Breaking Down the Top 25: #21 Texas Tech

Courtesy of thematadorsports.com

Since I am stuck in my Mike Leach phase, I thought it fitting to pump out another Top 25 preview for ya'll. Texas Tech has a new coach this year. The Mike Leach saga has come to a close for TT fans. Tommy Tuberville is heading into this situation with his head held high. After taking a year off of coaching, Thomas will come into Lubbock where a pirate crazy HC has been the BMOC for years. Will we see some more running with Tuberville at TT? Probably, but if it ain't broke don't fix it, right? Either way, TT has a very difficult schedule this season, and no offensive scheme can truly save them from a treacherous schedule. A bowl bid may seem like the worst case scenario for the Red Raiders, but where is the ceiling in 2010?
#21 Texas Tech

2009: 8-4

Better or Worse in 2010: Better

September 5th: SMU-- W
Why: June Jones is a great coach and could have SMU making a run at the CUSA title this fall, but Tuberville will be determined to get on the winning track quickly in the 2010 campaign for TT. He'll do it, but it will take all his team has to beat a very well disciplined SMU squad.

September 11th: @New Mexico-- W
Why: Carmen Messina cannot prevent the inevitable. Roll Tech Roll.

September 18th: Texas-- L
Why: The magical win in 2008 versus the Longhorns was with different players. Many different players. Mr. Tuberville may have talent to compete versus UT consistently in years to come, but with only 4 starters coming back on offense, TT will be unable to set up shop in the pocket like they had last year.

September 25th: BYE
October 2nd: @Iowa State-- W
Why: ISU may look at this as a winnable game, but the time to get excited by Cyclone football is not here quite yet. Poor defense will leave TT wanting to play ISU every week.

October 9th: Baylor (Dallas)-- W
Why: Robert Griffin and Baylor will put up a solid fight, but no team can rely on one man. Baylor should find that out sooner than October 9th, but they'll be reminded by the 2nd half against the Red Raiders.

October 16th: Oklahoma State-- W
Why: OK State is rebuilding this season after losing Zac Robinson and Dez Bryant. OSU will get their fill of wins this season, but they won't find any in Lubbock, Texas.

October 23rd: @Colorado-- W
Why: Colorado is not there quite yet.

October 30th: @Texas A&M-- L
Why: Tech will give the Aggies a handful, but playing at College Station is far too uplifting for A&M to lose a game they want to win, especially with the expectations set upon them this year.

November 6th: Missouri-- L
Why: A hard fought game all the way into the 4th quarter, but I see Missouri against the home Raiders. Gabbert goes off for a great game.

November 13th: @Oklahoma-- L
Why: Texas Tech destroyed Oklahoma last year, but Stoops and Jones make sure that won't happen two years in a row. Espically with Oklahoma in the hunt for a National Championship nod.

November 20th: Weber State-- W
Why: Bah

November 27th: Houston-- L
Why: With a bowl game already locked up and their place in the Big 12 South all but secure, I see Houston wanting this game more than TT. Depending on the season, I may change my opinion though. Houston has to come into  Lubbock with a scent of success.
December 4th: BYE

2010 Prediction: (7-5) (4-4)