From Raider to Ranger: Josh Jung talks Tech and life in the ‘Big League’
"It ain't this easy, I promise." — Rangers shortstop Corey Seager to Jung after the last out of the 2023 World Series. By Reece Nations Former Red Raider and current Texas Rangers infielder Josh Jung returned to Lubbock last week for the first time since winning the 2023 World Series as part of the team’s championship celebration tour. Last season was one of monumental firsts for the Ranger’s 2019 first round pick. Not only was he named … [More]
Texas Tech Football Through the Years: A Tribute to Texas Tech’s Centennial Celebration
By Urvi Dalal / The Hub@TTU Throughout its 100-year existence, Texas Tech has prided itself in education and research as well as the athletics program. A multitude of athletes have graduated from the university and gone on to professional careers. Texas Tech’s student section has also been recognized as one of the top student sections in the country by USA Today. The Jones AT&T Stadium has seen many changes and traditions during football … [More]
Eating disorders erode collegiate athletes’ minds, bodies
By Natalee Gomez Eating disorders prevalence is 2.8 percentage points higher among self-identified athletes than non-athletes according to data published by the National Eating Disorders Association. With constant monitoring of their bodies, athletes are prepped to be the most efficient contenders in their sports. This, however, can lead to nutrition practices detrimental to their well-being. Sport psychologist and founder of … [More]
Student Attendance Impacts Win/Loss Rate of Tech Football
By Robert Barbee, Special Contributor to the Hub@TTU As the Red Raiders look to fill the Jones AT&T Stadium in upcoming seasons, there is a call to students to help hype up the team. In 2016, the Big 12's average home football game attendance was 57,531 fans. Five years later, fan attendance dropped significantly to an average of 54,447 fans, according to AthleticDirectorU's 2021 college football attendance analysis. Robert … [More]
When Trouble Comes: A day in the life of a Texas Tech equestrian team member
By Malone Graham, Special Contributor to the Hub@TTU Trouble comes for opponents when the Texas Tech Equestrian Team steps into the arena at a competition. Trouble also comes when his rider, Kaycee Edwards, leads him into the Wilson Arena at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center. Edwards, a senior at Tech, is the Horse Coordinator Officer for the university’s equestrian team. While ensuring the health and well-being of horses, she also … [More]
NIL Rules Offering New Opportunities for Texas Tech Athletes
By Addison Prater, Special to the Hub@TTU Texas Tech athletes are getting an opportunity to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness following the NCAA policy changes that occurred in 2021. Athletes can receive money for anything as small as giving lessons in their sport to doing a commercial for a large brand, whereas before, this was against regulations with penalties even leading to loss of scholarships, according to previous NCAA … [More]
The Growth, Success, and Future Plans of Texas Tech eSports
Texas Tech eSports continues to cultivate its reputation as an elite eSports program as the Rocket League team took home 6th in a LevelNext collegiate tournament. According to the LevelNext website, Texas Tech fell to LSU in the semifinals but took home $4,200 in prize money for the 6th place finish. The LevelNext tournament hosted 24 teams, with a total of $125,000 in prize money awarded. Texas Tech had a bye in the first round, according to … [More]
Fans talk Texas Tech’s new offense and expectations for next season
By Chance Chambers The Texas Tech Football season kicks off Sept. 4 as the Red Raiders take on the Cougars in the season opener in Houston. The Red Raiders look to get back in action after finishing the 2020 season with a 4-6 record. According the Texas Tech athletic webpage, the team made some key hires and changes for the upcoming season. One major change included the hiring of Sonny Cumbie as offensive coordinator. Cumbie, a former … [More]
