Doesn’t look like Hank will be honored, that’s encouraging in terms of the chances he comes back in 2024 I assume.

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- Winning

- Joy

- Good coaching

- Success



Thank you for protecting our players, Coach!

We will do this every week:

Amik Robertson (Raiders) -- 58 snaps played, 69..3 PFF grade, 1 tackles, allowed 3/5 passes to be completed for 88 yards, 1 INT

L'Jarius Sneed (Chiefs) -- 72 snaps played, 65 PFF Grade, 6 tackles, 1 QB Pressure, allowed 5/8 passes to be completed for 56 yards, 2 PBUs

Trent Taylor (Bears) -- 0 snaps played, 61.9 punt return grade, 2 return for 17 yards

Xavier Woods (Panthers) -- DNP (Hamstring)

Milton Williams (Eagles) -- 33 snaps played, 69.2 PFF Grade, 3 QB pressures, 1 QB hit, 2 QB Hurries, 1 tackle, 1 STOPs

Boston Scott (Eagles) -- Was active, but he didn't get any snaps

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Week 11 Football Power Rankings

Louisiana Tech will travel to Liberty for a Conference USA matchup on Saturday night.

Kickoff is set for 5 PM on CBS Sports Network.

Liberty is currently a 15-point favorite.

Biron Rossell & Nate Jones did not make the trip. Discipline.

Christman is likely the 6th OL. Rivera & Finley will get majority of reps at TE.

Injury Report | Shelton (Questionable), Burnett (Out), Willis (Questionable), Thornton (Probable), Jackson (Unlikely to Play)

Liberty is looking to start 9-0 for the first time in school history.

Tech is looking for its first win since September 29th.

Liberty is second in the nation in rushing and turnovers forced. If Tech can’t stop the run and win the turnover battle, it’s going to be a LONG DAY.

Want to go bowling? Win.

@gtpddEvan takes a different view on the game on Saturday:

Sam Houston State Game Week

Monday - The 3-2-1

Tuesday - Weekly Practice Report, Stat Attack, Weekly Press Conference, BTB Radio

Wednesday - Know the Opponent, BC Radio Interview at 7:15 AM on SportsTalk 97.7 FM, Pro Dogs Week 9 Recap

Thursday - Scouting Sam Houston State QB Keegan Shoemaker, Score Predictions

Friday - Three Keys to Victory, Game Preview

Saturday - Game Thread

Sunday - Game Recap, Snap Count Totals & PFF Player Grades

Questions?

Let’s hear ‘em!

LA Tech 42
Sam Houston State 17

The negativity is gone, the PROGRAM IS BACK!!! Let’s go!!!

@cwardell03 previews the final home game of the year:

Shoemaker is gritty:

Patriotic College Football Helmets

MISSISSIPPI STATE-LA. TECH SCRIMMAGE​

• This should come as no surprise considering what they did from a power standpoint last season, but Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan and Hunter Hines were impressive in a 10-5 game one win over Louisiana Tech. Both sluggers showed premium power, while Ross Highfill got into power party with a three-run home run of his own.

• Amani Larry also had a productive afternoon for the MSU offense, while freshman Dylan Cupp and David Mershon were both impressive from a defensive standpoint. Cupp is one of the top freshmen to head to college this fall.

• In terms of newcomer arms, we got good reports on Khal Stephen, who transferred to MSU from Purdue, while one of the more intriguing newcomer arms in the country, Cam Schuelke, also was intriguing. Schuelke has a hard-nosed approach and attacks hitters from a nasty, underneath angle. Miami transfer Karson Ligon, who will be one of the more experienced arms in the SEC in 2024, also impressed.

• In terms of returning arms for the Bulldogs, to no surprise, two-way pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was impressive in his limited work, while Colby Holcombe, who has a sturdy build and a big-time arm, showed good stuff with improved command. That could be a game changer for Holcombe as we look ahead to the 2024 campaign.

• Speaking of hard-nosed, MSU righthanded pitcher Nate Dohm had a good showing in the scrimmage against Louisiana Tech. Though the Bulldogs got some good swings off him, he still had premium velocity with electric overall stuff. One more arm — Logan Forsythe — left a good mark during the scrimmage. Forsythe worked just 6.1 innings for the Bulldogs last season, but was clean and has a solid inning over the weekend.

