How does Tech do it every year? Mike Leach will again replace one of the nation’s best QBs (Hodges) with an up-and-coming star (Graham Harrell) for awing results. Harrell’s prep numbers rank him sixth nationally in career yards and third all-time for career TDs, and if history is any guide, the system at TT will quickly vault his talents onto the national collegiate stage (also runs a 4.7-sec 40). Talent at WR returns, and new starter Shannon Woods at TB means two new sophomores will well-pace the backfield as talent positions again thrive. Tech needs to balance their offense like Boise State has, or a decent pass defense will again be all foes need to compete with this offensive juggernaut. Senior leadership on both lines looks great, so woes in the run-stuffing department can be improved. Those leaving the Red Raiders’ top 10 secondary will surely be missed. UTEP and TCU are ambitious non-cons to slate. Ironically, just like the Longhorns were constantly coming up short with the Sooners, TT has to overcome division-mate Texas before even considering where they land nationally. With OU and A&M in the same Big XII half, coming in second again in the South division isn’t anything of which to be ashamed. Always a bride’s maid, but never a bride…yet still competitive and fun to watch week-in, week-out, regardless.