McGuire Speaks, Lessons Learned From World Cup, Raiderland Hot Links Featuring A Galaxy Not So Far Away, SEC Threats, Perfect Big 12 Road Trip, Revenge Of The Nerds, So Long Happy Days, Hello Burger Feast

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Happy Monday, Y’all !

I will admit it.

I’m gonna miss the World Cup. Even though the USMNT didn’t exactly go on a big run it was still a compelling event. From the fans loving America to the games being on during the day and night, it gave us some great Mid-Summer sports drama. We thank them for that. More on the World Cup in a moment, but first…real and actual Texas Tech news.

According to multiple reports, Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire was speaking this weekend at the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention (Coaching School) and confirmed that Texas Tech QB Will Hammond will be ready to go week one vs ACU. We’ve been expecting this since early May and now we feel certain Hammond will be out there for at least the first half of the games against ACU and at Oregon State. That’s exactly what you want and how you played it with Morton last season.

Hopefully Texas Tech’s defense and the revamped offense allows McGuire the ability to get Hammond just enough seasoning to feel good going into Houston in week three. The best thing about knowing this now for the staff is that Hammond can get all the reps with the first team and you don’t feel like you need to be putting Jack Francis in there, just in case. He can play the role he was brought to play, namely an aged veteran who can handle things in an emergency.

We’ll talk about all that, find out who your Ultimate Weekend Warrior was this weekend and whatever the news of the day brings us tonight on The Daily Broadcast. We’ll also give you 5 Things U.S. Sports Can Steal From The World Cup tonight, so get in on the show LIVE at 5:30 Central. Join in via Twitter/X, the Raiderland YouTube Channel or our growing and engaging Raiderland Facebook Page. All Free, All The Time thanks to our great sponsors, who you really should patronize and thank online for supporting us!

We didn’t have a Friday show, but in case you missed it, here are our thoughts on the Jones Stadium naming rights deal at Texas Tech. You may be surprised:

The Saturday Column With No Name – Texas Tech Football Becomes The Biggest Game In The Galaxy

Get your comments and questions ready to go and we’ll see y’all at 5:30. Oh, one of the things U.S. sports can steal from the World Cup….start every game on time!

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Dane leads the week off, as it should be!

Good morning! pic.twitter.com/6Kd3mxptJo
— Dane Dewbre 🌵 (@MarlandDane) July 20, 2026

In his third career @TheOpen appearance, Ludvig Åberg recorded his best finish to date, T-9th.

One of only 14 golfers to make the cut in all four majors this season, Åberg collected his second top-10 finish in a major this year and the fourth of his career. pic.twitter.com/CYJwhr7w9L
— Texas Tech Men’s Golf (@TexasTechMGolf) July 19, 2026

Watched the World Cup Final in style!#WreckEm | @TomStone9 pic.twitter.com/NVTuzItQPw
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) July 20, 2026

Sark: “First and foremost, Joey and I are good. We’re sitting next to each other.” https://t.co/PFhSqAJidU pic.twitter.com/xWSDQmSHYX
— Joseph Duarte (@Joseph_Duarte) July 19, 2026

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire at the Texas High School Football Coaches Convention:

"If any of you Red Raiders are out there, Will Hammond will be ready to go Week 1."
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) July 19, 2026

Buddy Bell, five-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove winner for the #Rangers, was traded to the #Reds #OTD in 1985. It was a homecoming for Bell, who had grown up in Cincinnati, where his father, Gus Bell, spent nine years as a Reds outfielder. pic.twitter.com/o5UczVRSN2
— Lost In Left Field (@LILFBaseball) July 19, 2026

7/19/93: Julio Franco had 3 hits including a 2 run homer as Texas beat Milwaukee 5-3. Gary Redus had a 2 run triple and Dean Palmer had 3 hits. Nolan Ryan (2-2) earned the win pitching 5.2 innings allowing two runs on three hits and six strike outs. Tom Henke earns his 20th save. pic.twitter.com/4xqpjVKmhR
— Texas Rangers Baseball History (@TxRangerHistory) July 19, 2026

Walt Williams, 1964 Houston #Colt45s @astros pic.twitter.com/EIg6XXA0ed
— Vintage Jerseys & Hats (@PolyesterUnis) July 19, 2026

22-year-old Vin Scully sitting in the press box at Ebbets Field during his rookie season with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950. Look at the incredible details on the desk—the vintage WOR microphone, a bottle of Schaefer Beer, and a carton of Lucky Strike cigarettes. Discovered by Red… pic.twitter.com/RWaUHi9D0L
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) July 20, 2026

"Sometimes I get lazy and let the dishes stack up. But they don't stack too high. I've only got 4 dishes." ~ Mark "The Bird" Fidrych pic.twitter.com/5gar5CxVbZ
— OldTimeHardball (@OleTimeHardball) July 18, 2026

Could you imagine these scenes occurring in today's NFL?

