RedRaiderSports caught up with several recruits in attendance for their thoughts on the game and more.
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Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc
“When we landed, my dad and I went straight to the hotel and dropped our bags off. On the way to the hotel we got to chat with the Uber driver and he was telling us how much he liked Lubbock and how the community is like a family. We also walked from the hotel to the stadium and got to take in some sites. Overall, what I have seen thus far, I really like and I can’t wait to see what the new facility’s will look like.”
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
“I stay in contact with coach Jones, coach Nance, coach Pittman, and coach Blanchard. We send messages back and forth about Tech’s games and my games. I was able to connect with coach Nance and he really makes Tech feel like a family and Lubbock like home.”
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
“I am very interested in Texas Tech, I have really developed relationships with the coaches and I enjoyed the game.”
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
“Right now I have been in contact with Tulsa, Baylor, Tulane, and Texas State. Other schools have reached out either through mail, requesting transcripts or a follow on Twitter: Iowa, Arkansas, Mizzou, Vanderbilt, Stanford.”
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"The day was amazing. Treated very well as soon as I stepped into the facility amazing facility and people the atmosphere was CRAZY never seen it before I love the Red Raiders energy from the players, coaches and fans."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I was able to talk to coach Kirby (Ennis) and coach (Zarnell) Fitch amazing coaches I’d love to play for them."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"If it was signing day Tech is definitely at the top of the list… if yesterday was signing day after that game I’m committed 100%"
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"The most right now is Prairie View A&M and Utah."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"A day in Lubbock was like heaven gameday at Texas Tech was a very intense game of course the Raiders came out on top the atmosphere and the fans was great never experienced nothing like that before the facilities was amazing the uniforms was nice the accessories was very nice."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I talk to coach (James) Blanchard, coach (Brian) Nance and the helper Preslee (Quisenberry) was very nice and sweet greeting."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"The interest level is very nice in Texas Tech it is most definitely a school to consider when it’s time to make a decision."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"Other schools really contact my coach like Vanderbilt."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"Lubbock is a great place. Texas Tech has an amazing and beautiful campus. They had pictures in their indoor facility and what they’re planning to do to their stadium in the future."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"None of the coaches are in contact with me, so I don’t have many relationships yet with them."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"I loved Texas Tech and that is definitely a college I would consider playing at."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"No other schools have been in contact with me yet."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"My friend and I didn’t really get to do much in Lubbock because when we drove from Houston to Lubbock and we stayed in the hotel tired until 4:20. Around that time we went to go get picked up by a bus that took us to the facility. It was my first time being there, I loved the facility and loved the atmosphere I got from Texas Tech. The workers are super nice and the people around are very respectful."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I was able to talk to coach (James) Blanchard, coach Kirk (Bryant), coach (Brian) Nance, coach (Zarnell) Fitch, coach (Joey) McGuire and coach (Emmett) Jones. As of right now they probably only know me because of TJ West, he’s the reason I was able to come to the visit. He trying to help me get scouted by Texas Tech."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"I’ll tell you like this, if the Texas Tech coaches ever saw my film and decided that they would take a chance on me and offer me, I would fully commit on the spot. I would love to go to Texas Tech and ball out for y’all, only thing I need is some help gaining weight, y’all won’t regret anything else, I can promise that."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"I have no schools talking to me at all. But it’s okay because once I get into a D1 program and I ball out, them other schools are going to know me then."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"It was great I really enjoyed it."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"Coach Josh Cochran and coach Joey McGuire, both of them are very genuine people I’ve been in contact with both of them for a little bit now but it was good to be able to meet them in person."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"Lubbock was great! I love the facility, and the atmosphere was electric."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I talked to coach (Kenny) Perry, coach (Tyler) Schovanec, and coach (Joey) McGuire. My relationship with the special teams coaches is pretty strong, I usually talk to them a few times a week."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"I am very interested in Texas Tech, and I would love to receive an opportunity to play and get an education here."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"The game last night was crazy, I thought OU had them in the first quarter then it turned into a battle, close games like that are always the best to watch I’m happy I got see it in person."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"I have never been to Lubbock before so I was trying to take it all in. The people I know that went to Tech or go there right now all I’ve said they love it. It was an incredible game to watch and I was glad to be attending it. It seems like coach (Joey) McGuire has them on the right track, and I’m excited to see what he does in the future."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"Me and my dad talked with coach (James) Blanchard for a while. We are both from the same area so we were catching up on how things were going and we talked about my season as well. I also got to talk to coach (Kirk) Bryant who helps with the QB's. He seemed like a really nice guy and he spoke highly of coach (Zach) Kittley. Coach Kittley came to see me throw at my high school in the off-season and he offered me then. I really like what he does with the offense and how he likes to throw the ball. Some credibility from him was Bailey Zappe when he was at Western Kentucky. He threw for over 6k yards and is now with the Patriots. So it shows me he could develop me for the next level."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"Texas Tech is definitely a consideration. It is in Texas where my parents and friends could come see me play."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"Some other schools I’m talking to are Texas, TCU, A&M, Oklahoma, Georgia, Houston, etc."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"I really enjoyed the dinner at the indoor practice facility and, despite the cold, enjoyed sitting in the stands close to the team. Being on the field for pregame was really cool and I got to talk to some of the players while down there."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"No coaches were available to talk with last night, but I have met coach (Kenny) Perry at a specialist camp this past summer. I haven’t had a conversation with him since."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"Being from Lubbock, Tech is definitely a top choice for me. I’d love to attend even if I don’t play football. My top choices, however, are the service academies: Air Force, West Point, and Navy, even if I don’t play football."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"Currently, I have had no schools officially look at me or contact me about any kind of opportunity."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"A bud picked us up from the church and brought us to the school. I got signed in and situated and the facilities are great my mom was amazed cause that was her first time.
