In 10 years as Texas Tech head coach, Mike Leach has never had a quarterback miss a start because of injury. It could happen next week, in which case Leach at least can turn to Steven Sheffield with a degree of confidence.
Sheffield, entering after Taylor Potts got knocked out of the game with a concussion, led Tech to touchdowns on his first four possessions. The Red Raiders had been in a swoon nearly the entire first half, but the bony junior from Pflugerville gave them an immediate energy boost and they went on to beat New Mexico 48-28 on a cool, gray Saturday at Jones AT&T Stadium.
“I think what I did well is I started good,’’ said Sheffield, who threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns. “I brought tempo the offense. I got everybody excited to play.’’
Sheffield, a 6-foot-4 former walk-on who just earned a scholarship this year, took Tech from a 7-7 tie to a 35-7 lead by completing 16 of 23 passes in the most extensive playing time of his career.
Tech (3-2, 0-1 Big 12) returns to conference play Saturday, hosting Kansas State in a 6 p.m. regionally televised game. With sources confirming Potts has a concussion, it looks as if Sheffield will have a chance to make his first career start.
“I thought he came out and played good,’’ said Leach who, in keeping with his personal policy, didn’t reveal anything about Potts’ status. “I thought that drive right before the half he kind of sparked, not just the offense but all aspects of our team.’’
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