Fight, Raiders, Fight! | Maize's Texas Tech Dynasty

[Maize08]

NCAA 2007 on PS2 - Idaho (DC)
NCAA 2008 on PS2 - Kent State (DC), Michigan (MM)
NCAA 2009 on PS2 - New Mexico State (MM)
NCAA 2010 on PS2 - Notre Dame (OS)
NCAA 2011 on PS3 - Kent State (OS/VSN/DSS)
NCAA 2012 on PS3 - UCLA (DSS)
NCAA 2013 on PS3 - Duke (DSS), Kentucky (VSN/DSS)
NCAA 2014 on PS3 - UNLV (SS/OS), Eastern Michigan (OS)
NCAA (14) 2015 on PS3 - Michigan (OS)
NCAA (14) 2018 on PS3 - UMass (OS)
NCAA (14) 2019 on PS3 - Texas Tech (OS)

Texas Tech has always been one of my favorite college football programs to follow. I was always a fan of the Mike Leach teams, but since his departure, the program has not reached the same level. They haven't finished a season ranked since 2009; that's also the last season they won more than 8 games.

This dynasty will focus on three storylines: Kliff Kingbury's future, the program's ceiling and the future of the Big 12 Conference. As always, the focus will be on writing and creating story lines to follow from season to season.

Like in past dynasties, I will include real recruits in the game. Mainly focusing on the top 100 players on 24/7 and the top recruits committed in the Big 12. I will do my best to include only real recruits in the first three Texas Tech classes.

Dynasty Information
Platform: Playstation 3
Gameplay Level: Heisman
Quarter Length: 8 Minutes
Sliders: Boss Hawg's (Check out his Youtube Channel)
Rosters: NCAA Football 14: 2018-19 Roster Update
Scheduling: Realism is the key. I will try to stick to the future schedule and also stick to how they usually schedule games for any holes in the schedule.
Redshirts: I am allowed to redshirt true freshmen, transfers, and back-up skill position players. I only redshirt 5 players per season, although some players will not play and will be redshirted but available to use.
Recruiting: All-American Level. Of the 35 players on my recruiting board, at least 25 must be from the state of Texas.
In-Season Updates: Top 25 and Heisman watch will be updated every week. Individual statistics will be updated after the first five game, after the tenth game, then after the final game of the season. Conference standings will be updated after eight games and then at the end of the season.
In-Game: Choose one of the selected plays on First and Second Down. Then on third down, I am on my own. Try to create realistic statistics, so bring in back-ups if the game gets out of reach. Adjust sliders after every four games if needed. I will also simulate 3-4 games per season to help create realistic season stats.

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Football History and Records

Retired Numbers
44 | 55 | 81

First Season: 1925
All-Time Record: 562-443-32
All-Time Win %: 55.9%
Record in Big XII: 91-92
Bowl Record: 14-23
Consensus All-Americans: 12

Record Versus Rivals
Baylor - Texas Tech leads 38-37-1 (Won Last 2 Games)
Oklahoma State - Tied 21-21-3 (Lost Last 9 Games)
TCU - Texas Tech leads 31-26-3 (TCU Won Last Game)
Texas - Texas leads 50-17 (Texas Tech Won Last Game)
Texas A&M - Texas A&M leads 37-32-1 (Lost Last 3 Games)

Individual Records

Passing
Passing Yards (Game) - Patrick Mahomes (2016 vs. Oklahoma) - 734 yards
Passing Yards (Season) - B.J. Symons (2003) - 5,833 yards
Passing Yards (Career) - Graham Harrell (2005-08) - 15,793 yards
Passing Touchdowns (Game) - B.J. Symons (2003 vs. Texas A&M) - 8
Passing Touchdowns (Season) - B.J. Symons (2003) - 52
Passing Touchdowns (Career) - Graham Harrell (2005-08) - 134
Rushing
Rushing Yards (Game) - Byron Hanspard (1996 vs. Baylor) - 287 yards
Rushing Yards (Season) - Byron Hanspard (1996) - 2,084 yards
Rushing Yards (Career) - Byron Hanspard (1994-96) - 4,219 yards
Rushing Touchdowns (Game) - Two Players Tied - 5
Rushing Touchdowns (Season) - Byron Morris (1993) - 22
Rushing Touchdowns (Career) - James Gray (1986-89) - 52
Receiving
Receptions (Game) - Eric Ward (2011 vs. Baylor) - 16
Receptions (Season) - Michael Crabtree (2007) - 134
Receptions (Career) - Taurean Henderson (2002-05) - 302
Receiving Yards (Game) - Joel Filiani (2005 vs. Kansas St.) - 255 yards
Receiving Yards (Season) - Michael Crabtree (2007) - 1,962 yards
Receiving Yards (Career) - Jakeem Grant (2012-15) - 3,286 yards
Receiving Touchdowns (Game) - Derek Dorris (2000 vs. Kansas) - 4
Receiving Touchdowns (Season) - Michael Crabtree (2007) - 22
Receiving Touchdowns (Career) - Michael Crabtree (2007-08) - 41
Defense
Total Tackles (Game) - Donald Harris (1988 vs. Arizona) - 30
Total Tackles (Season) - Lawrence Flugence (2002) - 193
Total Tackles (Career) - Lawrence Flugence (1999-2002) - 500
Sacks (Game) - Brandon Sharpe (2009 vs. Nebraska) - 4.0
Sacks (Season) - Brandon Sharpe (2009) - 15.0
Sacks (Career) - Aaron Hunt (1999-2002) - 34.0
Interceptions (Game) - Two Players Tied - 3
Interceptions (Season) - Elmer Tarbox (1938) - 11
Interceptions (Career) - Tracy Saul (1989-92) - 25
* - Record Broken in Dynasty

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Season Reviews

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Recruiting Recaps

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Feel free to post!

I'm really excited about this dynasty. I have a lot of ideas for different story lines and my goal is to make it through ten seasons. I have not done that in a long time, but that's the plan.

I will work on updating the history and records section. I will also have an article up soon on Kingsbury's hot seat and an abbreviated season preview.

[bailey4mvp]

Following for sure man, loved following your stuff on MM and DSS.good luck with the red raiders


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[SilverBullet19]

I'm in, I've always liked Tech as well. Are you using the editor to start in 2018? I feel like I've read you can edit the year.

[Maize08]

Quote: Originally Posted by bailey4mvp

Following for sure man, loved following your stuff on MM and DSS.good luck with the red raiders Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey, good to see you still around! I'm hoping this will be similar to some of my stuff on MM. It's so nice having a community that still reads and follows dynasties.

Quote: Originally Posted by SilverBullet19

I'm in, I've always liked Tech as well. Are you using the editor to start in 2018? I feel like I've read you can edit the year.

I don't think I'll use the editor, but I'll adjust things enough to get it close to 2018. I won't be able to change the schedule, which is probably the biggest issue.
Thanks, I'm glad you'll be following again!