Double-T 104.3’s Chris Level interviewed defensive line coach Mike Smith about a week ago and the following is a non-transcript, which is simply me typing as fast as I can while listening to the interview. For a completely accurate interpretation, please listen to the interview. It is very much worth your time.
The Morning Stake: Offensive Players Discuss Defense; Reginald Davis Much Improved this Spring
A huge practice update, with some video of yesterday’s practice and a ton of updates. The offensive players discuss how the defense attempts to strip the ball ALL of the time, Taylor Symmank is making a move to kick as well, Reginald Davis is playing well this spring, Quinton White is moving to fullback at […]
Reports of WDM’s in Waco Continue to Escalate Fears
WACO, TX- Tensions arose throughout the Big 12 on Thursday after posturing from the Baylor Bears, who claim to be continuing to develop a Weapon of Destructive Mass (WDM). Head coach Art Briles first unveiled plans for the WDM in an ultimately doomed offensive against Michigan State in January, where he demonstrated the potentially formidable power of the […]
The Morning Stake: Taking Stock of Big 12 QB’s, Spring Ball Predictions, & QB Transfer Drama at a School Not Named Texas Tech
View image | gettyimages.com Quarterbacks can transfer from other schools, too? It’s not just us! Plus a look at what to expect from Big 12 quarterbacks, conference spring ball predictions, and a rundown of what recruits are in Lubbock for the weekend.
The Morning Stake: Mahomes to Miss Practice with Baseball; Smith Talks Defensive Ends
A news packed Morning Stake, including Patrick Mahomes is set to travel to California with the baseball team and will miss practice on Saturday. Davis Webb is fully practicing with the team and Mike Smith says that Gary Moore has been the most productive player thus far this spring.
Five Spring Thoughts on the Receivers
Five Spring Thoughts on the Receivers With spring practice underway, we have five thoughts on the receivers, who only have to replace one senior in Bradley Marquez, but he’s an incredibly important receiver. The emergence of Ian Sadler and Devin Lauderdale created a dynamic receiving corps that made the offense good to great.
The Morning Stake: Kingsbury and Gibbs Talk Spring Practice
Surprise! Surprise! Yesterday was the first day that the coaches were made available to the media and defensive coordinator David Gibbs says he’s building a base defense, where the players will know where they need to be or they won’t play, and the players are eager to learn.
Texas Tech Continues to Recruit Louisiana
View image | gettyimages.com In 2015, Texas Tech was shut out of the state of Louisiana as they attempted to recruit a handful of players that didn’t commit Texas Tech, but that hasn’t deterred Kliff Kingsbury and Kevin Curtis continue to recruit the heck out of the state.
Morning Stakes: Not A Peep From Practice; Kingsbury Makes A Soldier’s Day
There have been three spring practices and there’s been no media availability of any of the coaches and players . . . and we wonder what to think about that. Plus, head coach Kliff Kingsbury makes a soldier’s day.
Fehoko, Family & Foundation
Most often the arc of a college football program’s trajectory is altered with the splashing hire of a high profile head coach, or the moment a certain future NFL quarterback sets foot on campus. For Texas Tech though, that arc might have changed because of a single, amazing family that lives 3,406 miles from Lubbock, […]