Like many obsessed college football fans around the country, the summer tends to be the most anti-climactic season of the year for me.
Sure, I enjoy spending some nice evenings sailing on Lake Pontchartrain and taking the annual vacation, but once the College World Series is over, I end up sailing right into the Bermuda Triangle of the sports calendar.
So when mid-June rolls around, the most exciting thing I do is roll down to the local Borders Book Store and look for the new college football preview magazines.
After thumbing through a lot of the predictable blather, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Texas Tech Red Raiders were in almost everybody's Top 20 poll. Many even have the boys from Lubbock competing for the Big 12 Championship, and possibly a BCS Bowl.
As the summer drew on, and I started to pour over the many articles and blogs that were developing about the 2008 season, and I noticed a pattern forming among many of the so called Big 12 experts. They all seemed to be indignant about the love that Texas Tech was getting this preseason, and downright scoffed at the idea of them winning the Big 12.
So the first thing I wanted to look for among these negative nannies was a common denominator of reasons to downplay the Red Raiders' expectations this year.
Most seemed to point to the fact that Texas Tech hasn't won an outright conference championship since 1955, and others put the spotlight on Tech's reputation for fielding weak defensive units that never match up to the high-powered offensive system that Mike Leach brought to the program.
Others used what they described as a "lack of tradition" at Texas Tech.
Well, I wasn't buying any of that garbage. Maybe they had a point about the last several years of Texas Tech defense, but let's give credit where it is due.
First, these guys don't play in a lay down conference nor do they have a cake schedule like some of our friends a little further to the west. The Big 12 is tough and packed with talent year in and year out.
Second, Texas Tech has to compete for recruits with the two intraconference big boys in their home state. And let's face it, when it comes to recruiting, Oklahoma might as well be located in the state of Texas as well.
Finally, let's look at the "sentiment" that Texas Tech somehow has a lack of tradition. This is where I really had to take issue with these "experts" since they strike me as Big 12 homers who didn't want to let the new kid sit at the lunch table. Besides, nobody can accuse me of being of being a Texas Tech hack (everyone knows I'm an LSU hack).
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Dan Boss 11 months ago
Texas Tech is going to be exciting to watch. My only concern is the defense and I think that's where the majority of the criticism comes from. If the defense pulls through they have a chance to win the Big 12 and get into a BCS game.
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
is aggots a really clever Aggie cut down or just a general one used for all pple who disagree dropping the 'f' so you don't get flagged?
Pretty good article. However, I feel the same way about Tech as I do every year. They scare the bleep out of me because of their offense and they can be so unpredictable. Plus Texas has never had a great pass d, even with all our Thorpe winners. But even though I'm scared for our game, I never take them serious for the south division. They always have hype and never deliver. No offense, but until you do it, I won't believe in you.
I like the point about tradition winning championships or whatever, but please don't act like you have a lot of tradition. Honestly as fun as your team might be to watch, I've been there multiple times and it still feels like a division II or arena league team. You will never have the history and tradition of the "rivals" you so desperately want to be and beat at the same time. I'm sorry, it's just true. I'm really not trying to cut you down but it's so sad to see how badly you guys want a rival. I think you finally have one with A&M because you were both so obscenely rude to eachother but you will never be Texas/OU, Alabama/Auburn, OSU/Mich etc. You'll probably never even be Texas/A&M. It's just the way it is. That being said, it doesn't mean you won't beat us, A&M and OU, but until I see it, I won't believe it.
p.s. - Harrell looks extremely goofy in his helmet. Is his head 4 sizes larger than any other player. It reminds me of that Jack in the Box commercial where his son plays Pop Warner football. Have you ever seen Jack on the sidelines saying "that's my boy" while watching Graham? All in fun.
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Christian Mericle 11 months ago
Wow, Michael, what an excellent example of argumentum ad hominem. As bad as the first part is, you had to make it worse by concluding with "Harrell looks extremely goofy in his helmet." Sad...
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Cameron Charles 11 months ago
Hey thanks for the back handed complements. By the way, when has there every really been hype for Tech and they not deliver? Tech is usually picked to finished 4th or 5th in the south and more than not finishes better. The only "hype" Tech received, was before the '06 season, and that wasn't much.
