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Texas DE Breckyn Hager's mentality going into game vs. Tech, Patrick Mahomes? 'Injure that quarterback'

Texas defensive end Breckyn Hager didn't waste any time posting bulletin board material this week in advance of this weekend's Texas-Texas Tech matchup. When meeting with television media on Monday, the sophomore said the defense's goal this weekend is to "injure that quarterback."

"That quarterback" was a reference to Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech's junior quarterback. Mahomes has thrown for north of 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns in just eight games this season.

Mahomes' father, Pat Mahomes -- a former Texas Ranger who was arrested over the weekend at Texas Tech's game vs. TCU in Fort Worth -- responded to by tweeting "are you kidding me.