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Texas Tech media claims Texas recruiting landscape leans toward Tech

Texas is breezing past Texas Tech in recruiting after bold claims by Texas Tech media.

Texas Tech has seen significant improvement in recruiting. One media site believes the program is leveling the playing field with the top teams in the state of Texas, the Longhorns and the Aggies.

Viva the Matadors of SB Nation, an account that’s been known for controversial opinions, took to Twitter announcing Texas Tech’s arrival to the recruiting elites in modern football.

“The recruiting dynamic in the state of Texas is changing. More and more (of) the best players the state produces are looking away from Texas and Texas A&M and are looking at what’s building in Lubbock.”

While Tech’s improvement as a recruiting entity is undeniable, the program has plenty of work left to start consistently winning head-to-head battles with Texas and Texas A&M. Tech is in line to win over its first five-star recruit should it hold serve with wide receiver Micah Hudson. It’s doubtful that will ultimately happen.

Since the media outlet’s bold proclamation, Texas has began to run away from Tech in recruiting rankings. Aside from what the Longhorns have already won the team currently trends for several five-star prospects including wide receiver Ryan Wingo.

Outside of the recruiting aspect, there’s been a sizable gap between Texas and Tech on the football field in recent seasons. While Red Raider faithful are quick to discuss the Longhorns doing less with more, Texas Tech is 4-16 in its last 20 matchups against Texas.

The recruiting landscape isn’t changing. There could be a further divide. For that reason it’s imperative the Red Raiders win out for Micah Hudson over the Longhorns. We’ll continue to monitor the two teams’ recruiting classes over the upcoming months.

Opposing fans make sense of No. 11 Texas’ win over No. 2 Gonzaga

It was a tough night for critics of Longhorns basketball.

Texas had an objectively impressive win on Wednesday night. There isn’t much to nitpick against the Longhorns’ performance but some fanbases tried their best.

Leading up to the game, many believed the Gonzaga Bulldogs would roll the Longhorns. After last year’s performance, another Gonzaga win was the reasonable expectation.

As it turns out, Texas is a much better basketball team than many anticipated. Not everyone could accept that fact following the dominant win by Chris Beard’s team.

Texas is now among basketball’s top contenders after not only winning, but winning soundly. If it isn’t abundantly clear in Beard’s separation with Texas Tech, the Longhorns head coach is winning the divorce.

Here’s a look at how the Longhorns’ naysayers took the news.

Wild Speculation: Could Quinn Ewers play against Texas Tech?

Interpreting what sources mean when they project Quinn Ewers to return “far sooner than expected.”

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers might return before anticipated. According to Brian Davis of the Austin-American Statesman, Ewers could return, “far sooner than people expect.”

The above prognosis makes one wonder if that return could come this week against Texas Tech. Ewers was originally expected to be back for Texas’ annual Red River Shootout with Oklahoma. There are only two games between now and then for the Longhorns. They face Texas Tech and West Virginia next.

On top of all that, Ewers didn’t look like a quarterback with a severe shoulder injury in warmups on Saturday prior to the UTSA game. He did favor his shoulder, perhaps to minimize pain. Even so, he was able to make accurate throws and run without noticeable pain in his arm swing.

Ultimately, Texas should not be in any rush to play Ewers. They can win with Hudson Card. However, if the injury isn’t as severe as originally thought or there’s no further damage to be made, bringing Ewers back soon is a viable option.

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