I often joke that it takes a person committed to a life of mediocrity to become a fan of the Red Raiders. We’re distinguished in our own right, of course, but historically we’re slightly above average, to above average. Yet, when supporting a team that rarely makes the pinnacle, you get a sense of pride knowing you’ve been there since the start. There are no bandwagon Tech fans, and that’s something that endears us to the University.
Growing up in Lubbock, I never missed football games in the fall, watched most every hoops game, and was an avid fan of Larry Hayes and the baseball team.