Another question. When has Tech claimed to be a tradition rich school? We leave that homerism to the Ags. Of course we have a few, as does every school, but never have we been to big on it. I think you are down playing the crowds as well. For only 52000 people, it's a fun, loud atmosphere.
Rivals? Only people like you and the Ags claim Tech "desperately" wants a rival. You can pretty much classify everyone in the Big 12 south as a rival, minus Baylor. So there's not one school that the nation considers a big time rivalry. Whoopee.... We get up for every game.
And finally you right... We probably won't beat OU. But you can cross yourself and A&M off the list. That is a fact.
p.s. - McCoy looks extremely goofy without his helmet. He looks like he has a physical handicap. It reminds me of Sloth from the Goonies when he yells "Hey you guys"! Have you ever seen Sloth on the sidelines saying "Sloth loves Colt" while watching him play? All in fun.
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Mister Football 11 months ago
Great article. Tech is a surprisingly pretty campus in a town not know for its natural beauty (other than the infamously hot Tech co-eds). Should be a great year for the Red Raiders.
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Chad Greenfield 11 months ago
Great read! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Raiderland. Hope you make it back soon.
As for the DII/Areana League comment, simply ridiculous. I have never seen a DII with 55K+ and though we score like an Arena League team, the comparisons end there. I do like how you acknowledge that you agree with the "tradition doesn't win" argument and then immediately preceed to bash Tech because of their lack of tradition. We have all the tradition we need and want. We don't need to be recognized as a rival so you can continue to hold that over our heads if it makes you feel better. In my opinion, teams that play on a yearly basis and are in the same state are rivals whether they like it or not. Webster's defines rivals as "1 a: one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess b: one striving for competitive advantage". Therefore, I do consider interstate foes to be "rivals" in a sense. Granted, UT/OU, Bama/Auburn, OSU/Michigan are rivalries that have grown to a completely different level and are what is great with college sports, but just because a school isn't apart of one of those rivalries doesn't mean they don't have a place at the table. I'm hopelessly optimistic about this season for Tech, but like you, I won't be a believer until I see it. That being said, I look forward to meeting up with each of our division "rivals" this year on the field and hope to be there to witness a truly special season for Tech.
Guns up and Go Tech!
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Matt Johnson 11 months ago
Very classy comment Chad, unlike the arrogant Texas fan...
I am very excited and optimistic about Tech's potential this season. Thanks for a very insightful article; I look forward to watching the Red Raiders this year.
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Chad Greenfield 11 months ago
Wait, hold your horses right there! A classy post from a Tech fan...it couldn't be! I thought we are, what do they call us, Classless Clowns that wouldn't know class if it hit us in the face. At least, that's what those Ags and Horns are always telling me.
;)
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
See, I mentioned a couple of times that I'm not trying to start a fight, and yet Tech fans still get upset.
There are harsh realities that every program must face. In order to show you that I'm not trying to be unfair, I'll put ours out on the table. I'm not sure that we can win a big game with Mack and without Vince. Secondly our team image has always been a little soft. I hope we addressed it with Muschamp, but honestly he'll be gone in 2 years and then what? Ok, we happy now? now my rebuttal:
I know the Harrell thing seems childish, but like I said I was having fun with you guys. Plus I'm not trying to start a fight, I REALLY have always thought he looked odd in his helmet. The Colt criticism is valid, he's not the most stunning young man, nor does he look like an adult. We even? I'm really trying to be fair here guys.
It's not arrogant to state the fact that Texas is one of the 10 greatest programs in college football history and Tech is not. Look at the numbers. Am I proud of it? yeah. but I don't wanna get too pompous because if I'm completely honest, there's a school to the north that I absolutely hate, that has even better numbers than us, except when it comes to our overall series matchup.
Who claimed Tech to be a tradition rich school? The writer did! "By the way, if you still think there isn't a great tradition at Texas Tech, go to a game. Then go buy a hat." Maybe you didn't say we're top 10 of all time or something, but you did say you had plenty of tradition.
Having a great atmosphere is different than having tradition. You guys do have an EXTREMELY wild crowd. I was literally scared the year you guys beat us in Lubbock and started ripping the seats off. If our 98,000 (this year with added seating) were as rowdy as your 52,000 we'd be the craziest scene in football.
