Baylor—Texas Tech: Red Raiders Look to Improve Bowl Bid

Published on: 27th November, 2009

Introduction: Baylor and Texas Tech have both faced quite a bit of adversity this season. Unfortunately for Baylor, losing star QB Robert Griffin III proved to be much more damaging than the injuries to Taylor Potts and Steven Sheffield have for Texas Tech. The dynamic Baylor QB was ...

Texas A&M-Texas Tech: Aggies Visiting Red Raiders for Smackdown or Small Upset?

Published on: 23rd October, 2009

Introduction Texas A&M started the season 3-0 and had everything clicking. Big play WR Jeff Fuller was coming into his own and QB Jerrod Johnson showed accuracy that he didn’t have the last two seasons. Then add the dynamic running game of Cyrus Gray and Christine (pronounced like Kristen) Michael, and ...

Texas Tech- Nebraska: Red Raiders Face Tough Cornhusker Defense

Published on: 16th October, 2009

Introduction Nebraska and Texas Tech face off Saturday in a battle between teams with decidedly different identities. The ‘Huskers are showing signs of being the elite defensive unit that was the school’s hallmark during Tom Osborne’s illustrious tenure. On the other side of the coin is Mike Leach’s well-oiled offensive machine.  The ...

Texas Tech Licking Its Chops Over Winless New Mexico, Lobos Just Licking Wounds

Published on: 2nd October, 2009

Introduction:   The New Mexico Lobos arrive at Jones AT&T Stadium licking their wounds after starting the season 0-4. Texas Tech has some healing of its own to do following a tough one point loss to Houston and the suspension of All Big 12 guard Brandon Carter. New Mexico head coach Mike Locksley ...

Offensive Showdown: Texas Tech Visits Upstart Houston Cougars

Published on: 25th September, 2009

There’s an old axiom that goes something like this: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If the saying is true, Texas Tech ought to feel pretty good about its football program. Long-time Leach understudy Dana Holgorsen is Houston’s offensive coordinator and a real up-and-coming coach in his own right. Coach ...

Red Raiders Take on UT in Austin: Hope To Dash Horn Title Chances Again

Published on: 18th September, 2009

Introduction Mike Leach and Texas Tech travel to Austin to take on the No. 2 ranked Longhorns. After last season’s thrilling game that saw the Red Raiders claim a 39-33 victory, the national spotlight once again shines on this matchup. Texas Tech QB Taylor Potts gets his third start Saturday after ...

Rice Visits Texas Tech: Old Southwest Conference Foes Renew Rivalry

Published on: 11th September, 2009

Introduction Coming off a 44-24 loss to UAB, the Rice Owls make their first trip back to Lubbock, Texas since the Southwest Conference folded after the 1995 season.  Owls’ sophomore QB Nick Fanuzzi will get the nod to start after a strong performance last week. An uninspiring start by Mike Leach’s Red ...