Red Raiders Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Lubbock A-J sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chats with defensive back Nate Floyd, who shifted from his wide receiver spot a year ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chatted with Texas Tech linebacker Kosi Eldridge on the start of the college football season, his offseason workouts and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 some questions they saw on Twitter.
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 the show to provide the lowdown on TCU.
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 unit among other things.
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.
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.
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 atmosphere to Matt Wells during a press conference.
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.
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 the jam-packed podcast.
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 scariest work travel experience among other things.
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.
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.
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 needed -- game times at 2 p.m. each day.
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, UCLA and Army. Red Raiders take on Black Knights at 11 a.m. Friday.
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.
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 guys breakdown that matchup, set for 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
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 questions.
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 Wells future and potential coaching changes,
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 Texas Tech, the Bears and the Saturday matchup.
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 the Horned Frogs
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, provides inside information on the Sooners and the matchup.
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.
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 Mountaineers before answering Twitter questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by Tom Bragg, who is the West Virginia beat writer for the Charleston Gazette Mail. The guys chat Texas Tech-West Virginia and matchups in the Top-25 showdown set for 5 p.m. Saturday in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Don Williams and KLBK's Ryan King discuss the Texas Tech-Texas matchup and take Twitter questions before the Thanksgiving holiday.
With Carlos on the mend, KLBK's Ryan King was called in from the bullpen to join the A-J's Don Williams to discuss the Texas Tech football team which hosts Kansas State for a 6 p.m. Saturday contest. The guys also answer Twitter questions from listeners.
Don and Carlos discuss the West Virginia win, Texas Tech men's basketball's 3-0 start and answer Twitter questions from Alan Bowman's transfer status and more.
Carlos and Ryan chat the Texas Tech football win over West Virginia and discuss the Red Raider basketball team after its 2-0 start and gaining the commitment of five-star prospect Nimari Burnett on Tuesday.
Don and Carlos answer Twitter questions, which range from Texas Tech football, men's golf and men's basketball. The guys answer it all and Ryan King's trivia question.
Carlos is joined by KLBK's Ryan King and FOX34's Jon Sokoloff to chat about the Texas Tech taking on West Virginia on the road in Morgantown, W. Va. The trio discusses the Red Raider offense, the Mountaineers defense and more.
Don is joined by Carlos, who is back in town, to chat the Kansas loss, final record and if the Red Raiders would have more wins with a healthy Alan Bowman among some of the Twitter questions.
Carlos is back in town and joined by KLBK's Ryan King and FOX 34's Jon Sokoloff to chat about the Texas Tech road loss to Kansas. The trio chat about the final play and discuss some of the Twitter feedback.
Don Williams and Ryan King answer your questions from Twitter, including their expectations for Texas Tech's upcoming game against Kansas.
Don and Carlos answer questions from fans about the controversial call during the Red Raiders-Baylor contest, preview Iowa State and talk a little men's basketball as well.
With Sokoloff taking a week off, Ryan and Carlos discuss the Red Raiders loss to No. 22 Baylor and preview the homecoming matchup with Iowa State. Ryan also has a trivia question before the podcast wraps up with Texas Tech men's hoop talk.
Don and Carlos chat about No. 21 Oklahoma State before diving into reader questions sent in from Twitter. Alan Bowman, Jett Duffey and ranking sodas are some of the topics.
Carlos is joined by FOX 34's Jon Sokoloff and KLBK's Ryan King to chat the Red Raiders' win over No. 21 Oklahoma State last Saturday. The trio also discusses the Baylor Bears and what Texas Tech must do to earn its first road victory of the season. The guys also chat Texas Tech men's basketball and answer Twitter questions.
Don and Carlos solicit questions from Twitter and chat about win-loss total for Matt Wells over the next several years, when Alan Bowman came back and the weirdest person they've interviewed.
Don and Carlos take questions from Twitter about the Texas Tech football team before it travels to take on No. 6 Oklahoma for a Big 12 Conference contest. Alan Bowman's health, David Yost's offense and Don William's food of choice before a column are discussed.
