There was a time in Lubbock, Texas that we didn't have much of a presence in the National Football League. Now day's it's becoming more normal, and when it's a quarterback it's all the more special.

I am no the biggest sports fan, and in the context of what I'm about to lay out for you, that's actually important. When something comes onto my radar, it means that a lot of people are hearing about it.

Hearing Texas Tech mentioned during NFL games didn't seem to be happening on the regular until Michael Crabtree and Zach Thomas came along. Then the lid was completely blown off when Patrick Mahomes started chalking up wins.

Another Texas Tech QB Breaks Through-Tyler Shough's Saints Opportunity

Now it looks like Tyler Shough is about to blow up. Yes, he didn't finish his career at Texas Tech, but he gave us three good years. It is inevitable that game announcers will mention the Tech/Mahomes connection when discussing him.

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It looks like Tyler Shough is in contention for the starting position for the New Orleans Saints, making him the latest Texas Tech quarterback to break though. Yes, there have been others, but we're just here to discuss the new, shiny thing.

I certainly hope Tyler enjoyed his time at Texas Tech and will speak fondly of it, as well as his time with Oregon and Louisville. Every bit helps as Texas Tech builds up it's reputation as a school that produces NFL quality quarterbacks.

 

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