The food was good too. The atmosphere is hype and good it’s great to be around."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I got to talk to coach (Brian) Nance and coach (Kirk) Bryant they’re real cool people ya know. I spoke to the receiver coach too for a little bit. I’m contacted by the Texas Tech coaches a lot they keep up with me and what I’m doing."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"My interest level is very high for Texas Tech. Definitely a school I’ll consider to the point where no matter what schools I get offered from they’re always gonna be in my top 3."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"Other schools keeping in contact with me are Mississippi, Tulane, La Tech, Arkansas and other schools."
Krosse Johnson on campus at Texas Tech (player submitted photo)
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"So we drove to Lubbock and we loaded up on the bus. Talk with some other recruits and followed the team to the facility. We went into the indoor facility and checked in and ate with family. Tech's atmosphere is a different level all the fans are hyped for the games."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"The coach who invited me was James Blanchard I would say the relationship is good with them. And we talk a little."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"I’ve always wanted to play in the JONES just cause I love the atmosphere."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"ACU, Wayland, Carthage, Ottawa, McPherson and WTAMU."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"First, we were picked and they took us to check in. We checked in, got our measurements and then sat down to eat. After that, we were taken down to the field to watch warmups, it was a great experience. Then we sat and watched the game. After the big win, we rushed the field and everyone was getting hyped."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I was able to connect with Sammy Morris. I met him a few weeks ago, and he asked me to come back out, but I was able to talk with him and meet some other coaches."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"Tech is at my interest level. They have a great program and are doing great things here."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"I’m hearing from some smaller D2 schools like Southern Oklahoma and Oklahoma Baptist."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"I was able to see the indoor facilities and eat before the game. We got to watch warm ups on the field. The facilities and atmosphere at Tech were amazing!"
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I was able to meet and talk with coach (James) Blanchard. I just recently got in touch with him and Texas Tech."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"I would love to play at Texas Tech it’s a great program."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"I got invited to the game against Oklahoma. When we got there, we signed in and ate some excellent BBQ with some amazing peach cobbler.
I couldn’t stop eating it, then we headed to the field to catch up with coach (Kenny) Perry, we sat down and got ready for kick-off. It was a fun yet cold and exciting game to watch."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I connect with coach Perry and coach Nance. I haven’t been in contact with them as much as I would have liked to because of my busy schedule, but I am glad I made the game yesterday."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"I love Tech's atmosphere and their fan base, I can see myself being a Raider. They are high on my list."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"As of right now I’m hearing from Oregon, Houston, and UTSA, UCO. Those are the schools I have been keeping in touch with so far."
Take us through your day in Lubbock and what you got to do. Overall thoughts on gameday at Texas Tech, the facilities, the atmosphere, etc.
"The facilities were very state of the art and nice, I loved the atmosphere of people who were passionate about their school."
Who are the coaches you were able to connect with? How is your relationship with the Tech coaches and how often do you stay in contact?
"I wasn’t able to really talk with the coaches due to them getting their players ready for the game, I sent my film to their D line coach and hope he contacts me."
What's your interest level in Texas Tech and is that a school you'll consider once it's time to make your decision?
"I’m interested in the school especially since I’d be staying in Texas with my family, and yes if Texas Tech were to offer me I would definitely consider them when making my decision."
Who are some of the other schools you're hearing from the most right now?
"I haven’t really been contacted by other schools, but yesterday got some follows from position coaches at different Big 12 schools."
