Eagle Staff Report
BAYLOR BEARS
* 2010 record: 7-6 (4-4 in Big 12 South, fourth)
* 2010 results: S4 Sam Houston State, 34-3; S 11 Buffalo, 34-6; S 18 at TCU, 10-45; S 25 at Rice, 30-13; O2 Kansas, 55-7; O9 vs. Texas Tech, 38-45; O16 at Colorado, 31-25; O23 Kansas State, 47-42; O 30 at Texas, 30-22; N6 at Oklahoma State, 24-53; N13 Texas A&M, 30-42; N20 Oklahoma, 24-53; D 29 vs. Illinois, 14-38.
* 2011 schedule: S2 TCU; S17 SFA; S24 Rice; O1 at Kansas State; O8 Iowa State; O15 at Texas A&M; O29 at Oklahoma State; N5 Missouri; N12 Kansas; N19 Oklahoma; N26 vs. Texas Tech in Arlington; D3 Texas.
* Offensive starters returning: 7 -- WR Lanear Sampson, 5-11, 200, jr. (42-390, 0 TDs); C Phillip Blake, 6-2, 315, sr. (HM A-Big 12); WR Kendall Wright, 5-10 190, sr. (78-952, 7 TDs, 2nd A-Big 12); G Cameron Kaufhold, 6-4, 310, jr.; QB Robert Griffin III, 6-2, 220, jr. (304 of 454 for 3,501 yards, 22 TDs, 8 int. & 149-635 rushing, 8 TDs, 2nd A-Big 12); T Ivory Wade, 6-4, 295, jr.; WR Terrance Williams, 6-2, 195, jr. (43-484, 4 TDs).
* Defensive starters returning: 5 -- NG Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, 6-2, 315, sr. (31 tackles); T Tracy Robertson, 6-4, 275, sr. (17 tackles); CB Chance Casey, 5-11, 185, jr. (48 tackles); LB Elliot Coffey, 6-0, 230, sr. (61 tackles); E Gary Mason, 6-4, 265, jr. (21 tackles).
* Special teams returning: PK Aaron Jones, 6-3, 180, soph. (11-16 FGs, HM A-Big 12)
* Key departures: RB Jay Finley (195-1,218, 12 TDs, HM A-Big 12); TE Brad Taylor (20-269, 2 TDs); NG Phil Taylor (62 tackles, 2nd A-Big 12); FS Tim Atchison (72 tackles); OT Danny Watkins (2nd A-Big 12); LB Antonio Johnson (70 tackles, HM A-Big 12); DB Byron Lander (127 tackles, HM A-Big 12); P Derek Epperson (43.7 avg. on 56 kicks, HM A-Big 12).
* Team statistics last year: 31.2 ppg (6th in the Big 12, 36th in the nation); 30.5 points allowed per game (9th/89th); 280.7 yards passing per game (4th/19th); 265.1 yards passing per game allowed (10th/114th); 194.6 yards rushing per game (3rd/24th); 170.3 yards rushing allowed per game (9th/79th); 475.3 yards offense per game (3rd/13th); 435.4 yards allowed per game (10th/104th).
* Head coach: Art Briles (Texas Tech, 1979), 15-22 at Baylor, 49-50 overall.
* Assistant coaches: Randy Clements, co-offensive coordinator/offensive line; Phillip Montgomery, co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks/running backs; Kendal Briles, inside receivers/offensive recruiting coordinator; Jim Gush, linebackers; Dino Babers, wide receivers/special teams coordinator; Chris Acheff, defensive tackles; Phil Bennett, defensive coordinator; Theo Young, defensive ends; Carlton Buckels, cornerbacks.
IOWA STATE
* 2010 record: 5-7 (3-5 in Big 12 North, third for 3rd).
* 2010 results: S2 Northern Illinois, 27-10; S11 at Iowa, 7-35; S18 vs. Kansas State, 20-27; S25 Northern Iowa, 27-0; O2 Texas Tech, 52-38; O9 Utah, 27-68; O16 at Oklahoma, 0-52; O23 at Texas, 28-21; O30 Kansas, 28-16; N6 Nebraska, 30-31 OT; N13 at Colorado, 14-34; N20 Missouri, 0-14.
* 2011 schedule: S3 Northern Iowa; S10 Iowa; S16 at UConn; O1 Texas; O8 at Baylor; O15 at Missouri; O22 Texas A&M; O29 at Texas Tech; N5 Kansas; N18 Oklahoma State; N26 at Oklahoma; D3 at Kansas State.
* Team statistics last year: 21.7 ppg (11th in the Big 12, 97th in the nation); 28.8 points allowed per game (7th/76th); 174.2 yards passing per game (10th/95th); 221.9 yards passing per game allowed (6th/64th in the nation); 143.2 yards rushing per game (8th, 72nd); 186.3 yards rushing per game allowed (10th/93rd); 317.4 yards offense per game (11th/99th); 408.2 yards allowed per game (7th/87th).
