http://www.yardbarker.com/colleges/texas_tech_red_raiders/63 Recent articles about Texas Tech Red Raiders en-us Scout has learned that Texas Tech defensive lineman Delvon Simmons has been granted a transfer release. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:21:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/former_5_star_on_the_move/13645450 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/former_5_star_on_the_move/13645450 Former 5-Star on the Move? http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/former_5_star_on_the_move/13645450 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Joe Yeager breaks down what could likely be Texas Tech head basketball coach Tubby Smith's second recruit. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_skinny_on_alex_foster/13629854 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_skinny_on_alex_foster/13629854 The Skinny on Alex Foster http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_skinny_on_alex_foster/13629854 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cake Art in San Antonio created this beauty for one lucky Texas Tech Red Raider fan. How do you even go about cutting this thing?   Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_texas_tech_jones_at_t_stadium_cake/13617041 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_texas_tech_jones_at_t_stadium_cake/13617041 The Texas Tech Jones AT&T Stadium cake http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_texas_tech_jones_at_t_stadium_cake/13617041 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Among those who will be cheering on Kliff Kingsbury in his debut season as Texas Tech’s head... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Tue, 14 May 2013 09:06:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dancing_ginger_appears_at_texas_tech_in_11/13613048 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dancing_ginger_appears_at_texas_tech_in_11/13613048 ‘Dancing Ginger’ Appears at Texas Tech in ’11 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dancing_ginger_appears_at_texas_tech_in_11/13613048 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Recall when Ashlee Arnau, a cheerleader at William Carey University, pulled off a front flip into a ball grabbing, ball throwing 1/2 court shot? Texas Tech cheerleader Paige Kloetzer (of Deer Park)... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com Sun, 12 May 2013 08:32:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_cheerleader_paige_kloetzer_nailed_a_12_court_one_bounce_shot_off_of_a_handspring/13599896 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_cheerleader_paige_kloetzer_nailed_a_12_court_one_bounce_shot_off_of_a_handspring/13599896 Texas Tech Cheerleader Paige Kloetzer nailed a 1/2 court, one bounce shot, off of a handspring http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/texas_tech_cheerleader_paige_kloetzer_nailed_a_12_court_one_bounce_shot_off_of_a_handspring/13599896 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Texas Tech women's basketball coach Kristy Curry is headed to Alabama. Curry guided the Lady Raiders to a 21-11 mark this past season which ended in a first-round loss to South Florida in the NCAA tournament. She was 130-98 in her seven years at Texas Tech. ''I am honored and thrilled to be the next women's basketball coach at the University of Alabama,'' Curry said. ''The Alabama program has tremendous potential and I am very excited to get the chance to lead the Crimson Tide back to national prominence. I want to thank the Alabama administration for the confidence they have shown in me, and for giving me this opportunity. We leave Texas Tech with heavy hearts. Kelly and I owe our deepest gratitude to so many people in the Red Raider family. We will always be grateful to the Texas Tech fans, the administration, the faculty and, most of all, our players.'' Prior to coaching at Texas Tech, Curry spent seven seasons at Purdue where she guided the Boilermakers to NCAA t Sat, 11 May 2013 23:47:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_coach_kristy_curry_going_to_alabama/13599023 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_coach_kristy_curry_going_to_alabama/13599023 Texas Tech coach Kristy Curry going to Alabama http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/texas_tech_coach_kristy_curry_going_to_alabama/13599023 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png College campuses across the country will be sending students home for the summer over the next couple of weeks, which must be a great source of anxiety for coaches. The less time players spend with their teams, the more opportunities they have to get into trouble and out of shape. Texas Tech football coach Kliff Kingsbury is aware of that and is trying to stay ahead of the curve. Texas Tech offensive lineman Alfredo Morales tweeted the photo you see above on Tuesday, which shows a letter Kingsbury sent to all of his players before they went home for break. “Also we advise you to be active over break as you will need to be ready to work once June rolls around,” the note read. “Sitting at the house playing COD/2K13/Madden against 12 year olds online doesn’t suffice as ‘activity’ even if you claim to ‘wreck shop.’” Awesome. As a 33-year-old coach, Kingsbury can certainly relate to his players. He knows how 20-somethings act, considering