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Texas Tech football: Alan Bowman talks about health and grasp of the offense

By Matthew Conner

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 07: Quarterback Alan Bowman #10 and wide receiver RJ Turner #2 signal during "The Matador Song" after the college football game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the UTEP Miners at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. (Poto by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 07: Quarterback Alan Bowman #10 and wide receiver RJ Turner #2 signal during "The Matador Song" after the college football game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the UTEP Miners at Jones AT&T Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. (Poto by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /
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Quarterback Alan Bowman #10 of Texas Tech. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
Quarterback Alan Bowman #10 of Texas Tech. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

His comfort level in the offense is lightyears ahead of last season

That last time we saw Bowman on the field, to say that he and the offense looked out of sorts would be an understatement.  After all, the Red Raiders put up just 14 points that night against an Arizona defense that entered the game ranked in the 100s nationally in total defense.

But in year two of the Matt Wells era, most expect Bowman and his teammates to be far more efficient and comfortable in OC David Yost’s scheme.  The QB himself said Saturday that he and his teammates have a much greater grasp of the offense this year.

"“Light years ahead of where I was then,” Bowman said when asked how much better of a grasp he has of the offense when compared to where he was when Tech fell to the Wildcats last September.  “I think that just comes with anything.  The offense is obviously complicated and there are a lot of…bits and pieces that go into that you just have to learn by doing it.”"

Perhaps most important for the presumed starting QB is the fact that he and his head coach are also on the same page this year.  That should help to improve the trust between Wells and his most critical player.

"“Me and him are closer, we’re kinda on the same wavelength,” Bowman said.  “Now, I know the Arizona game was just the third game we ever had together and it was like the seventh month that I even knew him.  So obviously, it’s not going to be as great, and perfect, and clicking like it will be obviously in year two so I definitely think this extra year is going to help a lot and we are looking really good…”"

Completing just 54.5% of his passes against Arizona last year, Bowman had his second-worst completion percentage as a collegiate.  He was also picked off twice as he and his receivers appeared woefully out of sync.

This year, he will have to make certain that he and the offense are able to find a rhythm much earlier given the quick arrival of conference play.  Hopefully, a full calendar year of extra work in the Wells/Yost system will be the answer.

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