Per KCBD, Texas Tech walk-on linebacker Grant Bouma, 19, has been dismissed from the team after he was arrested for DWI and possession of another’s driver’s license. No football to discuss here. I hope Bouma gets some help before he hurts himself or someone else.
Michael Crabtree to Sign with Oakland Raiders
Congrats to former Texas Tech footballer Michael Crabtree, who is expected to sign with the Oakland Raiders (via ESPN’s Bill Williamson and Adam Caplan). Oakland was one of the teams that was expected to draft Crabtree, but eventually drafted Darius Heyward-Bey. Crabtree has had a frustrating last two seasons for San Francisco: Crabtree’s production waned […]
Five Spring Thoughts on the Quarterbacks
The quarterbacks are a huge part of the success of the offense and it may not be any more true than in 2015, not only for the play on the field, but also to future recruiting success. We’ve got five good thoughts on Texas Tech’s quarterbacks.
Kliff Kingsbury Talks Pressure of Coaching at Alma Mater
ESPN’s Max Olson sat down with Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury and Kingsbury talked about the pressure, and embracing the pressure, of coaching at his alma mater. Kingsbury has always said that there is a certain passion in coaching at the program where he played and playing for Texas Tech helped shape him: “I […]
Gridiron on the Plains: Mike Mitchell’s Impact; DeAndre Washington Wants 2,000 Yards
LB Mike Mitchell is making an impact on the field and his father speaks out about watching him close to home. RB DeAndre Washington wants to eclipse 2,000 yards and who is calling plays at UT?
ESPN’s Max Olson Opines on State of Texas Tech’s Program
ESPN’s Max Olson spent a couple of days with the Texas Tech staff and I’m sure more stuff will be posted as we go along, but Olson tweeted out five general impressions about the coaching staff and Texas Tech’s football team. Let’s take them one at a time. 1. Tech couldn’t be more excited about […]
Gridiron on the Plains: Possible Big 12 Conference Championship Game in 2016; Quarterback Battle to Last to Summer
There is some movement to the thought that the NCAA will deregulate how a conference champion is determined, which would then possibly permit the Big 12 to have a conference championship game with only 10 teams. Plus, we consider if the Texas Tech quarterback battle will last through the summer.
Gridiron on the Plains: Texas Tech’s Top Ten Players; Big 12 Triplets
Who are Texas Tech’s top ten players according to ESPN and who just missed the list? We also consider who are the best Big 12 triplets and should Oklahoma’s triplets be ahead of Texas Tech’s?
Recruiting on the Plains: JUCO Defensive Tackles, Part I
It would be an understatement to say that Texas Tech will need some help at defensive tackle in 2016 and I’ve taken the liberty to profile approximately 20 defensive tackles (or so) that are in the JUCO ranks. We’ve got part one this week and part two next week.
Pete Robertson Talks Improvement for 2015
ESPN’s Brandon Chatmon did a Q&A with LB Pete Robertson who talks about last year, wanting to get better and goals for this year. Robertson talks about what the team needs to do better next year: Heading into 2015 what are some of your goals individually and for the team? PR: I just want to […]