Although college students are known to be short on cash, many participate in fantasy football leagues, making a risky short-term investment for a potential gain at the season’s end if their team performs well. In Texas, it is illegal to place a bet on the partial result, final result or on a participant in a game or contest. Defenses […]
Greeks Fall on Intramural Field
October 12, 2016 by
Until this semester, the Texas Tech Greek Intramural Program allowed fraternities and sororities to compete exclusively on the same field. Because this league has been eliminated, Greek students now compete in the open intramural league with all other students. There are multiple intramural sports to play, in different kinds of leagues, according to the Robert […]
Game Day on a School Night
September 28, 2016 by
When Texas Tech University’s football team plays The University of Kansas Thursday night in Lubbock, some students and faculty will take the day off to attend the 7:30 p.m. game. Others will be working through the nationally televised contest, administering and taking tests. Students and faculty received an email last Thursday making them aware of the football […]
Club Sports Offer Fun, Competition
September 21, 2016 by
Not every student-athlete in college is a part of an NCAA program. Thousands of students across the country, and hundreds across campus, are keeping their competitiveness alive through club sports. According to club presidents, unlike intramural sports, club sports require dues payments and more time commitment. Club sports also travel and play against other colleges. There […]
Empty Seats, Empty Victories
May 27, 2016 by
By Preston Derrick Think about an event you participated in: a choir concert, a band performance, a football game or a presentation. Imagine the event is completely full. Friends, family and supporters are pouring in like crazy. Your heart fills with joy. But now imagine the event space is mostly empty. All the hard work you […]
Catching Bass and Grabbing Cash
April 28, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Catching bass around Texas can earn you more than a great story for your buddies. Bass Champs’ website features a schedule of tournaments throughout Texas, with prizes of up to $20,000 for first place. These tournaments cost each competitor an entry fee of $300. Layne Bynum, the president of the Texas Tech Bass […]
NBA Playoffs, Told in GIFs
April 20, 2016 by
By Preston Derrick Now that the college athletes have completed their playoff basketball tournaments, it is time for the professionals to take the stage. The NBA Playoffs have begun. Tyler Maloney, a recent Texas Tech University psychology graduate, is rooting for his favorite team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is not alone. A Twitter interactive […]
Great Support Comes with Great Expectations
April 4, 2016 by
By Billy Ingle and Joseph Marcades Support for the Texas Tech baseball team has grown, along with the expectations for success, after a few home run seasons. With season ticket sales at an all time high, it has never been a better time to be a fan. To check out a game for yourself, visit the Texas […]
Where to Watch March Madness: StoryMap
April 4, 2016 by
By Julie Gomez The NCAA March Madness men’s basketball championship game between the Villanova Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels is tonight at 8:19 p.m. on TBS. Where will you be when those nail-biting moments and almost impossible 3-pointers are made? Grab a couple friends and join the watch party at some of the best […]
Men’s Basketball Season: A Look Back
March 31, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Texas Tech men’s basketball has been trying to find its place in the Big 12 Conference for the past few years, finally succeeding this year with a winning record and a bid to the NCAA tournament. Toddrick Gotcher, the Red Raiders’ senior guard, said it was a season to remember for him as well […]
