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Texas Tech defensive line bonding with beards

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You knew Mike Smith was going to toughen up Texas Tech's defensive line. He's off to a fine start so far.

Smith, Texas Tech's fiery interim defensive coordinator last season, stayed on as co-DC this year and shifted his talents to coaching a Red Raiders defensive line that's played a major role in the defense's recent struggles.