* Offensive starters returning: 3 -- WR Darius Darks, 6-1, 189, sr. (29-355, 1 TD); LT Kelechi Osemele, 6-6, 347, sr. (HM A-Big 12); G Hayworth Hicks, 6-3, 336, sr. Defensive starters returning: 7 -- E Patrick Neal, 6-0, 250, sr. (29 tackles); CB Leonard Johnson, 5-10, 202, sr. (64 tackles, 7 PBU, 2nd A-Big 12); CB Ter'ran Benton, 6-0, 208, sr. (58 tackles); NG Stephen Ruempolhamer, 6-3, 298, sr. (33 tackles, 6 TFL); LB A.J. Klein, 6-1, 243, jr. (111 tackles, 3 int., HM A-Big 12); E Jacob Lattimer, 6-3, 247, sr. (39 tackles, 6.5 TFL, HM A-Big 12); LB Jake Knott, 6-2 243, jr. (130 tackles, 2nd A-Big 12).
* Special teams returning: PK Grant Mahoney, 6-0, 185, sr. (4-11 FGs); P Kirby Van Der Kamp, 6-4, 193, soph. (46.2 avg. on 40 kicks, HM A-Big 12).
* Key departures: LG Alex Alvarez; C Ben Lamaak (2nd A-Big 12); QB Austen Arnaud (171-of-290 passing for 1,703 yards, 13 TDs, 10 int.); RB Alexander Robinson (202-946, 9 TDs); WR Jake Williams (35-404, 4 TDs); TE Collin Franklin (54-530, 3 TDs. 2nd A-Big 12); SS David Sims (96 tackles, HM A-Big 12); NT Bailey Johnson (20 tackles); E Rashawn Parker (30 tackes).
* Head coach: Paul Rhoads (Missouri Western '89), 12-13 at ISU.
* Assistant coaches: Bill Bleil, assistant head coach/offensive line; Kenith Pope, running backs; Tom Herman, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks; Wally Burnham, defensive line/linebackers; Courtney Messingham, wide receivers; Bobby Elliott, secondary; Shane Burnham, defensive tackles; Luke Wells, tight ends; Curtis Bray, defensive line.
KANSAS JAYHAWKS
* 2010 record: 3-9 (1-7 in Big 12 North, sixth)
* 2010 results: S4 North Dakota State, 3-6; S11 Georgia Tech, 28-25; S17 at S. Mississippi, 16-31; S25 New Mexico State, 42-16; O2 at Baylor, 7-55; O14 Kansas State, 7-59; O23 Texas A&M, 10-45; O30 at Iowa State, 16-28; N6 Colorado,52-45; N13 at Nebraska, 3-20; N20 Oklahoma State, 14-48; N27 vs. Missouri, 7-35.
* 2011 schedule: S3 McNeese State; S10 Northern Illinois; S17 at Georgia Tech; O1 Texas Tech; O8 at Oklahoma State; O15 Oklahoma; O22 Kansas State; O29 at Texas; N5 at Iowa State; N12 Baylor; N19 Texas A&M; N26 vs. Kansas State, Kansas City.
* Offensive starters returning: 7 -- C Jeremiah Hatch, 6-3, 332, sr.; QB Jordan Webb, 6-0, 210, soph. (121 of 214 passing for 1,195 yards, 7 TDs, 8 int.); TB James Sims, 6-0, 206, soph. (168-742, 9 TDs); WR Daymond Patterson, 5-9, 173, sr. (60-487, 2 TDs); RG Duane Ziatnik, 6-4, 326, jr.; LT Tanner Hawkinson, 6-6, 293, jr.; TE Tim Biere, 6-4, 260, sr. (19-228, 4 TDs).
* Defensive starters returning: 6 -- FS Lubbock Smith, 6-0, 206, jr. (48 tackes); CB Greg Brown, 5-11, 185, jr. (46 tackles); CB Isiah Barfield, 5-11, 185, sr. (55 tackles 6 PBU); LB Steven Johnson 6-1, 237, sr. (95 tackles); T Patrick Dorsey, 6-0, 273, sr. (27 tackles); E Toben Opurum, 6-1, 240, jr. (21 tackles).
* Special teams returning: none.
* Key departures: WR Johnathan Wilson (38-387, 2 TDs); LG Sal Capra; RT Brad Thorson; E Jake Laptad (38 tackles, HM A-Big 12); SS Phillip Stozier (13 tackles); LB Drew Dudley (64 tackles); CB Chris Harris (82 tackles).
