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Several days before classes started for the spring semester, Eric Ward was an OU recruit. But a surprise visit to Lubbock not only resulted in Ward switching his pledge to Texas Tech, the Wichita Falls Rider receiver enrolled at Tech and started classes. Ward will participate in spring practices, and while it's unfair to immediately compare Ward to the departed Michael Crabtree, Ward has similar talent, but unlike Crabtree, Ward already has extensive experience playing the position. ... Like Ward, Denton Guyer OL Kyle Clark was rated a 4-star recruit by Rivals.com. Coaches may disregard such recruiting rankings, but fans sure don't. With Tech losing arguably its two best offensive linemen, Louis Vasquez and Rylan Reed (a pair that stabilized the left (blind) side of the quarterback), Clark will be considered for significant playing time at either left tackle or guard. ...
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