When 2014 running back Shaun Nixon (Austin, Texas/Lake Travis) picked up his first offer from Clemson, he was an overachieving freshman who many had high expectations for. To say he was excited would be an understatement.
So when the 5-foot-10, 182-pound back picked up his second offer from Texas Tech -- roughly a year later -- that same feeling of excitement was there. Nixon said he received the offer from the Red Raiders late last week.
“When I got it, it felt just like the first one. I know I’m going to college now,” Nixon said. “If I keep this up, maybe I can get more.
So when the 5-foot-10, 182-pound back picked up his second offer from Texas Tech -- roughly a year later -- that same feeling of excitement was there. Nixon said he received the offer from the Red Raiders late last week.
“When I got it, it felt just like the first one. I know I’m going to college now,” Nixon said. “If I keep this up, maybe I can get more.
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