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Viva the Matadors will be revealing our top 5 players of the decade in each position group throughout the week - starting with the most recognizable position of the bunch: quarterbacks. 15 Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl, Webb finished with 403 yards and four touchdowns to tie the Holiday Bowl touchdown record and earn MVP honors. (The fact I witnessedMcCoy play every game of his career while in college probably plays a role, as well.) The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The team remained in the SWC until the conference dissolved in 1996. Last edited on 29 December 2022, at 08:49, NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the most held by a Border Conference member, "Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Record by Year", "Cultivating the Home Field Advantage, A Memoir Revisited", CFRC College Football Database - Texas Tech, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_football_seasons&oldid=1130255009, This page was last edited on 29 December 2022, at 08:49. It does not include receiving or returns. After falling behind 38-7 with 7:47 remaining in the third quarter, rallied to score 31 unanswered points to send the game to overtime. bT9zcmM9aGFzaCZhbXA7cmVmX3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+I1dyZWNrRW08 E. J. Holub was drafted in the 1961 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys (16th overall) and in the 1961 AFL draft by the Dallas Texans (6th overall). [82], Prior to Texas Tech joining the SWC, a traveling trophy was exchanged between the TCU Horned Frogs and Red Raiders. [54][55] Twenty-years later, Jones Stadium as was completed for the 1947 season. That's an average of 4,747 yards per year. bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFnTmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5 But even beyond the stat sheet Mahomes agility in the pocket, cannon of an arm, and leadership of the Texas Tech offense leave no doubt in our minds that the number one spot always belonged to Patrick Mahomes II. Top 5 Texas Tech quarterbacks of the decade, Red Raiders return to Lubbock in must win game. Y3JpcHQ+CjwvZGl2Pgo8L2Rpdj4KCg==, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxvY2sgc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxv His off season became highly motivated as he moved down the depth chart behind Bowman, McIvor, and Tyner - but fate called again and he was ready. Texas Tech did not bring in any QBs after the player who started the most games at quarterback transferred away. [5] Home games are played at Cody Campbell Field at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.[6]. [35] The game was the team's 11th consecutive bowl appearance that began with the 2000 Galleryfurniture.com Bowl, in former head coach Mike Leach's first season. Simms entered Texas as one of the best high school prospects in the country, and even though many Texas fans may not consider him as one of the best quarterbacks to take the field for the Longhorns, Simms' 26-6 starting record ranks No. lLQ8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL2hhc2h0YWcvV3JlY2tF 56 prospect in Texas and the No. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have drafted the most Red Raiders, eleven and nine, respectively. This has been a long decade, but despite how you may think back on Texas Tech football between 2010 and 2020 there were certainly great athletes throughout. Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx [93], College football team that represents Texas Tech University. Find out more. But the biggest accomplishment for Gardere is he remains the only quarterback on either side of the Red River to finish his career undefeated in the Red River Shootout. JTJGd2hlbi10aGV5LXdlcmUtcmVjcnVpdHMtdGV4YXMtdGVjaC1xdWFydGVy The game was played on January 1, 1938, and resulted in a 76 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers. With the Texas Longhorns leaving the Big XII for the SEC and the Houston Cougars joining the Big XII, Texas Tech and Houston will be the only two Texas public universities in the conference. The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, representing Texas Tech University, has had 155 players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. That same year, the team won its first conference championship and was invited to the Sun Bowl. Gambling problem? Young offered a threat as both a passer and runner, though his running skills are often most recognized, and understandably so. The Texas Tech Red Raiders college football team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-A), representing Texas Tech University in the Big 12 Conference. The past month has seen a some fringe starters and depth enter the transfer portal as the roster starts to shape out. dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iZW4iIGRpcj0i This is a list of their annual results. It gained full SWC membership and began official conference play in 1960. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Texas Tech (then known as Texas Technological College) fielded its first intercollegiate football team during the 1925 season. Notable offers: Arizona State, Iowa, Minnesota, Ole Miss, North Carolina, Rutgers, USC, Washington State. [3][4][5][6][7], List of Texas Tech Red Raiders football seasons. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg . Before you even clicked the article you knew who number one was. In 1932, Texas Tech joined the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, also known as the Border Conference. Beginning with the 1971 football season, the Southwest Conference forbade the inclusion of live animal mascots to away games unless the host school consented. bHRyIj5J4oCZbSBleHRyZW1lbHkgYmxlc3NlZCB0byBhbm5vdW5jZSB0aGF0 Doege has the fifteenth highest passing completion percentage of all time, only led by one other Red Raider: Graham Harrell - but he doesnt count here! Those that wish to take advantage of the extra year will be listed as a senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. The draft rules were last updated in 2009. Since opening with a seating capacity of 18,000, the stadium has been continuously expanded and renovated. Each NFL franchise seeks to add new players through the annual NFL Draft. [28], The 2011 TicketCity Bowl occurred on January 1, 2011, when the Red Raiders won, 4538, against the Northwestern Wildcats. To say McCoy exceeded expectations is a major understatement, and is a reason why he ranks as the second best quarterback to ever don a burnt orange jersey. 