That’s right, DoubleTNation pulls readers from outside of Texas! Okay, quick hits – Originally from the DFW area, I graduated from Tech in ‘04 with degrees in English and Advertising. I was an RA in Weymouth for 3 years as well as the President of the Tech Rugby Team – Currently a copywriter at an ad firm. Live by Wrigley. DTN is a daily stop-I love Chicago but when it comes to college football it’s Big Ten on the tube and everyone you know becomes a Notre Dame fan—-So I need my daily dose of Raider Power. Guns Up!

Well I’m on Double T Nation daily so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to open an account. I’m originally from Plano and just completed my undergraduate degree in Accounting. I’m now pursuing my MSA (Master of Science in Accounting) which is awesome since that adds two more years of going to every home game to my life. I work at a small CPA firm in Lubbock and with the work load being light during the summer I’m able to devote an ample amount of time to searching and reading about the Red Raiders. Seth, I really appreciate everything you do because without it, I may be having to work (YUCK).

I live in a small town in between Houston and Beaumont, but I work in Houston doing eminent domain valuation. I graduated from Tech in 2007 with a finance degree. I hope to one day retire and run a small ranch in my hometown and maybe take up politics. Can’t wait for 08 I just hope the team doesn’t dissapoint, and the players can mesh again like the end of last year.

Have been a lurker quite awhile now and finally decided to post. Graduated in 2003 in marketing and management. Moved to Austin where I am in a sales marketing role. Grew up in Austin, predictably becoming a lifelong longhorn fan only to become a 100% fan of Tech while at school there. Now I laugh at the UT Nation in Austin. Find myself being much more of an analyst of sports rather than just a fan. But am definitely looking forward to what the 08 season brings!

I graduated in 2006 with a Human Development & Family Studies Degree and moved back to Midland to become a landman in the oil business, so i did not have to go far from Lubbock and still make it to as many games as possible. I just got married and my new wife (also from Tech) is finally starting to like watching Tech sports with me, so thats a plus. I really enjoy this site, keep. it up. Harrell and the boys are going to take the Big 12 this year, BCS or bust.

I’ve been reading for about 6 months. I graduated in 05 with a degree in biology. I am currently in my 3rd year of medical school. My wife graduated in 06 with her masters in speech pathology. We both miss LBK and would like to end up there someday. Thanks for all the work you put into this site. I check it everyday, and now that I have an account I’ll start chiming in.

I’ve been reading and occasionally participating in discussion for less than a year. I graduated in 2006 with a journalism/english degree. After a year of covering sports at a daily newspaper, I decided to jump the fence and get into public relations. It freed up my weekends to concentrate on the simple joys in life—Tech football and the Cowboys. The wife is an Aggie who loves sports, so with Tech’s domination over the past few years, I’ve had to deal with a lot of crying over football losses. We’ll be down in Aggieland once again to watch the Red Raiders roll over the Shermanator, and you can bet your ass there will be some more Aggie consoling to come.

Are old guys allowed here? Class of ‘73. Worked on Tech paper. Became sports director of KCbD in Lubbock. Did Carlen, Sloan and Myers tv shows. Moved back to Dallas and sports for Channel 4. Opened own sports related businesses. In 94 broadcast the most famous High School Football Game of all Time. Ended up on Leno, Jim Rome, won the ESPY award and did movie “Varsity Blues”. Three kids. One singing in Nashville, two flying jets for Uncle Sam. Life has been a dream. I support the Red RAiders and the Air Force Falcons. Good luck to all you youngsters.

Graduated in 1995. I’m an Army JAG stationed at Fort Riley, KS. Fort Riley’s proximity to Manhattan should provide me with good insight to the K-State game on October 4. Family plans to do it right for that game. Will also try to get to Lawrence for the KU game. Married to an Aggie for almost 15 years. Easy to stay married when Tech dominates the series the way they have. Love the blog. I read it every day. Keep up the good work!

I’m new the site, but enjoy Tech sports especially football. I graduated from Tech in 1987 with a BBA in finance. Originally from Houston, went to Indiana in 1998 on a 30 day assignment with an adjusting firm (Crawford & Co.). My assignment was extended for 14 months. In that time my wife (Tech All-American swimmer) and I decided that IN was the place for us. We have 5 children (3 boys and Hoosier twin girls). My wife and I own a restoration company which has 40+ employees.

