Zombies and Miley Cyrus and government shutdown, oh my! Earlier this month, Public Policy Polling posted the results of a survey testing Americans’ approval of Congress – and the reactions were interesting. During the government shutdown, respondents had a lower opinion of Congress than subjects ranging from zombies to potholes to cockroaches. Congress was still […]
Judge Halts Leach's Lawsuit
September 26, 2013 by
By: Alicia Keene and Abigail Arroyos Sept. 19, 2013, marked the official halt of Mike Leach’s almost four-year legal battle surrounding his firing from Texas Tech University. The former Tech football head coach sued public relations firm Spaeth Communications, Inc., ESPN, Inc. and Craig James, a former ESPN sports commentator, for alleged libel and slander in […]
Thursday Game Economic Impact on Community
September 19, 2013 by
Erik Book, the Texas Tech associate athletic director for marketing, sales and service, said the impact of having a Thursday home game first became noticeable when less season tickets were being sold, even though it was the first Big 12 game of the season. “We had a drop off in season ticket sales from the […]
Player Profile: Jace Amaro, Football
August 29, 2013 by
Jace Amaro flies across the goal line. Photo courtesy of Manae Amaro. One of the key components for the Texas Tech football team is starting tight-end Jace Amaro. The 6-foot-5, 257-pound prospect has much to offer on the field with his team leading 16.4 yards per catch, but Amaro said he hasn’t even reached his […]
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.
