Another week, another game, another big thick batch of holes to fix on the Texas Tech offensive line. We've continued to shuffle guys around to find our five best and most consistent guys. Former starting right guard Rex Richards missed the Utah State game with inflammation in his back, but has returned to start at his old right tackle position and probably will stay there permanently, Anae said. The big people don't tend to get injured as much as the little people. In this case, it's happened.
Funny things happen.
Heider likely won't be one of them, though, making way for one of two candidates to fill the void, including junior Lance Williams, a longtime backup with limited game experience. The other candidate is redshirt freshman Toby Cecil, who is likely to have played or practiced at all five positions on the line by week's end. Cecil, from Richardson Berkner, started at right guard against Utah State and left tackle against Louisiana-Lafayette. In the preseason, he practiced at both tackle spots. Cecil and Richards have been two of the most reliable and productive linemen this season and are among a group of eight top players who have been counted on for playing time this season, according to Anae.