In this tailgate we are talking about the release of College Football 25 (2:26). We discuss what it is like to have this game back in our lives, what we are enjoying about the game so far and some of our accomplishments to this point with the game back. We also discuss the Texas Tech player standouts including the cheat code, Tahj Brooks. Then we dive into the episodes 5 & 6 from House of the Dragon (21:06). We recap the episodes, discuss our favorite parts, and pick our winners and losers f...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 228
In this week's tailgate we discuss day 1 of the Big 12 Media days (2:18). We talk about Joey McGuire's different approach to media day and the things we took away from his interviews. We also talk about Behren Morton saying he is back to 100%! Then we take the Tailgate back out to Westeros to discuss S2 Ep 4, The Red Dragon and the Gold (22:37). We recap the episode, hand our weekly winners & losers, then do a GOT/HOTD starting 5 draft.
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 227
In this week's tailgate we are discussing the official beginning of the partnership with Adidas and our thoughts on the role out on July 1st (2:59). We also give our thoughts on the brand new football uniforms that were revealed on the 1st, the leak that broke the night before, and the gear we wish Adidas had available. The Big 12 preseason polls and teams are out so we discuss where TTU sits here in July (23:40), we discuss the CFB 25 rankings, and Texas Tech basketball conference matchups befo...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 226
In this weeks tailgate we discuss the 3 new entries into the TTU Football Ring of Honor, including one of our favorite players in Wes Welker (2:26). We also discuss the Big 12 seeking a title sponsor, say our goodbyes to Under Armour, and TTU Softball has a new HC! Then we hit on our final shots of the week (23:26) including the CWS and the fallout, NBA Finals, JJ Redick, and the NBA draft. Then we head off to Westeros for the first edition of Dragon Talks (32:41). We talk about the first two ep...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 225
In this week's episode we discuss the addition of JT Toppin to the basketball team (2:31). We discuss what we are getting in a player like JT, what he can provide to elevate this team, and more. Then we discuss the end of the baseball season and the current exodus of players leaving the program (28:18). We briefly talk about the video of Behren throwing the football and looking healthy (41:17), some other Texas Tech news and then we discuss the Mavs and The Finals for our Final Shot (44:48) of t...
Jun 12, 2024•52 min•Ep. 224
We are back after a few weeks off to discuss the newest Red Raider basketball commit & potential transfer portal targets that could set us up for a huge year (3:24). Then we discuss the disaster ending to the baseball season and the Red Raiders baseball team clinging to their post season lives (31:43). We finish by giving our thoughts on how we are feeling about the upcoming football season and of course give our thoughts on the CFB 25' trailer that dropped (1:01:53). #WreckEm
May 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 223
In this weeks tailgate we check in on how we are holding up as the transfer portal finally comes to a close (2:26) and then we discuss the latest addition to the Texas Tech Basketball roster in Elijah Hawkins and what he adds for McCasland and the team. We do a quick shout out to the players drafted in last weekend NFL draft & a quick look at the baseball teams bumpy few weeks (25:36). Before we close out the tailgate we take a look at the first round of the NBA playoffs in our final shot (3...
May 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 222
In this weeks tailgate we discuss 2 key Red Raiders who are officially will be back for Grant McCasland next season (2:40) then we dive into the two newest Red Raider transfer portal commits (12:24). We talk about what's next for the staff after locking down two key pieces. Then we look back on what was a scary coaching carousel and how we handled the possibility of losing our coach yet again and what it was like rooting for Baylor to keep Scott Drew (32:08). We discuss the roller coaster baseba...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 221
In this tailgate we had to bring RC Mayfield back to the tailgate after Pop Isaacs hit the portal to discuss all things Texas Tech Basketball and the offseason. We start off by discussing the Steffe tweet (3:30) and RC's reaction to it. Then we dissect how we ended up with Pop in the portal (7:30) and discuss the other names that have entered as well. We shift our conversation to an overall view of this portal/NIL era and discuss programs that have struggled and succeeded during this era (25:46)...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 219
In this week's tailgate we recap the disappointing loss to NC State in round 1 of the NCAA tournament (2:22). We discuss what went wrong and why the Red Raiders never seemed to get control of the moment. We end the hoops season by remember how special this season has been and the amazing job Coach McCasland did in year 1 to get this program back on track. With the end of the season comes Transfer Portal season, so we rank the guys on the squad based on how sure we are we will see them in the Red...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 218
In this weeks tailgate it is officially March Madness! We discuss Texas Tech's trip to KC and what we learned from the Big 12 conference tournament (4:08). Then we shift our focus to the tournament that matters and the 6 seed for the Red Raiders (13:15). We talk about the draw for TTU, the matchup with NC State and peek ahead to see what could be a possible second round matchup with Kentucky. Then we take a look at the tournament as a whole and rant about our issues with the committee (48:29) be...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 50 min
In this week's tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders closing out the season with 3 straight wins to earn a tie for 3rd place in Grant McCasland first season in the Big 12 (2:08). We talk about the two road victories to secure a double digit conference win record then talk about the impressive win over Baylor in the regular season finale (15:50) Then we shift our focus to the upcoming Big 12 tourney (42:18) and what we want to see from the Red Raiders in KC. Before we end this weeks tailgate we dis...