* Team statistics last year: 17.1 ppg (12th in the Big 12, 111th in the nation); 34.4 points allowed per game (12th/103rd); 161.8 yards passing per game (11th, 103rd); 222.5 yards passing per game allowed (7th/65th); 134.6 yards rushing per game (12th/87th); 205.2 yards rushing per game allowed (11th/107th); 296.4 yards offense per game (12th/113th); 427.7 yards allowed per game (9th/ 98th).
* Head coach: Turner Gill (North Texas, 1990), 6-18 at KU, 23-39 overall.
* Assistant coaches: Chuck Long, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks; Vince Singletary, linebackers; J.B. Grimes, offensive line; Aaron Stamn, tight ends/special teams coordinator; Reggie Mitchell, running backs/recruiting coordinator; Vic Shealy, defensive coordinator/cornerbacks; David Beaty, co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers; Buddy Wyatt, defensive line; Robert Wimberly, safeties.
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS
* 2010 record: 7-6 (3-5 in Big 12 North, tied for third)
* 2010 results: S4 UCLA, 31-22; S11 Missouri State, 48-24; S18 vs. Iowa State, 27-20; S25 Central Florida ,17-13; O7 Nebraska, 13-48; O14 at Kansas, 59-7; O23 at Baylor, 42-47; O30 Oklahoma State, 14-24; N6 Texas, 39-14; N13 at Missouri, 28-38; N20 at Colorado, 36-44; N27 at North Texas, 49-41; D 30 vs. Syracuse, 34-36.
* 2010 schedule: S3 E. Kentucky; S17 Kent State; S24 at Miami (Fla.); O1 Baylor; O8 Missouri; O15 at Texas Tech; O22 at Kansas; O29 Oklahoma; N5 at Oklahoma State; N12 Texas A&M; N19 at Texas; D3 Iowa State.
* Offensive starters returning: 6 -- RT Clyde Aufner, 6-6, 301, sr.; FB Braden Wilson, 6-4, 244, jr.; WR Tremaine Thompson, 5-7, 165, soph. (19-258, 0 TDs); WR Chris Harper, 6-1, 225, jr. (25-330, 4 TDs); LT Manase Foketi, 6-5, 300, sr.; TE Travis Tannahill, 6-3, 245, jr. (7-103, TD).
* Defensive starters returning: 8 -- DB Tysyn Hartman, 6-3, 206, sr.; (86 tackles); T Ray Kibble, 6-4, 305, sr. (30 tackles); E Brandon Harold, 6-5, 294, jr. (41 tackles, 7.5 TFL); CB David Garrett, 5-8, 175, sr. (92 tackles, 15 TFL, 9 PBU); SS Ty Zimmerman, 6-1, 202, soph. (74 tackles, 3 int., 2nd A-Big 12); DL Raphael Guidry; 6-4, 290, sr. (36 tackles); LB Alex Hrebec, 5-11, 240, sr. (77 tackles, 10 PBU); DB Emmanuel Lamur, 6-4, 219, sr. (46 tackes).
* Special teams returning: P Ryan Doerr, 6-3, 182, jr. (41.3 avg. on 57 punts)
* Key departures: OL Zach Kendall (2nd A-Big 12); OL Kenny Mayfield; RB Daniel Thomas (298-1,585, 19 TDs, 2nd A-Big 12); OL Wade Weibert; DB Troy Butler (18 tackles); DE Antonio Felder (38 tackles); DB Terrance Sweeny (49 tackles, 9 PBU, HM A-Big 12); DB Stephen Harrison (40 tackles, 12 PBU, HM A-Big 12) ; PK Josh Cherry (7-9 FGs).
* Team statistics last year: 33.6 ppg (3rd in the Big 12, 22nd in the nation); 29.1 points allowed per game (8th/78th); 179.3 yards passing per game (9th/92nd); 214.3 yards passing per game allowed (5th/52nd); 199.5 yards rushing per game (2nd/22nd); 231.4 yards rushing per game allowed (12th/119th); 378.8 yards offense per game (9th/62nd); 445.7 yards allowed per game (11th/106th).
* Head coach: Bill Snyder (William Jewell '63), 149-79-1 in 19 years at KSU
* Assistant coaches: Dana Dimel, co-offensive coordinator/running backs,tight ends; Del Miller, co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks; Mo Latimore defensive line; Charlie Dickey, offensive line; Jim Bob Clements, defensive ends; Michael Smith, wide receivers; Chris Cosh, assistant head coach/defensive coordinator; Sean Snyder, associate head coach/special teams coordinator; Tom Hayes, defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs.
MISSOURI TIGERS
* 2010 record: 10-3 (6-2 in Big 12 North, tied for first)
* 2010 results: S4 vs. Illinois, 23-13; S11 McNeese St., 50-6; S18 San Diego St., 27-24; S25 Miami (Ohio), 51-13; O9 Colorado, 26-0; O16 at Texas A&M, 30-9; O23 Oklahoma, 36-27; O30 at Nebraska, 17-31; N6 at Texas Tech, 17-24; N13 Kansas State, 38-28; N20 at Iowa State, 14-0; N27 vs. Kansas at Kansas City, 35-7; vs. Iowa, 24-27.
