[28], The 2011 TicketCity Bowl occurred on January 1, 2011, when the Red Raiders won, 4538, against the Northwestern Wildcats. Since 1950, seasons have increased from 9 games to 10, 11 and then 12 games in length. Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 63-156-8, Accolades: 1971 Cotton Bowl Offensive Outstanding Player. [45][46] Four Texas Tech quarterbacks, Kliff Kingsbury, B.J. 29 Pro-Style quarterback in the country. [1][A 1] This includes six players taken in the first round and one overall number one pick, Dave Parks in the 1964 NFL Draft. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. In his first start, Webb put up 415 yards and 3 touchdowns to mark the fourth most yards passing for a first-time starter in school history. 1 ranked USC. 56 prospect in Texas and the No. Texas Tech (then known as Texas Technological College) fielded its first intercollegiate football team during the 1925 season. The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, representing Texas Tech University, has had 155 players drafted into the National Football League since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Deal with it. [5] Home games are played at Cody Campbell Field at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.[6]. For that reason, in this list, I'll be focusing on quarterbacks who played starting in 2000. But the biggest accomplishment for Gardere is he remains the only quarterback on either side of the Red River to finish his career undefeated in the Red River Shootout. Phillips led the Longhorns to its second National Championship, while posting a 10-1 record as a starter in 1970. His career high 504 yards and 6 touchdowns came in the massive 49-14 upset of the no. He finished his Aggie career with 44 touchdowns and 6,992 passing yards. With fourth-string Duffey at the helm, Texas Tech remained competitive in the transitional 2019 season. [79] Roger Gill was drafted in the 1963 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles (158th overall) and in the 1963 AFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers (170th overall). [60] The stadium has played host to 14 seasons in which the Red Raiders went undefeated at home. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj [8] The university was invited and became a charter member in the South Division of the Big 12 Conference. The Red Raiders also defeated the Razorbacks the following year, winning 3127. That's because Young was an absolute difference maker when he stepped foot on the field. Dave Parks was drafted in the 1964 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers (1st overall) and in the 1964 AFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers (32nd overall). Texas Tech's other mascot, Raider Red, is a more recent creation. dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iZW4iIGRpcj0i Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 1,157-1,645-45, Accolades: 2008 consensus All-American, 2008 Walter Camp Player of the Year, 2009 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, 2009 consensus All-American, 2009 Davey O'Brien Award winner, 2009 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, 2009 Manning Award winner, 2009 Maxwell Award winner, 2009 Walter Camp Player of the Year. Y3JpcHQ+CjwvZGl2Pgo8L2Rpdj4KCg==, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxvY2sgc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxv James Brown won over many Texas fans during his first collegiate start of his career when he led the Longhorns to a come-from-behind victory over Oklahoma in the 1994 Red River Shootout. [4] The university was invited and became a charter member in the South Division of the Big 12 Conference. P3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0ZnciPkZlYnJ1YXJ5IDYsIDIwMTk8L2E+PC9i Whether it was from mythologizing Bowmans abilities after playing subpar teams or having overly critical expectations is negligible now. [4] The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have drafted the most Red Raiders, eleven and nine, respectively. [81] The student serving as Raider Red is a member of the Saddle Tramps or High Riders. After a few moments, the silent crowd burst into cheers. Texas Tech first played the Aggies in 1927 and the teams played annually from 1957 to 2011. NUV0ZnciPiN3cmVja2VtPC9hPiA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3QuY28vb0Fj [74] American humorist Will Rogers once aided in financing a trip to Fort Worth, Texas, so the band could perform at a game against the TCU Horned Frogs. 3 in Texas football history. Y2hhcnNldD0idXRmLTgiPjwvc2NyaXB0Pgo8L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+Cgo=, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Those that wish to take advantage of the extra year will be listed as a senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. [57][58] In 2010, expansion to the east side of the stadium included a five-story addition that includes 1,000 general-admission seats, 542 club seats, 30 suites, a dining club, and pro shop. 58,930), NFL/AFL stats for Texas Tech Red Raiders players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 6:35AM. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onTexas Tech Red Raiders and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Texas Tech has played in 40 postseason bowl games with an all-time record of 16 wins, 23 losses, and 1 tie. The Masked Rider became an official mascot in 1954, when Joe Kirk Fulton led the team onto the field at the Gator Bowl. But a quarterback must know all of these aspects of the game better than anyone else on the field. No one looks back at the career of a safety or left tackle and cites the record of his team as proof of his effectiveness. MjAxOTwvYT48L2Jsb2NrcXVvdGU+CjxzY3JpcHQgYXN5bmMgc3JjPSJodHRw If this list were based on the passing percentage, Seth Doege would be the unequivocal number one. Thats the illustration of the impact that Mahomes has had on Texas Tech both as a football player as well as an ambassador. [86] The 2008 game was one of three games that led to a three-way tie controversy in the Big 12 Conference South Division, the first three-way tie in a collegiate conference division. 