Lubbock-Cooper Liberty football leans into Mike Leach principle - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

The 56-25 win marked the third time this season Liberty has scored at least 44 points. Sexton said the late Texas Tech coach's approach to the game applied well to what his team is doing on offense right now. For a program built in the shadow of Tech football, invoking Leach carries weight beyond the scoreboard.

Liberty is putting up numbers most Lubbock-area programs would take all season to reach, let alone three separate times. That kind of scoring pace usually means one thing for opposing defenses in district play. They better find answers fast, or they're in for a long Friday night. It also raises the profile of a Patriots program still building its identity in a district full of established teams.

For families and fans following Liberty out in Woodrow, this is the kind of stretch that turns casual attention into real buy-in. A coach citing Mike Leach isn't just a quote. It signals how this team wants to play the rest of the season.