We travel alot around the mid-west (which is also a great part of the country), but Texas is such a long haul that it’s tough to get to Lubbock (remember 5 kids, so air travel is out). We would love to eat at Orlandos again.

I have been watching Tech football for almost 30 years, I hope that this is the year that we have all been waiting for. Go Tech!

Graduated, finally, From TT in 1969 with a B ARCH. Spent quite a few years working in Colorado, Minnesota , D.C., the middle east and finally in austin for several years. Retired two years ago and now live in Port “A”. Got to see almost every home game Anderson, Wilson, White and the boys played plus a few years after. Living out of state during the 70’s you might see a TT score in the sunday paper, usually not.
Just happened on this site and have enjoyed the posts and connections to other sites.
How many other “old guys” had to use the card punch computer at Tech?

Benn lurking here and on Raider Power for a quite a while, just never post on either.

I’m originally from Chicago, moved to Dallas at 10 years old with my family (Dad works for Pizza Hut Corporate). Graduated in 1998 with an MIS degree. Worked for a major record label’s Dallas sales and marketing office right out of school. Had a lot of fun with that job, just didn’t have much growth potential with the onslaught of the Napsters of the world.

Currently doing work for an accounting member organization and split time between Durham, NC and Dallas, though I’m in Dallas much more often now then in the past (telecommuting is muy bueno). I’m actually in Durham now working on an infrastructure upgrade, which means a lot of hurrying up and waiting. Durham is a great place with mostly friendly people, some of which actually follow football and not just basketball. But being in Durham, all I usually hear is UNC this and Duke that, with an occasional smattering of Wake Forest and NC State thrown in for good measure.

I get to travel to 1 football game in Lubbock each year. I usually go with either A&M, UT, or OU. Can’t wait for the ‘08 season to start! Wreck ‘Em!

I am Jeff Jansen, father of Matt Jansen, who will be a junior this year at Tech and who is one of the student assistant football coaches. He works primarily for Coach Brian Mitchell as a cornerbacks coach.

I grew up in Green Bay, WI, graduated in 1984 from the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, and also graduated from law school in 1993 from UT-Austin, practiced law in Houston until 2004, and now own a medical supply company based in Houston.

This blog helps me keep up day-to-day with what is going on not only with the football team but also other things relevant to my son living and going to school in Lubbock. I am very grateful for Seth and this blog.

I was born while my mother, father, aunt and uncle were attending Tech. My aunt was in the Goin’ Band while at Tech. I’m a coach’s kid so we moved a lot but mostly lived in small towns around Lubbock. When I drive north, just before I hit Lamesa I feel “home”. Including myself, brother, cousin, spouse, sister-in-law and those above, there are 13 Tech degrees. My uncle and another cousin started at Tech but finished at U of H. We kept them in the family. ha My oldest son plans to head to Tech in a few short years.

I REALLY fell in love with Tech football when I was in school working in the athletic cafeteria and got to meet all the players. Pretty cool to go to the 1989 All American Bowl to beat Duke and get a hug from a player/friend after the game! What a game James Grey had! Worth every penny it cost to get there!!

My brother hooked me to this blog and I love it! Thanks for the video memories, Seth! Keep ‘em coming, even the music ones you confess to enjoying. :) Thanks, 10forTech for the slam Ham dunk video!! That was so awesome!! We kept the Sports Illustrated magazine for the awesome picture.

I confess to watching the Super Bowl at a big church party just to cheer for Wes Welker. I got lots of ribbin’, especially from our Sooner pastor!

I’m a little older than most of you guys, and I’m a Raider who grew up in Lubbock. I now live in Abilene. My ties to Tech go all the way back to my Grandmother, who is 98 this year, and attended Tech in 1928, when it was “brand new.” I have thousands of cherished memories of the Jones – including watching the 1965 version of Tech vs. A&M from my Dad’s shoulders, ten deep in standing room only. Later we climbed up on the old scoreboard, where we got a great view of Ed Hargett’s 4th and 16 dash to break Tech’s heart on the last play of the game. But I’ve been there for most of the great Victories as well. This past year, my son graduated from Tech, and during his time there, myself, my Dad (who is 76) and my youngest son have made every home game.