* 2010 schedule: S3 Miami (Ohio); S9 at Arizona State; S17 Western Illinois; S24 at Oklahoma; O8 at Kansas State; O15 Iowa State; O22 Oklahoma State; O29 at Texas A&M; N5 at Baylor; N12 Texas; N19 Texas Tech; N26 vs. Kansas at Kansas City.
* Team statistics last year: 29.8 ppg (8th in the Big 12, 43rd in the nation); 16.1 points allowed per game (1st/6th); 253.2 yards passing per game (6th/33rd); 203.5 yards passing per game allowed (3rd/37th); 156.4 yards rushing per game (6th/57th); 152.9 yards rushing per game allowed (6th/62nd); 409.6 yards offense per game (6th/35th); 356.4 yards allowed per game (3rd/47th).
* Offensive starters returning: 9 -- LT Elvis Fisher, 6-5, 295, sr. (HM A-Big 12); WR Jerrell Jackson, 6-1, 185, sr. (50-656, 3 TDs); WR Wes Kemp, 6-4, 220, sr. (39-420, 3 TDs); RG Austin Wuebbels, 6-4, 295, sr. (HM A-Big 12); T Dan Hock, 6-7, 320, sr.; LG Jayson Palmgren, 6-2, 305, sr.; TE Michael Egnew, 6-6, 245, sr. (90-762, 5 TDs, A-Big 12); TB De'Vion Moore, 5-9, 165, sr. (99-517. 8 TDs); WR T.J. Moe, 6-0, 190, jr. (92-1,045, 6 TDs, 2nd A-Big 12).
* Defensive starters returning: 7 -- T Dominique Hamilton, 6-5, 3-5, sr. (20 tackles); LB Zaviar Gooden, 6-2, 230, jr. (85 tackles, 7.5 TFL); L Brad Madison, 6-4, 265, jr. (32 tackles, 11 TFL, HM A-Big 12); T Terrell Resonno, 6-5, 295, sr. (35 tackles, HM A-Big 12); E Jacquies Smith, 6-4, 255, sr. (21 tackles, 5 TFL, 2nd A-Big 12); SS Kenji Jackson, 5-10, 200, sr. (66 tackles); LB Will Ebner, 6-1, 230, sr. (47 tackles)
* Defensive starters returning: 7 -- T Dominique Hamilton, 6-5, 3-5, sr. (20 tackles); LB Zaviar Gooden, 6-2, 230, jr. (85 tackles, 7.5 TFL); L Brad Madison, 6-4, 265, jr. (32 tackles, 11 TFL, HM A-Big 12); T Terrell Resonno, 6-5, 295, sr. (35 tackles, HM A-Big 12); E Jacquies Smith, 6-4, 255, sr. (21 tackles, 5 TFL, 2nd A-Big 12); SS Kenji Jackson, 5-10, 200, sr. (66 tackles); LB Will Ebner, 6-1, 230, sr. (47 tackles)
* Special teams -- K Grant Ressel, 6-2, 190, sr. (17-19 FGs, HM A-Big 12)
* Key departures: C Tim Barnes (A-Big 12); QB Blaine Gabbert (301 of 475 for 3,186 yards, 16 TDs, 9 int., HM A-Big 12); CB Carl Gettis (48 tackles); LB Andrew Gachkar (84 tackles, 8.5 TFL, HM A-Big 12); CB Kevin Rutland (44 tackles, 7 PBU); SS Jarrell Harrison (69 tackles); E Aldon Smith (17 tackles, A-Big 12).
* Head coach: Gary Pinkel (Kent State, 1975) 77-49 at Missouri in 10 years, 150-86-3 overall.
* Assistant coaches: Dave Steckel, defensive coordinator/ linebackers; David Yost, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks/recruiting coordinator; Cornell Ford, cornerbacks; Josh Henson, co-offensive line; Andy Hill, wide receivers; Brian Jones, running backs; Craig Kuligowski, defensive line; Barry Odom, safeties; Bruce Walker, co-offensive line.
OKLAHOMA SOONERS
* 2010 record: 12-2 (6-2 in Big 12 South, tied for first)
* 2010 results: S4 Utah State, 31-24; S11 Florida St., 47-17; S18 Air Force, 27-24; S25 at Cincinnati, 31-29; O2 vs. Texas, 28-20; O16 Iowa St., 52-0; O23 at Missouri, 27-36; O30 Colorado, 43-10; N6 at Texas A&M, 19-33; N13 Texas Tech, 45-7; N20 at Baylor, 53-24; N27 at Oklahoma St., 47-41; Nebraska, 23-20; UConn, 48-20.