Ankle-deep mud, uninterrupted public drunkenness on the field, a lake that takes up the better part of one end zone

The #Dolphins and #Patriots at Boston College's waterlogged Alumni Stadium in November of 1969 pic.twitter.com/YRT5FZEn57
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) July 20, 2026

No halftime show will ever top the 1958 #NFL Championship #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/1fpfYubXZ5
— Old Time Football 🏈 (@Ol_TimeFootball) July 19, 2026

If you remember how painful it was to get hit in the shin with one of these, you're old. pic.twitter.com/xrIjFLIl0I
— Growing Up Retro (@GrowingUpRetro) July 19, 2026

On this date in 1984, “Revenge of the Nerds” starring Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards premiered in theaters.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Much of the film was shot on the University of Arizona campus, whose fraternity houses and dorms helped create the movie's authentic college… pic.twitter.com/g2QjLaMBNj
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) July 20, 2026

On this date in 1984, the iconic sitcom “Happy Days” aired its final episode on ABC.

BITE-SIZED FACT | The series wrapped up its 11-season, 255-episode run with the long-awaited wedding of Joanie and Chachi. pic.twitter.com/ZEHtTiFc2z
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) July 19, 2026

Happy #80s Birthday to Kim Carnes(81), Donna Dixon(70), Dan Monahan(71), Simple Minds' Mick MacNeil(68), Frank Whaley(63), 'Dino' Dean Esposito(63) & Kool G Rap(58)
— Old School 80s (@OldSchool80s) July 20, 2026

Santana 🎩🪄 Black Magic Woman (1970)

Happy 79th Birthday to the legendary Carlos Santana, born July 20th, 1947 🎂🎂🎂

One of rock's most distinctive guitarists, blending Latin rhythms with unforgettable tone and soul. #CarlosSantana pic.twitter.com/UjbmzkPAWD
— Music Jim 🎩🪄 (@MusicJim2) July 20, 2026

Why limit yourself to a single campsite?https://t.co/IjcRZt2bbU pic.twitter.com/Ef9eIkfnkn
— Bring a Trailer (@Bringatrailer) July 20, 2026

The best recreation of this by the end of the month will win a jar of @AnciraSalsa https://t.co/28Nn9AbTTB
— Taco King 𝕏 (@tacokingX) July 19, 2026

Taco of the Day.@famousbeardedx pic.twitter.com/xNvpWdXmUJ
— Taco King 𝕏 (@tacokingX) July 19, 2026

Post World Cup Nachos 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SWXNSyL79c
— Rich O'Toole (@RichOToole) July 19, 2026

You still have months of outdoor barbecues and potlucks left. https://t.co/hf9GTTcTSP
— Food & Wine (@foodandwine) July 19, 2026

Burger Feast 🍔 pic.twitter.com/vwlthqecjT
— Food Hub (@F0ODHub) July 20, 2026

From the peaceful gardens to the proud shrine, the Alamo offers moments of beauty at every turn – even on a rainy day. Enjoy this video with the sound on! 🎧🌧️ pic.twitter.com/ByHkRCEEBX
— The Alamo (@OfficialAlamo) July 17, 2026

Traces of Texas reader Steve Melton thoughtfully sent in this fantastic shot of his grandparents playing tennis in De Leon, Texas in 1905. They are second from the left and fourth from the left in this photo. I love how they are in slacks, long sleeved white shirts … and hats… pic.twitter.com/OZEbiIrGy8
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) July 19, 2026

Here's a look at rainfall totals across the South Plains, Rolling Plains and east/southeast New Mexico over the last seven days. Data is from TTU's West Texas Mesonet and NWS observations. Jayton, Lamesa and Snyder and Childress were the big winners. #txwx #nmwx #Lubbock #KLBK pic.twitter.com/T8GLIpUPYX
— KLBK Weather (@KLBKWeather) July 20, 2026

NEW ON TALKING POINTS: KAMC'S Jen Phillips sat down with Carl Tepper about why data centers have become a hot topic for Texas and what it means for the South Plains.⬇️https://t.co/kD06oqRadJ pic.twitter.com/WP6bsF6WA0
— KAMC News (@KAMCNews) July 19, 2026

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