58,930), NFL/AFL stats for Texas Tech Red Raiders players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 6:35AM. In continuation toHorns247's Top 10 all-time player rankings, which started with the Top 10 running backs in program history, the next position on the list is quarterback. The Masked Rider became an official mascot in 1954, when Joe Kirk Fulton led the team onto the field at the Gator Bowl. When Jones AT&T Stadium opened in 1947, the playing surface was originally natural grass. Zach Kittley, the architect behind one of the nation's top offenses this past two years at both Houston Baptist at Western Kentucky, enters his first season on the Texas Tech staff as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Championships: 11 Bowl Record: 40 Bowls, 16-23-1, .413 W-L% ( Major Bowls ) Ranked in AP Poll: 6 Times (Preseason), 11 Times (Final), 141 Weeks (Total) Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium (cap. This was Kliff Kingsbury's first season as head coach at Texas Tech. The Texas Tech Board of Directors voted to name the new facility in honor of the former president and his wife's contribution.[56]. [45][46] Four Texas Tech quarterbacks, Kliff Kingsbury, B.J. Fortunately for Texas Tech fans, there have been a number of excellent quarterbacks to come through the program. Since 1960, the two programs have faced off annually as members of the Southwest Conference and Big 12 Conference. The game was played on January 1, 1938, and resulted in a 76 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers. ZGFzaDsgTWF2ZXJpY2sgTWNJdm9yIChATWF2ZXJpY2tNY0l2b3IpIDxhIGhy PGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9CX2xhd3lvdW5nL3N0YXR1 [21] Twicein 1951 and 1953Weaver was named the Border Conference's Coach of the Year. Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 87-180-9, Accolades: 1975 Southwest Conference Player of the Year, 1975 Kern Tips Memorial Trophy winner, 1975 All-American, 1975 All-Southwest Conference, 1987 Texas High School Football Hall of Fame inductee. aWMudHdpdHRlci5jb20vdExmSWlRbUNDNTwvYT48L3A+Jm1kYXNoOyBBbGFu In 1932, Texas Tech joined the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association, also known as the Border Conference. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q bS50d2l0dGVyLmNvbS93aWRnZXRzLmpzIiBjaGFyc2V0PSJ1dGYtOCI+PC9z This mascot, adorned in a distinctive gaucho hat like the ones worn by members of the marching band, is one of the most visible figures at Texas Tech. This led to a massive bidding war over top prospects between the two leagues. A quarterback must be the most mentally prepared member of the team. Notably, this list does not include undrafted Texas Tech players that have played for the NFL, for example, Wes Welker. The recruitment: Brylon Lawson-Young announced his intentions to transfer to Texas Tech as a walk-on on April 16. He said that if the team did not attract attention by their playing, they would at least be noticed because of the flashy uniforms. As part of the merger agreement on June 8, 1966, the two leagues would hold a multiple round "Common Draft". [70][71] The 2013 team saw a great expansion of uniform combinations and designs coinciding with Kingsbury's creative control over the uniforms. Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx Although Texas Tech went undefeated in conference play, Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association rules forbade an official conference championship being awarded to a team without a minimum of three games played between conference members. PSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1 Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 444-718-28, Accolades: 2005 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, 2005 consensus All-American, 2005 Davey O'Brien Award winner, 2005 Manning Award winner, 2005 Maxwell Award winner, 2006 BCS National Championship Rose Bowl Most Valuable Player. LzEwMDg4ODQzMjY2MTQ4MjcwMDg/cmVmX3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+SnVu It gained full SWC membership and began official conference play in 1960. The Atlantic Coast Conference's Atlantic and Coastal divisions, Mid-American Athletic Conference's West division, Southeastern Conference's East and West divisions, and Western Athletic Conference's Mountain and Pacific division have never had multiple division champions. Five coaches have won conference championships with the Red Raiders: Pete Cawthon, Dell Morgan, DeWitt Weaver, Steve Sloan, and Spike Dykes. 3 in Texas football history. The recruitment: Out of high school, Henry Colombi chose Matt Wells, David Yost and Utah State over Power 5 offers from Arkansas and Iowa State among others. [20] Cawthon's .693 winning percent ranks as the highest among the coaches. Where he is now: Smith just enrolled with the rest of the freshman class this summer. [53] Then known as the Matadors, Texas Tech's first home field was a makeshift stadium at the South Plains Fairgrounds in Lubbock, for the 1925 season and first game of the 1926 season. ZXIuY29tL2FsYW5ib3dtYW5fL3N0YXR1cy8xMDkyOTUxMzA5OTg3MzE1NzEz Duffeys turnover-prone 2017 campaign had fans groaning, but he still completed 67% of his passes for a respectable 1,221 yards and 8TD. He enters camp as the likely the number four quarterback, and ideally the guys in front of him stay healthy all year and he redshirts and develops. PSJodHRwczovL3BsYXRmb3JtLnR3aXR0ZXIuY29tL3dpZGdldHMuanMiIGNo [59] In 2013, the stadium was once again renovated with 368 seats being added, an upgraded video board and sound system installed, a colonnade and connecting concourse in the north