Mar 12, 2024•56 min•Ep. 216
In this weeks tailgate we discuss the Texas Tech basketball recent 1-3 skid late in the season (2:24). We touch on the games we missed discussing last week then dive into the incredibly disappointing effort on Tuesday night in the last battle at the USA against Texas (21:12). We look back at the rough night it was and then discuss the moment that everyone will be talking about with the worst basketball player to ever exist in Brock Cunningham (28:40) and the chaos that followed. We wrap up this ...
Feb 29, 2024•58 min•Ep. 215
In this weeks tailgate we discuss the back to back victories for the Red Raiders to get back on track in Big 12 conference play (2:46). We talk about the too close for comfort victory over UCF to get back in the win column. Then we discuss the dominating victory over the #6 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (12:15). We talk about the EPIC performance from Darrion Williams, Bill Self's ejection, and more that came in the fun big Monday night victory. Then we close out the show with our Super Bowl final shot...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 214
In this weeks tailgate its flu week for the Red Raiders. We discuss the 0-2 week for the Red Raiders with loses to Cincy and Baylor (2:28). We talk about our concern level after the 3 game skid, discuss what happened in each game, then have our yearly discussion about the state of Big 12 basketball officiating as it continues to get worse and worse. Then we hit on the coaching change news for the football team (52:36) in our final shots for the week. #WreckEm
Feb 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 213
In this week's tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders going 1-1 on a tough back to back Big 12 road trip (3:30). We talk about the Chance game in the win over OU in our last trip to Norman and then the hard fought loss to TCU on the worst court in America. Then we do a quick lookahead to the next few games that could help the Red Raiders stay in the Big 12 title race. The Big 12 released the 2024 football schedules so we take a quick look at what the 24' Red Raiders will be up against and make some...
Feb 02, 2024•47 min•Ep. 212
In this weeks tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders sitting atop the Big 12 Conference after a 4-1 start to conference play (2:24). We discuss the tough loss at the hands of the Houston Cougars (9:48) and then the epic comeback lead by Pop Isaacs against BYU(18:38). We then look ahead to an important two game road stretch that can teach us a lot about this team before hitting our final shots of the week. #WreckEm
Jan 26, 2024•52 min•Ep. 211
In our first tailgate of 2024 we discuss the Red Raiders 2-0 start to Big 12 conference play (3:18) with a huge victory over the Longhorns in our final trip to Austin and solid victory in our home opener vs Oklahoma State. We discuss the growth of the team, players who have impressed us, and the beautiful adjustments the coaching staff continues to make. We touch on the situation surrounding Texas Tech Basketball and how people could benefit from not hitting send on that tweet. Then we wrap the ...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 210
In this tailgate we recap the Red Raiders victory over Cal in the Indepence Bowl (2:30) and open up Club Red for the final time of the season (23:57). We then take a look back on the season (29:58) and discuss how it will be remembered, hand out some grades, and look ahead to the upcoming offseason. We also discuss the transfer portal happenings for McGuire and his staff (56:42) as they look to rebuild the offense. Before we head out for the holiday's we dive into the past week in hoops (1:17:10...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 209
In this tailgate we discuss Texas Tech's invite to play in the Independence Bowl vs Cal (1:28) and then we talk about the WR room seemingly all hitting the transfer portal and our outlook on the disappointing season from them. Then we shift our focus over to basketball where the Red Raiders went 1-1 this past week (20:20) before discussing the CFP in our final shots (36:57). #WreckEm
Dec 08, 2023•45 min•Ep. 208
In this tailgate we discuss the complete embarrassment of a performance in Austin for the TTU vs UT finale (1:56). We talk about the poor performance and where the offense goes from here. We also discuss our bowl preference, guys who have hit the portal, and Big 12 honors. Then we shift our focus to hoops (40:37) where the Red Raiders went 2-1 in the Bahamas. We give our thoughts on the games and who made good impressions in the tournament. #WreckEm
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 207
