Preaseason rankings Options

[impala454]

So I heard this morning on the radio... Stewart Mandel of SI has put Tech at #8 preseason rankings. God I hope our guys don't let this stuff go to their heads. Don't get me wrong, this year's team is looking better than any other I've seen but our guys tend to let the good press go to their heads and start flubbing up easy games. Can't wait for this season to get going!

[Mommy]

Crabtree mentioned as possible Heisman candidate for upcoming season

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=833408

In 2007: Earned All-America recognition and won the Biletnikoff Award after leading the nation with 134 receptions, 1,982 yards and 22 touchdowns. He did all that as a freshman.
Why he'll win it: Crabtree emerged as the nation's best receiver, and the word out of Lubbock is that he's better. Texas Tech throws frequently, so he has a good chance to at least equal last season's outrageous production. Some believe the Red Raiders can be a factor in the national championship race. If that proves true, Crabtree likely will be the main reason. He's in danger of being overlooked because of quarterback Graham Harrell, who led the nation in passing in '07. But Tech quarterbacks typically lead the nation is passing. There is nothing typical about Crabtree.
Why he won't: All the receivers that have won the Heisman – Desmond Howard in '91, Tim Brown in '87, Johnny Rodgers in '72 – were also dangerous kick returners. Crabtree doesn't return kicks. Texas Tech might need a championship year for Crabtree to win the Heisman. That would likely require a win at Oklahoma, which Tech has never done. Crabtree might face scrutiny for a schedule that includes seven teams which last season ranked 84th or worse in the country in pass defense. Two more opponents are Division I-AA programs.