Countdown to Kickoff Day 24: The Class of 2024

Texas Tech had a hell of a year on the recruiting trail to compile the studs of the 2024 class. Micah Hudson being one of the highest rated recruits ever to grace the Red Raider campus, but future quarterback star Will Hammond, offensive lineman Ellis Davis, and the big EDGE Cheta Ofili are just a… read more

Countdown to Kickoff Day 25: The proper way to play NCAA 2025

There is only one righteous path for Texas Tech fans who are, like myself, religiously playing NCAA25 as we wait for football season to commence. I will lay out the steps here, and if you disagree you clearly hate Texas tech, the Masked Rider, Raider Red, and yourself. Start a Texas Tech dynasty, Heisman if… read more

Countdown to Kickoff Day 28: It Is Brooks Time

I have written a lot about Tahj Brooks, in this countdown and in other articles. Brooks is just too important to tech to not spend a few articles talking about him. He is not only your best player, he is the best player in the Big 12. His health is critical to this team, and… read more

Countdown To Kickoff Day 29: The BUTT Bowl

Starting 1929, Baylor and Texas Tech are both an unlikely rivalry to have formed and one that grows increasingly heated seemingly each year. Baylor is Texas tech’s most played opponent, and a shockingly even one at that. The series stands with Baylor at 41 wins, Tech at 40, and one tie. Tech claimed last year’s… read more

Devil’s Advocate: Is Kittley Coaching for his Job?

The inflammatory title aside, the purpose of this article is to start a discussion. Nothing more, nothing less. I will present a simple set of facts and make both sides of the argument. You, dear readers, will decide for yourselves which side makes the most sense. First, the affirmative argument. Affirmative: HELL YES. The piss-poor… read more

College Football Players to Watch: Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech’s Bruising Back

In this series, we will take a look at the most exciting college football players to watch in 2024. Next up is Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks.

The Big Moments: Arizona State

Why it matters more: First Big 12 game of the season coming after what is hopefully, please God almighty let this be true, a 3-0 start to the year. You will be at home, with hype and potentially a T25 ranking next to your name if you are rolling early. Even if things have gone… read more

Texas Tech invests heavily in softball

Texas Tech has been laboring to gain some footing on the women’s side of the department for quite a while. Since the lone national title by the women’s basketball team, it has felt like most success has been fleeting and followed by long droughts of failure. A lot of that has come down to attention… read more

A Big Year for Big Tight Ends

Mason Tharp is a big, big, big man. 6′ 9″, 270 lbs, and having walked by him at field level he is every bit of that size. He is developing as a blocker, his height being a detriment here, but he moves with fluidity in space and that height makes him a dangerous man. But… read more

Countdown To Kickoff Day 32: Load Managing Tahj Brooks

Tahj Brooks had numerous games over 30 carries, so I thought on day 32 to chat about how to manage Brooks’ workload. The issue is Brooks is an extremely effective back, and using him in bunches will be a large part of the formula for Tech’s offensive success this year. But, he is also an… read more

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