Takeaways: Kingsbury, Patrick preview K-State on RRFWKK

... Kliff Kingsbury said that Nic Shimonek checked into a couple of touchdowns that he threw last Thursday against Kansas.

... "He's really sharp. He does restoration furniture in his spare time, makes money. He's a hustler, too. He's kind of the renaissance man of our team."

... "Very limited. It's literally going to be a game-time deal. If on game day he feels like he can play to the best of his ability, he'll play."

... "The key is just holding (the quarterbacks) all to the same expectations. [...] If you expect greatness, they usually come close to it."

... Kingsbury didn't specify whether Madison Akamnonu would start at right tackle against Kansas State.

... "Lots of three-and-outs too, which was good. [...] Anytime in this day and age you hold a team under 20 points, with their kind of style and tempo, that's a good night."

... Kingsbury had no opinion on the NCAA's proposed early signing period. "It's just whatever they say, I'm good with."

... Kingsbury on Kansas State's offense: "Their style of offense -- two tight ends, fullbacks -- something we don't traditionally see in our league. They'll be ball control, let the clock wind down. [...] They tend to get in the perfect play for the defense that you're in."

... Kingsbury was asked if he would be coaching when he's Bill Snyder's age. Kingsbury joked that he would be fishing at that age, and jokingly added that he'll be fishing at 47.

... Kingsbury said he received a letter from Bill Snyder during his playing career.

... Kingsbury was asked who would be his Vice President if he ever ran for President. He said he'd pick Rihanna. "Spend some quality time with her. We could figure some things out, I think."

... Kingsbury on kickoffs: "We tend to want to go to different areas of the field to try to pin different returners or kick away from guys, but definitely don't want to go out of bounds this week."

... Kingsbury said it's a challenge to simulate Kansas State's offense and physicality with the scout team. "Definitely going to be a contrast in styles."

... Will Texas Tech run more Wildcat as the season goes on? "I'm not sure. [...] We saw something we liked and let Justin (Stockton) run with it."

... Kingsbury said that "as of today," Jonathan Giles would be Texas Tech's emergency quarterback if needed. He pointed out that Payne Sullins is the team's third-string signal caller.

... "We'll get their best shot, no doubt. They play very tough at home. [...] We're going to go and do the best we can. I'm excited about the week of practice that we had."

... "They're much more multiple this season (on defense). [...] They're definitely changing up looks much more than they have in the past."

... Kevin Patrick praised Kris Williams. "He understands his skillset and he's learning more and more every day. That's allowed him to produce."

... Patrick said he first met David Gibbs when he was at South Florida working with Mark Snyder. Gibbs and Snyder worked together at Minnesota.

... "There are two types of people in this world: OOT and OOU -- One of Us and One of Them."

... "We're playing 10-12 guys right now, give or take. [...] It keeps them engaged, it keeps them involved."

... "I have high hopes for (Broderick Washington). To me, there's something very special in him."

... "Fehoko's already matched his sack total, halfway to his tackle total (from last year)."

... Patrick praised the size of his redshirting freshmen.

... "There's a stable, right now (redshirting)."

... "Coach Gibbs, Coach Spav and Coach King did a phenomenal job last year with that recruiting class."

... Patrick said that North Texas transfer Eli Howard, who is sitting out due to NCAA transfer rules, has batted down a ton of passes in practice. "He's going to be a great addition next year."

... Patrick said that Broderick Washington is like a "sponge" in terms of how he absorbs information. "It's impressive. I've been impressed."

... "Lonzell (Gilmore) is doing very well. He's still young. He's a long-armed Joker. He's doing better."

... Patrick indicated that it was very unlikely that any of the redshirting freshmen defensive linemen would play this season.

... "(Kansas State is) not going to trick you. They're going to attack your weaknesses."