulation, only to lose, 37-31, in overtime.
Texas Tech had the ball for 19 minutes, 48 seconds, and still gained 421 yards, an average of 8.8 yards per play.
“If you’re looking for an apology for getting 9 yards a play, you’re not going to get one,” Leach said.
