The second half of October has been none too kind to Kansas and Texas Tech.
The Jayhawks have gone from a 5-0 start to a two-game losing streak. The Red Raiders’ loss last week — to a slumping rival, amid much hoopla — might have caused enough disgust for two defeats.
“We know we need to get this thing back on the right track, and we need to do it in a hurry,” said Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing, who had an atypically lousy game for him in a 35-13 loss to Oklahoma.
“As hungry as they are, we’re going to be just as hungry,” said Tech flanker Alex Torres, who was one of the few bright spots in a 52-30 loss to Texas A&M. “We know we didn’t come ready to play, and we’re looking to change that.”
KU (5-2, 1-2 in the Big 12 Conference) and Tech (5-3, 2-2) hook up at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jones AT&T Stadium in what could be yet another indication of where the season is headed for each.
In a short time, the outlook for both has gone from rosy to quick recovery required.
How well has Tech recovered from last week’s pounding?
“I guess we’ll find out Saturday, you know?” Tech coach Mike Leach said.
The Red Raiders will spin their wheel of fortune this week with their third starting quarterback this month. Seth Doege did what he could to clean up the mess against the Aggies and did it well enough to be tapped for his first college start today.
“I think he plays well,” Leach said. “I think he’s got a really good arm. I mean, he throws the ball really well. One of these quarterbacks is going to realize how simple this is and take control of the position.”
Doege will try to pick up where he left off when he replaced Taylor Potts last week. With Tech trailing 38-14, he led two scoring drives in five series.
“He got the offense rolling, got a little bit of tempo going,” Torres said. “It was awesome seeing him go out there and perform the way he did.”
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