Concerning rivalry, I guess you're right with your Webster's of rivalry, but come on, you know what I mean. And you're probably not unbiased enough to know how badly you want a rival. I knew a little bit about the history of Big 12 teams and knew that we did not consider you a rival, at least on the level of OU, A&M, Arkansas or even SMU back in the day. Yet when I came to Lubbock, the hate just spewed from you guys. So I'm to conclude that either you are just extremely vile pple or you desperately want a rival. Considering the things you guys did to/with A&M (a team in sort of the same tradition category as us, at least in the big 12) I would go with the latter. Don't ever tell an Aggie I said that, oh wait, they can't figure out how to use computers.
As for the Hype, I agree this is the most you've ever had BUT: every year the thing is, "hey if they get a defense, they can win the big 12 with that offense". There was a fair amount of hype after you beat cal in the holiday bowl. So while this is the most, there still has been a decent amount each year. So excuse me for being skeptical.
Of course you guys are optimistic, you're Tech fans. I'm optimistic we'll go 11-1 or something like that, but honestly I think we'll lose 3-4 games. Don't hate on me because I'm not optimistic about YOUR team.
Guys please stop getting so bent out of shape, go back and look at all the compliments I gave you (you scare the crap out of me every year, passionate fans, etc.). The rest about tradition and lack of breaking through is just the facts.
I will enjoy a meeting with you guys this year. Bring it on!
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Marvin Snotty 11 months ago
Oh Michael, you are an internet savant. Thanks for all your wonderful compliments. (sarcasm intended) Please spare us the rival argument. I have been a Tech fan for 30 years and never once have I even thought about needing or wanting a rival. This is the kind of crap that spews from the mouths of aggie fans after Tech beats them on the field. ( "You beat us 3 years in a row but your not our rival." "By the way YOU don't have any tradition either." I guess that's almost as good as winning.) So keep those compliments coming, keep spending PUF money on stadium improvements and don't ever look in the rear view mirror to see Tech's tradition-less programs slowing gaining momentum.
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Larry Summerlin II 11 months ago
Nice read. We have been talked down to b y Tu and A&M fans for a long time. Even though we bury the aggots every year, they still don't consider it a 'rivalry' game.
Football season is a month away!
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M P 11 months ago
Look, Im not trying to start a fight...but youre a douche.
You cant have it both ways. You can't talk down to someone and then say "no offense". Of course there will be offense taken.
Lets define tradition vs. atmosphere vs. winning program.
Tech has great university and program tradition and a solid atmosphere. No we don't have the big wins under our belt.
Tradition is not just winning. Look at our mascot. We had the masked rider long before Florida State had the seminole and war chief. Our masked rider was also the FIRST to lead a team onto a field at a bowl game.
Oklahoma State has copied our rider, mascot, cheers, and hand signal. The best form of flattery is imitation.
Here is a little fun fact: We were the first program EVER to fly to an away game. Not a big deal but a neat piece of trivia.
I could go on and on. THAT is what tradition is.
Now if you want to question our history of winning, than by all means go ahead. No one could or would contest you. And if that is your point of contention than I feel sorry that you feel such a need to post.
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
good points. I guess you have more tradition than I thought. Some of those things are pretty trivial, but not bad.
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
Oh Marv, you got me, you're completely right and I see the error of my ways. I really appreciate talking with fans as thick-skinned and intelligent as Raider fans. No really, your argument skills are a testament to your educational system. Kudos to Lubbock U. Call me when your "slowing gaining momentum" program actually pulls out of the drive way.
If you guys wanna get rude, we can do that, but I promise you will be sorry.
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Sawyer King 11 months ago
Oh ok, now the true arrogant Texas fan comes out of you Michael. Good for you i knew you had it in you. I expect such talk from A&M fans but, for the most part, UT fans are usually much more classy and realistic. Fact is that Tech isn't the traditional powerhouse that Texas, OU and even to some extent A&M are but you can't deny that we are catching up.... Fast.
"Call me when your "slowing gaining momentum" program actually pulls out of the drive way," - now that wasn't rude at all was it Michael?
"If you guys wanna get rude, we can do that, but I promise you will be sorry." What, about as sorry as UT's record against your so-called rivals these last few years. Hmmm. lets see, Techs record against OU and TAMU since 2005: 5 - 1. What’s you guys record against them during that same time period??? Yea that sound you hear is TT pulled out of the driveway and speeding down the street gaining on ya...