* 2011 schedule: S3 Tulsa; S17 at Florida St.; S24 Missouri; O1 Ball State; O8 vs. Texas in Dallas; O15 at Kansas; O22 Texas Tech; O29 at Kansas State; N5 Texas A&M; N19 at Baylor; O26 Iowa St.; D3 at Oklahoma St.
* Offensive starters returning: 10 -- WR Ryan Broyles, 5-10, 188, sr. (131-1,622, 14 TDs, A-Big 12); OL Stephen Good, 6-6, 305, jr.; OL Ben Habern, 6-4, 292, jr.; QB Landry Jones, 6-4, 229, jr. (405 of 617 for 4,718 yards, 38 TDs, 12 int., HM A-Big 12); WR Dejuan Miller, 6-4, 217, sr. (15-199, 0 TDs); LT Donald Stephenson, 6-6, 307, sr.; FB Trey Millard, 6-1, 249, soph., 2n A-Big 12); RG Tyler Evans, 6-5, 304, jr.; TE James Hanna, 6-4, 243, jr. (18-292, 7 TDs); WR Kenny Stills, 6-1, 189, soph. (61-786, 5 TDs, HM A-Big 12).
* Defensive starters returning: 6 -- E Frank Alexander, 6-4, 255, sr. (39 tackles 13 TFL); DB Sam Proctor, 6-0, 222, ar. (17 tackles); LB Travis Lewis, 6-2, 227, sr. (109 tackles, 2nd A-Big 12); LB Tony Jefferson, 5-10, 199, soph. (65 tackles, 7 TFL); LB Tom Wort, 6-2, 229, soph. (71 tackles, 8.5 TFL); CB Demontre Hurst, 5-10, 181, jr. (50 tackles).
* Special teams returning: PK Jimmy Stevens, 5-5, 172, sr. (11-13 FGs); P Tress Way, 6-1, 218, jr. (43.0 avg. on 39 kicks, HM A-Big 12).
* Key departures: .RB DeMarco Murray (282-1,214, 15 TDs, A-Big 12); OL Cory Brandon; DB Quinton Carter (96 tackles, 4 int., A-Big 12); E Jeremy Beal (72 tackles, 19.5 TFL, A-Big 12); DT Adrian Taylor (12 tackles); OL Eric Mensik (A-Big 12); LB Jonathan Nelson (109 tackles, HM A-Big 12); DB Jamell Fleming (71 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 14 PBU, HM A-Big 12).
* Key departures: .RB DeMarco Murray (282-1,214, 15 TDs, A-Big 12); OL Cory Brandon; DB Quinton Carter (96 tackles, 4 int., A-Big 12); E Jeremy Beal (72 tackles, 19.5 TFL, A-Big 12); DT Adrian Taylor (12 tackles); OL Eric Mensik (A-Big 12); LB Jonathan Nelson (109 tackles, HM A-Big 12); DB Jamell Fleming (71 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 14 PBU, HM A-Big 12).
* Team statistics last year: 37.2 ppg (2nd in the Big 12, 14th in the nation); 21.8 points allowed per game (3rd/33th); 343.4 yards passing per game (2nd/3rd); 212.9 yards passing per game allowed (4th/51st); 138.0 yards rushing per game (10th/83rd); 148.9 yards rushing per game allowed (5th/58th); 481.4 yards offense per game (2nd/10th); 361.9 yards allowed per game (4th/53rd).
* Head coach: Bob Stoops (Iowa, 1983), 129-31 (.806) in 12 years at OU.
OKLAHOMA STATE
* 2010 record: 11-2 (6-2 in Big 12 South, tied for first)
* 2010 results: S4 Washington State, 65-17; S11 Troy, 41-38; S18 Tulsa, 65-28; S30 Texas A&M, 38-35; O8 at UL-Lafayette, 54-28; O16 at Texas Tech, 34-17; O23 Nebraska, 41-51; N6 Baylor, 55-28; N13 at Texas, 33-16; N20 at Kansas, 48-14; N27 Oklahoma, 41-47; D29 vs. Arizona, 36-10.
* 2011 schedule: S3 UL-Lafayette; S8 Arizona; S17 at Tulsa; S24 at Texas A&M; O8 Kansas; O15 at Texas; O22 at Missouri; O29 Baylor; N5 Kansas State; N 22 at Texas Tech; N18 at Iowa State; D3 Oklahoma.
