Texas Tech University Athletics
2016 Big 12 Media Days Coverage
July 17, 2016 | Football
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FOLLOW THE RED RAIDERS AT BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Tech Red Raiders, represented by head coach Kliff Kingsbury, quarterback Patrick Mahomes II, offensive lineman Baylen Brown and defensive back Justis Nelson, have arrived at the Omni Hotel in Dallas for the 2016 edition of Big 12 Media Days, which began Monday morning.In addition to finding all things Red Raiders on TexasTech.com or at @TexasTechFB on Twitter, extensive live coverage of 2016 Big 12 Football Media Days wias be provided by FOX Sports and the Big 12 Digital Network and the Big 12's social media platforms on Monday. The event's official hashtag is #Big12FB, and everything Texas Tech-related can be found via the hashtag #WreckEm.
The Red Raiders fielded questions from local and national media at the all-day event. In the morning, they broke out into different sessions, meeting with ESPN, FOX, CBS among a host of other media entities. In the afternoon, the Red Raiders were set up in a panel-like format and spoke with an array of local and national print and television groups.
FOX Sports' Big 12 Football Media Days coverage was also streamed live on the FOX Sports GO app for tablets and mobile devices and online at FOXSportsGO.com.
The #Suitgame is strong for the Red Raiders as we kick off #Big12FB Media Days. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/iYwGIyNagp
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) July 18, 2016
MORNING SESSION
Before the day began, offensive lineman Baylen Brown had to make a slight wardrobe change, but was quickly resolved.
The slacks have been repaired! Huge thanks to the staff at the Dallas Omni! #WreckEm https://t.co/ssakDl2Lnd
— Texas Tech Football (@TTU_WreckEm) July 18, 2016
The Red Raiders took turns showing off at various photo/video shoots.
Justis Nelson takes on the FOX video shoot. #Big12FB #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/DaGu77QQ8b
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) July 18, 2016
After hitting up radio row, Brown subbed in for some fun interviews in the social media room.
At #Big12FB media day like... pic.twitter.com/5IPzSlclAI
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) July 18, 2016
 ÂTime for the social media room. "How do you feel about this upcoming season?" #WreckEm #Big12FB pic.twitter.com/IHXZfNJRWW
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) July 18, 2016
.@TexasTechFB's thoughts on...
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) July 18, 2016
Snapchat ?? ??
Hoverboards ?? ??
Watch for more in #Big12FB #EmojiAnswers https://t.co/1rYWMbglPb
PRESS CONFERENCE
Coach Kingsbury spoke on a wide range of topics from his own team to the college football landscape.
After Coach Kingsbury's press conference, Patrick Mahomes II joined the FOX Sports 2 set for an interview.
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AFTERNOON SESSION
As the afternoon interview segment began, a large scrum of media formed around Patrick Mahomes II.
A small group of reporters is with Patrick Mahomes as the breakout sessions begin. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/ICl5HkXFmE
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) July 18, 2016
A full day and a freshly stiched suit later, the Red Raiders close out the 2016 Big 12 Media Days and move closer to the start of the season.
That's a fully-suited wrap from #Big12FB Media Day! A recap will be up on https://t.co/7Lq7wVUJeT tonight. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/gzaNjg9O7b
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) July 18, 2016