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Eric Luna 11 months ago
Oh mikey, It is really funny hearing you say such intelligent facts and info about UT and then stooping so low to saying, "if you guys wanna get rude, we can do that, but I promise you will be sorry." I know I am just another Tech fan. But the last thing I would ever do is attempt to threaten anyone. All it leads to is violence. I hope that is not what you are getting at. Oh and by the way, the only reason why I am replying to your comment is because my uncle,a Ut alumn since 1986, one of the biggest longhorn fans that I have ever known, next to of course Mack Brown, told me about you. He told me that you could never be a true longhorn fan with the remarks you just made. He also told me that a true longhorn fan shows dignity and respect even though others make opposing remarks. So come on show some respect for your team. You got your own people turning against you.
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
Since we can't be civil anymore, I'll tell my favorite Tech story:
My freshman year we played in Lubbock, and I went up with a bunch of friends. So I'm in the student section (kind of a mistake, but that's how I got tix), and this guy in probably his 30s is a little tipsy and after a couple quarters of us killing you guys, he decided to take it out on me. He started screaming in my hear, like literally inches away. Calling me names, saying crap about UT and it's players and just generally being a jerk. At one point he starts talking about how great Tech is. He starts telling everyone that you go to Tech for the women. "Tech girls are the hottest" etc. So he turns to these 3 really hot girls sitting near us and then to me and says something like "see, this is why I went to Tech". Then the girls give him a disgusted look and told him that they didn't go to Tech. So then the guy starts to try to make the connection between me living in Austin and there being a large gay population in Austin. "Only gay dudes live in Austin, you must be gay". But I just tried to ignore the guy and bare it you know, cuz I'm in your section. However, the best part is later he admits that he actually lives in Austin! I couldn't help but crack up. I mean I chose a school, not a city (although everyone knows Austin is a great place). He chose to live there. It was hilarious. So I won an argument with a Techie without even saying a word. As you can imagine, we won the game too, although Major did get hurt and you guys made a decent comeback. But even that was cool, to see him get excited about the comeback and then ultimately lose. Anyways, HOOK'EM!
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Christian Mericle 11 months ago
You won an argument with a drunk guy. Now, I'm humbled.
For this discussion, when you fling insults, you can't say "no offense" and then spin it around and blame the Tech fans for getting worked up by saying, "I'm not trying to start a fight, and yet Tech fans still get upset."
I was wondering what your definition of "tradition" was. But, at least, you (somewhat) conceded on that point. Don't forget that Tech is still the new kid on the block (youngest school in the Big 12), so its history is shorter than UT's and A&M's.
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jo 11 months ago
Michael you got problems bud. I seriously hope that isnt you in that picture beside your name. Who spends time to put an avatar on bleacher report???
BTW, I love watching Tech football and becoming more of a fan everyday as I see more and more people everyday from the state of Texas post garbage like Mike.
Everybody knows a&m hasnt been a player this decade. I also think that UT is about to be hit in there mouth, and knocked off there high horse by Tech. My friend, there is an old saying that says " the worst always happens, when you're not expecting it."
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
Is that supposed to be some kinda cut down? about the avatar? weak dude. Lot's of pple have avatars on this site, and anyways, I just used this one from other programs/websites.
I enjoy Tech's style of play too. I just don't like them more than Texas, and am very skeptical because they always seem to blow 2 or 3 winnable games. Is that rude?
I don't think we're about to be hit in the mouth. I don't think we're gonna return to glory, but this season we'll be better than last, even if our record doesn't show it. We have an extremely tough schedule.
Anyways, you guys need to chill. People can doubt your team without you guys getting all bent out of shape can't you?
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
Sawyer, look at all the times I tried to be nice first. I'm just saying, you keep pushing my buttons and we can do the d*** thing. I love arguing and trying to see who can be the wittiest. I rarely get truly angry, unless we're talking about OU. Are you guys really 5-1 against OU and A&M? That's pretty good, although I do remember a game, or two maybe now that I think about it, where there were some horrendously controversial calls that gave you the win against OU. I can't make any excuse as for our records the last couple years against those teams. We should've beaten A&M and didn't, and could've beaten OU, but just didn't get over the hump. So if you do indeed have a much better record vs them the last 3, then kudos, but when you're trying to compare 3 years, aren't you splitting straws? Plus what's your record against us in those 3 years? Hmmmmmmm? All I know is since my freshman year, 2000, we've only lost once. So I think recent history serves us pretty well. Good luck on the upcoming season, I hope you beat the s*** out of OU and A&M, and honestly I love offense so you guys are fun to watch. But like I said at the beginning, until you put it all together, I am completely justified in my skepticism.
