Sensational Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree injured his right foot on a reception late in the first half on Saturday against Baylor. A television replay showed he twisted his right ankle as he landed. He hobbled to the Red Raiders bench and a few minutes later was taken to the locker room on a motorized cart.The impact of the injury on Texas Tech's season depends almost entirely on Oklahoma's result at Oklahoma State. If the Sooners win, there would be a three-way tie for the Big 12 North title - and whichever team earns the highest BCS ranking after this week will head to the conference title game. Since Texas Tech sits behind both Oklahoma and Texas in the rankings, and had to rally to beat Baylor, any chance the Raiders have of grabbing that spot is slim.
Crabtree came out after the second half began with a boot on his right foot and limped along the bench talking with teammates.
Should Oklahoma State win, then Texas and Tech would be in a two-way tie - with Tech gaining the spot due to its win over the Longhorns. In that scenario, with Texas Tech having to play against Missouri next week, Crabtree's injury could be a major factor.
Barring an Oklahoma loss, though, Crabtree has until the bowl game to get healthy again.
