Open Game Day Thread - Texas Tech v. Virginia

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 9:32 AM CST in Football Comment 86 comments

The Texas Red Raiders (8-4, 4-4) v. The Virginia Cavaliers (9-3, 6-2) January 1, 2008 @ 12:00 p.m. Television:
CBS Radio:
Texas Tech Affiliates Gamecast:
CSTV
ESPN
Fox Sports Weather:
Jacsonville, Florida

Bring us home Kevin. Fear the Mustache.

I'll be posting all game long and I can't wait for kickoff. I'm sticking with my original prediction, Texas Tech 37, Virginia 21. Sign up for a free account and leave all predictions, comments and thoughts about the game on this post.

GO RAIDERS . . .

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prediction

Tech 38
Virginia 27

by mctrees02 on Jan 1, 2008 9:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I just don't want

it to be close in the 4th quarter. Last year was too stressful.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 10:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

4th quarter

I'm ok with it being close in the 4th as long as we're not trying to pull off another 31 point comeback again!!!

by mctrees02 on Jan 1, 2008 10:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

I do not want to be down 31 to Virginia.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 11:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

2nd Half

will be our half. I think Virginia keeps it close and may even lead at half, but Tech defense and offense play wide-open coming out of the half, and wear down Virginia. Texas Tech 34-21

by djollie111 on Jan 1, 2008 11:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

One incredibly long hour to go.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 11:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

score

Tech 42
Virgins 17

Crabs goes nuts on the jailbreak.
GH goes on the national stage as a favorite for the Heisman next year.
Ruff seals his future as DC.
We set the stage for a strong finish in recruiting and our 11 win season next year!
Agroids are scared shitless about how dated their 1930's offense is.

GO Raiders!

by crna55 on Jan 1, 2008 11:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Long was over

RT 3 consecutive plays.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice defensive

stand. Exactly what we needed.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

whew

here we go

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Chris Long

is the greatest man who ever lived

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 12:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

heres some offense

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 12:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

lets go tech

bury this awful team

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

touchdown Detron

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

TOUCHDOWN RED RAIDERS!

Nice grab by Lewis and nice job by Winn and Carter containing Long. I think they doubled him the entire drive.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Defense is looking

porous. Frustrating to see a blitz w/ no containment.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

horrible horrible

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Virginia made the defense look

absolutely awful, and then to top it off a freaking jump-pass. C'mon.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice sack

by B. Williams.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What a turn of events

LaCour gets off a punt that he shouldn't have and then the defense makes some plays. Sewell cannot throw the long ball.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

that

was a pretty cool play by the punter. talk about focus.....

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Jan 1, 2008 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Come on pirates

The Buffs and agrics already went down and we need you and the Tigers to win for the good of the conference.

Just find a short, white and really fast WR and keep throwing him 4 yard passes. Undoubtedly, these will result in touchdowns.

by UT2001 on Jan 1, 2008 12:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

taking care of

white receiver requirement this drive.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Shit!

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 12:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I really want the offense back on the field.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If this game is close

at halftime I'm going to go to my brother-in-law's house across the street and shotgun some beers. It will make me feel better.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't worry

2nd half team and all that. Leach already has adjustments in his head and it's just a matter of time before one of the receivers break one of the short passes for a TD.

by UT2001 on Jan 1, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to see them

force the ball to Crabtree.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

After 96 yard TD

I will be shotgunning beers. Ridiculous.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'll have one as well after that

What? You think I need a reason to drink?

by UT2001 on Jan 1, 2008 1:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would

be too. that sucked. ouch.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Jan 1, 2008 1:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Pathetic

This is embarassing. We should be running all over this team. Graham can't complete a pass that calls for him to throw the ball over 8 yards. Don't get me started on defense.....we look unprepared. I hope the second half can bring something more positive....this is on national TV on new year's day.

Hit'em Wreck'em!

by Naik2001 on Jan 1, 2008 1:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

scored

21-14 now..... hell, you guys can score in streaks, so I wouldn't be too worried until the game's actually over.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Jan 1, 2008 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i hate being a tech fan

i'm done

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 1:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Its so frustrating

that we are always counting on a quick burst of offense at any point in the game. It would be so nice to have just a little consistency. Sorry to vent, but this is the one thing that gets to me about pirate Mike.....his teams seem so undisciplined.....the penalties, the swiss cheese defense, having to pass on third and short. Don't get me wrong, I bleed red and black, but the team we're seeing today drives me absolutely crazy.

