Aug. 11, 2008

LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech Football's Kickoff Luncheon is scheduled for August 21 at 11:15 a.m. at the Lubbock Civic Center Exhibit Hall and tickets are available. The annual event has become a tradition and includes appearances by head coach Mike Leach, the Red Raider football team, spirit squads and the Goin' Band from Raiderland.

Individual tickets are $30 and a reserved table for eight is $300. Assistant Coach tables for six can be purchased for $500, while the Head Coach's table, seating six, is $1,000. All proceeds from the Kickoff Luncheon will go directly to the Red Raider Scholarship Fund. The Red Raider Club is the principle fundraising arm of Texas Tech Athletics and your attendance and donation to the luncheon directly supports more than 280 scholarship student-athletes.

For ticket information or to reserve a table, contact the Red Raider Club at (806) 742-1196.