On the first official day of practice for the Texas Tech men’s basketball, head coach Chris Beard and players Davide Moretti and TJ Holyfield spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon.
It's a bye week, but Don and Carlos continue the normal question-and-answer segment following the Red Raiders loss to Arizona. The guys discuss who could be the next starting quarterback following Alan Bowman's injury and Don ranks the Big 12 Conference press boxes.
The Red Raiders are 2-0, but face a stiff test when they take on Arizona at Wildcat Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Carlos and Don provide thoughts on UTEP and answer reader questions about Arizona, AD Kirby Hocutt and more.
Don and Carlos provide a quick recap from the Montana State contest and answer your Twitter questions. In the second portion, Carlos chats with Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times to preview the Red Raiders game against UTEP at 7 p.m. Saturday. at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver spoke with Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. Culver talks about what brings him back to Lubbock, first thing he did in the South Plains, the Red Raider squad and more.
Week 1: Montana State versus Texas Tech, Q&A. Don and Carlos answer listener questions from Twitter. Questions include record predictions, offensive production and more. In the second portion, Carlos chats with tight end Travis Koontz who transferred in from Ventura Community College to end the podcast.
The Texas Tech football team is less than a week away from playing its home opener against Montana State. Don and Carlos sit down and chat about what they've seen from August practices, provide concerns and season predictions. You can also listen to an interview with McLane Mannix, who transferred from Nevada and was granted immediate eligibility.
Armand Shyne, who transferred from Utah, is hoping to make an impact with the Texas Tech football team. He discusses the football season starting up, the running back room and more.
Texas Tech defensive lineman Eli Howard talks about the season starting up, seeing another San Angelo Bobcat join the Red Raider football team and more.
Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells provides an opening statement and takes questions during local media day inside the Sports Performance Center.
Texas Tech defensive coordinator Keith Patterson takes questions during local media day inside the Sports Performance Center.
Texas Tech offensive coordinator David Yost takes questions during local media day inside the Sports Performance Center.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. catches up with former Texas Tech standout Matt Mooney on the magical run to the national championship, preparing for the NBA, playing in the summer league and more.
Texas Tech coach Matt Wells takes questions during Big 12 Media Days on Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chats with Double T 97.3 color analyst Jamie Lent after the Red Raiders won an elimination game against Arkansas on Monday. The podcast is brought to you by Lubbock National Bank - Here for you.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. chats with Double T 97.3 color analyst Jamie Lent before the Red Raiders take on Michigan. They break down the matchup and provide a season overview. The podcast is brought to you by Lubbock National Bank.
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard and sophomore guard Jarrett Culver speak to the media following the No. 14 Red Raiders 91-62 home win over No. 12 Kansas on Saturday.
Kansas coach Bill Self speaks to the media following the No. 12 Jayhawks 91-62 road loss to the No. 14 Red Raiders on Saturday
Listen to what Texas Tech players Avery Benson and Deshawn Corprew, and Texas Tech coach Chris Beard, had to say leading into the Big 12 Conference road game against Oklahoma
Texas Tech offensive coordinator David Yost talks about the athletes who signed with the Red Raiders on Wednesday
Texas Tech coach Matt Wells discusses the athletes who signed with the Red Raiders on Wednesday
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard, guard Matt Mooney and forward Tariq Owens spoke to the media Thursday about the upcoming game against Arkansas and other topics.
A-J sports staffers Don Williams and Carlos Silva Jr. unpack all the happenings from a busy week that included Texas Tech hiring a new football coach and take readers questions during their weekly Facebook Live broadcast at https://www.facebook.com/AJRedRaiders
Texas Tech football coach Matt Wells speaks to fans and the media as he's introduced Saturday inside United Supermarkets Arena.
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt provides an opening statement on the firing of head football coach Kliff Kingsbury and takes part in a question and answer session with the media Sunday.
