Washed Up Red Raiders https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com A Texas Tech Athletics podcast focused on bringing all of the chatter from the fans directly to a former player with inside ties to the current teams. We dive into the drama, the gossip, the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. From a washed up alumni to a washed up former letterman, we tackle all the hot takes from the Red Raiders. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:32:42 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic John Darden John Darden No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19618242/quickLogoforPOD_taq9ii.jpg Washed Up Red Raiders https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com 144 144 Texas Tech's dub over Kent State, Oregon State Predictions and Charlie Kirk Texas Tech's dub over Kent State, Oregon State Predictions and Charlie Kirk https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-techs-dub-over-kent-state-oregon-state-predictions-and-charlie-kirk/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-techs-dub-over-kent-state-oregon-state-predictions-and-charlie-kirk/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:32:42 -0500 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/aeffa5ae-f12b-3a9b-b232-132a521c2d98 Keenon and John recap the win over Kent State, look ahead to the Oregon State game as well as chat a minute about Charlie Kirk and why we do this podcast in the first place. 

]]> Keenon and John recap the win over Kent State, look ahead to the Oregon State game as well as chat a minute about Charlie Kirk and why we do this podcast in the first place. 

]]> John Darden false No 1332 10 full Texas Tech vs Arkansas Pine Bluff Post Game Texas Tech vs Arkansas Pine Bluff Post Game https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-vs-arkansas-pine-bluff-post-game/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-vs-arkansas-pine-bluff-post-game/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:29:34 -0500 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/138d9502-8940-3272-9f84-b11618f9c76c John and Keenon are back. The two washed up Red Raiders are here to discuss and argue all things Texas Tech athletics. First up, the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. Not much to argue about! Solid win. Biggest concern is Behren Morton's health. Do the guys have any inside info?

]]> John and Keenon are back. The two washed up Red Raiders are here to discuss and argue all things Texas Tech athletics. First up, the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff. Not much to argue about! Solid win. Biggest concern is Behren Morton's health. Do the guys have any inside info?

]]> John Darden false No 2499 9 full Texas Tech to the Sweet 16, Aaliyah Chavez and Baseball Texas Tech to the Sweet 16, Aaliyah Chavez and Baseball https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-to-the-sweet-16-aaliyah-chavez-and-baseball/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-to-the-sweet-16-aaliyah-chavez-and-baseball/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:27:27 -0500 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/eb610654-3a0a-3b12-9a4b-e67b4436cf1a Our Texas Tech Men's basketball team gets a couple of March Madness wins against UNCW and Drake - now headed to the Sweet 16 against a tough Arkansas matchup. Aaliyah Chavez chooses Oklahoma and the baseball team's struggles continue.

]]> Our Texas Tech Men's basketball team gets a couple of March Madness wins against UNCW and Drake - now headed to the Sweet 16 against a tough Arkansas matchup. Aaliyah Chavez chooses Oklahoma and the baseball team's struggles continue.

]]> John Darden false No 2550 8 full Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball in March Madness 2025 Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball in March Madness 2025 https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-red-raider-basketball-in-march-madness-2025/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-red-raider-basketball-in-march-madness-2025/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:13:10 -0500 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/62393567-48ef-363f-81a2-450ba3b7e053 John and Keenon discuss their first two round predictions for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in March Madness as well as more baseball talk post Houston sweep looking into the TCU series over the weekend.

How far can this men's basketball team go? Are Chance and D5 healthy? What can we expect?

]]> John and Keenon discuss their first two round predictions for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in March Madness as well as more baseball talk post Houston sweep looking into the TCU series over the weekend.

How far can this men's basketball team go? Are Chance and D5 healthy? What can we expect?

]]> John Darden false No 2229 7 full Texas Tech Football Recruiting Frenzy, Aaliyah Chavez and Men's Basketball Texas Tech Football Recruiting Frenzy, Aaliyah Chavez and Men's Basketball https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-football-recruiting-frenzy-aaliyah-chavez-and-mens-basketball/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-football-recruiting-frenzy-aaliyah-chavez-and-mens-basketball/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:57:01 -0600 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/b5cec408-9161-34d2-b3c8-f1d4ddf61306 It's been a while, Red Raiders! But we're still here. Keenon and John discuss the insane recruiting class hitting our Texas Tech Football program, some not good Aaliyah Chavez news, and the rising Texas Tech Men's Basketball program who begin the week in the AP top 10!

]]> It's been a while, Red Raiders! But we're still here. Keenon and John discuss the insane recruiting class hitting our Texas Tech Football program, some not good Aaliyah Chavez news, and the rising Texas Tech Men's Basketball program who begin the week in the AP top 10!

]]> John Darden false No 2383 6 full Texas Tech Loses to Coach Prime and Colorado Texas Tech Loses to Coach Prime and Colorado https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-loses-to-coach-prime-and-colorado/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-loses-to-coach-prime-and-colorado/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:05:45 -0600 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e754b379-9f3e-3f64-b169-52fbad45f5e2 Another brutal loss for our Texas Tech Red Raiders as Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffs take home the win in Lubbock. Who's to blame? Horrid officiating played a large part. Our offense went completely dead midway through the first and never seemed to come back. Is Coach Kittley eventually going to cost Joey McGuire his job? We dive into it all!

