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Red Raiders Podcast

by Gannett

Coverage of the Texas Tech Red Raiders from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

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Episodes

  1. Texas Tech’s Nate Floyd discusses offseason work, team goals, more

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chats with defensive back Nate Floyd, who shifted from his wide receiver spot a year ago.

  2. Jaylon Hutchings discusses second season of Joey McGuire, team, more

    Lubbock A-J sports editor chatted with Texas Tech defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings about his return to the Red Raiders, the second year under head coach Joey McGuire and more.

  3. Red Raider Podcast: Jerand Bradley talks about second straight bowl game, more

    Lubbock A-J sports editor spoke with Texas Tech wideout Jerand Bradley before the Red Raiders traveled to play in the TaxAct Texas Bowl in Houston. Bradley discussed how he became a star following his performance at the Liberty Bowl a year prior and more.

  4. Red Raider Podcast: Tahj Brooks chats bowl game, Christmas and more

    Lubbock A-J sports editor spoke with Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks before the TaxAct Texas Bowl. Brooks provided insight to the Red Raiders gameplan and what it meant for his squad to make it to a bowl game in back-to-back seasons.

  5. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Baylor Cupp chats TD catch vs. Iowa State, game versus Oklahoma

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. Caught up with Texas Tech tight end Baylor Cupp, who discussed his touchdown against Iowa State, his journey, earning bowl eligibility and the season finale against Oklahoma.

  6. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Long snapper, Jackson Knotts

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. speaks with Texas Tech long snapper Jackson Knotts, who was the only true freshman to appear in every game last season.

  7. TWITTER SPACES: A-J's Carlos Silva Jr. and Don Williams prep for the fall football season, answer questions

    With the fall season coming up, the A-J's Carlos Silva Jr. and Don Williams sat down to chat about the Texas Tech football team on Twitter Spaces. The guys invited several questions and The Athletic's Sam Khan to discuss the QB situation, depth chart and NIL.

  8. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Offensive lineman Landon Peterson played soccer before football

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. spoke with Texas Tech offensive lineman Landon Peterson who spoke about sports before he strapped on the pads. The former Odessa Permian lineman was a goalie and got tips from his father, who coaches at UT-Permian Basin.

  9. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Kosi Eldridge fired up for the start of the season

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chatted with Texas Tech defensive back Kosi Eldridge on the start of the college football season, his offseason workouts and more.

  10. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Tyree Wilson talks improving speed, Texas Tech fall season

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. spoke with Texas Tech defensive lineman Tyree Wilson about a litany of items — including his strength and conditioning program and how the Red Raiders are focused on the upcoming season.

  11. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Chatting with Texas Tech wide receiver Myles Price

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chats with Texas Tech wide receiver Myles Price about finishing last season with a bowl win, his improvements over the summer and more.

  12. Breaking down No. 12 Texas Tech vs. Duke in the Sweet 16

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chats with Stephen Wiseman, who covers the ACC (mainly Duke) for the News & Observer and The Herald-Sun. The guys break down Duke's track to the Sweet 16 and the matchups to watch when they take on the Red Raiders on Thursday.

  13. BIG 12 TOURNAMENT: No. 12 Texas Tech vs. Iowa State

    With the postseason starting up, A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. talks with Des Moines Register writer Travis Hines, who covers Iowa State men's basketball. They talk the matchup and provide their keys to victory.

  14. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Breaking down No. 5 Gonzaga vs. No. 25 Texas Tech

    With a big-time matchup coming up, Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. brought on veteran beat writer Jim Meehan of the Spokesman-Review to provide some background on the Bulldogs. The duo breakdown the roster and preview the weekend contest that will be nationally televised on CBS.

  15. Catching up on Tech football, which is bowl eligible

    Carlos and Don catch up on the last two weeks of happenings, which includes Jonathan Garibay's 62-yard game-winning field goal, a bowl game and discuss men's basketball to wrap things up.

  16. Red Raider podcast: Three-minute chat with Texas Tech OL Josh Burger

    Carlos Silva Jr. talks with Red Raider offensive lineman Josh Burger about the last two weeks, which included the firing of Matt Wells, hiring of Joey McGuire as the Texas Tech football coach. Burger also talks about the Iowa State matchup and the team's goals the rest of the way.

  17. Red Raider Podcast: Three-minute chat with Erik Ezukanma

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by Texas Tech wide receiver Erik Ezukanma, who talks about an adverse week in which he learned his head coach was let go and the Red Raiders dropped a road contest to nationally-ranked Oklahoma.

  18. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Who's the new Texas Tech head football coach?

