Look, I know Jarrett Hicks and Trey Haverty weren’t the only dangerous wide receivers for Mike Leach and the Texas Tech Red Raiders back in 2004. I know there were plenty of other components to that offense that frightened opposing defenses and put a bunch of points up on the scoreboard on a very regular basis.
But right now, we’re focusing in on how Haverty and Hicks tore through opposing defensive secondaries and helped create a fascinating duo to watch. Because both Haverty and Hicks managed to catch enough passes to get past the 1000 yard receiving mark during the 2004 season. And we’re going to celebrate that.
We've already talked a bit about how Hicks was incredible (especially at the beginning of the 2004 season). Now let’s look at the damage that Haverty did for Texas Tech’s offense throughout the season.
Texas Tech football history: Trey Haverty tore through opposing defenses alongside Jarrett Hicks for Texas Tech in 2004
Looking at Haverty’s stats in total, the Texas Tech receiving threat caught 77 passes for 1019 yards and scored six touchdowns in the process. And what’s fascinating is he did all of that while not recording a catch against the SMU Mustangs to start the season.
Haverty averaged 13.2 yards per reception (along with 78.4 receiving yards per game) and proved capable of being a consistent threat for TTU quarterback Sonny Cumbie to connect with.
In total, Haverty had four games with at least 100 yards receiving. That includes at New Mexico for 117 yards, at Kansas for 143 yards, vs. Baylor for 158 yards, and vs. California for 147 yards. Interestingly enough, Haverty also had three games with 98 yards receiving (at Oklahoma, vs. Texas, and at Kansas State).
Hicks and Haverty worked well alongside each other and they truly helped elevate Texas Tech’s offense in some pretty notable ways during the 2004 season.