I was just minding my own business writing my 5 things for the defensive line and I started to worry. No, not about 2015. Everything is going to be just fine. I’m worried about 2016. Well, we’ve all known that 2016 is going to have an influx of JUCO players and/or very young players that […]
Recruiting on the Plains: 2016 OL Emoree Giddens Player Profile
Last week, Texas Tech secured the commitment of an unrated, unrated around the board, offensive lineman from Coronado, Emoree Giddens. Were getting caught up and we’ve found what we can and discuss below.
Recruiting on the Plains: 2016 OL Giovanni Pancotti Player Profile
Giovanni Pancotti became the 5th member of the 2016 class and the second offensive lineman for the Red Raiders. We’ve got video and analysis after the jump.
Gridiron on the Plains: Mike Mitchell Talks About Moving Closer to Home; Kliff Kingsbury on The Horn
Linebacker Mike Mitchell talks about moving close to home to be closer to home. Kliff Kingsbury joined Chip and Chad on The Horn.
Kliff Kingsbury Hangs With Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Las Vegas
Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury took in the media day at Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s camp yesterday and the story writes itself: Incredible experience watching @FloydMayweather put in work today. #TBE #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/EFYXK7PIDo — Kliff Kingsbury (@TTUKingsbury) April 15, 2015 As you might imagine, Kingsbury wasn’t there just to hang out with Mayweather, but tomorrow […]
2016 OL Gio Pancotti Commits to Texas Tech
Texas Texas received a commitment from 2016 offensive lineman Gio Pancotti from Episcopal in Bellaire in Houston. Pancotti is 6-6/273 and is generally a 3-star player with an offer from Texas Tech and Houston. The video below has him playing guard quite a bit, which is strange for a player that size, but he’s really […]
Gridiron on the Plains: Hightower’s Darta Lee and Michael Johnson Set Decision Date; Talking Defensive Line
A look at the defensive line from the Dallas Morning News. A couple of Fort Bend Hightower players set the decision date and Texas Tech is in the mix, plus, Clayton Nicholas transfers again.
Walk-On Linebacker Grant Bouma Dismissed From Team After DWI Arrest
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.