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.
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 […]
Baylor Site Posts Inaccurate Article About Nigel Bethel II
This is highly ironic because of the name of the Baylor site is Bears Truth, but Bears Truth (you don’t need to click on over, but you can if you want) posted an article about now Nigel Bethel II “talked smack” about Corey Coleman. Yes, the reporter actually used the term “smack”. Anyway, Coleman said, “So […]
Five Spring Thoughts on the Running Backs
The running back position group may be the best and deepest position group on the team. We’re talking about the running backs and identifying with DeAndre Washington.
Manny Ramirez Talks Mentoring Students and Playing in the NFL
Via the Amarillo Globe-News’ Lance Lahnert, former Red Raider footballer Manny Ramirez talked to students last week in Amarillo about setting goals and working hard and he also talked about his foundation, Foundations 6:19 where he wants wants people to honor their bodies by working out to keep your body as a temple in a […]
Staking The Plains Hangout: The Texas Tech Spring Game
That’s right, your friendly, neighborhood bloggers got together last night to do a Google Hangout, where we discussed Texas Tech’s spring game. In the inaugural Staking The Plains Hangout, we were joined by Brian, Spencer and Seth to talk about chest hair, 4.0’s and all sorts of things. The exclusive video is after the jump.
Gridiron on the Plains: David Gibbs Talks Spring Practice and the Defense’s Progress
Texas Tech defensive coordinator David Gibbs was available for the post-spring game media and he talked about the state of the defense, the progress that the defense has made and he and the staff are still a work in progress. Main points and video after the jump.
Ten Thoughts on Texas Tech’s Spring Scrimmage
Texas Tech held their spring game on Saturday at Grande Communications Stadium in Midland. We’ve got 10 strong things from the scrimmage.