he just was one about four years ago. I’d rather ... Wed, 08 May 2013 13:59:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kliff_kingsbury_leaves_texas_tech_players_funny_note_before_break_picture/13576433 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kliff_kingsbury_leaves_texas_tech_players_funny_note_before_break_picture/13576433 Kliff Kingsbury leaves Texas Tech players funny note before break (Picture) http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/kliff_kingsbury_leaves_texas_tech_players_funny_note_before_break_picture/13576433 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png There is something to be said for time and experience. There is also something to be said for being the next great thing, and Texas Tech thinks they have it in their new and very young head coach--and former football standout--Kliff Kingsbury. Some have pointed at his age and said he isn't ready to be in charge of a major college football program. In a recent message to his players Kingsbury proved that his age is more of a boon to the team than a detriment. While he may not have the experience on his resume of other coaches being younger gives him an advantage. It was not that long ago that he was a lot like the 18-22 year old kids on his roster. Times and games have changed in the decade since he was one of them, but he is actually young enough to remember what it was like. And how to talk like them--which he proved in this note he sent out to his players before they took off for summer break: I will have to admit to not knowing what in the world he was talking about, but thanks to Wed, 08 May 2013 13:25:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_head_coach_kliff_kingsbury_sends_great_message_to_players/13576220 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_head_coach_kliff_kingsbury_sends_great_message_to_players/13576220 Texas Tech Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury Sends Great Message to Players http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/texas_tech_head_coach_kliff_kingsbury_sends_great_message_to_players/13576220 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png You can get over on one of those old ball coaches, those old guys who don't quite know who Jay-Z is and have somebody else type their e-mails for them. But Texas Tech football coach Kliff Kingsbury is a single, 33-year-old man. He was barely out of college when Facebook came out. He knows what's up. So he sent his players a little message as they exited spring football this year, making all that perfectly known. It included the following message: Message to all texas tech football players twitter.comAlfredo56TTUs Alfredo Morales (@Alfredo56TTU) May 7, 2013 And he gets all of your The Hangover references, too, so don't even try. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:11:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kingsbury_leaves_texas_tech_players_special_message/13575983 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kingsbury_leaves_texas_tech_players_special_message/13575983 Kingsbury leaves Texas Tech players special message http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/kingsbury_leaves_texas_tech_players_special_message/13575983 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Texas Tech’s new head football coach, Kliff Kingsbury, is just 33-years of age. While he may lack the experience that some of his peers have, he’s got an advantage on them in the communication department. Kingsbury demonstrated that this week in a letter to his players before they left for summer break. Offensive lineman Alfredo Morales posted the photo below: Message to all texas tech football players twitter.com/Alfredo56TTU/s… — Alfredo Morales (@Alfredo56TTU) May 7, 2013 That’s right. He’s calling on his players to put down the video game controllers and get to working out. Throw in a few hashtags and the term “wreck shop” and you’ve got a format that’s sure to resonate with the young players he’s working with. We’ll see how it translates on the field this fall. [Lost Lettermen] Wed, 08 May 2013 10:23:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_head_coach_kliff_kingsbury_mocks_his_players_in_letter_for_playing_video_games/13574426 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_head_coach_kliff_kingsbury_mocks_his_players_in_letter_for_playing_video_games/13574426 Texas Tech Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury Mocks His Players In Letter For Playing Video Games http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/texas_tech_head_coach_kliff_kingsbury_mocks_his_players_in_letter_for_playing_video_games/13574426 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When Kliff Kingsbury was hired as the head coach at Texas Tech this past winter, it was lauded as both a steal for the school and a win for young bros looking for a big break everywhere. After all, it’s not often that a school takes a chance in giving a plush head coaching job to any 33-year-old, let alone one that walks around with the swag of your average 30-something at happy hour every Friday night. Still, questions did remain about Kingsbury’s hire, specifically on whether or not he was able to discipline a group of football players that were barely older than he was. Only apparently on Tuesday we got an answer to the question of: “What happens