Welcome to the new and improved Staking The Plains. Aside from the authors, who have helped me through this process, I’d like to give a huge shout-out to Chris Ross over at The Land Grant Gauntlet who helped refine the theme, which is called Osage from Themeforest. This also means that in the coming weeks, […]
The Morning Stake: Game Times Announced for Sam Houston State and UTEP
We have kickoff times for the Sam Houston State and UTEP games, plus we look forward to the Big 12 Media Days.
Michigan Defensive Lineman Ondre Pipkins to Transfer to Texas Tech
Texas Tech received some good news today as former Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins has decided to transfer to Texas Tech. Can't wait to get the show on the road #GunsUp pic.twitter.com/ljMJDDp5Az — Pip (@PeeWeePipkins) July 17, 2015 Pipkins will have to sit out a year due to NCAA transfer rules, but will have his […]
All Three Texas Tech JUCO Players Make ESPN and 24/7 Sports Top 50
When Texas Tech picked up three JUCO commitments there were questions concerning where the JUCO commitments would be ranked or how talented they were. And just in case you weren’t aware, I’ve got a beautiful recruiting table and recruiting map set out on it’s own page at Staking The Plains, so make sure and check […]
The Morning Stake: Texas Tech Picked 8th; Pipkins Vists Lubbock
Texas Tech is picked 8th in the Big 12 media preseason poll, while former Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins visits Lubbock. Plus, Shawntrez Davis does not qualify for Tubby Smith.
Summer Opponent Preview: Iowa State Cyclones – The Preview
We continue our summer preview series with a look at Iowa State, including three of their best players and five thoughts on the Cyclones.
The Morning Stake: Three Red Raiders to Preseason All-Big 12 Team; Gibbs Is One Man Upset?
Le’Raven Clark, Pete Robertson and Taylor Symmank all make the preseason All-Big 12 and could David Gibbs turn the conference on it’s head?
Ten Thoughts on Eric Morris, Who Says Things Have Been Quiet for a Reason
Texas Tech offensive coordinator Eric Morris was on with Chuck Heinz and Aaron Dickens on The Morning Drive on Friday. These are my ten thoughts on the interview and this is not a non-transcript.
The Morning Stake: More Accolades for Clark, Robertson and Morales; MBB to Canada and Puerto Rico
More preseason accolades arrive for Le’Raven Clark, Pete Robertson and Alfredo Morales, plus, Tubby Smith and the men’s basketball team will be traveling this summer, to Canada, and fall, to Puerto Rico.
Summer Opponent Preview: Iowa State Cyclones – The Numbers
After a very tough early start to the season, Texas Tech will take on Iowa State in the 6th game of the year at home in Lubbock. Let’s take a look at those returning players, but with fancy charts.