SB Nation User Blog: LonghorninRaiderland

DKR SEATING? FOOD?

LonghorninRaiderland — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:03:47 -0000

I will be attending the October 10th game vs Colorado. Currently I am shopping my ticket/seating options and need some help with best selection. I have only been to 2 games in Austin, once in '99 and Last year vs Baylor, what sections would you choose to sit, with a budget of 130.00 per ticket?

I am also a foodie, I love to eat. Can you recommend some restaurants for me visit during my time there? Chuy's, Bikinis, and Opal Devine's are where we ate the last time in town.

Tech This Weekend

LonghorninRaiderland — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:30:27 -0000

Not sure of what to expect this weekend. Both teams have been so inconsistent lately. Hopefully Texas can put together an entire game and win. Either way there will be FREE FOOD.

Hoop-Fest - Red Raider Indoor Tailgate on Saturday

Jan. 13, 2009

Lubbock, TX - Red Raider fans be sure to attend Hoop-Fest, the first men's basketball indoor tailgate on Saturday, January 17 prior to the Texas Tech / Texas men's game.

Weather won't be a concern since Hoop-Fest will be held indoors at the Animal and Food Sciences carpeted livestock arena just across the street from the United Spirit Arena.

HOOP-FEST

When:	Saturday, January 17. Begins at 11:30 AM and continues until 2:30 PM.
Where:	Indoors at the Animal and Food Sciences carpeted livestock arena. Just across the street from the United Spirit Arena.
Who:	Free admission for all Texas Tech students - be sure to bring your student ID card for admittance to Hoop-Fest and the men's basketball game. Tech students will be given a VIP wrist-band at Hoop-Fest for special student seating at the Red Raider men's basketball game, which begins at 3 PM. *Free admission to Hoop-Fest for everyone holding a game ticket for theTexas Tech / Texas men's game.*
What:	Free hot dogs, hamburgers, and soft drinks. Free music -- live performances by the Hogg Maulies and The Shock! Free parking.

Hoop-Fest timeline

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM	The Shock! performs.
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM	KAMC-TV Hoop-Fest show with host David Collier. Guests: Coach Pat Knight and others.
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM	Hogg Maulies perform.
3:00 PM Tipoff	Men's Basketball -- Texas Tech vs. Texas at the United Spirit Arena

So confused...!!!

LonghorninRaiderland — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:18:33 -0000

I am so torn as to who I want to win this weekend. I assume that Texas will handle A&M and Tech will handle Baylor. I am undecided on the OSU vs OU game. So many scenarios...I just can't decide. An OU win could possibly put us in the conference championship but OU could also sneak in. An OU loss puts Tech in the conference title game, which I don't think either Tech or Mizzou could jump us after a win...still I don't know .

Poll

Who will you be cheering for this weekend?

COWBOYS

66 votes

SOONERS

24 votes

90 votes | Poll has closed

New BCS Scenario?

LonghorninRaiderland — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:46:56 -0000

Austin-American Statesman is reporting that there is an outside chance that 3...that's right 3...Big 12 teams could end up playing in a BCS game. Although, this scenario seems like a longshot, there is the possiblity that this wil happen. Especially, with the Big XII title game being in KC. Basically, a Mizzou home game. Can you imagine the fallout if this actually happens?

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/11/19/bcs_changes_tun.html

TIE BREAKER?

LonghorninRaiderland — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:03:23 -0000

I have been asked this question several times over the last few days, and I am not sure how to answer it. This scenario, is improbable but also possible.

Let's say that OSU beats Tech and wins out the remainder of their season? After losing to OSU, Tech wins out (yes, In know this means they beat OU at home). Texas also wins the remainder of their schedule.

This, hypothetically, would cause a 3 way tie. With Texas holding advantage over OSU, OSU over Tech, and Tech over Texas. In this scenario, what is the determining factor on who represents the Big XII South in the conference title game?

Can't Find a Room in Lubbock

LonghorninRaiderland — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:36:10 -0000

For Thos Hunting for rooms this weekend. You may have to call to check availability on these places. Look for rooms in some of the other small towns around Lubbock. Slaton, Tx right off of 84 (10mi E of LBK), Littlefield, (35mi W of LBK)on 84, Brownfield (30mi SW), PLainview (40mi N) on I-27, There are numerous other small towns around that have little hole in the wall motels, if you get desperate. Hope this helps a little, may be a few towns no one has heard of yet. Here are a few in Plainview:

Best Western Conestoga

600 North I-27
Plainview, TX 79072

(877) 574-2464

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Plainview

4213 W. 13th Street
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(800) 345-8082

Best Western Conestoga Inn

600 N Interstate 27
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 293-9454

Budget Inn

2001 W 5th St
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 293-2578

Comfort Suites

3615 Grandview St
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 293-7700

Days Inn Motel

3600 Olton Rd
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 293-2561

Lockney Inn

605 W Us Highway 70
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 652-3341

Sands Motel

600 W 5th St
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 296-5832

Travel Inn Bed & Breakfast

800 Broadway St
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 293-4266

Villa Motel

906 W 5th St
Plainview, TX 79072 Map

(806) 296-5597

North Endzone Seating

LonghorninRaiderland — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:10:01 -0000

I have 2 tickets in the North Endzone for an upcoming game. I live and Lubbock, and have only seen the new endzone from a TV camera perspective. I am in Section 15 Row 5. My last visit to DKR was '99 vs Tech (58-7 good road trip) and I was center of the endzone very last row. I am anticipating a much better experience this time around. Have anyone been able to watch a game from this area of the stadium? Pros/Cons?

Spring Game

LonghorninRaiderland — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:55:01 -0000

I am excited about this weekends Spring Jamboree, more so than in the past. I always enjoy wathcing this to get my football fix, but always found it hard to follow. I just read that this year's will actually be a game. No more scoring points for turnovers or explosive plays. It is actually a game using conventional scoring and putting both 1st teams on the field against each other. Hopefully, everyone stays healthy, but this should be great to watch. I am really looking forward to it.

Baseball in Lubbock

LonghorninRaiderland — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:35:52 -0000

It's funny. Over the last few months, I have had many tech fans talking of how Tech is definitely going to make a run at a College WS championship. Today, many of those people, are talking of how bad their baseball team is. I can only assume that yesterdays 22-6 loss to the Longhorns has changed their minds. It's just amazing to me how many "fair weather" fans there are here in Lubbock.

I will be attending Saturday's game here in Lubbock, and I hope to see another big win. This will be my first opportunity...ever...to see Texas Baseball in action. The other 3 times I bought tickets, it has been rained out. And wouldn't you know it, there is a good chance for thunderstorms tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed,

1st Opportunity to see TX basketball this season

LonghorninRaiderland — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:03:41 -0000

I am stoked to finally see this team in person. I am always nervous about Texas coming to Lubbock. Strange things seems to happen here. Although, I am confident in this years team, I am really nervous about them laying an egg on Saturday.

Will anyone else here be in attendance?