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Here are some key points from today's story in the LAJ by Don Williams entitled, "Tech wants to regain home edge" (Seth provided the link in the Daily Diatribe)...make sure to read beyond the quotes for the surprising twist:

Bullitt knows the Red Raiders have a fan base to recapture after a string of poor performances last year at Jones AT&T Stadium.

“It’s very important,” Bullitt said this week. “We control that, and the way we can win fans back is by winning games. That’s what they want to see. The more games we win, the more they’ll come back, so it’s very important that we start off with a strong, undefeated record.”

When last seen in Lubbock, Tech fans in waves were filing out of the stadium early as the Red Raiders dropped games 66-6 to Oklahoma State and, before that, 41-7 to Iowa State. That’s an outflow the Red Raiders need to stanch in a hurry.

“It’s real important,” defensive end Dartwan Bush said, “because the fans can help us. I can’t say they hurt us, but they can really help us with the momentum and the screaming and the cheering for us to compete and do better, so it’s a big importance.”

“Now it’s time to put it out there and see what we have,” Tuberville said, “and we hope we have a lot of fans jump back on board that jumped off board over the course of last year.”

Below is a letter penned by our very own SARR. This morning Kirby Hocutt ran it by Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville was, "great with the letter". A member of Tuberville's leadership team communicated to Hocutt that they'll make sure the players see the letter. How cool is that?!

Thanks go to both Hocutt and Gio for helping make this happening!

What a great step!! Connecting with the players is AWESOME!! Kirby Hocutt is AWESOME!!

WE JUST TOOK ONE STEP CLOSER – LOVE OUR RED RAIDERS!!

Without further ado, here is the EXCELLENT (&unedited by anyone) letter SARR wrote in all its glory, striking just the right tone IMO:

September 1, 2012

Red Raiders,

As you embark on a new season, we (alumni and fans) would like you to know that you have our unwavering support. For the next five months every game you play will be eagerly anticipated and widely celebrated across Red Raider Nation. Fans across Texas, the country and around the world will be cheering for you.

As our beloved University approaches its 90th year, we are ecstatic about the bright future that lies ahead. Sure, we’ve faced adversity and challenges, but we’ve always overcome. Fractures heal and optimism abounds thanks to your efforts during the last month, and for most of your lives. You’ve sacrificed and toiled and spent countless hours in preparation. For that we are grateful.

This is your season. This is your time. Thousands of alumni and fans, both young and old, are behind you. Win or lose, we are all Red Raiders and will always proudly support you. This is our promise. A new season begins today, but striving for honor never ends. We will hold our heads high, together.

Long live the matadors!

Give ‘em hell every Saturday, and we will too. (On Sundays we can make up for it!)

Wreck ‘em,

Proud Alumni and fans

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