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Texas Tech football: Head coach not calling plays could be refreshing change

While looking through videos of new Texas Tech football head coach Matt Wells and Utah State online, I came across a short clip that fascinated me. It was a moment that ultimately had no impact on the outcome of the game but it provided a glimpse into the man that has been tasked with turning around the direction of Red Raider football.

Back in 2013, Matt Wells did not have the luxury of easing into his career as a college head coach. That’s because, in his first game in charge at Utah State, Wells had to take his team on the road to face Utah in a night game.