(Photo by Darla Tamulitis-La Vita Loca Photography, Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved) By Robert H. Kelly
Copyright 2010 Texport Publications
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (Jaunary 3, 2010) The Texas Tech Red Raiders showed they can win without Mike Leach at the helm.
On Saturday night (actually Sunday morning) the Red Raiders defeated Michigan State 41-31 in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.
Texas Tech did not seem fazed over the absence of the coach that got them there. In fact, the team seemed to rally behind interim head coach Ruffin McNeill.
Could it be that won the game for Leach, even though he was not present on the sidelines?
Could it be they won the game because they were playing in their school's 10th straight bowl game?
Could it be they won because that was what they were expected to do?
Could it be they won because Michigan State had a depleted team, due to the suspension of 12 players and the dismissal of two others?
Could it be that they won for McNeill?
People can and will debate the reasons for the the Red Raiders' win over Michigan State and the outcome of the Alamo Bowl for years to come.
One thing is certain; the 2010 edition of the Alamo Bowl was one for the ages.
There was more hoopla at this game since the firing of Leach this past Wednesday.
The ESPN announcers were discussing the absence of Leach and the effect it would have on the players, coaches, and the game.
McNeill and Lincoln Riley, who was calling the offensive plays, did appear nervous, but who would not be if they were trust into the same positions?
McNeill stated in the press conference in San Antonio on Friday that he would be interested in the head coaching position if the opportunity presented itself.
The bottom line is the real reason for Texas Tech's win over Michigan State may never be known.
One thing is certain. Ruffin McNeill submitted his resume tonight for the job as the next head football coach at Texas Tech. The powers that be at Texas Tech can take it or leave it.
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