{"id":45227,"date":"2022-07-15T09:03:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T13:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=45227"},"modified":"2022-07-15T09:04:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T13:04:28","slug":"texas-techs-media-day-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2022\/07\/15\/texas-techs-media-day-reactions\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Tech\u2019s Media Day Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas Tech\u2019s media day opened with a simple and humble question from head coach Joey McGuire<\/strong>, \u201cHow lucky are we to be in this stadium doing this?\u201d AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is home to some \u201cIncredible memories\u201d for\u00a0 McGuire. He won high school state championships in this venue in 2013 and 2014. He also was an assistant for Baylor when they played for a Big 12 title in 2019. McGuire covered a few different topics during his 23 minutes in the big seat. And all answers were accompanied with McGuire\u2019s signature passion. <\/span><\/p>\n

Texas Tech\u2019s Media Day Reactions<\/h2>\n

High Praise For New Commissioner<\/h3>\n

New Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark<\/strong> made his position very clear on day one of Big 12 media day<\/a>. McGuire also left no doubt he is a fan. When asked about Yormark, McGuire said, \u201cHe brings a very different perspective\u2026you can feel his energy over the phone.\u201d It must be tangible energy if it can exist in the same atmosphere\/conversation with McGuire. <\/span><\/p>\n

McGuire Is Still A High School Coach<\/h3>\n

McGuire was asked about what his experience as a high school coach has done for him on the recruiting trail. He stated, \u201cI\u2019m a high school coach that gets to coach college football. My DNA is a high school coach.\u201d Texas Tech\u2019s 2023 recruiting class is currently ranked 16th nationally<\/a>, and at one point was as high as number two in the spring. He credits his relationships with coaches as a key factor for their success. Those Texas high school<\/span>\u00a0coaches can trust that McGuire and company will look after their players.
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And while recruiting is important, this is a fan base that is itching for wins right now. McGuire knows this as well as anyone, possibly even better than most.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cOur fan base, and my wife, wants to win more than anybody.\u201d No matter where the pressure comes to win, McGuire is excited about the challenge. \u201cThis opportunity at Texas Tech, I couldn\u2019t pass it up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Selling Football With Basketball<\/h3>\n

Texas Tech\u2019s media day was supposed to be about the football program. But McGuire cited the men\u2019s basketball program as a recruiting tool he utilized after arriving on campus. \u201cHave you ever been to a basketball game in west Texas<\/a>?\u201d The fan support of the basketball program has been a tangible asset McGuire was able to show recruits on visits in the spring. With the announcement of a $200 million investment into new football facilities<\/a>, he is continuing to sell to recruits how committed the fan base is and ready to provide that same type of energy on Saturdays in the fall.<\/p>\n

Notes On Team And Coaching Staff<\/h3>\n

McGuire felt confident in his ability to get buy-in from the players, but how quickly it has happened has been a welcome surprise. \u201cI believed they would buy into what we were going to do, but I didn\u2019t think it would be as fast as it has been,\u201d McGuire said. One reason he credits that is in part to the staff that he put together. When he was asked about his philosophy on putting a staff together, McGuire said, \u201cIt didn\u2019t start with X\u2019s and O\u2019s.\u201d He tells his coaches to this day, \u201cif you can\u2019t put the players first, you are in the wrong place.\u201d The quote should not come as any big surprise to anyone who has been following McGuire\u2019s career.
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One staff member, in particular, has lots of fans excited about all the possibilities for the offense. Offensive coordinator Zach Kittley<\/strong> was the subject of a few questions McGuire fielded during Texas Tech\u2019s media day. He spoke about the moment in the interview process when he fell in love with Kittley. Kittley told McGuire, \u201cCoach, I\u2019m gonna find the best 11 players, I\u2019m going to get them on the field and we are going to score a lot of points.\u201d McGuire also added that while there are going to be air raid concepts to the offense, it will not be a true air raid offensive attack. He spoke to how the Red Raiders have three tight ends that they really like and want to get on the field as much as possible.<\/p>\n

By the end of the press conference, it was clear McGuire is itching for the season. Which is no different than the rest of the Big 12 coaches. For a Texas Tech fan base that is still very much in the honeymoon phase with their new head coach, all today did was continue to fuel a very passionate flame of optimism for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

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Main Image courtesy;\u00a0 Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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