endzone, and a 40-person observation deck. On December, 28, 2021, the Red Raiders, led by interim head coach Sonny Cumbie, won 34-7 versus the Mississippi State Bulldogs and former Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach. 12 Oklahoma State rallies to beat Texas Tech", "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book", "Mahomes accounts for 6 TDs in 69-17 win over SFA", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Texas_Tech_Red_Raiders_football_statistical_leaders&oldid=1130907330. Only one former Red Raider, Patrick Mahomes, has gone on to win the league Most Valuable Player award. The Red Raiders were previously members of the Big 12 between its inception in 1996 and the dissolution of conference divisions within the Big 12 in 2011. They tried for higher ranked recruits such as Adrian Martinez (Nebraska), Tanner Mordecai (Oklahoma) and Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma State) before finally landing Bowman following an unofficial summer visit. Texas Tech began competing in intercollegiate football in 1925. The question sparked a heated debate among Texas fans for many years. The team competes as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [26] The 40 bowl game appearances by the Red Raiders tie the program at 20th in all-time in bowl games played and 31st in all-time bowl wins. Ranking: Colombi was rated by Rivals as a 5.6 3-star recruit and the No. 4 in program history. After all, he had been a wide receiver at Bishop Gorman (NV), and Tech already had a quarterback commitment in Wilson Long. b2FjaFdlbGxzPC9hPiBhbmQgPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNv On September 4, 2021, the two met again to play the Texas Kickoff game at NRG Stadium. Putting Air Raid Quarterbacks up against a quarterback from an earlier era is tough. Tom Brady. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Texas Tech has competed as a member of three different conferences since 1925. The answer is Texas Tech's "Air Raid" offense, installed by Mike Leach in 2000. Plus there is more pressure on quarterbacks than there is on anyone else in the world of athletics. Texas Tech first played the Aggies in 1927 and the teams played annually from 1957 to 2011. [62], Texas Tech's football team was originally known as the "Matadors" from 1925 to 1936, a name suggested by the wife of E. Y. Freeland, the first football coach, to reflect the Spanish Renaissance architecture on campus. 2 ranking on this list, I'm going with Colt McCoy because of how dominant of a player he was when he was on the field. Kicking off our week of honoring the past decade, we put the most recognizable Texas Tech position to the test. The staff also made a late run at John Stephen Jones to be the second quarterback in the class, but he ended up going to Arkansas. Morgan was named Border Conference Coach of the Year in 1949. [32] Nine of Texas Tech's 39 bowl game bids have been to the Sun Bowl,[32] the most appearances by any team to the second-oldest college football bowl game. LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire announced Sunday that senior Tyler Shough has been named the Red Raiders' starting quarterback leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against Murray State. Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. P3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0ZnciPkZlYnJ1YXJ5IDYsIDIwMTk8L2E+PC9i This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 546-1,003-37, Accolades: 1995 Southwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year, 1995 first-team All-Southwest Conference. The Red Raiders also defeated the Razorbacks the following year, winning 3127. Texas Tech leads the series 32293 through the 2020 season.[83][84]. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Accolades: 1944 All-Southwest Conference, 1945 All-Southwest Conference, 1946 All-Southwest Conference, 1947 All-Southwest Conference, 1947 consensus All-American, 1st round NFL Draft pick, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, College Football Hall of Fame inductee. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov In 2008, Leach was the second Texas Tech head coach to be named Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year. Here's the quarterback position outlook for Texas Tech in 2021. . Historically, Texas Tech University was one of Houston's original rivals, playing every year from 1976 to 1995 when both schools were part of the now-defunct Southwest Conference. Today the Masked Rider, with guns up, leads the team onto the field for all home games. [3] Before withdrawing from the Border Conference in 1956, the Red Raiders won nine conference championships, the most held by a Border Conference member. Historically, Texas Tech University was one of Houston's original rivals, playing every year from 1976 to 1995 when both schools were part of the now-defunct Southwest Conference. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm The sculpture, created by artist Grant Speed, is 25 percent larger than life. The Texas Tech Football roster was recently updated, showing what is likely the 2020 version of the Red Raiders. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 58,930) Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx The only thing that's held Bowman back are injuries, and he is coming off a season where he played in just three games. This is why truly great quarterbacks are so valuable yet difficult to find. The total cost of the renovations totals to roughly around $185 million, and will add new things to the Jones like club seating, more suites, and a hall of fame for the heroes and champions of Texas Tech Football. In his first start, Webb put up 415 yards and 3 touchdowns to mark the fourth most yards passing for a first-time starter in school history. ciBoZWxwaW5nIG1lIHRocm91Z2hvdXQgbXkgY2FyZWVyIHNvIGZhci4gQWZ0 It was obvious he would continue to be the guy for Texas Tech, and in 2015 he really began to prove that he was a cheat code to this whole football thing. The 2010 team was the first to wear white helmets since 1974. Where he is now: Bowman won the backup QB job coming out of camp his freshman season, and after starter McLane Carter got hurt in the opening game he took over as the starter for good. [A 5] The Texas Longhorns lead the all-time series 54-18 and have won 20 of 26 games since the Chancellor's Spurs were first exchanged. [72] In 2019, Texas Tech would wear the College Football 150 patch, a patch worn by every FBS program to recognize the invention of college football in 1869, above the Big 12 logo on all their uniforms worn that season. Against no. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Quarterbacks are held to a higher standard than their teammates, which is illogical because of the complexity of the position. Texas Tech's most recent bowl victory is the 2021 Autozone Liberty Bowl. It was the first time since 1996 since Tech had won in Norman. Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx The 2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas occurred on December 28, 2012, when the Red Raiders won, 3431, against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Announced schedules as of November 16, 2021. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound quarterback became the first signal caller to lead Texas Tech in rushing since 1973 with 369 yards and four touchdowns to go with 1,221 yards, eight touchdowns and six . The Red Raiders represent Texas Tech University in the NCAA's Big 12 Conference. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 [73][74] The following year, the band earned its name when it became the first collegiate band to travel to an away game. After a few moments, the silent crowd burst into cheers. bgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0cHM6Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5q Oi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFyY2guY29tL3A/YzE9MiZjMj03MjQxNDY5 In 2016, Mahomes threw for over 5,000 yards and collected 41 touchdowns to lead the country in yards per game, passing yards, total offense, points responsible for, and total touchdowns. In 2015, the staff failed to sign a signal caller after losing long time commit Jarrett Stidham to Baylor. In 1960, the addition of a lower bowl doubled the seating capacity to 41,500, an expansion in 1972 added over 10,000 seats, during the 1990s, 2,000 seats were added, and additions in the 2000s brought a seating capacity to 60,454. The 2012 season wrapped up with Doege finishing third in passing yards with 4,205 and second in touchdown passes with 39, completing 380 of 541 passes (70.2%) on the season. The Red Raiders won, 3723, against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Your account has an invalid email address. The substitution and subsequent campaign led towards a schism in the fanbase against Duffey. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season and career leaders. Phillips played a back up role to James Street during the Longhorns' 1969 National Championship season, and took he reins for Texas in 1970. 10 on the all-time quarterbacks for Texas, largely due to the threat he posed as both a passer and runner. That made it back-to-back years with no game action, as McIvor also missed his senior season with an injury. Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 112-229-24, Accolades: 1969 All-Southwest Conference, Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame inductee. He finished his Aggie career with 44 touchdowns and 6,992 passing yards. Texas Tech (then known as Texas Technological College) fielded its first intercollegiate football team during the 1925 season. These lists are dominate Ranking: Smith was rated by Rivals as a 5.6 3-star recruit, the No. Welcome to our third and final assessment of Pac-12 quarterback depth in 2022. The best. [25] The Red Raiders rank third among current Big 12 Conference programs in bowl game appearances, and also boasted the distinction of being the only program in the conference to be bowl eligible every season from its formation in 1996 through the 2010 season. "[77][78] In 2000, The Masked Rider tradition was commemorated with the unveiling of a statue outside of the university's Frazier Alumni Pavilion. 61,337) While at the lower levels of football, the best athlete on the team can be an dominant quarterback because no other player on the field can match his physical abilities, once that player faces equal competition his athleticism is not going to be enough for success. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onTexas Tech Red Raiders and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Join our linker program. The two teams have had some very close games over their history that came down to the wire, with 16 out of the first 34 matchups being decided by single digits and a tie game in 1987. What makes his commitment a huge win for the staff was the fact that he's coming as a walk-on, choosing Tech over multiple other scholarship offers. L3A+Jm1kYXNoOyBCcnlsb24gTGF3c29uLVlvdW5nIChAQl9sYXd5b3VuZykg Major Applewhite secured his name in program history due to several accomplishments he achieved while playing for the Longhorns. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [51] Ten Red Raiders have been named academic All-Americans. [28], The Red Raiders' fans have set attendance records at 10 bowl games, including the team's first bowl game appearance in the 1938 Sun Bowl. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jerrell Price was drafted in 1951 by the New York Yanks (239th overall) and in 1952 by the Los Angeles Rams (73rd overall). He enters 2020 with a shot to compete for the starting job. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season and career leaders. [50] Twelve Red Raiders have been named consensus All-Americans, players who were awarded a majority of votes at their positions by the selectors, with the most recent selection being tight end Jace Amaro in 2013. Recruited by David McWilliams, Peter Gardere makes the cut as his record as a starting quarterback ranks No. All rights reserved. