Texas Tech University Athletics
Countdown to Kickoff
August 07, 2008 | Football
Aug. 7, 2008
Texas Tech kicks off the 2008 season in 23 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 Brandon Reid
Texas Tech signee Brandon Reid is a versatile freshman athlete from Canutillo High School in El Paso. Here's a little inside information to help you get to know Brandon.
What is an interesting fact most people don't know about you?
I love Chinese food.
If you weren't playing football, what sport would you play?
Track.
What is the worst place your cell phone started ringing?
During a meeting.
What was your favorite toy as a child?
Tonka toys.
What CD are you embarrassed to admit you own?
Green Day.
What is your favorite old television show?
Wheel of Fortune.
What is one interesting pregame ritual or routine you do?
I tie my laces twice.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?
Receiving an athletic scholarship.
What is your all-time favorite movie?
Friday.
Who was your favorite sports hero growing up?
Adrian Peterson.
What nickname(s) do you have?
"Reid"
What is your favorite Tech tradition?
Watching the Masked Rider come out of the tunnel.
Who is your favorite professional team?
Dallas Cowboys.
Who is your all-time favorite sports anchor/broadcaster?
John Madden.
What is your favorite part of game days?
Playing.
What is the last book you read, besides a text book?
"Rock On"
If you could meet any person living or dead, who would it be?
Adrian Peterson.
Who and where is your dream date?
Anyone in Paris.
Which teammate is most likely to be the next reality show star?
If you could only invite three people to dinner, who would it be?
My family.
What TV show are you embarrassed to admit you watch?
Laguna Beach.
Who would win in a fight, Jack Bauer from 24 or Batman?
That's easy, Batman.
What would be your dream job, other than playing football?
Sports agent.
What is one thing that scares you?
Not being successful.
Who is the best football player you have ever faced?
Marlon Williams.
If you could be any other athlete, who would it be and why?
Adrian Peterson because he's a beast.
PLAYER FLASHBACK
Maury Buford holds the distinction of being the last Texas Tech punter selected in the NFL draft. Actually, he's the only punter in school history to receive the call. Buford played at Texas Tech from 1978-81 where he set the school record for career yard average wth 43.2 yards per punt (broken in 2006 by Alex Reyes by 0.1). He led the Red Raiders in punting each year, averaging over 40.0 yards per punt during each of his four seasons. Buford's consistency didn't go unnoticed. He was selected in the eighth round of the 1982 draft by the San Diego Chargers. He spent three seasons in southern California, before latching on with the Chicago Bears in 1985. What a great time to be a Bear. Chicago won the Super Bowl that season, and Buford had a front-and-center role in the Super Bowl Shuffle rap video the team did that year -- he was the cowbell ringer. Buford spent nine seasons in the NFL, including three with San Diego (1982-84), five with Chicago (1985-86, 89-91) and one with the New York Giants (1988).
DAILY "DID YOU KNOW"
Texas Tech ranks fifth among FBS programs with 13-consecutive winning seasons. Florida State (31), Michigan (23), Florida (20) and Virginia Tech (15), respectively, are the top four.
