Texas Tech University Athletics
20 Days to Kickoff
August 10, 2008 | Football
Aug. 10, 2008
Texas Tech kicks off the 2008 season in 20 days against Eastern Washington at Jones AT&T Stadium. Kick off is set for 6 p.m. CT. For ticket information, contact the Texas Tech Athletics Ticket Office at (806) 742-TECH or (888) GO-BIG-12. Also, log-on to www.texastech.com to order season tickets!
GETTING TO KNOW Harrison Jeffers
Texas Tech signee Harrison Jeffers is a freshman running back from Lawton, Okla. Here's a little inside information to help you get to know Harrison.
What is an interesting fact most people don't know about you?
I am an alien from Mars.
If you weren't playing football, what sport would you play?
Track.
What was your favorite toy as a child?
Race cars.
What CD are you embarrassed to admit you own?
No answer.
What is your favorite old television show?
Good Times.
What is one interesting pregame ritual or routine you do?
Be by myself.
What is your all-time favorite movie?
Hancock and P.S. I Love You.
Who was your favorite sports hero growing up?
Flash.
What nickname(s) do you have?
"H-Town" and "Book Worm"
What is your favorite Tech tradition?
Double T.
Who is your favorite professional team?
Dallas Cowboys.
Who is your all-time favorite sports anchor/broadcaster?
John Madden.
Which teammate is most likely to be the next reality show star?
Brandon Reid.
If you could only invite three people to dinner, who would it be?
Bill Gates, Hugh Hefner and Donald Trump.
What TV show are you embarrassed to admit you watch?
Army Wives.
Who would win in a fight, Jack Bauer from 24 or Batman?
Batman.
What would be your dream job, other than playing football?
Being Bill Gates.
What is one thing that scares you?
Snakes.
If you could be any other athlete, who would it be and why?
Barry Sanders, because he was great.
 Brandon Hawk (left), Danny Amendola and Kameron Harless pose for a photo prior to Saturday's game in San Diego. Hawk is a sports medicine intern for the Dallas Cowboys while Kameron Harless is an equipment intern for the San Diego Chargers. Amendola is in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys.  | |
PLAYER FLASHBACK
Okay, so we're really not going that far back. Danny Amendola is in preseason camp with the Dallas Cowboys, less than a year after helping lead Texas Tech to a 9-4 record and Gator Bowl victory. One of the premier punt returners in Texas Tech history, Amendola began his career at Texas Tech in 2004, following in the footsteps of another Tech great, Wes Welker. While Welker holds most Texas Tech punt return records, Amendola finished third on both the career yardage list (1,283) and career returns list (116). His 90-yard return for a touchdown against Kansas State in 2004 is tied second all-time at Tech. Currently, The Woodlands native has played in one preseason game for the Cowboys.
DAILY "DID YOU KNOW"
Texas Tech is 54-26-3 all-time in season openers, including the last five straight. Four of those five came against SMU. Additionally, the Red Raider program has produced a 62-18-3 mark in home openers, including the last eight.