    Don and Carlos sit down to chat about the search for the new Texas Tech head football coach. The guys use the entire podcast to break down the candidates and answer Twitter questions.

  19. Red Raiders Podcast: Texas Tech is one win away from a bowl

    Carlos is at Big 12 Media Days, but joins Don to chat about last week's win over Kansas and the opportunity against Kansas State at home this weekend for the Red Raiders. The guys also take Twitter questions and Ryna Black of the Manhattan Mercury joins to break down the Wildcats.

  20. RED RAIDER PODCAST: What's the deal with Texas Tech?

    Carlos and Don sit down for an abbreviated podcast, due to scheduling issues. But there's enough time to have a discussion about what's wrong with the Texas Tech football team -- defensively and what did not go right against TCU. Can the Red Raiders beat Kansas? The guys answer that and answers...

  21. RR POD: Does Texas Tech have momentum hosting TCU?

    Lubbock A-J sports reporter Don Williams and sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. delve into the Texas Tech road win over West Virginia and preview a bit of the weekend matchup with the TCU Horned Frogs. Don and Carlos answer reader questions before Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star Telegram joins…

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  22. Five minutes with punter Austin McNamara

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. speaks with Texas Tech punter Austin McNamara following the Red Raiders road win over West Virginia. McNamara discusses the win, the challenges of being the holder and how difficult the last-season field goal before halftime was for the special teams…

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  23. Don and Carlos spend a short amount of time chatting about Texas Tech's 70-35 loss to Texas

    Don and Carlos spend a short amount of time chatting about Texas Tech's 70-35 loss to Texas before switching to the Red Raiders road game against West Virginia. The guys also answer Twitter questions, which include some queries about the Tech men's hoops squad.

  24. Red Raider Podcast, Texas week is upon us

    After Texas Tech finished nonconference 3-0, Carlos and Don discuss how the Big 12 Conference road opener against Texas will go this weekend in Austin. They also take reader questions.

  25. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Tech is 2-0, should we feel good?

    A-J beat writer Don Williams and sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. breakdown the Texas Tech win over Stephen F. Austin and chat about how things should be different when the Red Raiders host FIU in their final nonconference game. The guys also answer Twitter questions, which range from stadium...

  26. Red Raiders Podcast: Texas Tech looking for win No. 2

    Carlos and Don sit down to chat about what went right in last week's win over Houston and preview the home opener against Stephen F. Austin. Then the guys answers your Twitter questions.

  27. Texas Tech-Houston, we have a game!

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. and sports reporter Don Williams sit down and discuss the Texas Tech-Houston matchup on Saturday. The guys go in-depth on the Red Raiders while Carlos chatted with Joseph Duarte, who covers the Cougars for the Houston Chronicle, for the second portion of...

  28. Monday Mailbag — Texas Tech vs. Houston, more

    A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. and beat writer Don Williams are back to chat about Texas Tech football, including the opener against UH. But most of this podcast is dedicated to the reader-submitted questions from Twitter and email. The guys talk best player, conference realignment and…

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  29. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Marquise Waters chats about the 2021 season ahead

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by Texas Tech defensive back Marquise Waters to chat about the upcoming fall season and more.

  30. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Xavier White discusses progression, Red Raiders going into fall

    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by Texas Tech running back Xavier White to chat about his progression as a running back and the upcoming fall season. The former Monterey Plainsmen also talks about his former team and the support he's received.

  31. RR Podcast: One step closer to Omaha

    KAMC sports director David Collier and Red Raider Dugout's Keith Patrick join Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. to chat about the Texas Tech baseball team advancing to host Stanford in the Super Regional in Lubbock. The best-of-three series starts Friday and ends Saturday -- if...

  32. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Tech baseball makes another postseason run

    KAMC sports director David Collier and Red Raider Dugout's Keith Patrick join Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. to chat about the Texas Tech baseball team receiving a No. 8 national seed and its journey to the postseason. They also preview the Lubbock regional with North Carolina,...

  33. Red Raider Podcast - Breaking down Texas Tech vs Utah State with Alex Vejar of the Salt Lake Tribune

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos SIlva is joined by Alex Vejar, who covers Utah State for the Salt Lake Tribune. The guys breakdown the Texas Tech-Aggies matchup while providing some info on Utah State coach Craig Smith and more.

  34. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Heading to the Big 12 a year after it was canceled

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by Clark Lammert, of the Red Raider Club and color commentator for Double T 97.3 on Texas Tech broadcasts, to look back at last year's start and end to the Big 12 Tournament. Almost a year later, Texas Tech is scheduled to take on Texas and the...

