Texas vs. Texas Tech

Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders - Lubbock Texas

Game Review by Hammondeggs

If you are a University of Texas Football fan, you remember the fateful moment that Michael Crabtree sprinted into the black and red endzone with a second left in the game, dashing Texas' hopes for a national championship berth. Texas payed a visit to Lubbock last Saturday and they had a chip on their shoulder.

Texas looked unstoppable in the first half, not allowing Tech to get a first down. After a botched snap by Texas Tech recovered by Jackson Jeffcoat, Fozzy Whittaker scored on a 7 yard run. Texas forced another punt and one the next possession, thanks to some great passing by Garret Gilbert, scored a touchdown. Gilbert threw a touchdown to freshman Mike Davis. Texas forced yet another punt but on their drive, after a break down of the offensive line, a pass from Gilbert was knocked into the air and picked off by Tech defender Jarvis Phillips and ran back 88 yards for a touchdown. The score was know 14-7, still in favor of Texas. The Longhorns were forced to punt on their next drive and Red Raider quarterback Taylor Potts engineered an 88 yard drive which resulted in a touchdown pass to wide receiver Lyle Leong. Texas had gone from blowout potential to tied with Texas Tech at halftime.

Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught the game
winning TD pass in 2008, with 1 second left

The Texas defense tightened up in the second half however. They registered several sacks and quarterback hurries. Eddie Jones and Jackson Jeffcoat played very well in the second half, they were almost always in the Red Raider backfield. Texas scored a field goal and a touchdown from Gilbert to Barre Matthews. 

With 3:30 left in the game, Texas Tech was faced with a 4th and 6. They had to go for it to have any chance at making a comeback. This was the game. Eddie Jones rushed through the Tech offensive line and caused Potts to through a bad pass. Texas took over on possession and ran the clock out. 

The Longhorns had avoided another catastrophe in Lubbock. 

Player of the Game: (Safety) Blake Gideon

Gideon had a lot to prove. He was, after all, the one who cost the Longhorns the game back in 2008, dropping the game sealing interception. He played extremely well, registering 6 tackles and an interception. It was evident that he had matured since he had come to Lubbock back in 2008. 

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