100 prospect in Florida. dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iZW4iIGRpcj0i In June, McIvor pulled the trigger for the Red Raiders and remained solid until the coaching change. Less than a week later, Colombi was reunited with his former coaches at Texas Tech. ZWQgdG8gc2F5IEnigJltIGdvaW5nIHRvIGJlIGEgUmVkIFJhaWRlcuKAvO+4 This quarterback often gets swept under the rug of Red Raider memory because of his low-profiled nature coupled with his cut-and-dry play style. dGVyLmNvbS9oY29sb21iaV8zL3N0YXR1cy8xMjg1MzU1OTU4ODgxODA4Mzg1 All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Morgan, Weaver, Dykes, and Leach have each received Coach of the Year honors from at least one organization. [28], The Red Raiders' fans have set attendance records at 10 bowl games, including the team's first bowl game appearance in the 1938 Sun Bowl. After the game, several fans broke out into a fight in the stands. The last time the two teams had met was during the 2006 Insight Bowl, in which Texas Tech completed the biggest comeback in bowl history. bS9oYXNodGFnL3dyZWNrZW0/c3JjPWhhc2gmYW1wO3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMl The season was getting away from Texas Tech. cy8xMjUwODYzMDE5NzExNjk2ODk4P3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0ZnciPkFw Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Even with all of those stats Mahomes still only finished the season with the Sammy Baugh Trophy (nations top passer). [13], Texas Tech Red Raiders football statistical leaders. bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFnTmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5 Texas Tech travels to Austin in potential must win matchup, Hub City Homers #63: The panic button has been pressed, Finding the threshold of contentment as Texas Tech fans. In 2017 Tech signed Xavier Martin (later moved to WR and DB) and McLane Carter, who would start a handful of games but transfer to Rutgers for his senior year. Fair Warning: This list includes personal bias. The last, and only other, time these two teams met was in 1999, in both teams' preseason opener despite both teams having been members of the Border Conference. [54][55] Twenty-years later, Jones Stadium as was completed for the 1947 season. Notable offers: Nevada, San Diego State, Utah State Where he is now: Smith just enrolled with the rest of the freshman class this summer. Chris Simms or Major Applewhite? 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[20] Cawthon's .693 winning percent ranks as the highest among the coaches. When Jones AT&T Stadium opened in 1947, the playing surface was originally natural grass. I would imagine very few hands are raised. Doege earned a flood of accolades for that game but it didnt stop there. The tradition began in 1936, when "ghost riders" were dared to circle the field prior to home football games. Notably, this list does not include undrafted Texas Tech players that have played for the NFL, for example, Wes Welker. Playoff participants are sequenced after non-playoff teams, based on their round of elimination (wild card, division, conference, and Super Bowl). The total cost of the renovations totals to roughly around $185 million, and will add new things to the Jones like club seating, more suites, and a hall of fame for the heroes and champions of Texas Tech Football. But even beyond the stat sheet Mahomes agility in the pocket, cannon of an arm, and leadership of the Texas Tech offense leave no doubt in our minds that the number one spot always belonged to Patrick Mahomes II. Nzc0NjM1ODI3Mj9yZWZfc3JjPXR3c3JjJTVFdGZ3Ij5GZWJydWFyeSAyNiwg [44] Michael Crabtree became the first two-time winner of both the Fred Biletnikoff Award and Paul Warfield Trophy in back-to-back seasons. Quarterbacks are held to a higher standard than their teammates, which is illogical because of the complexity of the position. dG8gZnVydGhlciBteSBlZHVjYXRpb24gYW5kIHBsYXkgZm9vdGJhbGwgZm9y Speaking of transferring their last-year, Davis Webb makes this list at number four. Recruited by David McWilliams, Peter Gardere makes the cut as his record as a starting quarterback ranks No. He finished 2010 with 3,762 passing yards off of 369 passes with 35 touchdowns, all during a time where Texas Tech was transitioning into Tommy Tubervilles style of play. ZWY9Imh0dHBzOi8vdHdpdHRlci5jb20vTWF2ZXJpY2tNY0l2b3Ivc3RhdHVz In 2008, the Red Raiders were one of three football teams involved in the first three way conference division tie. The draft rules were last updated in 2009. [35] The game was the team's 11th consecutive bowl appearance that began with the 2000 Galleryfurniture.com Bowl, in former head coach Mike Leach's first season. The team remained in the SWC until the conference dissolved in 1996. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. ZGFzaDsgSUlJIChAaGNvbG9tYmlfMykgPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0 There is no more important position in sports than that of quarterback. Bobby Layne is often regarded as one of the greatestquarterbacks to ever play the game. Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Ranking: Smith was rated by Rivals as a 5.6 3-star recruit, the No. He's in the mix and will have a chance to win a role for himself. Career: 4,077 yards passing, 26 TD (18 in 2019) 587 yards rushing, 5 TD. