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Why football coaches with strong Texas Tech ties are in vogue right now

Chuck Carlton, Big 12 beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the league in a live chat recently. Here are some of the highlights:

Q: Why does it seem like teams are scarfing up coaches with Texas Tech ties?

Carlton: Offense is in vogue right now, not only in college but the NFL. The Air Raid has gone mainstream. If you're looking for a starting point -- although technically that would be Iowa Wesleyan or Air Raid ancestors decades ago -- Tech is as good a spot as any.