Texas Tech moved to 6-0 this weekend, confirming what many in Lubbock already suspected \u2014 there\u2019s something special happening in the Hub City.<\/p>\n
A Rollercoaster of Highs and Lows<\/p>\n
Lubbock<\/a> has\u00a0seen Texas Tech football at its best and worst. For every glorious upset, there\u2019s been a gut-punch loss that left fans shaking their heads. It\u2019s understandable that some longtime Red Raiders are hesitant to believe the hype. After all, the ride has been bumpy.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Texas Tech Football: Balancing Success With Fan Concerns<\/a><\/p>\n Personally, I\u2019ve always been more about the energy the team brings to town than the scoreboard itself. Whether we were undefeated or struggling for bowl eligibility, the eras of Kliff Kingsbury and Mike Leach made Tech football cool. They gave the team swagger, even when the win column didn\u2019t always agree.<\/p>\n Texas Tech Fever Is Back in the Hub City<\/p>\n Now, we\u2019re staring down the barrel of a potential Big 12 Championship run \u2014 and maybe even a playoff berth. That\u2019s not just big; that\u2019s historic. For a program that used to hang its hat on Liberty Bowl appearances, this is a moment to savor.<\/p>\n Even fans like me, who usually stay one step removed from the chaos, are starting to feel that Red Raider fever. If the fan base can clean up some of its uglier moments, we might just see this team \u2014 and this town \u2014 take the next step toward something truly iconic.<\/p>\n A Statement Win Against Kansas<\/p>\n The comeback against Kansas showed serious grit. After a sluggish start, the Red Raiders exploded in the second half, putting the Jayhawks away in decisive fashion. You could feel it \u2014 the confidence, the chemistry, the hunger to win.<\/p>\n Take a look at some of the photos from that game. You\u2019ll see it too: a team that believes, a fan base that\u2019s waking up, and a city that\u2019s ready to rally behind something real.<\/p>\n Texas Tech Smother Kansas<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Getty Images<\/a><\/p>\n Texas Tech Smother Kansas<\/p>\n