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have drafted the most Red Raiders, eleven and nine, respectively. The trophy was of a miniature saddle and the game between the teams was dubbed "The West Texas Championship." Do you have a blog? The Texas Tech 2014 Media Supplement lists only a leader for this statistic, rather than a top 10. Ranking: McIvor was rated by Rivals as a 5.7 3-star recruit, the No. "[77][78] In 2000, The Masked Rider tradition was commemorated with the unveiling of a statue outside of the university's Frazier Alumni Pavilion. czovL3BsYXRmb3JtLnR3aXR0ZXIuY29tL3dpZGdldHMuanMiIGNoYXJzZXQ9 ZXIuY29tL2hhc2h0YWcvd3JlY2tlbT9zcmM9aGFzaCZhbXA7cmVmX3NyYz10 Only 4 head coaches, E. Y. Freeland, Grady Higginbotham, Rex Dockery, and Jerry Moore, did not lead Texas Tech to a postseason bowl game. 4 in program history. [73][74] The following year, the band earned its name when it became the first collegiate band to travel to an away game. PGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9CX2xhd3lvdW5nL3N0YXR1 In 2012, Texas Tech introduced the creation of a ring of Honor to honor former Tech players. Texas Tech (then known as Texas Technological College) fielded its first intercollegiate football team during the 1925 season. The student section has been named as the best in the Big 12 by ESPN. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt Although Texas Tech went undefeated in conference play, Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association rules forbade an official conference championship being awarded to a team without a minimum of three games played between conference members. List of Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NFL Draft Michael Crabtree was drafted 10th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009 NFL Draft. Duffeys turnover-prone 2017 campaign had fans groaning, but he still completed 67% of his passes for a respectable 1,221 yards and 8TD. While Texas Tech is facing an 8-0 Oklahoma team, the Sooners were on upset alert for 3.5 quarters last week at Kansas so if . [25] The Red Raiders rank third among current Big 12 Conference programs in bowl game appearances, and also boasted the distinction of being the only program in the conference to be bowl eligible every season from its formation in 1996 through the 2010 season. Phillips played a back up role to James Street during the Longhorns' 1969 National Championship season, and took he reins for Texas in 1970. [8][A 1] In 2003, Texas Tech was the only team to ever have 5 or more players with at least 60 receptions in a single season. Texas Tech (then known as Texas Technological College) fielded its first intercollegiate football team during the 1925 season. Symons, Graham Harrell, and Patrick Mahomes have been awarded the Sammy Baugh Trophy. The substitution and subsequent campaign led towards a schism in the fanbase against Duffey. [45][48] In 2003, Wes Welker won the Mosi Tatupu Award, given annually to the best special teams player. Texas has seen 14 of its quarterbacks surpass the 3,000-yard career passing mark in program history, and six of those threw for more than 6,000 yards during their time on the Forty Acres. McCoy holds the record for most yards in a game, season and career for Texas, and it will take a hefty effort from a future QB to overtake his 45 win mark for the Longhorns. Mahomes collected 4,653 yards and 36 touchdowns, topping the yearly conference rankings for passing completions, yards, and touchdowns. It was the first time since 1996 since Tech had won in Norman. He transferred to Frenship for his senior season in order to be closer to family and play quarterback. dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iaW4iIGRpcj0i Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Ranking: Lawson-Young was unrated by Rivals. The Red Raiders represent Texas Tech University in the NCAA's Big 12 Conference. But who are the Top 10 quarterbacks of the last 10 years? Gambling problem? The team was known as the "Matadors" from 1925 to 1936, a name suggested by the wife of E. Y. Freeland, the first football coach, to reflect the influence of the Spanish Renaissance architecture on campus. The two schools first met in 1957, with Arkansas defeating Texas Tech by a score of 4726 in Little Rock, Arkansas. James Street inked his name in the record books when he posted a 20-0 record as the Longhorns' starting quarterback. Your account has an invalid email address. On September 4, 2021, the two met again to play the Texas Kickoff game at NRG Stadium. Against no. The south-end zone is also getting a renovation, creating more student-section seating and a press box. He was also part of Allen's 43-game winning streak an The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, representing Texas Tech University, has had 155players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. In 1992, Arkansas joined the Southeastern Conference, and the two schools have only played twice since: a 4928 Arkansas victory in 2014 and a 3524 Texas Tech victory in 2015. The 2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas occurred on December 28, 2012, when the Red Raiders won, 3431, against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In his 2012 Doege was put on nearly every watch list he could be: the Davey OBrien, the Walter Camp, the Manning, the Maxwell, and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Awards all had eyes on Doege. Higginbotham is, in terms of winning percentage, the worst coach the Red Raiders have had; winning only one game while losing seven, and tying two, giving him a .200 winning percentage. PSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1 [63] The students followed the suggestion, and later chose scarlet and black as the school colors inspired by a matador's traditional red cape and black outfit. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Kyle Allen Chris Graythen via Getty Images Many of Texas Tech's players have been recognized for their accomplishments while with the program. [64] In 1934, head coach Pete Cawthon ordered scarlet satin uniforms for the football team. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Where he is now: Smith just enrolled with the rest of the freshman class this summer. [41][42], Texas Tech football players have won several individual awards based on their positions. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. For situations where the host school did not want to allow the Masked Rider's horse, an alternate mascot was needed. The Texas Tech Red Raiders have played more games against the Baylor Bears than any other opponent. Texas Tech Red Raiders news fromFanSided Daily, Norense Odiase leads Texas Tech past SHSU 71-56, Texas Tech set to face LSU in Advocare V100 Texas Bowl, 30 Greatest Games in Texas Tech Football History, Top 50 Texas Tech Football Players of All Time, Texas Tech basketball: The important question we must ask about Mark Adams, Baylor vs. Texas Tech prediction and odds for Tuesday, January 17 (Back OVER), Texas Tech basketball: Red Raiders valiant effort not enough in Austin, Texas Tech Football: Red Raiders hire Justin Juice Johnson, Texas Tech basketball: Trying to make sense of the Red Raiders woes, Texas Tech vs. Butler game preview: Why the Red Raiders should win, Butler insider previews NCAA Tournament matchup with Texas Tech, Texas Tech Basketball vs. Butler: Tale of the Tape. bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9hZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNp [A 4] In the 1952 Sun Bowl, DeWitt Weaver coached the Red Raiders to their first bowl victory, defeating the Pacific Tigers 25-14 . 1 on this list, Webb transferred to Cal but left Texas Tech with the full support of the fans. In American and Canadian football, a back is a player who is lined up behind the linemen, the players who line up closest to the line of scrimmage. 10 on the all-time quarterbacks for Texas, largely due to the threat he posed as both a passer and runner. Five coaches have won conference championships with the Red Raiders: Pete Cawthon, Dell Morgan, DeWitt Weaver, Steve Sloan, and Spike Dykes. Y29tL25ld3Mvd2hlbi10aGV5LXdlcmUtcmVjcnVpdHMtdGV4YXMtdGVjaC1x [66] A Los Angeles sports writer called the Matadors a "red raiding team", coining the moniker Texas Tech's athletics teams use today. Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 444-718-28, Accolades: 2005 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, 2005 consensus All-American, 2005 Davey O'Brien Award winner, 2005 Manning Award winner, 2005 Maxwell Award winner, 2006 BCS National Championship Rose Bowl Most Valuable Player. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm After a Junior Day visit in February, Smith committed and remained solid throughout. Arkansas won the first nine games in the rivalry before Texas Tech broke through with a 2116 victory in 1966. In 2016, they landed Mr. Texas Football, Jett Duffey, but Duffey was suspended for a semester and in legal problems. Texas has also had to deal with talented Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes from 2014-2016, who is now widely considered the top NFL player. UCLA is atop our list, followed by Utah, USC and Arizona. Make no mistake, Doege is one of the best to don the Scarlet and Black. For that reason, in this list, I'll be focusing on quarterbacks who played starting in 2000. [49], In 1935, Herschel Ramsey was the first football player from Texas Tech to be named an All-American. Odds & lines subject to change. Mahomes got the best of the Longhorns in the 2015 matchup, 48-45. Layne's college career led the Pittsburgh Steelers to selecthim withthe third overall pickin the 1948 NFL Draft (though he was traded to the Chicago Bears before playing a snap of the 1948 season). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [80] Though the Masked Rider's identity is public knowledge, it has always been tradition that Raider Red's student alter ego is kept secret until the end of his or her tenure. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. [1] These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons: The statistics below are updated through the 2021 season. The two teams have had some very close games over their history that came down to the wire, with 16 out of the first 34 matchups being decided by single digits and a tie game in 1987. 87 prospect in Texas and the No. He said that if the team did not attract attention by their playing, they would at least be noticed because of the flashy uniforms. During his sophomore season playing under Mack Brown, Applewhite was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, and his accuracy streak of not throwing an interception in 156 consecutive pass attempts tops the record books for the Longhorns. [52], The Red Raiders play their home games on campus at Jones AT&T Stadium. bHRyIj5J4oCZbSBleHRyZW1lbHkgYmxlc3NlZCB0byBhbm5vdW5jZSB0aGF0 PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Texas Tech did not bring in any QBs after the player who started the most games at quarterback transferred away. Dykes is the all-time leader in games and years coached, while Leach is the all-time leader in overall wins. ZXNobWFuLiBUaGFuayB5b3UgdG8gbXkgZmFtaWx5IGFuZCBjb2FjaGVzIGZv Offensive linemen must be able to diagnose what defensive front they see and adjust their blocking scheme accordingly. The recruitment: Out of high school, Henry Colombi chose Matt Wells, David Yost and Utah State over Power 5 offers from Arkansas and Iowa State among others. The Texas Tech Board of Directors voted to name the new facility in honor of the former president and his wife's contribution.[56]. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season and career leaders. Starting Quarterbacks by Year [ edit] Sam Ehlinger (2017-2020) Colt McCoy (2006-2009) Vince Young (2003-2005) Simms in 2002 MAJOR APPLEWHITE 1998-2000 Bobby Layne (1944-1947) Career Record [ edit] [32] See also [ edit] Texas Longhorns football statistical leaders References [ edit] ^ Official Texas Athletic Website - All-Time Results. 