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Justin Apodaca

3 years

Little programming note: I’m joining @RedRaiderSports covering all things Tech. Excited for the opportunity to advance my journalistic career.

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3 years

If you told me in 2017 that Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner and Mookie Betts would be Dodgers, I would’ve laughed in your face.

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Jacob Rodriguez is the highest graded linebacker in the country in week 6 (min. 25 snaps) per @PFF_College . Punching out the fumble, eight tackles, a sack and three pressures was good for a 92.3 grade.

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2 years

Source: Ole Miss RHP Jack Washburn is transferring to Texas Tech. The national champion will join his brother, Owen, in Lubbock.

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9 months

Will Burns plays shortstop.

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10 months

From Dadrion Taylor-Demerson’s instagram…

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1 year

Interesting sign on the Jones AT&T Stadium scoreboard this morning.

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6 months

#TexasTech transfer target Kevin Overton on his visit to Lubbock today. 👀 @GodlyKO_10

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11 months

#TexasTech 's final possession in Lawrence. 1st throw was an excellent job by Morton to get to that read, having to dance and get cleats in ground on his third read. One read rip to Price over the hashes. Great ball, solid protection. Even better route by Price.

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The No. 9 player in the nation Kayson Cunningham on his official visit to #TexasTech . Cunningham is a Red Raider commit and is a legacy.

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6 months

Darrion Williams announced his return to #TexasTech via his instagram. Tech’s leading rebounder is back in the fold, officially.

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Source: #TexasTech commit Mac Heuer ( @jeffreyMacHeuer ), the No. 1 RHP out of Georgia, will not be signing with the Cleveland Guardians. Heuer was selected in the 16th round with the 488th overall pick in the draft and instead will head to Lubbock.

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This play got more impressive. Quote from OC Zach Kittley. “The long touchdown to Coy, I had a separate RPO called over there to Coy. They came out in press man and Behren checked that fade to him. That was all Behren.”

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8 months

The new white throwback jerseys are what #TexasTech will wear against Kansas tomorrow night.

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9 months

I see a five-star wide receiver in the front row.

Texas Tech Basketball

@TexasTechMBB

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Our students >>

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2 years

I hope @TheRaiderRiot is planning a desert theme for the TCU game this winter.

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11 months

Head coach Joey McGuire said that he expects #TexasTech RB Tahj Brooks to play in the Independence Bowl.

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Still can't get over this call from DeRuyter. Five man pressure against a half-slide five-person protection and the pressure attacks the slide point, the left B-gap. Likely an iteration of Cover-1 with the free player (13) as the blitzer, and it became a turnover. Elite call.

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Micah Hudson is close to finding the endzone for the second time. Motion across the formation getting into a flood concept as Hudson is the deep post, running by projected first round pick CB Tacario Davis.

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Washington State HC Jake Dickert with high, high praise for the #TexasTech offense. "I believe at the end of the season, 12 games from now, Texas Tech's offense will be top-ten in the country." Video: @WSUCougarFB

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2 years

#TexasTech head coach Mark Adams reiterates that he expects Fardaws Aimaq to return “for the first of conference play.” The Red Raiders open Big 12 play on New Years’ Eve in Ft. Worth.

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2 years

McGuire on the 2023 #TexasTech recruiting class: “You ask me next week, I’m going to be really excited. We’re going to sign the fastest class in Texas Tech history.”

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8 months

Don’t know that I’ve ever seen anything quite like this. Great work by @cboltphoto behind the lens.

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11 months

Tahj Brooks is a hilariously strong runner, so many yards after contact and an uncanny ability to create something out of nothing. Been an absolute pleasure to see him carry the rock all year for #TexasTech .

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2 years

“I love Texas Tech,” says the five-star o-lineman. Would be an absolutely massive get for McGuire and Co.

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Will five-star TJ Shanahan join his brother at Texas Tech? @adamgorney sat down with him to talk about that and more on this week's "Respect My Decision" podcast. Listen and subscribe 👇 🍎: ✳️:

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Minnesota transfer point guard Elijah Hawkins on his official visit to #TexasTech this weekend. 👀 @RedRaiderSports

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1 year

SOURCE: #TexasTech is landing Gonzaga transfer SS Cade McGee. McGee, the '22 WCC freshman of the year, chooses the Red Raiders after an injury shortened 2023.

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The highly coveted freshman, Pop Isaacs, has returned to practice for Texas Tech men’s basketball. Was dealing with a hip injury and Adams spoke about their hope to see him return today.

