Ranking Texas Tech Football’s Position Groups
By Robert Jones
Nov 22, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) runs down the sidelines in from of the Iowa State Cyclones bench at Jack Trice Stadium. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
2. Running Back
DeAndre Washington was easily Tech’s best weapon on offense and I personally believe he was underutilized all season. When he carried the ball 20 or more times he topped 100 yards, and when that happened Tech either won or lost on a last-second field goal. That only happened four times all year, and Washington ended up averaging 18 total touches per game.
True freshman Justin Stockton was a very pleasant surprise, but when he wasn’t ripping off 75-yard touchdowns he was either fumbling the ball or being tackled for a loss.
The one-two punch of Washington and Stockton could turn into the league’s best tandem if the later continues to work on pass protection, the offensive line continues to improve and if Kingsbury determines to run the ball.