14 Pro-Style quarterback in the country. Since opening with a seating capacity of 18,000, the stadium has been continuously expanded and renovated. [29] Although eight of the 10 attendance records were eventually broken, attendance records from 2 bowl game appearances, the 2004 Pacific Life Holiday Bowl and 2009 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, remain unbroken. The recruitment: A native West Texan out of San Angelo, Maverick McIvor was always a guy who was highly thought-of by Red Raider fans. 12 Oklahoma State rallies to beat Texas Tech", "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book", "Mahomes accounts for 6 TDs in 69-17 win over SFA", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_football_statistical_leaders&oldid=1130907330. When the AFL officially merged with the NFL in 1970, the "Common Draft" simply became the NFL Draft.[2][3][7]. This will be a similar practice for roster updates around the Big 12 Conference. These lists are dominate After the firing of Matt Wells, a bowl game at the time appeared unlikely. The Red Raiders were previously members of the Big 12 between its inception in 1996 and the dissolution of conference divisions within the Big 12 in 2011. Against Oklahoma, he set multiple NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech records after putting up 819 yards of total offense, 734 of those through the air. According to reports from those present at the game, the crowd sat in stunned silence as they watched Fulton and his horse Blackie rush onto the football field, followed by the team. The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until, Since 2000, the Red Raiders have run a high-octane, This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 15:40. After being benched behind the no. [85] It is common for Texas Tech students to camp out a few days prior to home football games against the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. JTJGd2hlbi10aGV5LXdlcmUtcmVjcnVpdHMtdGV4YXMtdGVjaC1xdWFydGVy Taylor Potts was Texas Techs transition into the new decade, and even though his final season is the only eligible year for this list I remain unapologetic. While at the lower levels of football, the best athlete on the team can be an dominant quarterback because no other player on the field can match his physical abilities, once that player faces equal competition his athleticism is not going to be enough for success. That same year, the team won its first conference championship and was invited to the Sun Bowl. bgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5q All Season Tickets for the 2014 Season Are Sold", "Texas Tech Stadium Renovation Update (PICTURES)", "Making Matadors: Spanish style architecture inspires Tech's first mascot", "Under Armour, Inc. 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In 2016, Mahomes threw for over 5,000 yards and collected 41 touchdowns to lead the country in yards per game, passing yards, total offense, points responsible for, and total touchdowns. Where he is now: Bowman won the backup QB job coming out of camp his freshman season, and after starter McLane Carter got hurt in the opening game he took over as the starter for good. Layne is one of sixLonghorns to have their jersey retired inside Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. He definitely impressed, leading Frenship to a 7-4 record and a playoff birth. The 2012 season wrapped up with Doege finishing third in passing yards with 4,205 and second in touchdown passes with 39, completing 380 of 541 passes (70.2%) on the season. Laynewas named to four-straight All-Southwest Conference teams and his 28 career wins record ranks No. The 2014 season was similar regarding his excellence in passing, and in two full season Webb amassed over 5,000 yards through the air for 44 touchdowns. [7] Before withdrawing from the Border Conference in 1956, the Red Raiders won eight conference championships and one co-championship, the most held by a Border Conference member. Only quarterbacks (and head coaches) are judged by their teams record. Notable offers: Nevada, San Diego State, Utah State. cmlsIDE2LCAyMDIwPC9hPjwvYmxvY2txdW90ZT4KPHNjcmlwdCBhc3luYyBz LmNvbS9UVFVDb2FjaFdlbGxzP3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0ZnciPkBUVFVD He enters camp as the likely the number four quarterback, and ideally the guys in front of him stay healthy all year and he redshirts and develops. In 1960, the addition of a lower bowl doubled the seating capacity to 41,500, an expansion in 1972 added over 10,000 seats, during the 1990s, 2,000 seats were added, and additions in the 2000s brought a seating capacity to 60,454. With 11,252 yards and 93 touchdowns on his stat sheet, Patrick Mahomes is statistically the best quarterback for Texas Tech this decade. The 2010 season for Potts helped solidify him as Texas Techs fourth-ranked all-time leader in passing yards and the third ranked all-time leader in touchdown passes thrown. The team was known as the "Matadors" from 1925 to 1936, a name suggested by the wife of E. Y. Freeland, the first football coach, to reflect the influence of the Spanish Renaissance architecture on campus. The Goin' Band from Raiderland, originally known as The Matador Band, is as old as Texas Tech itself. The question sparked a heated debate among Texas fans for many years. Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx LCBNYXlmaWVsZCwgTWFob21lcy4uLndob+KAmXMgbmV4dD88YnI+PGJyPvCf He enters 2020 with a shot to compete for the starting job. Find out more. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Though Young proved that claim to be inaccurate when he accumulated 467 yards of total offense and three touchdowns to give Texas its first National Championship in 35 years in a 41-38 upset over No. ", "All-Time Academic All-America (by schools T-Z)", College Sports Information Directors of America, "Cultivating the Home Field Advantage, A Memoir", "Renovations to Jones AT&T Stadium set for completion in time for season opener", "It's A Sellout! The same season, Leach was also named the FieldTurf/Howie Long Coach of the Year and was awarded the Woody Hayes Trophy and George Munger Award; all three awards recognize the top collegiate coach of the season. dGFnLyVDNSVBNjIwP3NyYz1oYXNoJmFtcDtyZWZfc3JjPXR3c3JjJTVFdGZ3 Hell, if anybody not remotely interested in the Big 12 saw this article even they would know Patrick Mahomes was number one. That same year, the team won its first conference championship and was invited to the Sun Bowl. 97 prospect in Texas and the No. Bowl Record: 40 Bowls, 16-23-1, .413 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 6 Times (Preseason), 11 Times (Final), 141 Weeks (Total), Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium (cap. Beginning with the 1971 football season, the Southwest Conference forbade the inclusion of live animal mascots to away games unless the host school consented. The team with the worst record the previous year picks first, the next-worst team second, and so on. Starting Quarterbacks by Year [ edit] Sam Ehlinger (2017-2020) Colt McCoy (2006-2009) Vince Young (2003-2005) Simms in 2002 MAJOR APPLEWHITE 1998-2000 Bobby Layne (1944-1947) Career Record [ edit] [32] See also [ edit] Texas Longhorns football statistical leaders References [ edit] ^ Official Texas Athletic Website - All-Time Results. Top 5 Texas Tech quarterbacks of the decade, Red Raiders return to Lubbock in must win game. Viva the Matadors will be revealing our top 5 players of the decade in each position group throughout the week - starting with the most recognizable position of the bunch: quarterbacks. That made Webb the first quarterback in Tech history to pass for over 400 yards twice in their freshman season, also breaking the freshman passing record for Tech and the Big 12 conference. Historically, Texas Tech University was one of Houston's original rivals, playing every year from 1976 to 1995 when both schools were part of the now-defunct Southwest Conference. [1] In 2003, a seven-story building including 47 suites, a club seat level and new press box replaced the former press box constructed in 1959. The Texas Tech Red Raiders football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. bHRyIj5KZXJlbWlhaCAyOToxMSA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3QuY28vR2hD dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iZW4iIGRpcj0i [A 3] Although both Pete Cawthon and Dell Morgan had led the program to previous bowl games, neither posted wins in their five combined appearances. His career totals put him third in Texas Techs history for passing yards, passing touchdowns, passing attempts (1187), and passing completions (819). Oi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFyY2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5 The current head coach of the Houston Cougars still holds the school record for lowest percentage of passes had intercepted in a career with just 2.6 percent of his attempts were picked by his opponents. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 26 Bowls, 15-11, .577 W-L% (Major Bowls) Ranked in AP Poll: 8 Times (Preseason), 14 Times (Final), 208 Weeks (Total) Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field (cap. As part of the merger agreement on June 8, 1966, the two leagues would hold a multiple round "Common Draft". Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 546-1,003-37, Accolades: 1995 Southwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year, 1995 first-team All-Southwest Conference. McNeal was a dual-threat quarterback, which led to him being drafted as a wide receiver, though his NFL career was brief. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Because he was an interim who only acted as head coach in one game, Spike Dykes served as interim head coach for the. The teams are scheduled to meet in a home-and-home series for 2030 and 2031. In his first year as a starter, Doege walked into Norman, Oklahoma and threw for 441 yards, 4 touchdowns to beat the Sooners 41-38. Texas Tech's most recent bowl victory is the 2021 Autozone Liberty Bowl. The Masked Rider is Texas Tech University's oldest mascot, and was the first official mounted mascot in the country. ', Joey McGuire Proves You Can Actually Recruit Football Players to Lubbock, Stunning Videos and Photos of the Double T Scoreboard Coming Down, FMK Texas Schools: Video Shows Students Opinion of Texas Tech, Texas Tech Student Questioned by TSA for Guns Up Salute, Texas Tech Needs Your Dog to Participate in Their First Ever Halftime Corgi Race, Mike McCarthy Gets Destroyed On Twitter After Cowboys Loss to Packers, Texas Tech Cheerleader Goes Viral Push Pressing Teammates [Video]. bS50d2l0dGVyLmNvbS93aWRnZXRzLmpzIiBjaGFyc2V0PSJ1dGYtOCI+PC9z When one quarterback graduates, the Red Raiders simply insert the next man up - which happens to be Shimonek . bHRyIj5IZXJlIHdlIGdvISEgPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNv [53] Then known as the Matadors, Texas Tech's first home field was a makeshift stadium at the South Plains Fairgrounds in Lubbock, for the 1925 season and first game of the 1926 season. Street helped lead Darrell Royal's wishbone offense, and did so in a dominant way considering he never lost a game as a starter. YT4gIGZvciBiZWxpZXZpbmcgaW4gbWUgZnJvbSB0aGUganVtcCBhcyBhIGZy Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. cyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAg bT9zcmM9aGFzaCZhbXA7cmVmX3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+I1dyZWNrRW08 Usually, society makes excuses for those who have the most difficult task but in football the quarterback has to be the master of every aspect of the game and there is no room for excuses. Eddie Phillips comes in at No. In 1996, Brown ledTexas to the inaugural Big 12 Championship game, where he pulled off an upset victory over defending national champion Nebraska to claim the programs first Big 12 Championship trophy. Career: 11,252 yards passing, 93 TD, 845 rushing yards, 22 TD. 4 in Texas football history. [22] Dykes was named Southwest Conference Coach of the Year in 1989 and two other years. [70][71] The 2013 team saw a great expansion of uniform combinations and designs coinciding with Kingsbury's creative control over the uniforms. Additionally, Doege became the second quarterback in Tech history to pass for more than 4,000 yards in consecutive seasons behind Harrell. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Texas Tech suffered four more bowl losses before their first postseason win in the 1952 Sun Bowl. Rodney Allison, Joe Barnes, and Billy Joe Tolliver were great, but the volume of passing statistics just don't match what Patrick Mahomes and Graham Harrell were able to do. 25 Dual-Threat quarterback in the country. The two teams have had some very close games over their history that came down to the wire, with 16 out of the first 34 matchups being decided by single digits and a tie game in 1987. Where he is now: McIvor was likely going to be the backup quarterback in 2019, but a serious foot injury knocked him out for the season. Each NFL franchise seeks to add new players through the annual NFL Draft. 58,930) To say McCoy exceeded expectations is a major understatement, and is a reason why he ranks as the second best quarterback to ever don a burnt orange jersey. The number five spot for this position is ripe for controversy and lively debate, but even when asked to do the impossible Jett Duffey did more. Since the 1996 season, the Chancellor's Spurs, a traveling trophy, has been exchanged between the two university system chancellors, in honor of the two universities' rivalry. [65], Texas Tech's uniform consists of any combination of scarlet, black, and white. All rights reserved. Arkansas and Texas Tech played every year from 19571991, when the teams were members of the Southwest Conference. [A 1] This includes six players taken in the first round and one overall number one pick, Dave Parks in the 1964 NFL Draft. Where he is now: Colombi just arrived in Lubbock last week. The recruitment: It surprised many Tech fans when the staff offered Donovan Smith as a quarterback in January, 2019. [38][39] While no Texas Tech player has ever received the Heisman Trophy, seven Red Raiders have received votes by the award's selection committee. [59] In 2013, the stadium was once again renovated with 368 seats being added, an upgraded video board and sound system installed, a colonnade and connecting concourse in the north endzone, and a 40-person observation deck. After falling behind 38-7 with 7:47 remaining in the third quarter, rallied to score 31 unanswered points to send the game to overtime. LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire announced Sunday that senior Tyler Shough has been named the Red Raiders' starting quarterback leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against Murray State. Reflecting SBC Communications' rebranding as AT&T, Inc., the stadium's name was renamed in 2005 as Jones AT&T Stadium. Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying RedRaiderSports? ZSI+cGljLnR3aXR0ZXIuY29tL0p6dlRhUlY0VGU8L2E+PC9wPiZtZGFzaDsg The game was played on January 1, 1938, and resulted in a 76 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers. In 2010, Potts came in as the starter after battling Steven Sheffield for the spot during the off season and without skipping a beat put up the best performance of his career at Tech. Alan Bowman showed flashes of brilliance in his limited playing time last season . Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 535-911-31. who got experience as a starter last season and started the spring game for the Red Raiders. Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. Do you have a sports website? L2E+4pqr77iPIDxhIGhyZWY9Imh0dHBzOi8vdC5jby90TGZJaVFtQ0M1Ij5w d2l0dGVyLmNvbS93aWRnZXRzLmpzIiBjaGFyc2V0PSJ1dGYtOCI+PC9zY3Jp [6], Before the merger agreements in 1966, the American Football League (AFL) operated in direct competition with the NFL and held a separate draft. The 2010 team was the first to wear white helmets since 1974. Tech made a total of eight quarterback offers in the class, including Alan Bowman. Texas Tech was the only member of the Big 12 to boast a winning record every year from the conference's formation in 1996 through end 2010. dWFydGVyYmFja3MiCiAgfSk7CiAgKGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMg InV0Zi04Ij48L3NjcmlwdD4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxvY2sgc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxv fSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9zY3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBz MjI3MzMxNTQiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL3RleGFzdGVjaC5yaXZhbHMu One for the 2009 Alamo Bowl victory over Michigan State, and the other for the 2011 TicketCity Bowl victory over Northwestern. A wide receiver must know his assigned route and how to read the defensive coverage. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The recruitment: Tech quarterback recruiting was not going well heading into the 2018 class. After several months of recruiting Zeno, he ended up choosing Baylor over the Red Raiders. Jim Gaspard, a member of the Saddle Tramps student spirit organization, created the original design for the Raider Red costume, basing it on a character created by cartoonist Dirk West, a Texas Tech alumnus and former Lubbock mayor. b24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2UgYWx3YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lv [26] The 40 bowl game appearances by the Red Raiders tie the program at 20th in all-time in bowl games played and 31st in all-time bowl wins. bG9ja3F1b3RlPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly9wbGF0Zm9y This is the team that drafted the player, not their most recent team. [67] In 2013, head coach Kliff Kingsbury was given creative control over the team's uniforms and equipment design via a contract clause.