This is a pretty cool footnote, via the New York Times, for those of you who are basketball junkies as Texas Tech assistant coach Vince Taylor was one of the initial players for Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, who established the tradition of slapping the floor on defense. The beginning of the tradition is a bit ambiguous, […]
Recruiting on the Plains: 2015 OL Paul Stawarz Player Profile
In what should be a true need, Texas Tech secured the commitment of JUCO offensive lineman Paul Stawarz, an unrated JUCO prospect from Illinois. We’ve got video and a scouting report after the jump. OFFENSIVE LINE PAUL STAWARZ TACKLE HT/WT: 6-5/295 FORTY: 5.30 JUCO: College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, IL) VIDEO: Hudl RECRUITING SERVICES: Rivals […]
The Morning Stake: Baseball Plays NM; QB Competition; Ranking the Rivals
In this Morning’s Stake: Texas Tech baseball plays New Mexico today at 1 p.m. in Albuquerque; is there really a legitimate quarterback controversy; and ranking Texas Tech’s rivals.
Texas Tech Hoops| Randy Onwuasor will Transfer
According to a tweet from Josh Gershon (a basketball scout & West Coast recruiting analyst for Scout) Texas Tech men’s basketball guard Randy Onwuasor will transfer. (Photo before the jump from U.S. Department of Defense @ Flickr)
Manny Ramirez Talks Mentoring Students and Playing in the NFL
Via the Amarillo Globe-News’ Lance Lahnert, former Red Raider footballer Manny Ramirez talked to students last week in Amarillo about setting goals and working hard and he also talked about his foundation, Foundations 6:19 where he wants wants people to honor their bodies by working out to keep your body as a temple in a […]
Staking The Plains Hangout: The Texas Tech Spring Game
That’s right, your friendly, neighborhood bloggers got together last night to do a Google Hangout, where we discussed Texas Tech’s spring game. In the inaugural Staking The Plains Hangout, we were joined by Brian, Spencer and Seth to talk about chest hair, 4.0’s and all sorts of things. The exclusive video is after the jump.
Gridiron on the Plains: David Gibbs Talks Spring Practice and the Defense’s Progress
Texas Tech defensive coordinator David Gibbs was available for the post-spring game media and he talked about the state of the defense, the progress that the defense has made and he and the staff are still a work in progress. Main points and video after the jump.
The Morning Stake: Wrapping Up the Spring Game; Baseball Wins Series; Irons Humbled
In this Morning’s Stake: the baseball team takes the series from Kansas. We wrap-up the spring game media reports from the game and former Red Raider Dan Irons is humbled by his SWC Hall induction.
2015 JUCO PG Devon Thomas Commits to Texas Tech
I’m a little late to the game on this (I was doing very important business that you’ll get to see tomorrow morning at 10:00 am), but Texas Tech and Tubby Smith have received a commitment from JUCO point guard Devon Thomas. Full credit here goes to Wreck’Em 24/7’s Daniel Paulling and Michael Labarre, so click […]
March Madness Preview & Open Thread | Elite 8 (Part 2)
This is your preview and open thread for the second day of the 2015 NCAA’s Elite Eight.