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Sawyer King 11 months ago
Michael, you may have been trying to come off as nice but you came off as an arrogant a** who is ticked off that Tech is getting so much hype this season instead of your beloved Longhorns. Yes we are 5 and 1 against OU and TAMU since 2005, and only one of those games, Tech's win in Lubbock against OU in 2005, came with any controversy associated with it. We beat OU pretty soundly last year and we have beaten TAMU every year since 2000 except for in 2004. Just FYI it usually helps to do a little bit of research about a team before you criticize them on a blog.
However, you are correct we have shown an inability to beat u guys under the Mike Leach era, a trend I hope we begin to reverse this year. But, as you said, every college football team has issues and beating UT is one of ours.
I understand you skepticism but at the same time you also have to understand why so many Tech fans are optimistic about this year. You won't see me going to a UT blog and criticizing UT's soft defense or ya'll somehow end up losing to a bad A&M team the last few years...
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
Sawyer, whenever someone criticizes your team, you always come off as an @$$ so I should've expected that. Good points, although you just got a little snippy with the "I should do my research comment". I know that Tech has not finished above us in quite some time, so does it really matter that somehow you've been able to defeat our biggest rivals with some regularity in the last 3 years, but not able to beat some of the crappier teams? Not really. I don't tend to do extensive homework on teams that I'm not concerned about (not a knock, I'm just fairly indifferent to you guys). But let's stop the violence and concentrate on continuing to beat OU and A&M, for that I would love you guys forever.
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Dennis Henegar 11 months ago
Wow! Michael, have you noticed that you don't have a lot of Longhorn fans coming to your defense? You might want to tap the brakes just a bit.
I live in and love Austin. The University of Texas is a great university with a rich and storied football tradition.
Feel better? Take a deep breath ... perhaps you should lay down for a few minutes and get your heart rate down.
Now, let me just add that my school - Texas Tech - is also a great university, with an up and coming football team, great fans, and a great setting. And yes, I get goosebumps when the Masked Rider leads the team on the field or I hear the Matador Song ... just like you do at Longhorn traditions.
Amazing, huh?
Oh, and Brian ... great writeup! Thank you for the fair and balanced review. I am glad you enjoyed your time on the Tech campus.
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
I really never got upset. but good points. I will admit that I always thought it was a shame that they outlawed the tortilla throw thing.
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LB 11 months ago
Michael, every school has those kind of jerks. I'm sure if the shoe were on the other foot and Tech was beating the stuffing out of UT in Austin (I wish), there would be some tipsy dude making a fool of himself to a Tech fan. Point is, I love my school (Tech) just like you love UT. Tradition be damned, rivalries be damned, it's one season at a time and each school's fan base wants to win it all. That's what it's all about, not what happened ten, 20 or 30 years ago. This year, Tech has that chance, so we will see.
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
fair enough.
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C D 11 months ago
yup, this is true. Happened at the 2005 game until I won the guy I was standing next to over with my knowledge of football and the guys behind me by turning around and giving them a high five after a Vince Young TD.
I'm a little curious how Michael got a ticket for the TTU student section, but that doesn't matter. These board things can get nasty quick, you gotta be careful with that.
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Brian Scott 11 months ago
Ok guys, let's not crucify Michael here. I wrote this article specifically for people like Michael and those that take it a step further with straight up tradition blinders. I come from the SEC where tradition is often talked about more than current events so I wanted to highlight that
1) Tradition is just what it is - the past. It's glorious and fun to talk about but it really has no place in a season preview other than talking about a school that seems to be bouncing back, maybe.
2) If you read my bio you will see that I love the schools with storied traditions, but I also love the schools that are bulding traditions (ie - the fighting Schnellenbergers of FAU).
I also happen to genuinely like Texas Tech. They are one of my adopted teams along with Southern Miss and Boise State (and Boise St was one way before the Fiesta Bowl win against OU). One point I wanted to drive home was that feelings for a school/ team are what the fans make it, and tradition follows. Though it doesn't get highlighted often on major sports media, I felt that my personal experience proved, at least to me, that Tech has a great tradiition and hopefully it will get some exposure since they are definitely on the radar this year.
