Gridiron on the Plains: Depth Chartin’ the Wide Receivers
We take a look at the receiver position and make our best guess as to how the depth chart shakes out with the incoming freshmen and returning players. X Receiver Y Receiver H Receiver Z Receiver Devin Lauderdale JR (6-0/181) Ian Sadler SO (5-10/198) Jakeem Grant SR (5-7/169) Reginald Davis JR (6-0/185) Quan Shorts FR […]
The Morning Stake: The LAJ Staff Ranks the Big 12 Cities
This morning, the staff at the Lubbock Avalanche Journal rank the Big 12 cities, plus golf makes a huge move in day three, with hopes of making the top 15. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Golf Made a Move. I mentioned yesterday that these guys would need to play the round of a lifetime and […]
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SINCE 1948, THE CORRAL THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN WIMBERLEY has been screening Hollywood’s best movies in the open air. “A few changes have been made, but the same gentle breeze off the Blanco River and the legendary starry Wimberley sky makes time travelers of those who spend a night at the Corral,” boasts the iconic theatre’s website.
The Morning Stake: Six More to Eugene for NCAA T&F Championships
Track and Field Six More in Day Three. Congrats to the six additional athletes that will go to Oregon to compete in the NCAA championships: Kyle Thompson in the pole vault, was ranked 21st and made the top 12. Paetyn Revell in the triple jump. Le’Tristan Pledger earned her second qualification in the sprint hurdles. […]
Recruiting on the Plain: 2016 LB Brayden Stringer Player Profile
Cypress Ranch linebacker Brayden Stringer becomes the 3rd defensive commit for Texas Tech. Stringer is an inside linebacker who is a bit, yes a bit, undersized now, but projects to be an inside linebacker in college. Let’s get to it. LINEBACKER BRAYDEN STRINGER INSIDE LINEBACKER HT/WT: 6-3/200 FORTY: 4.53 HIGH SCHOOL: Cypress Ranch (Cypress, TX) […]
The Morning Stake: Record Revenue for the Big 12
The Big 12 will distribute record revenue for year, while two more student-athletes punched their tickets to Oregon. The men’s golf team struggled in day 1 of the NCAA Championships and look to make a run. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Track and Field Two More Punch Their Tickets. Congrats to Cierra White and […]
2016 LB Brayden Stringer Commits to Texas Tech
This is Texas Tech’s 3rd commit on the defensive side of the ball as Cy Fair linebacker Brayden Stringer (6-2/200) commits to Texas Tech (hat-tip Daniel Paulling via Adam Coleman). Stringer is a 3-star commit with over 15 offers and offered by a handful of Power Five programs.
Reflection on the Plains: The “Brain Dead” Big 12; Early Signing Period
Brain Dead Big 12. NewsOK’s Berry Tramel some out spitting some hot-fire as he writes that the Big 12’s decision-makers are generally terrible: The 13th game isn’t going away. The SEC, Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC each have a title game that gives contenders not just a 13th game, but an extra game against a […]
The Morning Stake: The Big 12 Wants to Outlaw Hostile Environments
The Big 12 wants to outlaw hostile environments? Yeah, for real. Plus, golf is set for their NCAA run and track and field sends seven to Eugene after day one of the Austin regional. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Photos Lightning Strikes. TTURed of Totally Texas Tech has some terrific shots of the sunset […]
Gridiron on the Plains: Depth Chartin’ the Offensive Line
Texas Tech’s offensive line is both very experienced and very young. So long as everyone stay’s healthy, this should be one of the best units for Texas Tech.