Texas Tech interim coach Ruffin McNeill called it the most difficult week of his life as he watched his boss be suspended and later fired.
But Saturday easily became the best night of his life as McNeill led the Red Raiders to a bold 41-31 Mike Leach-like win over the Michigan State in the Valero Alamo Bowl to make his strongest case to assume the job full-time.
“I am ready when they are,” said McNeill, when asked about his impending job interview on Monday. “I think my body of work speaks for itself, not just my 10 years here but my entire career.”
But his coaching performance, which included a few gutsy fourth-quarter decisions, may have delivered his boldest statement. McNeill, the Texas Tech defensive coordinator, made the decision to go with quarterback Steven Sheffield over starter Taylor Potts in the fourth …
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