[68]. Rodney Allison, Joe Barnes, and Billy Joe Tolliver were great, but the volume of passing statistics just don't match what Patrick Mahomes and Graham Harrell were able to do. The team was known as the " Matadors " from 1925 to 1936, a name suggested by the wife of E. Y. Freeland , the first football coach, to reflect the influence of the Spanish Renaissance architecture on campus . P3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0ZnciPkp1bHkgMjAsIDIwMjA8L2E+PC9ibG9j The only thing that's held Bowman back are injuries, and he is coming off a season where he played in just three games. The 450-member band, which was awarded the Sudler Trophy an award only allowed to be awarded once in 1999, performs at all home football games and at various other events.[76]. In continuation toHorns247's Top 10 all-time player rankings, which started with the Top 10 running backs in program history, the next position on the list is quarterback. [50] Twelve Red Raiders have been named consensus All-Americans, players who were awarded a majority of votes at their positions by the selectors, with the most recent selection being tight end Jace Amaro in 2013. Ranking: Colombi was rated by Rivals as a 5.6 3-star recruit and the No. [5] Three former Red Raiders have been selected to a Pro Bowl, seven former Red Raiders have won a league championship with their respective teams, and three former Red Raiders have been selected to both a Pro Bowl and won a league championship. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound quarterback became the first signal caller to lead Texas Tech in rushing since 1973 with 369 yards and four touchdowns to go with 1,221 yards, eight touchdowns and six . Here's the quarterback position outlook for Texas Tech in 2021. . The school's short-lived Matadors moniker was replaced officially in 1937 with "Red Raiders", a nickname bestowed upon them by a sportswriter impressed by their bright scarlet uniforms that remains to this today. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [21] Twicein 1951 and 1953Weaver was named the Border Conference's Coach of the Year. Ed Danforth, a writer for the Atlanta Journal who witnessed the event, later wrote, "No team in any bowl game ever made a more sensational entrance. 5 ranked West Virginia Mountaineers (flood of accolades again). 5. This is why truly great quarterbacks are so valuable yet difficult to find. d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+I3dyZWNrZW08L2E+IDxhIGhyZWY9Imh0dHBzOi8vdC5j The team remained in the SWC until the conference dissolved in 1996. The Texas A&MTexas Tech football rivalry has experienced multiple altercations off the playing field between coaches, players and fans. Championships: 11 Bowl Record: 40 Bowls, 16-23-1, .413 W-L% ( Major Bowls ) Ranked in AP Poll: 6 Times (Preseason), 11 Times (Final), 141 Weeks (Total) Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium (cap. 39m; The 2009 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic's attendance record of 88,175 was the second-most attended bowl game of the 200809 bowl game season. E. J. Holub was drafted in the 1961 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys (16th overall) and in the 1961 AFL draft by the Dallas Texans (6th overall). Layne's professional career really took off when he was traded to the Detroit Lions, where heled the team to back-to-back NFL Championships in 1952 and 1953. cmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vcGxhdGZvcm0udHdpdHRlci5jb20vd2lkZ2V0cy5qcyIg JmM3PWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGdGV4YXN0ZWNoLnJpdmFscy5jb20lMkZuZXdz Texas Tech Red Raiders School History Seasons: 91 (1932 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 559-449-24 Conferences: Big 12, SWC, Ind, BIAA Conf. On December, 28, 2021, the Red Raiders, led by interim head coach Sonny Cumbie, won 34-7 versus the Mississippi State Bulldogs and former Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach. He followed that performance with another record-setting performance against West Virginia, collecting 462 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Red Raiders won conference championships in 1976 and 1994. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD Historically, Texas Tech University was one of Houston's original rivals, playing every year from 1976 to 1995 when both schools were part of the now-defunct Southwest Conference. Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx [92] The rivalry has been dormant since Texas A&M departed the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012. His off season became highly motivated as he moved down the depth chart behind Bowman, McIvor, and Tyner - but fate called again and he was ready. The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars are the only current franchises to not have drafted a player from Texas Tech. [31] The Red Raiders played in the 1938 Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, against the West Virginia Mountaineers on New Year's Day. Texas Tech began competing in intercollegiate football in 1925. To make this list, nothing short of 4,197 yards and 32 TDs. dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iZW4iIGRpcj0i Today we take a look back at the recruitment of each recruit by position group, starting with the quarterbacks. [24] Kliff Kingsbury became the first Big 12 Conference coach to begin his career with 7 wins in 2013. "No. While the quarterback position has been in a bit of a down period aftertwo of the all-time greats careers came to an end, there's no denying the fact that the Longhorns' signal callers have been some of the best quarterbacks in the college game. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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