Thursday, the Texas Tech football program was mentioned by at least two credible sources as being a team to watch in the recruitment of Georgia transfer QB Carson Beck who entered the portal that same day. Both Pete Thamel of ESPN and Pete Nakos of On3 Sports listed the Red Raiders as a team that is in the market for Beck, though it is being widely rumored that Miami is the likely landing spot for the sixth-year senior.
Still, seeing the Red Raiders mentioned along with Miami and Ohio State as potential players in the Beck sweepstakes has brought about a ton of discussion around Raiderland. Of course, much of that talk has concerned the status of Behren Morton who started all 12 regular-season games for Tech in 2024.
Morton did not play in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Arkansas, though, because he had his throwing shoulder surgically repaired in early December. The expected rehabilitation time frame would keep Morton out until at least this summer according to the press release Texas Tech sent out following his operation.
However, with rumors swirling that Texas Tech is in the market for a new starting quarterback, many fans now wonder if Morton had a setback or if his injury proved to be more severe than originally believed. In fact, some Tech fans fear that this news means that Morton might miss the entire 2024 season (though no reports of that have come from Texas Tech or any credible source).
It is interesting that two respected college football insiders have linked the Red Raiders to the top transfer QB in the portal. That type of smoke can't be ignored.
Thus, Texas Tech fans have been active on social media sharing their thoughts about the potential of seeing Beck suit up for the Red Raiders. Here are some of the best remarks from X concerning the Red Raiders and their potential pursuit of Carson Beck.
Ok let’s assume the worst , Behren Morton’s Shoulder is a year recovery. With that being said I’d rather ride with Will Hammond than Carson Beck .
— Preston Ŧ Long 🌵Buy Double Eagle Crude (@STXAmbassador) January 9, 2025
Morton is QB1. We don’t want bummy ass Carson Beck.
— Barstool Texas Tech 🌵 (@barstoolttu) January 9, 2025
We’ve got two extremely competent quarterbacks already. Texas Tech does not need Carson Beck.
— 🌵🌮REDNECK RED RAIDER🌮🌵 (@HILLBILLITY) January 10, 2025
My opinion when it comes to Carson Beck potentially coming to Tech is simply this: It’s not my money.
— Ya Boy Albie (@Mr_AlbieShore) January 9, 2025
Don’t promise him anything, let him come in and compete for the job, if he wins it, cool. If he loses it, cool.
I have legitimately no idea why Tech would get into this race unless something is wrong with Morton’s shoulder even post surgery.
— Cotton Club Crew (@CottonCC_FFSN) January 9, 2025
Beck is the kind of dude who will not go somewhere he won’t start day 1.
So ??? https://t.co/sHYuKlvjb8
Beck’s stats while playing for Georgia surrounded by future draft picks and 5 star recruits, is just a slight bit better than Morton’s stats on this years’ Tech team. Behren actually protected the ball better too. He also grew up wanting to play here and wasn’t just coerced by $
— Zach 🌵🏴☠️ (@Zrdr17) January 9, 2025
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh do we want carson beck???
— Moey JcGuire 🌵🦅🦅 (@SuckMyDak4) January 9, 2025
Morton is QB1. Stop it. pic.twitter.com/zMzTKIBm8p
— Rollin’ Raiders 🏴☠️🌵 (@rollin_raiders) January 9, 2025
“Actually statistically behren morton is better than Carson beck” pic.twitter.com/dHXBWpJSXX
— Rodrick “El Hefe” Heffely 🦅🦅 (@joeymcguirefan) January 10, 2025
Any Texas Tech fan saying they dont want Carson Beck is psycho
— Mister Wreck Em 🌵 (@MisterWreckEm) January 9, 2025
I personally see Carson Beck using Texas Tech as a leverage play to get more money out of Miami when he ultimately goes there.
— West Texas Beebee🌵 (@WestBeebee28) January 10, 2025