The End of the Bench Podcast by Double T Sports Network

July 12, 2024: Conference realignment, Burning Questions, Pop Quiz, Chatline and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. Which school has benefited the most in conference realignment, Rutgers, Maryland or Missouri? Does Texas Tech playing Texas A&M in basketball in Fort Worth do anything for you? Haxton brings the burning questions, including which is your favorite season? Intern Tim is given a pop quiz on power five mascots which he passes and now owns a lunch from Geoff, and lastly the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

July 11th, 2024: Collier is back from Vegas, Colombia wins, Burning Questions, Chatline, Who are #5 best and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, they read your comments from the chatline. David recaps his time in Vegas and what he did when he wasn't at the BIG 12 media days. Colombia takes down Uruguay 1-0 to advance to the Copa finals against Argentina. Collier brings the burning questions today. We visit the poll question on Double T's X page on who wore #5 best in Texas Tech athletics, and we take your questions to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

July 10th, 2024: Burning Questions, College football 25, BIG 12 media day 2, Donovan Smith Interview and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton, Josh Faupel and Taylor Beadles tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The rating for the players dropped this morning and Tahj Brooks got a 92 overall with a 88 speed, as Ollie Gordon is the highest rated BIG 12 player at 96. Haxton brings the burning questions for the day. Geoff and Taylor are joined by Chois from BIG 12 media day 2 and they discuss the atmosphere of the event and Las Vegas in general. Former Texas Tech QB Donovan Smith joins the show and talks about his time in Lubbock and his friendships he's made here and kept, and the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

July 9th, 2024: Calendar check, College football video game, BIG 12 media day 1 and Player interviews

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton, Josh Faupel and David Collier from Las Vegas tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The guys check today's calendar for birthdays and holidays. NCAA football 2025 is almost here and we're very excited. Texas Tech players Caleb Rodgers and Jacob Rodriguez join the show to do interviews about the experience they are having in Vegas and their excitement of the new video game and the upcoming season.

July 8th, 2024: BIG 12 media days preview, Texas Tech baseball, Burning Questions and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The guys preview the upcoming BIG 12 media days in Las Vegas that we should expect to hear from the Red Raiders that are there. Collier brings the burning questions for the day, including which Hangover character are you most like? Will Texas Tech baseball ever be able to compete with the likes of some SEC schools when it comes to recruits and NIL money? Lastly, the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

July 5th, 2024: July 4th recap, Who wore it better, Burning Questions, Pop Quiz and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The guys recap their fourth of July evening activities. Collier asks the burning questions, including which would you rather drink straight, mustard, gravy or maple syrup. David gives Geoff a pop quiz on The Office trivia and got 12 out of the 15 questions right. Geoff turns around and gives David a pop quiz on Sun Belt teams which Lucas has to finish for him. Who wore the #24 best during their Tech career, Ronald Ross, Nathan Karns, Eric Stephens and Tony Battie? Lastly, the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

July 3rd, 2024: Best college town in every state, Burning Questions, Chatline, Who wore it best and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. Geoff brings a list of the best college towns in every state, with San Marcos being number one in Texas, Stillwater was number one in Oklahoma and Albuquerque for New Mexico. Lucas brings the burning questions for the day, including who would be the top five players drafted in the NFL if there was a complete redraft. Who wore #22 the best in Texas Tech sports history, Jace Amaro, Gerald Myers, Sheryl Swoops or Anthony Lynn? Lastly, the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

July 2nd, 2024: Check the calendar, Burning Questions, BIG 12 media football poll and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. David Collier brings the burning questions today. The BIG 12 media poll was released for the upcoming football season and Tech was 9th. What will Ollie Gordon's punishment be, if any, due to his DUI? Lastly, the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

July 1st, 2024: Check the Calendar, Burning Questions, Pop Quiz, Matt Dowdy interview, Adidas and Ask the Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The guys interview Texas Tech SID for football Matt Dowdy about Tech switching from Under Armour to Adidas and having Patrick Mahomes be a big part of that switch. Haxton brings the burning questions for the day. David Collier gets a pop quiz from Geoff over The Office, and the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.

June 28th, 2024: Bronny James, Burning Questions, Chatline, Texas Tech basketball schedule and Ask The Benchwarmers

The End of the Bench with Geoff Haxton and David Collier tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. The guys give their thoughts on Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers if it will actually work out for both parties. Hax brings the burning questions for the day. Collier gives his thoughts on the Texas Tech men's BIG 12 conference schedule, and lastly, the guys take questions from the chatline to end the show with Ask The Benchwarmers.