Raiderland Hot Links Featuring: Texas Tech’s Jones Stadium Gets New Name, HBD Uncle Verne, Josh Jung History, Between The Moon And New York City Plus Puddin’ Foot Gets Rascally

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Happy Friday, Y’all !

Hope everyone’s week has been great. We’re taking a bit of a Friday off around Raiderland today. We’ll give you your daily dose of Hot Links and y’all can fire away with Most Texan Thing You Did This Week and What You Learned this week in the comments or on Social Media if you want to. We aren’t planning a show tonight, but if anything major happens will adjust and be there for ya. If you missed our Thursday show, lots of College Football and Big 12 talk with Mike Montesano. Check it out!

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Raiderland Hot Links

Every morning we serve ’em up, fresh and hot. The best links from Raiderland and Beyond.

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Good morning! pic.twitter.com/H8rLmsJrhT
— Dane Dewbre 🌵 (@MarlandDane) July 17, 2026

The beginning of a landmark partnership.

Welcome to the next chapter of Red Raider Football.

🔗: https://t.co/MBEAlytJoA pic.twitter.com/Zg6v5s2tdg
— Texas Tech Red Raiders (@TechAthletics) July 17, 2026

Great having former Tech legend Louis Vasquez out to speak with the team! Congrats on being inducted into the Tech Hall of Fame this year! pic.twitter.com/yICamTBbaY
— Clay McGuire (@ClayMcGuireTTU) July 16, 2026

Brought the heat on content day! pic.twitter.com/QSk5ipq6EV
— Texas Tech Soccer (@TexasTechSoccer) July 16, 2026

Need Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver at the grand unveiling of Galaxy Stadium.https://t.co/gu8YqrjpnT
— Nathan Giese (@NathanGiese) July 17, 2026

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— Texas Rangers Baseball History (@TxRangerHistory) July 17, 2026

7/26/23: Josh Jung’s two run single capped a 4 run 8th as AL West-leading Texas rallied past the Guardians 6-5, completing a three-game series sweep. Will Smith pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 16th save in 18 opportunities after Cody Bradford (2-1) pitched three innings. pic.twitter.com/m6uXo1eqMl
— Texas Rangers Baseball History (@TxRangerHistory) July 17, 2026

Random 90s at bat (Juan Berenguer vs Jose Offerman in 1992). pic.twitter.com/8QGKhJhB4W
— Stirrups Now! (@uniformcritic) July 16, 2026

Eddie Gaedel tips his hat to the crowd after pinch hitting against the Tigers to become the shortest player in MLB history at 3'7". pic.twitter.com/6BMjIZBwgW
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) July 17, 2026

Harmon Killebrew and Tigers players can only wait as game is delayed in 12th inning due to heavy fog at Griffith Stadium, 1960 pic.twitter.com/PpVhFXyWgp
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) July 17, 2026

Happy 86th, "Uncle Verne"! 🎉

To use one of his more memorable calls, you've "got to be the sickest man in America" if you don't love Verne Lundquist.

Legend. pic.twitter.com/HilMMjnh7Y
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) July 17, 2026

“Old Days”Two Giants of 1950s and 60s TV,
Ed Sullivan and Jackie Gleason get together for
"Happy Hour"after a Golf Game.#television #nostalgia #1960s #1950s #Hollywood pic.twitter.com/S7KbXKWVlW
— Tom’s Old Days (@sigg20) July 17, 2026

On this date in 1996, "Multiplicity" starring Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell was released in theaters.

BITE-SIZED FACT | Despite the high-concept premise, the film grossed roughly $37 million globally against a $45 million budget. pic.twitter.com/p8T1URffof
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) July 17, 2026

"Arthur" starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli was released in theatres today in 1981.

BITE-SIZED FACT | The film became a massive box-office hit and won two Academy Awards. pic.twitter.com/y7FH3mXAT4
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) July 17, 2026

Did anyone else do this? pic.twitter.com/Sxl39gTxHQ
— Growing Up Retro (@GrowingUpRetro) July 16, 2026

Happy #80s Birthday to @DavidHasselhoff (74), Robert Romanus(70), Heather Langenkamp(62), Alex Winter(61) & P.J. Soles(76)
— Old School 80s (@OldSchool80s) July 17, 2026

Argent
"Hold Your Head up"
The Midnight Special 1972
I leave you today with this Oldie but goodie! 💫
Enjoy!✌️😎#KeepRockin
🎸🎹🥁🎶🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/c6aotqlZ8v
— Tracy ❤️🎶💫 (@nunyabizz6773) July 16, 2026

Carrying a Chevy, Pulling a Dodge!

