First off, I thought that the game would be ugly. Tech's passing game against our anemic pass rush and patchwork secondary was not going to be pretty. Instead we were all treated to watching a Baylor team that has improved every week and left us wanting more (while counting the days to next year's kick off).
I feel like the story of the game was the defense holding the Raiders to below their season norms. Norwood did this by taking away everything deep and forcing Harrell to check down. This caused Tech problems because the ego of both the coach and quarterback would not allow the offense to just take what was given.
On offense, we did what we do well, which was run the ball. Who would have guessed after last year that the real strength of our team would be running it 25 times a game? I think what ultimately killed us was our inability to pass consistently. Tech's defense wasn't going to allow us to just sling it to a receiver at the snap and get an easy 4 yards like Mizzou did. Griffin, with all that he brings to the table in physical skills is obviously not comfortable going through more than 2 reads before looking to run. I was really proud of our gameplan. We did exactly what you have to do against Tech to give yourself a chance in the game. We limited posessions and kept Harrell and company on the sideline.
In the next week, I'll put a bow on the season and look to what we need as far as recruiting to get over the hump. Then, we'll wade into hoops a bit. I might take on a guest blogger who follows college basketball a little more.
Until then kids
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