Growing up in Lubbock, the son of a pair of former Red Raiders himself, John Curry was a big fan of one Patrick Mahomes II, just like every other Texas Tech football fan during the multi-time Super Bowl champion’s tenure in the scarlet and black.
Being a linebacker, though, Curry said he’s also spent plenty of time watching highlights of Zach Thomas, the Pro Football Hall of Famer who’s been spending quite a bit of time around the program recently.
“… I’m blown away by the plays he’s making and how hard he was hitting,” Curry said of Thomas’ film, “and just how physical he was in making plays
Josh Bookbinder, Tech’s inside linebackers coach, is harping on Curry to shed his blocks and work downhill.
He already knows Curry can get the job done side to side. The objective now is to become a more complete player.