* Offensive starters returning: 11 -- WR Hubert Anyiam, 6-0, 202, sr. (11-135, 3 TDs); WR Justin Blackmon, 6-1, 215, jr. (111-1,782, 20 TDs, A-Big 12); G Lane Taylor, 6-3, 310, jr. (HM A-Big 12); TE Wilson Youman, 6-5, 245, sr. (2-11, 1 TD); RG Nick Martinez, 6-4, 310, sr.; LG Jonathan Rush, 6-4, 305, sr.; C Grant Garner, 6-3, 292, sr. (HM A-Big 12); RT Levy Adcock, 6-6, 322, sr. (A-Big 12); QB Brandon Weedon, 6-4, 218, sr. (342 of 511 for 4,277 yards, 34 TDs, 13 int., A-Big 12); WR Tracy Moore, 6-1, 233, jr. (17-212, 1 TD); RB Joseph Randle, 6-1, 191, soph.(81-453, 2 TDs)
* Defensive starters returning: 6 -- E Richetti Jones, 6-3, 260, sr. (34 tackles, 7 TFL); S Markelle Martin, 6-1, 198, sr. (55 tackles, 10 PBU); E Jamie Blatnick, 6-3, 265, sr. (27 tackles); LB Shaun Lewis, 5-11, 200, soph. (58 tackles, 8 TFL); CB Brodrick Brown, 5-8, 185, jr. (77 tackles); S Johnny Thomas, 5-11, 205, sr. (63 tackles, HM A-Big 12)
* Special teams returning: P Quinn Sharp, 6-1, 189, jr. (46.2 avg on 46 kicks, A-Big 12).
* Key losses: E Ugo Chinasa (38 tackles, 6 TFL, 2nd A-Big 12); RB Kendall Hunter (271-1,548, 16 TDs, A-Big 12); LB Orie Lemon (133 tackles, A-Big 12); PK Dan Bailey (27 of 31 FGs, A-Big 12); DB Andrew McGee (51 tackles, 5 int., HM A-Big 12); FB Bryant Ward (A-Big 12).
* Team statistics last year: 44.2 ppg (1st in the Big 12, 3rd in the nation); 26.4 points allowed per game (6th/61st); 345.8 yards passing per game (1st/2nd); 275.8 yards passing per game allowed (11th/115th); 174.4 yards rushing per game (4th/36th); 133.7 yards rushing per game allowed (2nd/37th); 520.2 yards offense per game (1st/3rd); 409.5 yards allowed per game (8th/88th).
* Head coach: Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State, 1989), 47-29, five years.
* Assistant coaches: Bill Young, defensive coordinator/defensive line; Todd Monken, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks; Kasey Dunn, receivers; Jemal Singleton, running backs; Doug Meacham, inside receivers; Jason Jones, cornerbacks; Glenn Spencer, linebackers; Joe Wickline, offensive line; and Joe DeForest associate head coach/special teams.
TEXAS LONGHORNS
* 2010 record: 5-7 (2-6 in Big 12 South, sixth)
* 2010 results: S4 vs. Rice, 34-17; S11 Wyoming, 34-7; S18 at Texas Tech, 24-14; S25 UCLA, 12-34; O2 vs. Oklahoma, 20-28; O16 at Nebraska, 20-13; O23 Iowa State, 21-28; O30 Baylor, 22-30; N6 at Kansas State, 14-39; N13 Oklahoma State, 16-33; N12 Florida Atlantic, 51-17; N25 Texas A&M, 17-24.
* 2011 schedule: S3 Rice; S10 BYU; S17 at UCLA; O1 at Iowa State; O8 vs. Oklahoma in Dallas; O15 Oklahoma State; O29 Kansas; N5 Texas Tech; N12 at Missouri; N19 at Kansas State; N24 at Texas A&M; D3 at Baylor.
* Offensive starters returning: 6 -- RG Mason Walters, 6-6, 315, soph.; LG David Snow, 6-4, 295, sr.; WR Mike Davis, 6-2, 188, soph. (47-478, 2 TDs); QB Garrett Gilbert, 6-4, 219, jr. (260 of 441 for 2,733 yards, 10 TDs, 17 int. & 100-380, 5 TDs rushing); TB Fozzy Whittaker, 5-10, 202, sr. (80-351, 2 TDs); FB Cody Johnson, 5-11, 252, sr. (134-592, 6 TDs).
* Defensive starters returning: 5 -- FS Blake Gideon, 6-1, 205, sr. (63 tackles, HM A-Big 12); T Kheeston Randall, 6-5, 305, sr. (33 tackles, 10 TFL, HM A-Big 12); LB Keenan Robinson, 6-3, 240, sr. (106 tackles, HM A-Big 12); LB Emmanuel Acho, 6-2, 245, sr. (61 tackles, 2nd A-Big 12); FS Kenny Vaccaro, 6-1, 215, jr. (54 tackles, 7 PBU).
* Special teams returning: P-PK Justin Tucker, 6-1, 185, sr. (41.2 on 35 kicks & 23-27 FGs).
