Red Raiders Complete First Preseason Scrimmage

Aug. 14, 2002

LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Kliff Kingsbury (New Braunfels, Texas) turned in a solid performance, hitting 10-of-11 receivers for 124 yards and a touchdown in the Red Raiders' first scrimmage of preseason camp at the grass practice fields southeast of Jones SBC Stadium.

Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach praised the Red Raiders for their performance in the first scrimmage of the preseason, but was particularly impressed with the play of the third team.

"I was happy with the way the threes played," Leach said. "Their scrimmage period was competitive.

"Overall, I thought we displayed a pretty good knowledge on both sides of the ball," Leach added. "We looked comfortable during the scrimmage."

In addition to Kingsbury, backup quarterback B.J. Symons (Houston, Texas) threw for 40 yards and two TDs on 5-of-8 passing. Anton Paige (Palm Beach, Fla.) turned in the top receiving performance with four catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. He also made one of the highlight plays with a 28 -yard grab over his left shoulder to set up his seven-yard touchdown reception two plays later.

On the ground, Johnnie Mack (Lakeland, Fla.) led all rushers with 13 carries for 23 yards, followed by Loliki Bongo-Wanga (Brussels, Belgium) with 15 yards on five carries. Joselio Hanson (Inglewood, Calif.) and Marquis Turner (Bryan, Texas) both had interceptions on the day.

Texas Tech continues preparations for the 2002 season Thursday at 4 p.m. (CT). The Red Raiders open the season Sat., Aug. 24, at 2:30 p.m. at Ohio State in the NACDA Pigskin Classic in Columbus, Ohio.

Scrimmage StatsRushingLoliki Bongo-Wanga  5-15 yardsJohnnie Mack     13-23 yardsFoy Munlin     3-14 yards / TDHenderson       5-20 yards
PassingKliff Kingsbury       10-of-11, 124 yards / TDB.J. Symons       5-of-8, 40 yards / TD
ReceivingAnton Paige       4-61 yards / TDArmon Dorrough     2-20 yardsMickey Peters       3-31 yardsCarlos Francis     2-14 yardsWes Welker     3-35 yards

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Red Raiders Complete First Preseason Scrimmage

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