{"id":151095,"date":"2026-02-04T21:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/151095\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T21:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:02:09","slug":"a-lone-player-in-the-super-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/151095\/","title":{"rendered":"A Lone Player In The Super Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"

It looks like the Red Raiders will have just one true representative on the field this Super Bowl Sunday, and that alone gives Lubbock<\/a> a little something to root for. It\u2019s always fun to see former Texas Tech players punch their ticket to the NFL, and even more fun when one of them survives the gauntlet long enough to reach the big game. That\u2019s a huge reason why West Texans have gravitated toward the Kansas City Chiefs in recent years \u2014 that Mahomes glow is strong \u2014 at least until this absolute disaster of a season dampened the enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

But this year is different. No Chiefs. No Raiders. No built-in rooting interest. It\u2019s the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks, which, around the Hub City, ranks only slightly above a \u201cnothingburger.\u201d The energy isn\u2019t quite the same \u2014 except for the fact that, well, everyone loves a Super Bowl party.<\/p>\n

Texas Tech Fans Have Only One Red Raider to Cheer for This Super Bowl Sunday<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still hunting for a reason to lean one way or the other, here\u2019s your hook: only one Red Raider is officially listed as an active player in the game, and he\u2019s wearing Patriots colors. Kobee Minor, a standout cornerback, will take the field for New England. Minor played two seasons for Texas Tech in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Indiana and later wrapping up his college career at Memphis.<\/p>\n

Sure, Texas Tech has coaching ties sprinkled across both sidelines \u2014 and that\u2019s great \u2014 but for many fans, seeing an actual player suited up is far more compelling. So if you want a little extra juice while you grab another plate of nachos, just look for #19 in Patriots blue. That\u2019s your Red Raider on the sport\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n

Lubbock’s Most Extreme Weather Records <\/p>\n

A look at the most extreme weather records Lubbock has set.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n

Where to Experience Lubbock’s Signature Cocktail, The Chilton <\/p>\n

Lubbock’s signature cocktail is the crisp and refreshing Chilton. Vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, soda water, and salt combine together to make a cocktail as electric as a West Texas thunderstorm. Here are some bars and restaurants to try this Lubbock original.<\/p>\n

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