In this weeks Thanksgiving tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders getting their 6th win and becoming bowl eligible after defeating UCF (2:48) and open up Club Red for the dub (31:45). Then we take a look at the last matchup against the Texas Longhorns as Big 12 conference foes (37:42). We discuss the tough upcoming matchup and what it would mean to us for Texas Tech to pull of the upset in the series finale. Then we transition to the Bahamas where the Red Raiders are ready for the Battle 4 Atlantis...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 206
In this week's tailgate we recap a defensive battle and win for the Red Raiders over the #16 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (1:58) and open up Club Red for the victory (17:24). We shift our focus to the last home game of the season where we face off with the UCF Knights for the first time (22:30) and make our predictions for the home finale. Then we discuss what we saw during the 2-0 start of the Grant McCasland era for Texas Tech hoops (43:30) before our final shots of the week. #WreckEm
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 205
In this tailgate we recap a victory over TCU on Thursday night to claim the Saddle (2:46). We discuss what went right for the Red Raiders including an opossum taking over the Jones and social media. We then shift our focus to the #21 Kansas Jayhawks (21:58) and make our predictions for the game. Then Texas Tech hoops and the Grant McCasland era is set to tip off the season so we deep dive the roster and discuss what to expect this season (38:46). We finish off this special tailgate with a World ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 204
In this tailgate we get ready for Texas Tech's Thursday night battle with the TCU Hornfrogs (2:27). We discuss Behren Morton being back leading the charge for the Red Raiders, what to expect from the offense, and how the defense can help us get on the winning side of this rivalry. We close the tailgate by making our predictions (20:30) and discussing the future Big 12 matchups for Texas Tech.
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 203
In this tailgate we shout out the Texas Tech Women's Soccer team for their regular season Big 12 title (2:21), before diving into what was a turnover fest for the Red Raiders in their first trip out to Provo (4:00). We recap the BYU loss, check in our our weekly Kittley status, and talk about our chances at making a bowl game (34:04). We finish the tailgate discussing TTU's upcoming move to Adidas (38:50), TTU hoops around the corner (45:30), and the Rangers going to the World Series (48:12)....
Oct 26, 2023•56 min•Ep. 202
In this tailgate we discuss the highly disappointing performance against the Kansas State Wildcats and yet another blackout letdown (2:34). We discuss the defenses poor performance and try to figure out how Tahj Brooks didn't get more touches with a freshman third string QB in the game. Then we shift our focus to our first Big 12 conference matchup with the BYU Cougars (33:05) and what TTU needs to do to get the win. In this weeks final shots (49:34) we talk about the Rangers game 1 victory and ...
Oct 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 201
Welcome to Tailgate 200! In this tailgate we recap an awesome win in Waco over the Baylor Bears (2:30). We open Club Red for the impressive win (22:26) and the club is packed this week! Then we hand out some midseason grades and look at the remaining six games and predict how we will finish the season (29:46). Then we preview our Saturday night blackout vs Kansas State (46:26) before ending the tailgate looking ahead to a Texas Sized ALCS. #WreckEm
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 200
In this week's tailgate we recap yet another victory of the Houston Cougars (2:26). We discuss a step forward for the offense by feeding Tahj Brooks, the defensive adjustments in the second half, and one heck of Special Teams performance before we open up Club Red for the 2nd time this season (29:06). Then we discuss the Red Raiders upcoming trip to Waco to face the Baylor Bears in the BuTT bowl (35:29) and make our predictions for the game. #WreckEm
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 199
In this tailgate we discuss the struggles in Morgantown and the Red Raiders lose the conference opener (2:12). We discuss Tyler Shough's unfortunate injury, why offense needs more Brooks Time, and where the offense has failed us so far this season. We then take a quick look at a familiar foe in Houston who is now conference member (51:47). Then have a special final shot with the first ever "Taylor Talks" (1:10:09) and Jeanette Barrett makes her debut to give us all the details on the newest roma...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 198
