October 4, 2016 - Texas Chalk Talk

Cougars preparing to face Navy’s triple option offense

October 4, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

The Houston Cougars are putting their unbeaten record on the line against a Navy team that utilizes the triple option as its base offense. The two square off at 2 p.m. Oct. 8 on CBS Sports Network. The Cougars (5-0) won last year’s contest 52-31. The Midshipmen (3-1) had 147 yards rushing and 312 passing yards. They played from behind most of the game. Houston coach Tom Herman said the preparation for the triple option is unique. “All the assignments, run fits and even where you line up on defense…

Tech comfortable with Shimonek at QB against KSU

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

As Texas Tech prepares for a trip to the Little Apple, Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury declined to give an update on quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who injured his shoulder during the 55-19 win against Kansas Sept. 29. Mahomes is considered day to day, according to reports. But Kingsbury indicated he’s very comfortable with Nic Shimonek taking the reins of the Tech Air Raid offense when the team plays at Kansas State at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 on ESPNU. He said Shimonek graded out well for his performance against the Jayhawks,…

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Strong to handle all defensive duties for the Longhorns

October 4, 2016 Jennifer Fierro0 comment

In stating the last two games by played by the defense was unacceptable, Texas coach Charlie Strong announced “I’m going to run the defense.” That’s how he began his weekly press conference Oct. 3, two days after the Longhorns (2-2, 0-1) lost to Oklahoma State 49-31. “We know we have a lot of talent on defens,e and we can play much better than what we played,” Strong said. Former defensive coordinator Vance Bedford will coach the secondary with Clay Jennings, the coach who was hired when Chris Vaughn was relieved…