Darcel McBath News

A quarterback from a West Texas college played in an NFL game on Sunday, and no, it wasn't Graham Harrell or anyone else from Texas Tech.

The person says the Phillies could give up pitchers J.A. Happ, Joe Blanton and outfielder Dominic Brown as part of a deal.

Rookie safety Darcel McBath was placed on injured reserve with a broken forearm on Monday.

Originally published December 14, 2009 at 2:44 p.m., updated December 14, 2009 at 2:52 p.m. ENGLEWOOD, Colo.

Bronco of the week S Darcel McBath: A rookie from Texas Tech, he finished Sunday's game with a career-high seven tackles, including six solo stops.

During Texas Tech football players' weekly Monday session with the media, cornerback Jamar Wall was asked about the highlight-film hit he put on Kansas running back Jake Sharp in the Red Raiders' last game.

No matter the graduation losses and no matter the inexperience, the offense that Texas Tech coach Mike Leach unleashes each year remains a given.

Texas Tech defensive tackle Colby Whitlock is part of a better-than-expected defensive line.

So today just happens to be International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Coincidence? Or a good omen for Texas Tech and its pirate-loving coach? Former Texas Tech receiver Mike Crabtree , who caught the game-winning touchdown pass against Texas last year, lifted the team to one of its most monumental wins.

A year after perhaps the most successful season in Texas Tech history, the Red Raiders have their work cut out for them if they want any chance to even have a sniff of what they did last year.

This weekly feature considers five reasons why Texas Tech will win and five reasons Texas Tech will lose to each opponent.

When Texas Tech's defensive staff decided last week to put LaRon Moore with Jamar Wall as the team's starting cornerbacks, it was hardly the first time for them to be paired up.

Some of you might be wondering why I'm holding off on writing many Nebraska-related preview articles.

Day Off: Its a quiet day today as the team had Wednesday off from practice. That means we'll have a lot more stuff tomorrow morning, plus I've been working on a preview, as have a lot of SB Nation college blogs, in partnership with CBS Sports.

Defense Controls Scrimmage: LAJ's Don Williams reports on scrimmage from yesterday where the defense absolutely dominated by not giving up a touchdown in 35 plays.

In Texas, football is a religious experience. There are three states - California, Florida and Texas - that lead the country in candidates for the NFL, but Texas has an energy all its own.

The impact Darcel McBath and Daniel Charbonnet had on the Texas Tech defense last season was readily quantifiable.

Texas Tech coach Mike Leach admits that this year's roster probably won't feature a receiver as prolific Michael Crabtree.

Bruton says he's as surprised as anyone that he will be starting in place of injured safety when the Broncos play the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night.

Texas Tech coach Mike Leach admits that this year's roster probably won't feature a receiver as prolific Michael Crabtree.