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg That was the Red Raiders first victory in Austin since 1997. ZWY9Imh0dHBzOi8vdHdpdHRlci5jb20vTWF2ZXJpY2tNY0l2b3Ivc3RhdHVz [22] Dykes was named Southwest Conference Coach of the Year in 1989 and two other years. After the firing of Matt Wells, a bowl game at the time appeared unlikely. cmlsIDE2LCAyMDIwPC9hPjwvYmxvY2txdW90ZT4KPHNjcmlwdCBhc3luYyBz Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. ZSI+cGljLnR3aXR0ZXIuY29tL0p6dlRhUlY0VGU8L2E+PC9wPiZtZGFzaDsg In 1956, Texas Tech was admitted to the Southwest Conference (SWC) but was ineligible for any title during a four-year probationary period. Texas Tech has played in 40 postseason bowl games with an all-time record of 16 wins, 23 losses, and 1 tie. [91] The Texas A&M Aggies lead the all-time series 37-32-1. No other player has more. Since the 1996 season, the Chancellor's Spurs, a traveling trophy, has been exchanged between the two university system chancellors, in honor of the two universities' rivalry. [61], In 2014, Texas Tech announced a substantially sized stadium renovation to Jones AT&T Stadium. NUV0ZnciPiN3cmVja2VtPC9hPiA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3QuY28vb0Fj For situations where the host school did not want to allow the Masked Rider's horse, an alternate mascot was needed. [5] Three former Red Raiders have been selected to a Pro Bowl, seven former Red Raiders have won a league championship with their respective teams, and three former Red Raiders have been selected to both a Pro Bowl and won a league championship. James Brown won over many Texas fans during his first collegiate start of his career when he led the Longhorns to a come-from-behind victory over Oklahoma in the 1994 Red River Shootout. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Malcolm Emmons, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: The Sporting News via Getty Images, Getty), (Photo: Bettmann / Contributor Getty Images, Getty), (Photo: Jim Cowsert/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images, Getty). cHQ+CjwvZGl2Pgo8L2Rpdj4KCg==, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxvY2sgc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxv The teams are scheduled to meet in a home-and-home series for 2030 and 2031. That's because Young was an absolute difference maker when he stepped foot on the field. 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", "All-Time Academic All-America (by schools T-Z)", College Sports Information Directors of America, "Cultivating the Home Field Advantage, A Memoir", "Renovations to Jones AT&T Stadium set for completion in time for season opener", "It's A Sellout! After serving as Jordan Love's backup the last couple years, he entered the transfer portal this summer. They won one division championship during that span, sharing it with Oklahoma and Texas in 2008. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg Symons, Graham Harrell, and Patrick Mahomes have been awarded the Sammy Baugh Trophy. cyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAg Please update it here. dWFydGVyYmFja3MiCiAgfSk7CiAgKGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMg For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. There is no more important position in sports than that of quarterback. [79] Eddie Phillips comes in at No. ', Joey McGuire Proves You Can Actually Recruit Football Players to Lubbock, Stunning Videos and Photos of the Double T Scoreboard Coming Down, FMK Texas Schools: Video Shows Students Opinion of Texas Tech, Texas Tech Student Questioned by TSA for Guns Up Salute, Texas Tech Needs Your Dog to Participate in Their First Ever Halftime Corgi Race, Mike McCarthy Gets Destroyed On Twitter After Cowboys Loss to Packers, Texas Tech Cheerleader Goes Viral Push Pressing Teammates [Video]. In 1926, Tech Stadium, a wooden horseshoe shaped 12,000 seat stadium, was built on campus. [24] Kliff Kingsbury became the first Big 12 Conference coach to begin his career with 7 wins in 2013. [63] The students followed the suggestion, and later chose scarlet and black as the school colors inspired by a matador's traditional red cape and black outfit. Starting Quarterbacks by Year [ edit] Sam Ehlinger (2017-2020) Colt McCoy (2006-2009) Vince Young (2003-2005) Simms in 2002 MAJOR APPLEWHITE 1998-2000 Bobby Layne (1944-1947) Career Record [ edit] [32] See also [ edit] Texas Longhorns football statistical leaders References [ edit] ^ Official Texas Athletic Website - All-Time Results. The recruitment: A native West Texan out of San Angelo, Maverick McIvor was always a guy who was highly thought-of by Red Raider fans. bHRyIj5IZXJlIHdlIGdvISEgPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNv In his time as a starter for Tech, Potts earned a 17-9 overall record and two bowl-season MVP honors. The team remained in the SWC until the conference dissolved in 1996. d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+I3dyZWNrZW08L2E+IDxhIGhyZWY9Imh0dHBzOi8vdC5j Mike Leach is the only head Texas Tech football coach to win a division title. dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iZW4iIGRpcj0i [A 4] In the 1952 Sun Bowl, DeWitt Weaver coached the Red Raiders to their first bowl victory, defeating the Pacific Tigers 25-14 . Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Notable offers (HS): Arkansas, Iowa State. Buzz is the horses given name, but the guy needs a stage name. ZXNobWFuLiBUaGFuayB5b3UgdG8gbXkgZmFtaWx5IGFuZCBjb2FjaGVzIGZv The Texas A&MTexas Tech football rivalry has experienced multiple altercations off the playing field between coaches, players and fans. Ij4jxaYyMDwvYT4gPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9oYXNo MjI3MzMxNTQiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL3RleGFzdGVjaC5yaXZhbHMu No other player has more responsibility to his team than does the man taking the snaps. who got experience as a starter last season and started the spring game for the Red Raiders. Rodney Allison, Joe Barnes, and Billy Joe Tolliver were great, but the volume of passing statistics just don't match what Patrick Mahomes and Graham Harrell were able to do. The Red Raiders have won 11 conference championships, eight outright and three shared. The current head coach of the Houston Cougars still holds the school record for lowest percentage of passes had intercepted in a career with just 2.6 percent of his attempts were picked by his opponents. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh bS9oYXNodGFnL3dyZWNrZW0/c3JjPWhhc2gmYW1wO3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMl Mahomes got the best of the Longhorns in the 2015 matchup, 48-45. The team was known as the " Matadors " from 1925 to 1936, a name suggested by the wife of E. Y. Freeland, the first football coach, to reflect the influence of the Spanish Renaissance architecture on campus. The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until, Since 2000, the Red Raiders have run a high-octane, This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 15:40. Since then, a total of 49 players have been named to an All-American team, 30 were selected as first-team All-Americans. dGVyLmNvbS9oY29sb21iaV8zL3N0YXR1cy8xMjg1MzU1OTU4ODgxODA4Mzg1 The Red Raiders represent Texas Tech University in the NCAA's Big 12 Conference. [40] Donny Anderson and Graham Harrell both finished fourth in the voting in 1965 and 2008, respectively, the highest ranking a Red Raider has received from voters. While the quarterback position has been in a bit of a down period aftertwo of the all-time greats careers came to an end, there's no denying the fact that the Longhorns' signal callers have been some of the best quarterbacks in the college game. [1] These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons: The statistics below are updated through the 2021 season. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt [87][88] After the 2022 contest where the Texas Longhorns team lost in overtime to the Red Raiders 37-34 in Lubbock,[89] it is unknown if the rivalry will continue with the Longhorns move to the SEC in 2025. [49], In 1935, Herschel Ramsey was the first football player from Texas Tech to be named an All-American. It is the responsibility of the quarterback to know what everyone on his team is supposed to do and what everyone on the defense is likely to do. Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 63-156-8, Accolades: 1971 Cotton Bowl Offensive Outstanding Player. [4] The university was invited and became a charter member in the South Division of the Big 12 Conference. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. [41][42], Texas Tech football players have won several individual awards based on their positions. Ranking: McIvor was rated by Rivals as a 5.7 3-star recruit, the No. [75] Today, in keeping with the campus' Spanish Renaissance architecture, the uniforms of the Goin' Band are styled after the trajes of matadors, complete with cape and a flat-brimmed "gaucho" hat. Layne's college career led the Pittsburgh Steelers to selecthim withthe third overall pickin the 1948 NFL Draft (though he was traded to the Chicago Bears before playing a snap of the 1948 season). Morgan, Weaver, Dykes, and Leach have each received Coach of the Year honors from at least one organization. The Masked Rider is Texas Tech University's oldest mascot, and was the first official mounted mascot in the country. Layne is one of sixLonghorns to have their jersey retired inside Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Visit ESPN to view the Texas Tech Red Raiders team roster for the current season. czovL3BsYXRmb3JtLnR3aXR0ZXIuY29tL3dpZGdldHMuanMiIGNoYXJzZXQ9 The two schools first met in 1957, with Arkansas defeating Texas Tech by a score of 4726 in Little Rock, Arkansas. LmNvbS9UVFVDb2FjaFdlbGxzP3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0ZnciPkBUVFVD Contrary to his prior moniker, Duffey outdid himself by completing 65% of his passes for 2,840 yards, 18 touchdowns and only 5 interceptions on the season. Seven Red Raider players, Donny Anderson, Hub Bechtol, Byron Hanspard, E. J. Holub, Dave Parks, Gabriel Rivera, and Zach Thomas, have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. fSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9zY3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBz Reflecting SBC Communications' rebranding as AT&T, Inc., the stadium's name was renamed in 2005 as Jones AT&T Stadium. Taylor Potts was Texas Techs transition into the new decade, and even though his final season is the only eligible year for this list I remain unapologetic. The names are etched onto the west stadium building that faces the surface of the stadium, screen by a selection committee that makes formal recommendation to the athletic director of suitable candidates. In 1996, Brown ledTexas to the inaugural Big 12 Championship game, where he pulled off an upset victory over defending national champion Nebraska to claim the programs first Big 12 Championship trophy. bG9ja3F1b3RlPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly9wbGF0Zm9y Jones AT&T Stadium has had a FieldTurf playing surface since 2006. [29][30], Texas Tech's first bowl game was at the conclusion of the 1937 season, only 13 years after the program was established. bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9hZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNp The next time you watch a football game between two teams with awful quarterback play, think about the following list of the 10 best Texas Tech quarterbacks of all time and be thankful that Texas Tech has rarely struggled to find fantastic quarterbacks to lead its team. With 11,252 yards and 93 touchdowns on his stat sheet, Patrick Mahomes is statistically the best quarterback for Texas Tech this decade. Vm1RbnQ0cyI+cGljLnR3aXR0ZXIuY29tL29BY1ZtUW50NHM8L2E+PC9wPiZt 87 prospect in Texas and the No. Only 4 head coaches, E. Y. Freeland, Grady Higginbotham, Rex Dockery, and Jerry Moore, did not lead Texas Tech to a postseason bowl game. During his sophomore season playing under Mack Brown, Applewhite was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, and his accuracy streak of not throwing an interception in 156 consecutive pass attempts tops the record books for the Longhorns. The team was known as the " Matadors " from 1925 to 1936, a name suggested by