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.
The Morning Stake: Men’s Golf Readies for NCAA Championship; Track & Field Regional; No More Court Storming
In this morning’s stake, the men’s golf team is readying for their run at the NCAA Championships, Justin Gray freshmen highlights, track and field are also set for their NCAA Regional and no more court and/or field storming. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Golf Men Set for NCAA Championship. Well, the ladies just finished […]
Anthony Smith Dismissed from Team
Per LAJ’s Don Williams, Anthony Smith has been dismissed from the football team: DT Anthony Smith is no longer with the #TexasTech football program, spokesman Matt Dowdy confirms. — Don Williams (@AJ_DonWilliams) May 26, 2015 This is sub-optimal. I didn’t expect Smith to contribute a ton this year because of the seniors on the defensive […]
The Morning Stake: Women’s Golf Finishes 5th Nationally; Tennis Teams Finish in Top 20; Football Links
The women’s golf team has their best finish ever, while both tennis teams finished ranked in the top 10. Plus, a few football links for the day. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Tennis Texas Tech Falls to Duke in Match Play. Congrats to a women’s golf team lost to Duke in match play, 4-1 […]
Recruiting on the Plains: 2016 JUCO DT Mychealon Thomas Player Profile
Emmett Jones strikes again. To catch you up, Jones is a new hire for Texas Tech’s Kliff Kingsbury and was the former head coach at South Oak Cliff and also played at Texas Tech. It’s obvious that Jones identified Texas Tech’s latest commit in defensive tackle Mychealon Thomas, currently playing for Butler County C.C., but […]
The Morning Stake: Soares and Dojas Finish 2nd; Women’s Golf Start Match-Play; Football Links
Soares and Dojas finish as runner-up NCAA National Champions, women’s golf starts match-play this morning and make top 8 of NCAA Championships and football links. Photo via Charles Henry @ Flickr. Tennis Soares and Dojas are Doubles NCAA Championship Runner-Ups. What a ride by Felipe Soares and Hugo Dojas who lost to Texas doubles pair […]
Gridiron on the Plains: J.F. Thomas Also Signs with TVCC (Just In Case); More on Derrick Willies at TVCC
Texas Tech signee J.F. Thomas has also signed with Trinity Valley C.C. in case he doesn’t qualify, summarizing the post-spring rankings and more on Derrick Willies at Trinity Valley C.C.
Reflection on the Plains: Recruiting Services vs. Coaching Staff Evaluations
One of the things that’s been discussed, especially after last week’s flurry of commitments are the stars, or lack thereof. Let’s discuss.