Now everybody get their MF'n guns up! ;)
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Chad Greenfield 11 months ago
You just won a fan in me! Thanks for the great article. Feel free to come visit Lubbock again anytime and we'll be sure to treat you right!
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Bryan Ford 11 months ago
Lots of tradition at Tech. Not the winningest team in the state, but that's ok. The team has made great strides under Leach. The defense will be better this year. I can't wait to find out how much. Ruff stepped in and wasn't afraid to play the best and most athletic players no matter what their age or class status.
I am worried about losing our kicker. He made some very clutch kicks in his day. Hopefully Carona can learn on the fly and is good enough. Seeing video of him he has plenty of talent.
We play at A&M this year. I still expect to win that game. I don't think Sherman can overcome the lack of talent/speed he has in one season, but the Ags are always tough at home. We have struggled against Texas, but I feel our team can beat them this year. Going to Oklahoma will be extremely difficult. I can't wait to see if we can pull it off.
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Mark Heard 11 months ago
Michael, you do have the best team money can buy. Tech is doing well on half the money, 1/2 the student body and 1/3 the metro area to draw from. If West Texas can add 3-4 million people to the local population we will be ready to kick BEVO around, until then we wll take our shots where we can.
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
fair enough. although it's not like we just get Austin players or something. we get them from around the state. Honestly, if Lubbock was a better place you might have a better choice. But yeah, you got some things going for ya. I was surprised by how nice your campus is, except for all the parking lots that for some reasons students can't use.
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lll llll 11 months ago
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george humann 11 months ago
enjoyed your article. far better than anything I have read on SI or other major sites. your research is deeper, the points you make are backed by logic and fact and your writing style suggests you understand and enjoy the sport, as opposed to ishmal bobalinkin from SI.
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Rob 11 months ago
Brian, good article. I do have one issue with it. There are trees in Lubbock. You were just looking too high!
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Brian Scott 11 months ago
You guys would be shocked at how much feedback I am getting about the trees in Lubbock. I was being hyperbolic, of course, but compared to other towns Lubbock doesn't have many trees. And the landscape is so flat it makes it all the more obvious. I guess that's where the expression "Big Sky" comes from in West Texas. If it makes the proud Lubbock-ians feel any better, Tuscon makes Lubbock look like Sherwood Forest.
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faunchin 11 months ago
Great article Brian. I hope you write some more about the Red Raiders soon. As far as traditions go, the aggies and longhorn fans need to leave them at home when they are in Jones stadium, especially in when they are in the student section.
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Brian Scott 11 months ago
I'm crossing my fingers that the Red Raiders will give me plenty to write about this year. Guns up!
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Jack Sparrow 11 months ago
The greatest thing about Tech fans, they actually go to Tech. An enormous portion of the longhorn "fans" couldnt even make it in their local community college. Now thats tradition.
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Brian Scott 11 months ago
Well, a lot of people in the SEC say the same thing about LSU, even though it's not true. The funny part is that the people who say it come from states with the worst education statistics in America. I'm not going to name any names (Mississippi).
But a fan is a fan, and a base is a base. Be thankful for watcha got!
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Michael Bergman 11 months ago
that's only because getting into Tech is so much easier to get into than community college.
sorry, you left yourself wide open.
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Ron Rush 10 months ago
The fact is no one from Tech was even considered by UT and the 3rd string at UT would never play at Tech. UT, OU and A&M should dominate Tech year in and year out. How many blue chip recruits do those other status schools have on their roster? And how many does Tech have? It's a wonder we're even competitive.
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Gail Hall 10 months ago
Great article, I've sent it to almost everyone I know, haha. Fantastic :)
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Mark Torosian 10 months ago
Crabtree and Harell are legit but that's it, I would like someone explain to me why the hype is so high for these guys, Im a college football junky but I just can't buy into the plan that is preached in down there that you guys have to score 50 points to win a game, I am not hating at all I would love to see you guys pounce ou or texas but with that defense things aren't looking good, I mean they are pretty brutal hopefully with some of those juco players that came in can turn it around i guess will find out this weekend
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Brian Hooper 8 months ago
Where are all the comments now that Tech beat Texas...???
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