Feb. 12, 2008

LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech Football will begin on-field preparations for the 2008 season March 26 when it conducts its annual spring drills on the practice fields at the Football Training Facility. In anticipation of the spring practice schedule, the team is currently undergoing an eight-week strength and conditioning period.

The annual Red-Black Game is scheduled for April 19 at 1 p.m. Spring workouts will run on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays for four weeks beginning March 26 and conclude with a brief workout April 21.

The Texas Tech coaching staff will host its annual coaching clinic April 4-5 in conjunction with practices on both days. For more information on this year's clinic, contact the football office at (806) 742-4260.

The Red Raiders are coming off a 9-4 season, which was highlighted by Tech's come-from-behind win over Virginia in the Gator Bowl, the fifth bowl win under eight-year head coach Mike Leach. Texas Tech opens the 2008 season August 30 against Eastern Washington in Lubbock.

SPRING DATES (Times to be announced)

Wed., March 26 - Practice #1

Fri., March 28 - Practice #2

Sat., March 29 - Practice #3

Mon., March 31 - Practice #4

Wed., April 2 - Practice #5

Fri., April 4 - Practice #6 (Texas Tech Coaching Clinic)

Sat., April 5 - Practice #7 (Texas Tech Coaching Clinic)

Mon., April 7 - Practice #8

Wed., April 9 - Practice #9

Fri., April 11 - Practice #10

Sat., April 12 - Practice #11

Mon., April 14 - Practice #12

Wed., April 16 - Practice #13

Sat., April 19 - Practice #14 (Annual Red-Black Game)

Mon., April 21 - Practice #15