I say all of that to say this: I have never been as excited about a Tech football season as I am about the upcoming one. I really believe that the pieces are in place, and THIS just may be our year. One thing for sure, we all will be in our places – yelling for the Raiders to WRECK ‘EM!

Brother to user bleedredblack so you can read her post and see how many people in our family attended Tech. I got my undergrad in Industrial Engineering in ‘99 and graduate in Industrial Engineering in ‘00. First job was with Saturn near Nashville, where I was able to integrate into an active alumni chapter and also re-acquainted myself with Phoenix Rising, a great local band that played the Lubbock scene (hahahaha…sorry) while a couple of the members were in school. Relocated to Texas and hooked up with a defense company which allowed me to tote all my Tech gear on a trip to Antarctica (picture with nice, big Tech flag is in the collection on redraiders.com). Recently began working with a telecom company and spent three weeks in China but never was able to find a place worthy of flying the flag for a picture…maybe next time.
Being a coach’s kid, I was a rec rat at Tech and enjoyed getting to play with many involved in the last great Tech basketball seasons. Lance Hughes, Darvin Ham, Cory Carr, Jason Sasser, and Tony Battie were great to play with and down to earth. Definitely some of the best memories from Tech. And you can tell from my username that I am also fond of the “old school” (for me, at least) football players. Who can ever forget the great white hopes that were Tracy Saul and Dane Johnson? ..and the greatness of the Robert Hall and Zebbie Lethridge zero snap count. Rambling…
Seth – I really appreciate all the work you put into this.
Everybody else – WRECK ‘EM!

I grew up in Ropesville, graduated from Tech in ‘77 with an Ag. Eco. degree (the 5 yr. plan) and moved back to Ropes to farm. A lot of great memories, biggest downer would be the aggie def back breaking Rodney Allison’s leg when we were rated # 6 the fall of ‘76. My son graduated from Tech in ‘06 w/ an Ag. Bus. degree and my daughter plans on attending Tech after South Plains. I don’t do this often, but I wanted to show support for Seth. I really enjoy DTN. Always enjoyed your sportscasts Eddie. Give em Hell Raiders!

Undergrad ‘00 and medical school ‘04. Currently in Felowship

Graduated ‘89 with B.S. in Elementary Education and Masters of Education (with a kindergarten endorsement) in ‘91. Currently am a “stay at home” mom, if you consider keeping up with three boys -two in high school this year-staying home. I have done computer drafting from home for a professional engineer for 12 years.

I’m a tech grad. from 93. I moved to Austin the next year. Actually, TTPilk and I work at the same company, but I’m a better raider fan and employee!!! I grew up in Amarillo but no more of my family lives there. We all moved to Dallas after college. I think we can all agree that UT is populated by the most arrogant, loud mouth, snot-nosed brats on the planet and that they should be universally detested! Living down here amonst them is almost unbearable. I wish John Machovich were still at UT. Now they have a real used car salesman in Mack Brown. I’m looking forward to the drubbing that should be coming to UT this fall.

I’m an ex-pole vaulter from Tech, graduated in May of ‘07. I’m down in San Antone going to Dental School at the University of Texas :( Health Science Center. I think this is a fantastic blog and and I’ve been an avid reader for about a year or so, though I’ve never posted. Keep up the good work, and wreck em!!!!

I graduated from Tech in 2003. I’m a captain in the Army and am scheduled to reside in California for the next 3 years. I had season tickets a couple of years, but unfortunately my work schedule is a little chaotic at times. I hope to attend the Nevada game in Reno and possibly the Texas and A&M games and beers sound like a plan to me. I enjoy the website – thanks.

Joe

This seemed like just as good of an excuse as any to go ahead and get signed up. I am currently as graduate student in elec. eng. at TTU. I did my undergrad here as well. Pretty much the only reason I am sticking around for my Ph.D. is so I have an excuse to stay in Lubbock and get into all of the home games for free. I am married to a recently converted Red Raider that is in nursing school over at the TTUHSC.