* Key departures: CB Aaron Williams (46 tackles, 10 PBU, 2nd A-Big 12); CB Curtis Brown (23 tackles, 2nd A-Big 12); OT Kyle Hix; OG Michael Huey (HM A-Big 12); WR James Kirkendoll (52-707 yds, 2 TDs); WR John Chiles (29-418 yds, 1 TD); E Sam Acho (58 tackles, 15.5 TFL, A-Big 12); CB Chykie Brown (16 tackles).
* Team statistics last year: 23.8 ppg (10th in the Big 12, 88th in the nation); 23.7 points allowed per game (5th/49th); 232.0 yards passing per game (7th/50th); 161.6 yards passing per game allowed (2nd/6th); 150.5 yards rushing per game (7th/66th); 138.6 yards rushing per game allowed (3rd/44th); 382.5 yards offense per game (8th/58th); 300.2 yards allowed per game (1st/6th).
* Head coach: Mack Brown (Florida State, 1974). 133-34 (.796) in 13 years at UT, 219-108-1 (.669) overall in 27 years.
* Assistant coaches: Bryan Harsin, co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks; Oscar Giles, defensive ends; Manny Diaz, defensive coordinator/linebackers; Duane Akina, assistant head coach/defensive backs; Major Applewhite, co-offensive coordinator/running backs; Bruce Chambers, recruiting coordinator/tight ends; Darrell Wyatt, co-recruitng coordinator/wide receivers; Bo Davis, defensive tackles; Stacy Searles, offensive line.
TEXAS A&M AGGIES
* 2010 record: 9-4 (6-2 in Big 12 South, tied for first)
* 2010 results: S4 Stephen F. Austin, 48-7; S11 Louisiana Tech, 48-16; S18 Florida International, 27-20; S30 at Oklahoma State, 35-38; O9 vs. Arkansas, 17-24; O16 Missouri, 9-30; O23 at Kansas, 45-10; O30 Texas Tech, 45-27; N6 Oklahoma, 33-19; N13 at Baylor, 42-30; N20 Nebraska, 9-6; N25 at Texas, 24-17; J7 vs. LSU, 41-24.
* 2011 schedule: S4 SMU; S17 Idaho; S24 Oklahoma St.; O1 vs. Arkansas, in Arlington; O8 at Texas Tech; O15 Baylor; O22 at Iowa State; O29 Missouri; N5 at Oklahoma; N12 at Kansas St.; N19 Kansas; N24 Texas.
* Offensive starters returning: 10 -- QB Ryan Tannehill, 6-4, 219, sr. (152-of-234 passing for 1,638 yards, 13 TDs, 6 int. & 51-76, 1 TD rushing, HM A-Big 12); LT Luke Joeckel, 6-6, 304, soph. (HM A-Big 12); LG Brian Thomas, 6-3, 303, jr. (HM A-Big 12); C Patrick Lewis, 6-2, 303, jr. (HM A-Big 12); RT Jake Matthews, 6-5, 295, soph. (HM A-Big 12); RB Cyrus Gray, 5-10, 198, sr. (200-1,133, 5.7, 12 TDs & 34-251-1 TD receiving, HM A-Big 12); WR Jeff Fuller, 6-4, 215, sr. (72-1,066, 14.8, 12 TDs, A-Big 12); WR Ryan Swope, 6-0, 204, jr. (72-825, 11.5, 4 TDs, HM A-Big 12); TE Nehemiah Hicks, 6-4, 248, soph.; (11-141, 12.8); WR Uzoma Nwachukwu, 6-0, 194, jr. (36-407, 11.3, 4 TDs).
* Defensive starters returning: 8 -- T Eddie Brown, 6-0, 295, sr. (25 tackles, HM A-Big 12); ILB Garrick Williams, 6-2, 234, sr. (112 tackles, HM A-Big 12); DE Tony Jerod-Eddie, 6-5, 300, sr. (49 tackles, HM A-Big 12); CB Terrence Frederick, 5-10, 184, sr. (57 tackles, 8 TFL, 9 PBU, HM A-Big 12); SS Trent Hunter, 5-10, 190, sr. (62 tackles, HM A-Big 12); E Jonathan Mathis, 6-2, 285, sr. (41 tackles); OLB Sean Porter, 6-2, 220, jr. (74 tackles); CB Coryell Judie, 5-11, 188, jr. (57 tackles, 4 int., 2nd A-Big 12); SS Steven Campbell, 6-0, 202, soph. (32 tackles).
* Specialists returning -- P Ryan Epperson, 6-2, 191, jr. (37.6 on 41 kicks, HM A-Big 12); PK Randy Bullock, 5-9, 205, sr. (16-21 FGs, long 50, HM A-Big 12)
* Key departures: C Matt Allen (2nd A-Big 12); LB Von Miller (A-Big 12, A-American); LB Michael Hodges (HM A-Big 12); DE Lucas Patterson (HM A-Big 12).