Hit'em Wreck'em!

by Naik2001 on Jan 1, 2008 1:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

How can you do that bullshit

twice in a game?

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

WTF???

by UT2001 on Jan 1, 2008 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

what?!

This is just stupid, first that lineman releases his block and then stands in front of Harrell with his arms out. GET OUT OF THE WAY!

Just the stupidest play I've ever witnessed so far, and I'm a Texans fan.

by ayleein on Jan 1, 2008 1:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We're either setting ourselves up

for another comeback or at least 5 more safeties, making this a 28-7 finale.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm going to drink, perhaps

this will make the game more fun.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 1:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tech.....why do you do this to me......

I want to turn the TV off so bad.....but I just can't quit you, Texas Tech. Damn you and your novelty act of an offense. Damn you and the way you whore yourself off on defense. If we didn't have so much history, I would have left you a long time ago.....

Hit'em Wreck'em!

by Naik2001 on Jan 1, 2008 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sitting in Charlottesville

All UVa fans banned from my house. Watching my beloved Raiders set the record for intentional grounding safeties. I guess we have to make it dramatic for two years in a row.

I've changed shirts and required my 6 year old to don his jersey.

Wreck em Tech.

Onside kick! I love it. Let the comeback begin.

by faulknerwn on Jan 1, 2008 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

where is crabtree

by Will McDonald on Jan 1, 2008 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

TOUCHDOWN RED RAIDERS!!

About fucking time. TD Amendola.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Trying hard to finish beer #2, too much

talking and not enough drinking.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 2:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for a no call on fumble review

Final score: TTU - 42, UVa - 28

by faulknerwn on Jan 1, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, it's all about the mojo.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's get a stop here.

A turnover or something.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Have they punted from their own territory?

by faulknerwn on Jan 1, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Damnit

So frustrated, have got to do a better job of protecting the ball.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 2:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nobody can hold on to a ball

Either a dropped pass or a fumble every play that drive.

by faulknerwn on Jan 1, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy

Why, Tech, why????

Hit'em Wreck'em!

by Naik2001 on Jan 1, 2008 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Opportunity for the defense

to make a stand.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 3:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Charbonnet with

a great defensive play.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 3:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I switched

over to Michigan- Florida, where Mike Hart has fumbled twice - both at the goal line, otherwise, Michigan would be kicking the Gator's ass.

I didn't expect that. How is Tech doing?

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Jan 1, 2008 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Awful.

I don't think we're going to have any Insight Bowl magic.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I take it back

Riley offsides negates a great play and then a 1st down.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was a bullshit

call, Parker bareley celebrated.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I woke up at 0300 in Japan for this?

Now its 0600 and I have to go to work and hear all the trash talk imaginable from my buddies.....

Hit'em Wreck'em!

by Naik2001 on Jan 1, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

wtf

is Harrell not doing running that play immediately when the guy wasn't covered on the left at the goal line.

idiot!

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Jan 1, 2008 3:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

at least

the announcers can obsess on chris longs AMAZING 3 tackle performance...

the core, are they real?...no... well thats not weird

by kmacsm on Jan 1, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Come on Tech

Fucking win this. I hate the ACC.

by UT2001 on Jan 1, 2008 3:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

21-28

it aint ova

give some magic ruffin

the core, are they real?...no... well thats not weird

by kmacsm on Jan 1, 2008 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

weeee heeee

what a mistake by Virginia.

plenty of time,

hey, it's bloody tied (PAT)

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation on Jan 1, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ohohhhoiasjfoiasjhfoisdahfoiashfopasidfha

oh my god

tie game tie game tie game

forget barack forget hillary

ruffin for president

the core, are they real?...no... well thats not weird

by kmacsm on Jan 1, 2008 3:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

sister-in-law was

using the computer. Losing Reed would be a huge loss. Can't believe we tied it up, huge defensive play by Henley.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 3:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I need a recap

What happened, how did tech score?

by UT2001 on Jan 1, 2008 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Virginia was

pinned back and VA QB goes back to throw and fumbles, w/ TT recovering.

Go Raiders . . .

by Seth C on Jan 1, 2008 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Gracias

by UT2001 on Jan 1, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oh my god

im watching game cast one espn (cuz my mom said i was yelling at the tv and ruining the game for her) so whats the deal with crabtree... how bad is he hurt

the core, are they real?...no... well thats not weird

by kmacsm on Jan 1, 2008 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs