Tag: Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Thirty years in, Big 12 remains confident in makeup, path forward on football field
FRISCO, Texas — Despite all the recent changes in college football, the biggest reason the Big 12 formed and began playing football 30 years ago — money — has never been more relevant. When the old Big Eight merged with four programs from the Southwest Conference, it was about leverage in negotiations with TV partners…
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Joey McGuire defends Texas Tech’s handling of Brendan Sorsby saga | Big 12 notebook
FRISCO, Texas — Joey McGuire is right. Nobody believes he was happy to see hundreds of media members for the first time since the Brendan Sorsby saga ended with the quarterback giving up his fight to play for Texas Tech this season. Wearing a colorful, plaid suit jacket Tuesday at Dallas Cowboys headquarters, McGuire answered…
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Defending Big 12 champ Texas Tech dangerous with or without QB Brendan Sorsby | Colorado opponent preview
Someone was bound to seize the power vacuum in the Big 12 left behind by Oklahoma and Texas, powerhouses who left the conference in 2024. In an age of college athletics where money is king, it’s no surprise booster Cody Campbell and the oil fields of West Texas have provided Texas Tech with the ammo…
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Comeback comes up short as CU Buffs fall to No. 14 Texas Tech for first Big 12 loss
BOULDER — Colorado was handed a tall, heaping glass of reality check. That’s what happened in the first 26 minutes, at least. After taking a 24-point lead just six minutes into the second half, No. 14 Texas Tech was on the way to a blowout win and one that reminded Tad Boyle’s team there are…
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Colorado native Jeff Linder thriving at No. 14 Texas Tech — with Final Four aspirations | College Basketball Insider
Jeff Linder is basketball in the state of Colorado. His first varsity scrimmage at Centaurus High School in Louisville came against Longmont High School and coach Tad Boyle. He played against Chauncey Billups growing up and in high school and the two graduated in the same year. He went on to become an all-RMAC point…
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What Colorado can learn from Big 12 showdown between No. 8 BYU and No. 9 Texas Tech | College Football Insider
For the first time since the late Mike Leach was coaching and Graham Harrell was chucking touchdowns to Michael Crabtree, Lubbock, Texas, is the place to be on a college football Saturday. When Texas Tech (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) hosts BYU (8-0, 5-0) at 10 a.m. on ABC, all eyes will be on Jones AT&T…