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 […]
The Morning Stake: Le’Raven Clark Could Intern for Norm Abram; Spring Sport Updates
In this morning’s stake: Le’Raven Clark would possibly love to intern with the New Yankee Workshop; a Texas Tech commit is projected in the 1st round of the MLB Draft; and spring sport updates.
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.
The Morning Stake: Football Radio Silence; Letters to the Editors; Men’s Golf Finishes 2nd
In this Morning’s Stake: A full week has gone by without media availability from the football team; we examine a letter to the LAJ’s editors; men’s golf finishes 2nd and Matias Dominguez heads to Augusta.
The Morning Stake: Baseball Beats TCU; Spring Sport Update; Talking QB’s
Baseball Wins, Smith Pitches a Complete Game. What a terrific game, and the open thread for the series has been updated with a recap and a box score of the game. Cameron Smith pitched a complete game, allowing just 1 run and the Texas Tech bats came alive enough to push 5 runs across the […]
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 […]