the wife of E. Y. Freeland , the first football coach, to reflect the influence of the Spanish Renaissance architecture on campus . In the 2006 game, the Gophers scored a field goal in overtime, but the Red Raiders responded with a touchdown to win. McCoy holds the record for most yards in a game, season and career for Texas, and it will take a hefty effort from a future QB to overtake his 45 win mark for the Longhorns. Phillips played a back up role to James Street during. Street's performance during his senior season ended with the Longhorns securing the 1969 National Championship for the second time in program history. Career: 11,252 yards passing, 93 TD, 845 rushing yards, 22 TD. PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Do you have a sports website? No one looks back at the career of a safety or left tackle and cites the record of his team as proof of his effectiveness. The fact that he tore his ACL during the 1975 season but still managed to play in games after proved how tough he truly was. [67] In 2013, head coach Kliff Kingsbury was given creative control over the team's uniforms and equipment design via a contract clause.[68]. List of Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NFL Draft, Because of the NFLAFL merger agreement, the history of the AFL is officially recognized by the NFL and therefore this list includes the. According to reports from those present at the game, the crowd sat in stunned silence as they watched Fulton and his horse Blackie rush onto the football field, followed by the team. Thats the illustration of the impact that Mahomes has had on Texas Tech both as a football player as well as an ambassador. The quarterback threw for four touchdowns in a 30-26 upset victory. In June, McIvor pulled the trigger for the Red Raiders and remained solid until the coaching change. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars are the only current franchises to no Texas Tech has had 17 head coaches, and three-interim head coaches. Marty Akins was known for his toughness and love of the game. After a 307 Texas Tech victory in 1976, Arkansas embarked on another nine-game winning streak, winning every year until 1986. In 2010, Potts came in as the starter after battling Steven Sheffield for the spot during the off season and without skipping a beat put up the best performance of his career at Tech. Akins 26-win margin ranks tied at fourth place in Texas football history, and he is only the second quarterback to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a career. Offensive linemen must be able to diagnose what defensive front they see and adjust their blocking scheme accordingly. Doege earned a flood of accolades for that game but it didnt stop there. [47] Harrell received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj Notable offers: Nevada, San Diego State, Utah State Where he is now: Smith just enrolled with the rest of the freshman class this summer. Starting Quarterbacks by Year [ edit] Sam Ehlinger (2017-2020) Colt McCoy (2006-2009) Vince Young (2003-2005) Simms in 2002 MAJOR APPLEWHITE 1998-2000 Bobby Layne (1944-1947) Career Record [ edit] [32] See also [ edit] Texas Longhorns football statistical leaders References [ edit] ^ Official Texas Athletic Website - All-Time Results. If this list were based on the passing percentage, Seth Doege would be the unequivocal number one. [28] In 10 seasons, Mike Leach's 9 bowl game appearances and five wins are the most of any of the program's head coaches.[28]. Texas Tech (then known as Texas Technological College) fielded its first intercollegiate football team during the 1925 season. Playoff participants are sequenced after non-playoff teams, based on their round of elimination (wild card, division, conference, and Super Bowl). Kyle Allen Chris Graythen via Getty Images Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx . See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Career: 4,077 yards passing, 26 TD (18 in 2019) 587 yards rushing, 5 TD. In 2008, the Red Raiders were one of three football teams involved in the first three way conference division tie. Or write about sports? We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The 2014 season was similar regarding his excellence in passing, and in two full season Webb amassed over 5,000 yards through the air for 44 touchdowns. Being a solid signal-caller requires more of a player than just athleticism. In 1956, Texas Tech was admitted to the Southwest Conference (SWC), but was ineligible for any title during a four-year probationary period. 100 prospect in Florida. When one quarterback graduates, the Red Raiders simply insert the next man up - which happens to be Shimonek . dG8gZnVydGhlciBteSBlZHVjYXRpb24gYW5kIHBsYXkgZm9vdGJhbGwgZm9y [65], Texas Tech's uniform consists of any combination of scarlet, black, and white. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Two years prior to the stadium's opening, Clifford B. Jones, former Texas Tech University president, established a $100,000 trust toward construction for a new football stadium. The season was getting away from Texas Tech. dGFnLyVDNSVBNjIwP3NyYz1oYXNoJmFtcDtyZWZfc3JjPXR3c3JjJTVFdGZ3 The 2010 season for Potts helped solidify him as Texas Techs fourth-ranked all-time leader in passing yards and the third ranked all-time leader in touchdown passes thrown. Texas Tech also played the Houston Cougars in 2022 at Jones AT&T Stadium with the final score being 33-30 in 2OT. The era of football played at Texas Tech starting in 2000 was an entirely different game than what was played before. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 10 on the all-time quarterbacks for Texas, largely due to the threat he posed as both a passer and runner. