Cotton Club Crew #59: 1-0

The Red Raiders wanted to start Big 12 play 1-0, and they did so riding the fast start to a victory over Arizona State. The guys break down the win in detail, talking about the nature of the fast start, how the defense got pressure on Leavitt, neutralizing the ground game, and more. They also… read more

Defensive Player of the Week: The Front Seven

The defense performed at a high level, sans some miscommunications on the backend and the penalty bonanza. So choosing a true player of the week was a challenge. In the end, the simplest method is to take a short cut and cheat. This week our player of the week is the front seven. Taking on… read more

Red Raiders Ride Fast Start to defeat Arizona State

The game could not have started much better for Texas Tech. The opening drive was easy, with Morton and Tahj Brooks marching the offense down the field for a touchdown. An interception the next drive led to a Red Raider touchdown in short order. From there on, things got messy. Texas Tech began to sputter… read more

Cotton Club Crew #58: Shot down an Eagle

Joe and Jack get to have the fun job this week, recapping the absolute beatdown against North Texas. A game that was feeling a little nervy at 22-7, suddenly turned on a dime thanks to some heads up tip-drill play and the Mean Green implosion. You saw a lot of everything in this one, Tahj… read more

Offense shows out in first half, makes a statement after rough week against Wazzu

Following last weeks performance that left a lot to be desired, the Red Raiders came out with a vengeance and put up 52 points in the first half then rested starters with the game in hand but managed to have a few successful drives from the backups. This performance was obviously something going into the… read more

Texas Tech crushes North Texas, regains momentum

The Red Raiders entered last Saturday’s win without an identity, confidence, or any momentum. Against a North Texas team with plenty of those things, Texas Tech was desperate to prove this season is not already lost. And prove it they did, dominating the Eagles 66-21 in a game that was not even that close. A… read more

How to Watch: North Texas

Time and Place: 11:00 AM CT / Lubbock, Texas ESPN Predictor: Texas Tech 66.2% chance Spread: Texas Tech -9.5 (opened at -13.5) Over/Under: 69.5 How to Watch: FS1 What to Know: This is it folks. Your season comes down to this game. Texas Tech is desperate for momentum, desperate for a comfortable win, and desperate… read more

Cotton Club Crew #57: Starting Over

That game against Washington State was a cry for help as any I have ever seen. Poorly coached, undisciplined, and ill-prepared. You bet the guys went IN on the team in this episode. They talk about everything that went wrong, who is really to blame, and how could this thing get fixed. They even touch… read more

The Red Raiders must right the ship against North Texas

This game has all the makings of a make-or-break moment for this season. One loss doesn’t doom the program, but how these games are being played has left the fanbase on the precipice of bailing on this squad. Moreover, the team’s belief in themself at risk. And in comes the Mean Green. North Texas is… read more

Texas Tech has a leadership problem

Texas Tech is officially reeling. After the defense was dissected by ACU, the offense completely collapsed against a poor Washington State team. The consensus after that game was Texas Tech beat themselves and Washington State just sat back and let it happen. The team looks undisciplined and poorly prepared, with no one taking accountability to… read more

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