It’s been too long since I published anything on Staking the Plains. Between starting a podcast last summer, moving houses in October, and the birth of my daughter in March, it’s a hobby that I haven’t made enough time for like I should. So I’m hopping back up on the horse for a bit of […]
Gamblin’ Gauchos React to the Joey McGuire Hire
News started to break Sunday night when we recorded our interview with a former Joey McGuire assistant coach. By Monday, it was official, so we recorded our reaction and what’s next for the Texas Tech football program under new leadership. Follow the Gamblin’ Gauchos on Twitter and subscribe on Apple or Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/episode/07POhLIX9f2JtZGFf7DY71?si=e-TzK0rpTYSWle48alzI9g
The Gamblin’ Gauchos visit with former Joey McGuire Assistant
Sunday night just as news was breaking that Baylor Associate Head Coach Joey McGuire would be hired as Texas Tech’s next head coach, Rob and Kyle sat down with Clark Dean, former Cedar Hill assistant coach under McGuire. He gave us some great insight on the man and coach that Joey McGuire is. The hire […]
Gamblin’ Gauchos: Texas Tech-Kansas State Preview feat. John Kurtz
We’re thrilled to have had John Kurtz on the podcast this week. If you don’t know John, he’s a great follow for all things K-State and Big 12 realignment. He was gracious enough to chop it up with us about this Saturday’s game, unrest about recent coaching hies from both programs, conference realignment, and much […]
Gamblin’ Gauchos: Texas Tech-West Virginia Preview, Week 5 Picks
We no showed on the Texas recap podcast, because Texas Tech no showed for the game and there just isn’t much to say. So we’re on to the Battle for John Denver and making Week 5 picks. Follow the Gamblin’ Gauchos on Twitter and subscribe on Apple or Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/24mdUnlEJJlxUCQTkCUdf8?si=BfDss89jQ4CL8WNBGLzY1A&dl_branch=1
Gamblin’ Gauchos Podcast: Texas Tech vs. Texas Preview, Week 4 Picks
Rob and I might be drinking the Kool-Aid as we both feel uncomfortably optimistic about Texas Tech’s odds in Austin tomorrow. I’m also nervous about my Week 4 picks since Week 3 went so swimmingly – these sorts of things tend to regress to the mean, but that didn’t stop me from making 36 picks. […]
Gamblin’ Gauchos Podcast: Texas Tech-FIU Recap, Week 4 Opening Lines
The Texas Tech offense got back on track against Florida International before heading into conference play this weekend. Rob and Kyle recap their takeaways from Saturday’s win and take a peak at Week 4 opening lines. Follow the Gamlbin’ Gauchos on Twitter – we’re focusing on welcoming new schools to the Big 12 this week […]
Gamblin’ Gauchos: Texas Tech-SFA Recap, Week 3 Opening Lines
Through two games, some glaring issues have made themselves apparent within the Texas Tech offense. Rob and I break down a too-close-for-comfort win and take a glance at some Week 3 opening lines. Follow us on Twitter and subscribe on Apple or Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6r0YKs5hVAWjbnmGLcSkZ8
Gamblin’ Gauchos S1 E6: Texas Tech-SFA Preview, Big 12 Expansion, Week 2 Picks
Former Texas Tech wide receiver Mickey Peters joined the Gamblin’ Gauchos podcast this week and gave us some Week 2 picks. We also discuss Texas Tech vs. Stephen F. Austin and the imminent news that BYU, Cincinnati, UCF, and Houston will join the Big 12. How will the divisions be organized, is Kirby Hocutt the […]
Gamblin’ Gauchos S1 E5: Texas Tech-UH Recap
We’re out of the gates after Week 1 and off to a great start for the season! My picks went 22-10 and Rob’s went 19-11 for a combined profit of 24 units. We recap Texas Tech’s thrilling comeback over Houston, including analysis of the defense, Erik Ezukanma, and Tyler Shough’s debut as a Red Raider. […]