Spike Dykes - Wikipedia
WEBWilliam Taylor "Spike" Dykes (March 14, 1938 – April 10, 2017) was an American football coach. A high school and college football coach throughout his career, he last served as head coach at Texas Tech University from 1986 to 1999.
Texas Tech Red Raiders - Official Athletics Website
WEBApr 12, 2017 · It was Spike's defense that created upset wins at Texas A&M (1984) and at No. 8 Arkansas (1986). Those showings had to play a part in Athletic Director T. Jones' decision to offer Spike the head job when David McWilliams abruptly left …
Texas Tech Mourns the Loss of Spike Dykes - Texas Tech Red …
WEBApr 10, 2017 · Former Texas Tech head coach Spike Dykes passed away at the age of 79 Monday morning. LUBBOCK, Texas – During his 13 seasons as head coach at Texas Tech and the years that followed, Spike Dykes was a legend in every sense of the word. Born in Lubbock, Dykes was a West Texan through and through.
Texas Tech Red Raiders - Official Athletics Website
WEBApr 10, 2017 · Former Texas Tech head coach Spike Dykes passed away at the age of 79 Monday morning. By: Texas Tech Athletics Communications. LUBBOCK, Texas – During his 13 seasons as head coach at Texas Tech and the years that followed, Spike Dykes was a legend in every sense of the word.
Former player, current Lee coach, remembers coach Spike Dykes …
WEBApr 11, 2017 · The longest tenured coach in Texas Tech history, Spike Dykes, was found dead Monday, marking a sad day for football fans all over the country. That's especially true in Midland, where he...
Friends remember Spike Dykes as a gentleman and an inspiration
WEBApr 10, 2017 · HORSESHOE BAY — Former Texas Tech University football coach William Taylor “Spike” Dykes made his name coaching on the gridiron in the state of Texas. But to thousands of children in the Highland Lakes, Dykes, who died at age 79 on April 10 from an apparent heart attack, was much more.
Whatever Happened to Coach Spike Dykes? - kcbd.com
WEBNov 12, 2002 · In his 13 seasons as head coach, Spike Dykes led the Red Raiders to a school record four consecutive bowl games and he also led the team to its only Cotton Bowl appearance in 59 years. When Dykes returned to the Hub City. We caught up with him at a special ceremony at the United Spirit Arena.
Spike Dykes, revered former coach at Texas Tech, dead at 79
WEBMar 5, 2020 · LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Spike Dykes, the folksy West Texas native who led Texas Tech to its only Cotton Bowl when that game was reserved for the Southwest Conference champion, has died. He was 79.
Thank you, coach: Former Tech football coach Spike Dykes dies at …
WEBApr 10, 2017 · Members of the Saddle Tramps wrapped the Will Rogers statue in black crepe paper on Monday in honor Spike Dykes, former Tech football coach. He coached the Red Raider football team from 1986-1999 and died Monday morning at the age of 79.
Former Texas Tech Football Coach Spike Dykes Passes Away
WEBApr 10, 2017 · LUBBOCK (CBSDFW.COM) - Texas Tech University confirmed Monday that former coach Spike Dykes died at the age of 79. School spokesman Matt Dowdy said Dykes died Monday in Horseshoe Bay,...
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