MINNEAPOLIS — The Texas Tech cheering section didn’t exactly lack star power Saturday for the Red Raiders’ Final Four win against Michigan State. Former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes—currently the toast of the NFL—came to U.S. Bank Stadium to put his Guns Up, and he brought along All-Pro teammate Travis Kelce. Still, one offered complimentary ticket for the section went unclaimed.
Before the Red Raiders left Lubbock last week, Texas Tech coach Chris Beard filmed his weekly “Fireside Chat” for the school’s social media team. As Beard cracked wise with assistant strength coach Brandon Lee, the Associated Press national coach of the year clutched a well-worn copy of a book.