Tech's loss to ASU this weekend was an epic coaching failure in my estimation. ASU is a capable opponent. Defending Big 12 champs, with a senior and talented QB. They played an inspired game after crapping themselves last week. But Tech's offensive game plan appeared to be a remedial flag football playbook dumbed down for a freshman backup making his first start. Hammond played well enough for his part. A little slow through the progressions at times but nothing unexpected. But Tech seemed unwilling to stretch the field at all. ASU was crowding the line and daring Tech to throw deep the whole game, which unlocks the running game and give the defense time to rest, which they needed.
Joey Mac is a great recruiter and did a super job with the portal this year, but I put this loss on him and on the OC. I don't see him being a target for other teams this year, and if he is, he would be a fool to leave Tech.