when a bro stops being polite and starts getting real?” And we got it in the most hilarious way possible. Above is a note Kingsbury left for all his players, as they get set to leave campus for the rest of May. It comes via the Twitter feed of Texas Tech offensive lineman Alfredo Morales, and well, it’s awesome. It reads as... Tue, 07 May 2013 22:08:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kliff_kingsbury_leaves_hilarious_message_for_texas_tech_football_players/13571444 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kliff_kingsbury_leaves_hilarious_message_for_texas_tech_football_players/13571444 Kliff Kingsbury leaves hilarious message for Texas Tech football players http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/kliff_kingsbury_leaves_hilarious_message_for_texas_tech_football_players/13571444 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Chalk this new Texas Tech helmet design up with the dozen or so others the Red Raiders may or may not be experimenting on utilizing for the 2013 football season. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:07:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/yet_another_new_rumored_texas_tech_helmet_design_hits_the_internet/13493749 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/yet_another_new_rumored_texas_tech_helmet_design_hits_the_internet/13493749 Yet another new, rumored Texas Tech helmet design hits the internet http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/yet_another_new_rumored_texas_tech_helmet_design_hits_the_internet/13493749 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Texas Tech head football coach Kliff Kingsbury hasn't even coached his first football game with the Red Raiders yet but he already has to adjust to a new normal. The former Tech quarterback was a popular hire in Lubbock. He just didn't realize how popular he'd be as he's already been featured in Sports Illustrated and his every step is being watched. "It's been more embarrassing than surreal," Kingsbury said. "I'd like to actually do something on the field before all this other stuff comes into play. It's part of the position. It's part of the job. I'm just going to try and have fun with it." If Kingsbury wants to know how to deal with extra attention, all he has to do is look to Johnny Manziel, who Kingsbury helped win the Heisman Trophy in his one year as offensive coordinator at Texas A&M. While Kingsbury isn't at A&M anymore, he still keeps tabs on Manziel. "It's been a wild ride for him, which I think we all anticipated,& Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:46:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kingsbury_adjusts_to_being_center_of_attention/13464124 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kingsbury_adjusts_to_being_center_of_attention/13464124 Kingsbury adjusts to being center of attention http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/kingsbury_adjusts_to_being_center_of_attention/13464124 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Texas Tech head football coach Kliff Kingsbury hasn't even coached his first football game with the Red Raiders yet but he already has to adjust to a new normal. The former Tech quarterback was a popular hire in Lubbock. He just didn't realize how popular he'd be as he's already been featured in Sports Illustrated and his every step is being watched. "It's been more embarrassing than surreal," Kingsbury said. "I'd like to actually do something on the field before all this other stuff comes into play. It's part of the position. It's part of the job. I'm just going to try and have fun with it." If Kingsbury wants to know how to deal with extra attention, all he has to do is look to Johnny Manziel, who Kingsbury helped win the Heisman Trophy in his one year as offensive coordinator at Texas A&M. While Kingsbury isn't at A&M anymore, he still keeps tabs on Manziel. "It's been a wild ride for him, which I think we all anticipated,& Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:46:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kingsbury_adjusts_to_being_center_of_attention/13464130 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/kingsbury_adjusts_to_being_center_of_attention/13464130 Kingsbury adjusts to being center of attention http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/kingsbury_adjusts_to_being_center_of_attention/13464130 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tubby Smith is coming to Texas Tech to try to turn around another wayward program. A person with knowledge of the deal says Texas Tech agreed to terms Monday with Smith on a contract to be its next coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. Smith takes over for interim coach Chris Walker, who went 11-20 this season and just 3-15 in Big 12 play. The program is still reeling from Billy Gillispie's volatile one-year tenure, which ended when he resigned in September. Smith was fired by Minnesota last week after six seasons. He led them to three NCAA tournaments and this year delivered the program's first tourney win -- over sixth-seeded UCLA -- since 1997. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:54:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_tubby_smith_agree_on_deal/13287214 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_tubby_smith_agree_on_deal/13287214 Texas Tech, Tubby Smith agree on deal http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/texas_tech_tubby_smith_agree_on_deal/13287214 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury is not your typical college football coach. At the ripe young age of 33, Kingsbury isn’t that far removed from his college days and it shows in his coaching. This video comes courtesy of a Texas Tech spring practice. Watch as Kingsbury raps along to Notorious B.I.G.’s Juicy and uses lingo like “murdered out” and “turn’t up”; things you would never hear coaches like Nick Saban or Urban Meyer say. Kingsbury is without a doubt the most swagged out coach in the NCAA; now all he needs is Championship ring to rock on his pinky. [Deadspin via SBN] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:04:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_coach_kliff_kingsburys_swag_is_on_another_level/13267447 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_coach_kliff_kingsburys_swag_is_on_another_level/13267447 Texas Tech Coach Kliff Kingsbury’s Swag Is On Another Level http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/texas_tech_coach_kliff_kingsburys_swag_is_on_another_level/13267447 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tubby Smith may not be out of a job for long.According to an ESPN.com report, the recently fired University of Minnesota basketball coach has been contacted by Texas Tech about the vacant Red Raiders coaching job. The report also indicated that Smith may meet with school officials Thursday.Smith, 61, was fired Monday after six seasons at the helm at Minnesota despite having four years left on his contract. He won his first NCAA tournament game with the Gophers this season, beating UCLA in the Round of 64. But Minnesota was routed by Florida in the next round and Smith was ousted just one day later. He finished with a 124-81 record in six seasons with the Gophers, but his teams never finished above .500 in the Big Ten.Texas Tech has had an interesting season in regard to its head coaching spot. Billy Gillispie resigned in September amid allegations relating to his treatment of his players and violations of NCAA rules for limits on practice time. Chris Walker replaced Gillispie as the teams interim head coach, Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:00:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_texas_tech_interested_in_smith/13260922 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_texas_tech_interested_in_smith/13260922 Report: Texas Tech interested in Smith http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/report_texas_tech_interested_in_smith/13260922 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Here's the thing about Kliff Kingsbury: He's already the coolest-looking coach in college football. Have you seen this guy? He was one of the first guys in Texas to start wearing the old Oakley Frogskins again, and he always has this ideal part in his hair and the ideal amount of stubble. Kliff Kingsbury looks like an actor playing Kliff Kingsbury. But at least one man thinks he could do better with the new Texas Tech coach's image. Have him show up at New York Fashion Week and awards shows. Give him a nickname. Turn him into a B-list celebrity. No, really. Deadspin got the e-mail that proves it. It's from a Texas Tech alum and Lubbock clothing purveyor named Stephen Spiegelberg. It was sent to Joe Parker, deputy athletic director. Best to pop over there and read the whole thing, but here are some of the highlights: -- A suggestion to nickname Kingsbury "GQ," "Hollywood" or "Swagger." -- Hook up Kingsbury with a professional stylist, namely a man named Fre Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:12:23 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/new_style_for_kingsbury_at_texas_tech/13054276 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/new_style_for_kingsbury_at_texas_tech/13054276 New style for Kingsbury at Texas Tech? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/new_style_for_kingsbury_at_texas_tech/13054276 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Texas Tech Red Raiders have finally put the rumors to rest by unveiling their 2013 uniforms and helmets. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:29:03 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_red_raiders_officially_release_2013_uniform_and_helmet_designs/12982144 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/texas_tech_red_raiders_officially_release_2013_uniform_and_helmet_designs/12982144 Texas Tech Red Raiders officially release 2013 uniform and helmet designs http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/texas_tech_red_raiders_officially_release_2013_uniform_and_helmet_designs/12982144 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png As part of Kliff Kingsbury’s new contract to be the head coach at Texas Tech, he has creative... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:55:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_unveils_array_of_helmets/12978865 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texas_tech_unveils_array_of_helmets/12978865 Texas Tech has several new helmets? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/texas_tech_unveils_array_of_helmets/12978865 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/6/c61d2dbea4e2284302db84452b2ad54153213591/mini/tt1.jpg