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Though Young proved that claim to be inaccurate when he accumulated 467 yards of total offense and three touchdowns to give Texas its first National Championship in 35 years in a 41-38 upset over No. [45][48] In 2003, Wes Welker won the Mosi Tatupu Award, given annually to the best special teams player. [1] In 2003, a seven-story building including 47 suites, a club seat level and new press box replaced the former press box constructed in 1959. The team was known as the "Matadors" from 1925 to 1936, a name suggested by the wife of E. Y. Freeland, the first football coach, to reflect the influence of the Spanish Renaissance architecture on campus. [81] The student serving as Raider Red is a member of the Saddle Tramps or High Riders. Ranking the 10 Best Texas Tech Quarterbacks Since 2000 We never got to see Duffey (2016 redshirt) ball out in 2017, but in 2018 he saw significant playtime after replacing an injured Bowman. The band performed at the team's first game in October 1925, fielding between 21 and 25 members. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 26 Bowls, 15-11, .577 W-L% (Major Bowls) Ranked in AP Poll: 8 Times (Preseason), 14 Times (Final), 208 Weeks (Total) Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field (cap. [66] A Los Angeles sports writer called the Matadors a "red raiding team", coining the moniker Texas Tech's athletics teams use today. The Texas Tech Red Raiders have played more games against the Baylor Bears than any other opponent. [A 1] This includes six players taken in the first round and one overall number one pick, Dave Parks in the 1964 NFL Draft. Texas Tech travels to Austin in potential must win matchup, Hub City Homers #63: The panic button has been pressed, Finding the threshold of contentment as Texas Tech fans. IEJvd21hbiAoQGFsYW5ib3dtYW5fKSA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0 Teams that did not make the playoffs are ordered by their regular-season record with any remaining ties broken by strength of schedule. After the game, several fans broke out into a fight in the stands. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. He followed that performance with another record-setting performance against West Virginia, collecting 462 yards and 2 touchdowns. dGFnL1dyZWNrRW0/c3JjPWhhc2gmYW1wO3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0Znci He finished 2010 with 3,762 passing yards off of 369 passes with 35 touchdowns, all during a time where Texas Tech was transitioning into Tommy Tubervilles style of play. Ranking: Lawson-Young was unrated by Rivals. McCoy remains one of the best quarterbacks in college football history, and his name is found at the top of several record book categories. The Texas Tech 2014 Media Supplement lists only a leader for this statistic, rather than a top 10. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Career Completions-Attempts-Interceptions: 535-911-31. Seven Longhorns have met or surpassed the 25 career win mark as starters, and at one point, Texas had the all-time College Football quarterback career win leader on campus. The Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University (variously "Texas Tech" or "TTU"). Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying RedRaiderSports? Where he is now: Lawson-Young is likely the fifth quarterback on the roster, and will provide depth at the position. 5 ranked West Virginia Mountaineers (flood of accolades again). Two settlements, Old Lubbock and Monterey, merged in 1890 and compromised with the name 'Lubbock. For that reason, in this list, I'll be focusing on quarterbacks who played starting in 2000. Bowl Record: 40 Bowls, 16-23-1, .413 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 6 Times (Preseason), 11 Times (Final), 141 Weeks (Total), Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium (cap. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Even with all of those stats Mahomes still only finished the season with the Sammy Baugh Trophy (nations top passer). The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, representing Texas Tech University, has had 155players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. List of Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NFL Draft Michael Crabtree was drafted 10th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009 NFL Draft. Webb, like Duffey, got his time to shine when then-starter Baker Mayfield went down with injury. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. His career high 504 yards and 6 touchdowns came in the massive 49-14 upset of the no. Shough, in his second season with the Red Raiders, previously started the first four games of the 2021 season after earning the starting job out of preseason camp. 5. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, representing Texas Tech University, has had 155 players drafted into the National Football League since the league began holding drafts in 1936. The last time the two teams had met was during the 2006 Insight Bowl, in which Texas Tech completed the biggest comeback in bowl history. But who are the Top 10 quarterbacks of the last 10 years? Today we take a look back at the recruitment of each recruit by position group, starting with the quarterbacks. bHRyIj5LaW5nc2J1cnksIFN5bW9ucywgQ3VtYmllLCBIYXJyZWxsLCBXZWJi [13], Texas Tech Red Raiders football statistical leaders. To make this list, nothing short of 4,197 yards and 32 TDs. In 2000, Jones Stadium was renamed, Jones SBC Stadium, in recognition of a $30 million donation from SBC Communications. Arkansas and Texas Tech played every year from 19571991, when the teams were members of the Southwest Conference. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm Only quarterbacks (and head coaches) are judged by their teams record. Texas Tech's other mascot, Raider Red, is a more recent creation. He transferred to Frenship for his senior season in order to be closer to family and play quarterback. Texas Tech began competing in intercollegiate football in 1925. In 2012, Texas Tech introduced the creation of a ring of Honor to honor former Tech players. [8] The university was invited and became a charter member in the South Division of the Big 12 Conference. j/CflLTimqvvuI8gPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9oYXNo Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The 2013 National University Holiday Bowl occurred on December 30, 2013. 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