The Big 12 coaches, including head coach Kliff Kingsbury, discuss the idea of a Big 12 Championship game, Kingsbury talked about who stood out to him this spring. Plus, Corey Dauphine is going to Oregon to run (for a track meet) and DeAndre Washington talks easy money.
Gridiron on the Plains: Emeka Okafor to Transfer to Texas Tech; David Gibbs Preaches Fundamentals
We round up all of the football news in one spot so you don’t have to go anywhere else. Texas Tech will receive a transfer on the offensive line and David Gibbs continues to preach fundamentals on defense.
Gridiron on the Plains: Let’s Talk Salaries. All of the Salaries.
On Friday, the Dallas Morning News published an interactive graphic that details the salaries of the athletic department, mainly the entire, yes entire, football and training staff. We look at some details and consider the appropriateness of releasing these salaries.
Gridiron on the Plains: What Happens at Defensive End in 2016?
I was just minding my own business writing my 5 things for the defensive line and I started to worry. No, not about 2015. Everything is going to be just fine. I’m worried about 2016. Well, we’ve all known that 2016 is going to have an influx of JUCO players and/or very young players that […]
Recruiting on the Plains: 2016 OL Emoree Giddens Player Profile
Last week, Texas Tech secured the commitment of an unrated, unrated around the board, offensive lineman from Coronado, Emoree Giddens. Were getting caught up and we’ve found what we can and discuss below.
Recruiting on the Plains: 2016 OL Giovanni Pancotti Player Profile
Giovanni Pancotti became the 5th member of the 2016 class and the second offensive lineman for the Red Raiders. We’ve got video and analysis after the jump.
Gridiron on the Plains: Mike Mitchell Talks About Moving Closer to Home; Kliff Kingsbury on The Horn
Linebacker Mike Mitchell talks about moving close to home to be closer to home. Kliff Kingsbury joined Chip and Chad on The Horn.
Kliff Kingsbury Hangs With Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Las Vegas
Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury took in the media day at Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s camp yesterday and the story writes itself: Incredible experience watching @FloydMayweather put in work today. #TBE #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/EFYXK7PIDo — Kliff Kingsbury (@TTUKingsbury) April 15, 2015 As you might imagine, Kingsbury wasn’t there just to hang out with Mayweather, but tomorrow […]
2016 OL Gio Pancotti Commits to Texas Tech
Texas Texas received a commitment from 2016 offensive lineman Gio Pancotti from Episcopal in Bellaire in Houston. Pancotti is 6-6/273 and is generally a 3-star player with an offer from Texas Tech and Houston. The video below has him playing guard quite a bit, which is strange for a player that size, but he’s really […]
Gridiron on the Plains: Hightower’s Darta Lee and Michael Johnson Set Decision Date; Talking Defensive Line
A look at the defensive line from the Dallas Morning News. A couple of Fort Bend Hightower players set the decision date and Texas Tech is in the mix, plus, Clayton Nicholas transfers again.