Welcome to the new and improved Staking The Plains. Aside from the authors, who have helped me through this process, I’d like to give a huge shout-out to Chris Ross over at The Land Grant Gauntlet who helped refine the theme, which is called Osage from Themeforest. This also means that in the coming weeks, […]
The Morning Stake: Game Times Announced for Sam Houston State and UTEP
We have kickoff times for the Sam Houston State and UTEP games, plus we look forward to the Big 12 Media Days.
Michigan Defensive Lineman Ondre Pipkins to Transfer to Texas Tech
Texas Tech received some good news today as former Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins has decided to transfer to Texas Tech. https://twitter.com/PeeWeePipkins/status/622093860986994688 Pipkins will have to sit out a year due to NCAA transfer rules, but will have his senior year available, which works out very well for Texas Tech as Texas Tech is losing […]
All Three Texas Tech JUCO Players Make ESPN and 24/7 Sports Top 50
When Texas Tech picked up three JUCO commitments there were questions concerning where the JUCO commitments would be ranked or how talented they were. And just in case you weren’t aware, I’ve got a beautiful recruiting table and recruiting map set out on it’s own page at Staking The Plains, so make sure and check […]
The Morning Stake: Texas Tech Picked 8th; Pipkins Vists Lubbock
Texas Tech is picked 8th in the Big 12 media preseason poll, while former Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins visits Lubbock. Plus, Shawntrez Davis does not qualify for Tubby Smith.
Summer Opponent Preview: Iowa State Cyclones – The Preview
We continue our summer preview series with a look at Iowa State, including three of their best players and five thoughts on the Cyclones.
The Morning Stake: Three Red Raiders to Preseason All-Big 12 Team; Gibbs Is One Man Upset?
Le’Raven Clark, Pete Robertson and Taylor Symmank all make the preseason All-Big 12 and could David Gibbs turn the conference on it’s head?
Recruiting on the Plains: 2016 LB Jordyn Brooks Player Profile
The hits just keep on coming as Texas Tech secured their 19th commit from Houston Stratford linebacker Jordyn Brooks. We’ve got highlights, links and analysis.
College Hoops | Shot Clock Expected to Undergo Change
Rick Byrd (Belmont head coach) who is also the NCAA rules committee chairman said that the men’s basketball shot clock is likely to undergo a change from 35 seconds to 30 seconds. Is this a good thing?
WBB: Lady Raiders v OSU Cowgirls
Lady Raiders have their last home game of the season tonight in Lubbock at “The USA” at 7pm CST against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls. Game: Lady Raiders vs. OSU Cowgirls Date: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Time: 7:00pm CST