Texas Tech men's basketball coach Chris Beard sat down for a weekly press conference to discuss the Class of 2019 and provide a small preview of USC during next week's Hall of Fame Classic.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. speaks with Texas Tech senior guard Brandone Francis, who talks about team goals, the Elite Eight run and what he's seen from Jarrett Culver among other things during a Big 12 media day chat.
Texas Tech men's basketball coach Chris Beard fields questions and provides answers during Big 12 media day at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Drew Davison to discuss Thursday's game between TCU and Texas Tech. Davison provides a Shawn Robinson injury update and more.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by ESPN's Sam Khan, who is in town to cover the No. 12 West Virginia-No. 25 Texas Tech matchup. The duo discuss the Red Raiders win over then ranked No. 15 Oklahoma State last weekend and provide a game breakdown for the Saturday morning matchup.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. welcomes Mark Cooper Jr. of the Tulsa World to chat about the Texas Tech-No. 15 Oklahoma State football game. Cooper Jr. gives you a glimpse of what's made the Cowboys successful this season.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports writers Don Williams and Carlos Silva Jr. discuss Texas Tech's big win over Houston and the performances from QB Alan Bowman and WR Antoine Wesley. The guys wrap it all up with a look at Oklahoma State, who will host the Red Raiders at 6 p.m. Saturday in Stillwater, Okla.
Carlos Silva Jr. and Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal breakdown the matchup between Texas Tech and Houston. The guys also discuss some key things to watch during the contest.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by the Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte, who covers the Houston Cougars. The duo breakdown the Cougars offense, defense and provide some key matchups for Saturday's contest at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's Carlos Silva Jr. and Don Williams discuss Texas Tech's season-opening 47-27 loss to Ole Miss. The guys breakdown what stood out and preview the Red Raiders home opener against Lamar before taking some Twitter questions.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by the Clarion Ledger's Maddie Lee, who is the Ole Miss beat writer. Lee provides injury updates and key matchups to watch for when Texas Tech and Ole Miss face off on Saturday
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Carlos Silva Jr. and Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal discuss some key findings following Texas Tech football's media availability and breakdown a few key matchups as the Red Raiders prepare for Ole Miss on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The guys also answer a few questions sent in from Twitter.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. spoke with Texas Tech co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Zac Spavital. In the discussion, Spavital discusses the importance of experience and depth, among other things, with his position group.
Head football coach Kliff Kingsbury takes questions from the press during Texas Tech media day Tuesday inside the Sports Performance Center.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. speaks with Texas Tech's Eli Howard. The Red Raider defensive lineman chats about going into the season healthy, the depth of the defense and more.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. speaks with Texas Tech's Dakota Allen for a brief conversation on the Red Raiders' defense and more.
Carlos Silva Jr. speaks with Texas Tech's Travis Bruffy. The Red Raiders offensive lineman chats about a variety of topics, including a lie he told for a good portion of last season.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal sports editor Carlos Silva Jr. speaks with Texas Tech senior wide receiver Ja'Deion High for a short podcast segment. In the discussion, High talks about the offense and his favorite hobby: working on cars.
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury takes question from the media Monday at the Big 12 Media day held inside The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Texas Tech baseball beat writer Carlos Silva Jr. and Florida baseball writer Kevin Brockway, of the Gainesville Sun, chat about the Red Raiders-Gators matchup in the College World Series on Sunday. Both teams met in the 2016 edition of the CWS.
Carlos Silva Jr. is joined by Jamie Lent, Texas Tech color analyst for Double T 97.3, to discuss the Red Raiders-Duke super regional matchup this weekend. The guys chat offense, pitching and X-factors for both teams.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola, A-J sports writer Don Williams, and Bart Reagor who is the owner/president of Reagor Dykes Auto Group talked about a variety of topics Wednesday during a Q&A as part of the Lone Star Varsity High School Awards banquet at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. [Jay Crain/A-J Media]