When you realize that you’re a fanatical Texas Tech fan…

Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsI often joke that it takes a person committed to a life of mediocrity to become a fan of the Red Raiders. We’re distinguished in our own right, of course, but historically we’re slightly above average, to above average. Yet, when supporting a team that rarely makes the pinnacle, you get a sense of pride knowing you’ve been there since the start. There are no bandwagon Tech fans, and that’s something that endears us to the University.

Growing up in Lubbock, I never missed football games in the fall, watched most every hoops game, and was an avid fan of Larry Hayes and the baseball team. This sort of obsession lead to me doing some wild things to ensure I didn’t…