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The Red Raiders picked up their 13th commitment of the 2014 class on Monday from Belton offensive lineman Justin Murphy.

Freshman tackle already gaining favor with Red Raiders 06/09/13 - 1:20am

Outlaw's initiative helps put him in picture for two-deep

Texas Tech assistant Lee Hays can recall only two offensive linemen playing as true freshmen on teams he’s coached. That number could increase this season, be it by merit or desperation. One hopeful sign: He was surprised to see an incoming freshman take the unique step Josh Outlaw did, watching the Red Raiders’ spring practices online and calling the teacher. “I’ve never seen an offensive lineman to date break down (video of) every spring practice, an incoming kid,” Hays said. “I’ve never seen that, and this kid did that. And would call me after (Tech) practice.

Tech looking for answers up front 06/09/13 - 9:09am

Tech is counting on offensive line stability from several returnees with varying but limited experience

There’s no need for Texas Tech offensive line coach Lee Hays to write fancy reminders on a blackboard for his players to read this summer. Chances are, they already know how they’re perceived. The Red Raiders lost three multi-year starters up front at a time they were already shallow thanks to attrition. “We know from depth-wise and from experience-wise, we’re the guys that are considered the weak link,” Hays said last week. “This summer, that’s all I’m thinking about. I hope that’s all they’re thinking about, that we’re only going to go as far as that front five take us.”

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Three former Red Raiders play for Professional American Football League Championship on Sunday 06/08/13 - 9:40pm

At the end of the day Sunday, at least one former Red Raider will hold the Professional American Football League trophy.

UH blocks Sims' path to other Texas schools 06/07/13 - 12:46am

Running back Charles Sims was granted his release to transfer from the University of Houston on Thursday, but not without some restrictions. Sims, the Cougars’ leading rusher, cannot transfer to another school in the American Athletic Conference, the Cougars’ new home beginning in July, any opponents on UH’s 2013 schedule or any school in Texas.

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Wreckem247: Texas Tech remains in great shape for highly coveted offensive lineman Ty Barrett 06/06/13 - 5:07pm

Dallas Skyline offensive lineman Ty Barrett is one of the top remaining targets for the Red Raiders. Find out the latest on Barrett and info on two of his teammates.

Wreckem247: Rising offensive tackle lists Texas Tech in top five, plans to attend satellite camp next week 06/05/13 - 6:04pm

OT Alex Anderson of O. Perry Walker High School in New Orleans has seen his stock rise lately. He lists the Red Raiders in his top five and plans to attend an upcoming camp.