“Burn the boats” was a motto introduced by Texas Tech Basketball during the 2017-2018 season during the team’s effort to overthrow the Big 12 dynasty of the Kansas Jayhawks. It’s a reference to a Spanish conquistador named Hernan Cortes and his journey from Spain to the Aztec empire in modern day Mexico. According to legend, […]
National Championship – Q&A with Ron Counts about Virginia Hoops
We made it to the championship game, and I did not want to miss the chance to bring you one final Q&A before we finish this NCAA tournament. I went 100% on getting us interviews from all the opponents in this tourney, and can’t wait for the game tonight! Joining us is Ron Counts, the […]
Final Four – Q&A with Kyle Austin about Michigan State Hoops
I had a chance to get some insider info for us Texas Tech fans on the Michigan State basketball squad from Kyle Austin (@kylebaustin), the Spartans reporter for MLive Media Group. A huge STP thanks to Kyle for giving us some of his time! Here we go – DanSwany: Tell us a little background about […]
Chris Beard Isn’t Going Anywhere – Here’s Why
In November 2018 I sat in a packed luncheon at the West Texas Homebuilders Association waiting for Chris Beard to take the stage as that day’s keynote speaker. Beard was dressed like a coach and he was casually and comfortably chit-chatting with folks as they stopped by the head table to say hello, good luck, […]
Elite Eight – Q&A with John Blanchette about Gonzaga Basketball
I connected with John Blanchette, a sports columnist for The Spokesman Review in Spokane, Washington. He writes about Gonzaga basketball and gave us here at STP some excellent info on the Zags in this exclusive Q&A. A huge thanks to John for taking the time to speak with me. Here we go – DanSwany – […]
March Madness – Q&A with Matt Parrino about Buffalo Basketball
Special thanks to Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) the NewYorkUpstate.com beat writer and University at Buffalo alum for helping us Texas Tech fans get to better know our next opponent, the Bulls. He happily agreed to do this interview with us at STP on short notice. Here we go – Swany – Can you tell us some […]
March Madness – Q&A with Austin Elmore about Northern Kentucky Basketball
Thanks to Austin Elmore (@autyelmore), a Northern Kentucky alum and current producer for ESPN Radio, 55KRC, and 700WLW in Cincinnati for taking the time to visit with me the other day. He provided some great insight to us Tech fans on getting to know NKU basketball… Swany – Can you give the Texas Tech fans […]
Preview and Open Thread | Big 12 Men’s Tournament – Quarterfinals
Consider this post your open thread for the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tourney… and Wreck ’em Tech!!! Game #3: Embed from Getty Images Date: Thursday, March 14th Time: 11:30 am Teams: #4 Baylor vs #5 Iowa State Location: Sprint Center | Kansas City TV/Stream: ESPN2 Baylor Notes: Baylor has won 19+ games in 8 straight seasons and is […]
Texas Tech Hoops Smack the TCU Frogs in Fort Worth (81-66)
Click here for —>BOX SCORE Player of the Game | Owens made a case for getting player of the game in the first half, and ended up with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 assists. But, I am giving this one to the superstar Culver who ended up with a complete game on […]
Texas Tech Hoops – NBA Mock Drafts are High on Culver
A lot of college basketball fans knew that Jarrett Culver was good coming into the start of his sophomore campaign at Texas Tech. Yet, only our Red Raider fans knew his superstar status was far above the projections for the NBA that were rolling out at the end of last year. Since Tech has been […]