2016 LB Brayden Stringer Commits to Texas Tech
This is Texas Tech’s 3rd commit on the defensive side of the ball as Cy Fair linebacker Brayden Stringer (6-2/200) commits to Texas Tech (hat-tip Daniel Paulling via Adam Coleman). Stringer is a 3-star commit with over 15 offers and offered by a handful of Power Five programs.
Reflection on the Plains: The “Brain Dead” Big 12; Early Signing Period
Brain Dead Big 12. NewsOK’s Berry Tramel some out spitting some hot-fire as he writes that the Big 12’s decision-makers are generally terrible: The 13th game isn’t going away. The SEC, Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC each have a title game that gives contenders not just a 13th game, but an extra game against a […]
The Morning Stake: The Big 12 Wants to Outlaw Hostile Environments
The Big 12 wants to outlaw hostile environments? Yeah, for real. Plus, golf is set for their NCAA run and track and field sends seven to Eugene after day one of the Austin regional. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Photos Lightning Strikes. TTURed of Totally Texas Tech has some terrific shots of the sunset […]
Gridiron on the Plains: Depth Chartin’ the Offensive Line
Texas Tech’s offensive line is both very experienced and very young. So long as everyone stay’s healthy, this should be one of the best units for Texas Tech.
Too Close for Comfort on Texas Tech’s Football and Men’s Basketball APR Scores
The NCAA released their APR scores, and for a second day in a row, I’m taking screenshots of this stuff. If you want to read the report for 2013-14 and 2012-13, and they can all be found in database. Here’s the main stuff (full size here): The good news is that all of the major […]
The Morning Stake: Men’s Golf Readies for NCAA Championship; Track & Field Regional; No More Court Storming
In this morning’s stake, the men’s golf team is readying for their run at the NCAA Championships, Justin Gray freshmen highlights, track and field are also set for their NCAA Regional and no more court and/or field storming. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Golf Men Set for NCAA Championship. Well, the ladies just finished […]
Hoops on the Plains: Checking in on the Roster and Scholarship Availability
We check in on the roster and scholarship availability for Tubby Smith and the men’s basketball team after Smith has added (perhaps) the last member of the 2015 recruiting class in Shawntrez Davis.
The 2013-14 Texas Tech Athletic Department Finance Report
The USA Today released their NCAA Finances for the academic years of 2013-14. The USA Today always embeds their information and they make it near impossible to link to a particular school’s finances, I’ve taken screenshots for your review. Up first is the main graph, which has Texas Tech 36th overall in total revenue (full […]
Anthony Smith Dismissed from Team
Per LAJ’s Don Williams, Anthony Smith has been dismissed from the football team: DT Anthony Smith is no longer with the #TexasTech football program, spokesman Matt Dowdy confirms. — Don Williams (@AJ_DonWilliams) May 26, 2015 This is sub-optimal. I didn’t expect Smith to contribute a ton this year because of the seniors on the defensive […]
The Morning Stake: Women’s Golf Finishes 5th Nationally; Tennis Teams Finish in Top 20; Football Links
The women’s golf team has their best finish ever, while both tennis teams finished ranked in the top 10. Plus, a few football links for the day. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Tennis Texas Tech Falls to Duke in Match Play. Congrats to a women’s golf team lost to Duke in match play, 4-1 […]