Since the start of preseason camp, even back as far as spring ball, Joey McGuire has said the biggest concern for the Texas Tech football team this season is looking in the mirror.

Talent deficits have been shored up . Depth is apparent — and often not needed with the starters playing lights-out thus far. To the Red Raiders ' leading man, it shouldn't matter much what the opposition brings to the table so long as Texas Tech takes care of its own business.

That will never be more important than the next two weeks or so. Coming off a resounding 34-10 win at Utah, a triumph that put the rest of the nation on notice, the Red Raiders are in a precarious position.

They have the nation's attention, and now get to sit back for a while to listen to all the nice things people will say about

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