]]> Another brutal loss for our Texas Tech Red Raiders as Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffs take home the win in Lubbock. Who's to blame? Horrid officiating played a large part. Our offense went completely dead midway through the first and never seemed to come back. Is Coach Kittley eventually going to cost Joey McGuire his job? We dive into it all!

]]> John Darden false No 3819 5 full Texas Tech Gets the Victory Over Iowa State Texas Tech Gets the Victory Over Iowa State https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-gets-the-victory-over-iowa-state/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-gets-the-victory-over-iowa-state/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:52:48 -0600 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/9a2e7e09-4820-3bff-aa86-a4abe390ff16 Our Texas Tech Red Raiders pull off an incredible win over the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones in Ames. The defense were the heroes of the day with a lot of questions being raised based on offensive play calling, again, and also some game management decisions that kept Texas Tech from winning decisively. 

]]> Our Texas Tech Red Raiders pull off an incredible win over the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones in Ames. The defense were the heroes of the day with a lot of questions being raised based on offensive play calling, again, and also some game management decisions that kept Texas Tech from winning decisively. 

]]> John Darden false No 4394 4 full Texas Tech's Brutal Loss to TCU 34-35 Texas Tech's Brutal Loss to TCU 34-35 https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-techs-brutal-loss-to-tcu-34-35/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-techs-brutal-loss-to-tcu-34-35/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:12:04 -0500 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/f4eab29b-4bf3-3629-ae69-7c3c8a142c12 Blowing a 17-point lead in the second half with some questionable decision making, Texas Tech falls to TCU 34-35 on the road after showing 28 points in a row. What accountability does Coach McGuire need to take in this loss. Coming off of one of the worst losses in a decade against Baylor the week before, why does it seem like our Red Raiders can't seem to thrive when they should?

]]> Blowing a 17-point lead in the second half with some questionable decision making, Texas Tech falls to TCU 34-35 on the road after showing 28 points in a row. What accountability does Coach McGuire need to take in this loss. Coming off of one of the worst losses in a decade against Baylor the week before, why does it seem like our Red Raiders can't seem to thrive when they should?

]]> John Darden false No 3989 3 full Texas Tech's Loss to Baylor and the Typical Tech Syndrome Texas Tech's Loss to Baylor and the Typical Tech Syndrome https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-techs-loss-to-baylor-and-the-typical-tech-syndrome/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-techs-loss-to-baylor-and-the-typical-tech-syndrome/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:12:54 -0500 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/9f1f29d5-3b0d-30de-9e28-0a9fcf522a80 Our Texas Tech Red Raiders fall in a brutal loss to the Baylor Bears on Homecoming in front of a sold out crowd. What happened? Why are we running 3-man fronts when we get no pressure on the ball? Micah Hudson makes the play of the game and we still barely see him, why? Special teams weren't so special. What does our Washed Up former player have to say about the catastrophe we saw on the field Saturday?

]]> Our Texas Tech Red Raiders fall in a brutal loss to the Baylor Bears on Homecoming in front of a sold out crowd. What happened? Why are we running 3-man fronts when we get no pressure on the ball? Micah Hudson makes the play of the game and we still barely see him, why? Special teams weren't so special. What does our Washed Up former player have to say about the catastrophe we saw on the field Saturday?

]]> John Darden false No 3144 2 full Texas Tech Football Weeks 1-6 Drama Texas Tech Football Weeks 1-6 Drama https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-football-weeks-1-6-drama/ https://washedupredraiders.podbean.com/e/texas-tech-football-weeks-1-6-drama/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:56:28 -0500 washedupredraiders.podbean.com/d8b87a0f-f160-3b76-a68b-9c41ef2844e0 Where the heck is Micah Hudson? Why do we run so many WR screens? Is Behren's arm ok? Can someone remind OC to pound the rock with the NCAA's best running back?

 

This is Washed Up Red Raiders, a podcast hosted by an old, washed up Texas Tech graduate and an old, washed up former Texas Tech football player giving voice to all the fans and alumni. We bring your thoughts week to week on what's going on inside Texas Tech Athletics, whether it's good, bad or ugly, and then give our former TTU letterman a chance to give his insider knowledge on what's really going on.

 

Wreck 'em!

]]> Where the heck is Micah Hudson? Why do we run so many WR screens? Is Behren's arm ok? Can someone remind OC to pound the rock with the NCAA's best running back?

 

This is Washed Up Red Raiders, a podcast hosted by an old, washed up Texas Tech graduate and an old, washed up former Texas Tech football player giving voice to all the fans and alumni. We bring your thoughts week to week on what's going on inside Texas Tech Athletics, whether it's good, bad or ugly, and then give our former TTU letterman a chance to give his insider knowledge on what's really going on.

 

Wreck 'em!

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