• Tennessee transfer righthanded pitcher Turner Swistak pitched well for La Tech, sitting 91-93 mph with his fastball, while also peppering the zone with strikes. Meanwhile, junior college transfer Nate Crider was consistently 91-93 mph with his fastball, along with a swing and miss 85 mph slider. Furthermore, Wingate (NC) transfer hurler Sam Brodersen was 91-94 mph with his fastball, along with a plus slider and quality splitter. Finally, keep an eye on freshman Hayden Harmon, who was 90-93 mph with his fastball along with a swing and miss slider.

• Senior righthander Ethan Bates also stood out in the scrimmage. The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder, was 91-93 mph with his fastball, along with a solid 83-85 mph slider and a big-time changeup. Sources say Bates missed a lot of bats. Speaking of Bates, he also had a big day at the plate with a mature offensive approach and a two-run home run.

• In some interesting news, veteran backstop Jorge Corona missed the scrimmage after having Tommy John surgery earlier this year. Karson Evans assumed the role. As for Corona, he should be back in action for the scrimmage against Auburn in a few weeks.

• Dalton Davis showed a mature offensive approach and had two doubles in the scrimmage, Mike Ballard was terrific defensively at shortstop and had three hits in game one, while Kasten Furr, a New Orleans transfer, was strong up the middle and showed some strength with a two-run home run.

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BC & Beck are back for BTB Radio on Tuesday night! Starts up at 6 PM on SportsTalk 97.7 FM.

- Dunkin’ Dogs/Lady Techsters season opener recaps
- Liberty Recap
- Will Tech ever be good again? At anything?
- Sam Houston State preview
- K Jacob Barnes will join us in studio at 6:45

Questions for Barnes??

Calls/Texts — (888)-993-7762

Benjamin Sorrells of Sports of SHSU helps preview the Bearkats:

Liberty Game Week

Monday - The 3-2-1

Tuesday - Weekly Practice Report, Stat Attack, Weekly Press Conference, BTB Radio

Wednesday - Know the Opponent, BC Radio Interview at 7:15 AM on SportsTalk 97.7 FM, Pro Dogs Week 8 Recap

Thursday - Scouting Liberty QB Kaidon Salter, Score Predictions

Friday - Three Keys to Victory, Game Preview

Saturday - Game Thread

Sunday - Game Recap, Postgame Position Breakdown (New Feature), Snap Count Totals & PFF Player Grades

Questions?

@ntruppel takes a look at the close losses for SHSU + their odd ability to draw penalties:

Either he wants us emailing Wood to get him bought out or he lost his locker room and needs something to rally them around.

CUSA has slid off into the sunset. MACtion, you’re up for midweek football:

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Sonny Cumbie will be the new head football coach at Louisiana Tech.

Starts up at 7:30 AM. I’ll have it covered.

Sonny Cumbie, Smoke Harris, Tru Edwards, and DeMarcus Griffin-Taylor are scheduled to speak to the media on Tuesday. Starts at noon.

I’ll have it covered.

Marvel Concept Helmets

Louisiana Tech will open its 2023-2024 season on the road at Colorado State on Monday night.

Tip-off is scheduled for 9 PM on the Mountain West Network. Radio call on KXKZ 107.5 FM.

Both Tech & Colorado State finished 15-18 a season ago.

For Tech, Isaiah Crawford was named the CUSA Preseason Player of the Year.

For Colorado State, Isaiah Stevens was named the Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year.

I don’t expect Daniel Batcho to play for the ‘Dogs.

What will Tech’s rotation look like? Newman, Chavez, Henderson, Henry, Isaiah Crawford, Will Allen, and Dravon Mangum. Those 7 for sure, then maybe Turner, Jordan Crawford, and Ree sprinkled in.

Terri Miller is cleared to play, but he’s still probably a week away.

Colorado State isn’t a big team, they’ll be 6’8 at the 5 spot. After going 15-18 last season, they added two transfers. Clifford (Colorado) & Johnson (New Mexico) both averaged roughly 6 points a game last season.

Let’s goooooo!!!!

Torbush led Tech to a 3-8 record in 1987:

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