Red Raiders in The NFL: Week 11 Recap
November 18, 2013 | Football
Nov. 18, 2013
by Blain Meador
Texas Tech Athletics Communications
Danny Amendola (WR) New England Patriots
Week 11 Matchup: Monday Night Football vs. Panthers
Amendola has accumulated 296 receiving yards this season in five games played. He also has one touchdown and is averaging 12.9 yards per catch. The Patriots will be back in action Monday night as they take on the Carolina Panthers. Amendola played four seasons at Tech (2004-2007) and signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008 with the Dallas Cowboys.
Bront Bird (LB) San Diego Chargers
Week 11 Matchup: Chargers-16 Dolphins-20
Bird played in Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins although he did not record a tackle. He has 22 tackles on the year. Bird played four seasons at Tech (2007-2010) and signed as an undrafted free agent in 2011 with the San Diego Chargers.
Michael Crabtree (WR) San Francisco 49ers
Week 11 Matchup: 49ers-20 Saints-23
Crabtree remains on the injured reserve list and did not participate this week. Coming off of an NFC championship and Super Bowl appearance, Crabtree enters his fifth season in the NFL, and his fifth with the San Francisco 49ers. During the offseason he suffered a torn Achilles tendon, and underwent surgery to repair the injury. Crabtree Played two seasons at Tech (2007-2008) and was selected as the 10th overall pick 2009 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
Cody Davis (S) St. Louis Rams
Week 11 Matchup: BYE
Davis's lone tackle on the season came in last weeks game against the Indianapolis Colt's and he continues to be an active member of the Ram's special teams unit. He was an Academic All-American and All-Big 12 selection at Tech during his senior season in 2012. He was a four-year letterman with the Red Raiders (2009-2012). Davis signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Rams in 2013.
Seth Doege (QB) Atlanta Falcons
Week 11 Matchup: Falcons-28 Buccaneers-41
Doege remains on the Falcons practice squad. He did not see game action during the preseason, yet participated during training camp. He finished his collegiate career at Tech as the program's third leading passer all-time, trailing only Graham Harrell and Kliff Kingsbury. Doege played four seasons with the Red Raiders (2009-2012).
Keyunta Dawson (DE) New Orleans Saints
Week 11 Matchup: Saints-23 49ers-20
After being acquired by the Saints midway through the season, Dawson recorded his first tackle of the season as he sacked San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Dawson played four seasons at Tech (2003-2006) and was selected in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
Dylan Gandy (OL) Detroit Lions
Week 11 Matchup: Lions-27 Steelers-37
Gandy and the Detroit offensive line allowed quarterback Matt Stafford to throw for 344 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's game against the Steelers. Gandy has seen action at right guard in all 10 games this season. Gandy played four seasons at Tech (2001-2004) and was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
Darcel McBath (S) San Francisco 49ers
Week 11 Matchup: 49ers-20 Saints-23
McBath remains on the disabled list and has not played this season. Last season McBath was a member of the 49ers along with fellow Red Raider Michael Crabtree while winning the NFC championship and making a Super Bowl appearance. McBath played in all 16 games last season making two tackles and recovering a fumble. McBath played four seasons at Tech (2005-2008) and was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.
Manny Ramirez (OL) Denver Broncos
Week 11 Matchup: Broncos-27 Chiefs-17
The Denver Broncos offensive line did not allow a single sack Sunday as quarterback Peyton Manning threw for 323 yards and a touchdown. Ramirez has started in each of the Broncos games this season. Ramirez played four seasons at Tech (2003-2006) and was selected in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
Louis Vasquez (OL) Denver Broncos
Week 11 Matchup: Broncos-27 Chiefs-17
Vasquez and the Bronco's offense continue to set the standard in the NFL as they lead the league in points scored (398), points per game (39.8), and passing yards (3,504). He has started in all eight of the Bronco's games this year. Vasquez played four seasons at Tech (2005-2008) and was selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
LaAdrian Waddle (OL) Detroit Lions
Week 11 Matchup: Lions-27 Steelers-37
Waddle has now participated in seven games this season and has started in the last three. On Sunday the Detroit offensive line allowed only two sacks as the offense accumulated 451 yards of total offense. Waddle played four seasons at Tech (2009-2012) and signed an undrafted free-agent contract in 2013 with the Detroit Lions.
Wes Welker (WR) Denver Broncos
Week 11 Matchup: Broncos-27 Chiefs-17
Welker had eight receptions for 72 yards on Sunday as the Bronco's handed the Chiefs their first loss of the year. Welker now has nine touchdowns on the season. Welker played four seasons at Tech (2000-2003) and signed as an undrafted free agent in 2004 with the San Diego Chargers.