Ford is putting the competition on its back, literally

📼 via YT / IDIDieselJohn pic.twitter.com/FavnYUYctr
— Bring a Trailer (@Bringatrailer) July 16, 2026

A legend, reimagined. This 1978 Datsun 280Z @Ferrari 250 GTO replica sold for $154,000 at the inaugural Columbus Auction. Consign your collector vehicle today for the Las Vegas Auction, Sept. 10-12 in the West Hall of the Convention Center.

Learn more: https://t.co/afjIwLuBVR pic.twitter.com/BJMeCLCpza
— Barrett-Jackson (@Barrett_Jackson) July 16, 2026

Taco of the Day.@DrunkDividends pic.twitter.com/xwFWMyyvIw
— Taco King 𝕏 (@tacokingX) July 16, 2026

Eat all alone or share?

Peruvian Chicken Wings with AjiVerde 🤌🏻 pic.twitter.com/tGccw03QMS
— Food Blogger (@foodietechlab) July 17, 2026

Cravings pic.twitter.com/6di6EHfMEf
— Food Pleaser (@FoodPleaser) July 17, 2026

Beef Quesadillas 🌮 pic.twitter.com/5bqwH05BN2
— Summer's Savor (@summer_food) July 17, 2026

Flame-seared steak, smoky peppers, and fresh tortillas come together in this live-fire take on a Tex-Mex classic 🔥 Get the recipe: https://t.co/gDPjaQO8rJ pic.twitter.com/KoI48ZFQWK
— Food & Wine (@foodandwine) July 17, 2026

🤠 The Young Texans Tour is perfect for kids of all ages! Led by expert Alamo tour guides and living historians, young guests will step back in time and experience history through hands-on activities.

Families, book your tour today! https://t.co/B9AjWzMg77 pic.twitter.com/86JPDMH4n6
— The Alamo (@OfficialAlamo) July 17, 2026

The Llano Hotel Cafe and coffee shop at the Llano Hotel in Midland, Texas, 1933. White tablecloths, white shirt, bow tie .. Behind the bar are Calvin Trammell, the cafe's owner (at center), Eddie Trammell, his wife (right, next to cash register), and an unidentified waitress… pic.twitter.com/O0O73r0tro
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) July 17, 2026

Cowboy Edwin Sanders having trouble with Puddin' Foot, 1906. Puddin' Foot was a Percheron cross with a Spanish mare. A horse that was bad news and could shake the best riders. This was taken at the ED Ranch near Crowell, Texas. Look at this closely. Simply incredible… pic.twitter.com/8MNS1X4KaI
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) July 17, 2026

Flash floods can develop in an instant. Many state parks are currently closed due to flooding.

Check park alerts and keep an eye on weather conditions before you head out.

🚘 Check road conditions at https://t.co/5YhzizFhdJ
☔️ Check park alerts at https://t.co/ogOCnnbo2l pic.twitter.com/RCvL26S7Nf
— Texas State Parks (@TPWDparks) July 16, 2026

Good morning from West Texas! pic.twitter.com/07IiiZIfdE
— Fly’n Brian 🇺🇸 🇳🇴 (@KWeav30170) July 17, 2026

Check out this West Texas rainbow: https://t.co/rNwN7Cpj9e pic.twitter.com/AjEYF1I8lo
— Dan Isett 🌵 (@DanIsett) July 17, 2026

Storms off to the west of Sweetwater, Texas paired with sunset = Beautiful skies pic.twitter.com/GS30OEiQrP
— Roxsand Lecroy (@roxsand) July 17, 2026

Good Morning! Here's Meteorologist Chris Whited's update on your Friday and weekend forecast across the South Plains and the Rolling Plains. #txwx #KLBK #Lubbock

(Click on the image below to link to the full forecast.) https://t.co/ck78zHrheL
— KLBK Weather (@KLBKWeather) July 17, 2026