Nic Shimonek

Kliff Kingsbury, Nic Shimonek and Jah'Shawn Johnson joined the media Tuesday morning to talk about the upcoming game against the Houston Cougars.

Shimonek had to test his leadership skills on the final drive. 'I was trying to calm those guys down a little bit.'

Texas Tech needed all 60 minutes to beat Arizona State 52-45 Saturday night at Jones AT&T Stadium.

"We definitely got better this past week with corrections and having the extra week to install this game plan. I'm just eager to get back out there this Saturday."

"Strive for perfection, settle for greatness" is an incredible mantra that could foreshadow some unexpected levels of success for Coach Kingsbury in his 5th season. Also in his 5th season is quarterback Nic Shimonek, who made his first collegiate start on Saturday.

Coach Kingsbury spoke to the media after the 56-10 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday afternoon. Kingsbury talked about his defense and running game and how both impressed him on the day.

Texas Tech quarterback Nic Shimonek passed for an 86.6% completion percentage with three touchdowns as the Red Raiders trounced Eastern Washington 56-10.

The Texas Tech Athletics YouTube channel has been going through a series featuring key players getting mic'd up during fall camp.

Is Nic Shimonek the next B.J. Symons?

There are three things certain in life death, taxes and Kliff Kingsbury's quarterbacks putting up big numbers. Nic Shimonek will be the latest in the growing list that includes Case Keenum, Patrick Mahomes and Johnny Manziel. Looking to join the list of accomplished Kingsbury apprentices, Texas Tech senior quarterback Nic Shimonek has been named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List...