Paul Hunton, KTTZ-TV station manager, remembers the feeling of winning his first major industry award. “Winning was a surreal experience,” Hunton said. “They call the nominees, then they called us out as the winner, and I really don’t remember much after that. You go on stage, say a speech, and they whisk you backstage, and the statuettes […]
A Week In The Life Of Raider Red
December 4, 2013 by
We all see Texas Tech’s mascot Raider Red live or on TV at sporting events. It’s hard to miss him with his big white hat, red mustache, and gun in holster dancing around on the sidelines, guns up, clapping, getting the crowd pumped up or taking pictures with fans. Raider Red, the reigning 2012 National […]
Old Raider Reds Pass Down Guns
April 22, 2013 by
The old and the new Raider Red pose together after passing down the guns. Photo by Dawit Haile The men responsible for making Raider Red the Capitol One national mascot of the year ended their careers here at Texas Tech on Friday. Zach Bohls and Geoff Waller ended their tenures as Raider Red at the […]
MCTV Weekday Update – Feb. 4, 2013
February 4, 2013 by
Kaitlyn Cennamo hosts today’s episode of MCTV Weekday Update, featuring Andrew Doak and his story about the new horse, Woody, that will replace the retired Midnight Matador; then, Kaitlyn tells you all about the 20th annual “Clay on the Walls” event hosted by the School of Art.
Replacing Midnight Matador
December 18, 2012 by
With Midnight Matador’s retirement the Masked Rider Program has already begun the search for the new Midnight Matador. The program’s advisory committee has narrowed down the search to three horses and will have final say in which horse is chosen. Find out how the selection process is going.
Inside The Head Of Raider Red
December 4, 2012 by
Red, black, orange and white streaked across the field. Cries and cheers alike erupted from the crowd. Faces of worry, anger, excitement, and even of hope, dotted the stands.