  35. Red Raider Podcast: We're back for basketball season!

    After a short hiatus, the Red Raider podcast returns as A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by Ryan Mainville of the Daily Torredor to discuss No. 13 Texas Tech's 57-52 win over No. 9 Oklahoma. The guys break it all down, preview the weekend matchup against Kansas and answer Twitter...

  36. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Texas Tech ends the season with Kansas, does Wells?

    After a week off for Thanksgiving, Don and Carlos are back to chat about the Oklahoma State loss and what to expect as Texas Tech gears up for its regular-season finale at home against Kansas. The guys also chat what could happen after the Red Raiders take on the Jayhawks, when it comes to Matt...

  37. Red Raider Podcast: Red Raiders host Bears in Lubbock

    Don and Carlos break down the Red Raiders road loss to TCU and discuss some of the decisions made by Matt Wells in the first and second half. After chatting a bit about Baylor, Carlos is joined by Dave Campbell Texas Football college insider Shehan Jeyarajah to get an outsider's perspective on...

  38. Red Raider Podcast: Looking Forward to TCU After a Big Loss

    After a big loss, Don and Carlos chat about what it all means in terms of Henry Colombi's starting status and if Alan Bowman could see the field in the near future. The guys also breakdown the weekend road matchup against TCU, while Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins to break down...

  39. RED RAIDER PODCAST: A scary opponent: OU on Halloween night

    After thawing out, Carlos and Don chat about Texas Tech's win over West Virginia and what the big takeaways should be for the fanbase. The guys also discuss Oklahoma coming to town for a Halloween matchup at Jones AT&T Stadium, while Chisholm Holland, of 107.7 The Franchise in Oklahoma City,...

  40. RED RAIDER PODCAST: A win, and OU on Halloween

    A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by KAMC sports director David Collier and KLBK sports director Ryan King to chat about the Red Raiders first win and what it means heading into a big-time matchup against Oklahoma on Halloween.

  41. Red Raider Podcast Trusting a new QB in Colombi

    Carlos and Don are fresh off the bye week and chat about all the happenings, including Henry Colombi being named the starting quarterback, if head coach Matt Wells and OC David Yost deserve the current criticism and more. The guys also breakdown all the matchups between the Red Raiders and...

  42. RED RAIDER PODCAST Fresh off a bye, it's Colombi time

    During the bye week, Texas Tech football coach Matt Wells announced Henry Colombi would be the starting QB against West Virginia.A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by KAMC sports director David Collier and KLBK sports director Ryan King to discuss making the QB change and the Mountaineers.

  43. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Can Tech bounce back at Iowa State?

    Don and Carlos chat about the Kansas State loss and answer Twitter questions ranging from whether Tech is cursed to press box rankings. Travis Hines of the Des Moines Register and Ames Tribune also joins to breakdown the Cyclones.

  44. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Another week, another late-game loss for Tech

    Matt Wells and company were unable to close out a game in which they led late in the contest. Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by KAMC sports director David Collier and KLBK sports director Ryan King to discuss the contest and preview the Iowa State game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

  45. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Texas Tech hitting the road to KSU

    Carlos and Don chat about last week's loss to No. 8 UT and preview the Kansas State road contest. In the second portion, Carlos welcomes The Manhattan Mercury's Ryan Black to provide context of the Wildcats upset win over Oklahoma and what could pose problems for the Red Raiders.

  46. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Trying to forget UT loss in KSU prep

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by KAMC sports director David Collier and KLBK sports director Ryan King to discuss the Red Raiders making their first road trip to take on Kansas State. The guys chat about the last weekend's heartbreaker and see what can be taken away.

  47. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Texas Tech hosting UT in Big 12 opener

    Carlos and Don learn how to Zoom and discuss the Longhorns-Red Raiders matchup coming up on Saturday. The guys breakdown what could be fixed on the defense, what offensive weapons could show up for UT and answer Twitter questions.

  48. Red Raider Podcast: Is Texas Tech ready for UT?

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by KAMC sports director David Collier and KLBK sports director Ryan King to discuss the Red Raiders hosting the University of Texas on Saturday. The guys chat about the matchups, big-time players from the matchup and more.

  49. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Surviving HBU

    Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by KAMC sports director David Collier and KLBK sports director Ryan King to discuss the Red Raiders 35-33 home win Saturday against Houston Baptist. The guys chat the defense, offense and big-time players from the matchup.

  50. RED RAIDER PODCAST: Getting back in the groove

    After more than five months off, Don Williams and Carlos Silva Jr. sit down and discuss -- while social distancing -- what's been going around Texas Tech Athletics and the world. The guys also go into Texas Tech football, the Red Raiders matchup with Houston Baptist and answer Twitter questions.

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