* Team srtatistics last year: 31.2 ppg (5th in the Big 12/34th in the nation); 21.9 points allowed per game (4th/34th); 276.8 yards passing per game (5th/20th); 165.0 yards rushing per game (5th/46th); 130.2 yards rushing per game allowed (1st/30th); 441.8 yards offense per game (5th/23rd); 364.3 yards allowed per game (5th/55th).
* Head coach: Mike Sherman (Central Connecticut State, 1977), 10-15
* Assistant coaches: Randy Jordan, running backs; Terrell Williams, defensive line; Troy Walters, wide receivers; Jim Turner, offensive line; Tom Rossley, senior assistant/quarterbacks; Nick Toth, outside linebackers; Dat Nguyen, inside linebackers; Tim DeRuyter, assistant head coach/defensive coordinator; Charles McMillian, defensive backs.
TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS
* 2010 record: 8-5 (3-5 in Big 12 South, fifth) -- S5 SMU, 35-27; S11 at New Mexico, 52-17; S18 Texas, 14-24; O2 at Iowa State, 38-52; O9 Baylor, 45-38; O16 Oklahoma State,17-34; O23 at Colorado, 27-24; O30 at Texas A&M, 27-45; N6 Missouri, 24-17; N13 at Oklahoma, 7-45; N20 Weber State, 64-21; N27 Houston, 35-20; vs. Northwestern, 45-38.
* 2011 schedule: S3 Texas State; S17 New Mexico; S24 Nevada; O1 at Kansas; O8 Texas A&M; O15 Kansas State; O22 at Oklahoma; O29 Iowa State; N5 at Texas; N12 Oklahoma State; N19 at Missouri; N28 vs. Baylor in Arlington.
* Offensive starters returning: 6 -- WR Tramain Swindall, 6-2, 186, sr. (33-271, 1 TD), OL Lonnie Edwards, 6-4, 320, sr. (2nd A-Big 12); WR Alex Torres, 6-1, 194, jr. (39-481, 3 TDs); G Deveric Gallington, 6-3, 328, jr.; L LaDrian Waddle, 6-6, 322, jr., HM A-Big 12); T Mickey Okafor, 6-6, 307, sr.
* Defensive starters returning: 6 -- E Donald Langley, 6-1, 266, sr. (14 tackles); SS Brett Dewhurst, 5-11, 197, sr. (35 tackles); CB Jarvis Phillips, 5-10, 182, soph. (57 tackles, 10 PBU); FS D.J. Johnson, 6-0, 196, jr. (42 tackles, HM A-Big 12); CB Tre' Porter, 6-0, 200, soph. (76 tackles); S Cody Davis, 6-2, 200, jr. (87 tackles, HM A-Big 12).
* Special teams returning: 0
* Key departures: WR Lyle Leong, 6-1, 165, sr. (74-926, 19 TDs, HM A-Big 12); WR Detron Lewis, 6-0, 205, sr. (87-852, 6 TDs, HM A-Big 12); RB Baron Batch, 5-11, 205, sr. (177-816, 5 TDs, HM A-Big 12); OL Chris Olson, 6-5, 296, sr.; QB Taylor Potts, 6-5, 218, sr. (369 of 551 for 3,726 yds, 35 TDs, 10 int.); LB Brian Duncan, 6-1, 240, sr. (63 tackles, 12 TFL, HM A-Big 12); NT Colby Whitlock, 6-2, 287, sr. (57 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 2nd A-Big 12); LB Bront Bird 6-3, 240, sr. (106 tackles, HM A-Big 12); S Franklin Mitchem, 6-2, 198, sr. (41 tackles); PK Matt Williams, 5-8, 164, sr. (9-11 FGs).
* Team statistics last year: 33.1 ppg (4th in the Big 12, 23rd in the nation); 30.9 points allowed per game (11th/93rd); 318.9 yards passing per game (3rd/7th); 293.8 yards passing per game allowed (12th/118th); 141.3 yards rushing per game (9th/75th); 162.5 yards rushing per game allowed (8th/69th); 460.2 yards offense per game (4th/15th); 456.3 yards allowed per game (12th/114th).
* Offensive formation: Multiple.
* Defensive formation: 4-3.
* Head coach: Tommy Tuberville (S. Arkansas, 1976) first year at Tech; 110-60 overall (.647).
* Assistant coaches: James Willis, defensive coordinator; Chad Scott, running backs; Matt Moore, offensive line; Sonny Cumbie, inside receivers; Travaris Robinson, secondary; Sam McElroy, defensive line; Neal Brown, offensive coordinator; Tommy Mainord, outside receivers; Robert Prunty, defensive ends/outside linebackers.
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