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8 months

Big 12 returning production heading into 2024. Data via @ESPN_BillC

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4 months

Source: #TexasTech transfer infielder Landon Stripling is committing to Florida. Stripling was a highly-touted prospect out of Georgia last year and is a draft eligible sophomore headed to Gainesville. @RedRaiderSports @Jason_Higdon

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#TexasTech lands Tennessee transfer 1B/OF Robin Villeneuve. Villeneuve had 80 at bats with the national champs slashing .288/.447/.513 with five homers and 22 RBIs after transferring in from Weatherford College.

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@robinvilleneuv3

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Lets go back to the Lone Star State 🤠 @TTU_Baseball

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Texas Tech standout Jace Jung has been selected by the Detroit Tigers with the 12th pick in the MLB Draft. He becomes the second-highest draft pick and fourth first round pick in school history.

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A look at Tascosa ATH TJ Tillman ( @texasmadeT4 ), who just committed to #TexasTech . Joey McGuire keeps another 806 talent at home while fending off Texas, Oregon, Miami and others for his talents. @RedRaiderSports

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Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams provided an update on Utah Valley transfer Fardaws Aimaq: “He’ll get his cast off here soon, in the next week. We’ll reevaluate him then.”

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Head coach Joey McGuire said that he, and the equipment staff, are looking at redesigning the current base jerseys for #TexasTech . 👀👀👀👀

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“He’s a great hire, he’s doing a great job. He’s going to do a great job here.” -Self on #TexasTech ’s Grant McCasland.

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I will be forever confused.

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I am astonished at the 4th & 2 play call from #TexasTech .

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For the final time while under a makeover, goodnight, Jones AT&T Stadium. See ya in 2024, sadly.

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#TexasTech head coach Joey McGuire on the series with the Longhorns ending. “I’m hopeful to one day bring those games back, I’d love to play Texas A&M again. Why go somewhere else and play? You can play Texas or you play Texas A&M. You know, there's no reason to travel Oregon.”

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Add this to the Tahj Brooks NFL tape. Probably one of the best runs I’ve seen in person, ever.

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4 months

The @TechAthletics twitter page has been revamped.

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Arizona State transfer tight end Jalin Conyers is scheduled to take a visit to #TexasTech , he confirms to @RedRaiderSports . Conyers, a native of Gruver, has 74 receptions, 846 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his three seasons with the Sundevils.

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Tahj Brooks with only an 84 strength rating on @EASPORTSCollege is a crime.

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1 year

Yea, she’s a beaut. State of the art for #TexasTech baseball.

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Behren Morton was 4/16 with two interceptions last night on passes beyond ten air-yards, according to @PFF_College . Additionally, Morton was 3/11 when under pressure last night, despite being kept clean on 79.6% of his drop backs.

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9 months

The infamous 7.7 seconds are still on the big screen as #TexasTech survives.

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2 years

According to his twitter, former Texas 1B Gavin Kash has committed to the Red Raiders. Kash was seen as the heir to Golden Spikes Award winner Ivan Melendez. Massive pickup for Tim Tadlock and Co.

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2 months

Hello from Jones AT&T Stadium.

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1 year

15 years ago, today.

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24 days

Good night from the south end zone of Jones AT&T Stadium. The Red Raiders are 3-1 to start a season for the second time under head coach Joey McGuire. Red Raiders host the Cincinnati Bearcats in just seven days.

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Had a feeling he was leaning this way but #TexasTech ’s Austin Green ( @aust1ngreen_ ) has announced his return for his senior season. Big return. 12 HRs, 57 RBIs at a .960 OPS in 2023.

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#TexasTech head coach Joey McGuire accepts the Independence Bowl trophy.

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Behren Morton and Jacob Rodriguez take home the Offensive MVP and Defensive MVP of the Independence Bowl.

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5 months

#TexasTech 's rumored assistant coach target, Jeff Linder, has made a change to his Twitter profile.

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Bill Self has been ejected.

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2 months

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson intercepting a pass from a Kansas quarterback.

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10 months

It seems #TexasTech has landed Toledo OL Vinny Sciury. Sciury is an excellent pass blocker, putting up an 89.4 grade in 2023.

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9 months

What a win for #TexasTech . Grant McCasland coached circles around Rodney Terry from a scheme perspective and the Tech defensive effort was elite. Pop Isaacs through all kinds of adversity and Joe Toussaint was the motor.

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7 months

Last time Texas was in Lubbock on a Friday night? Kurt Wilson happened.

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1 year

#TexasTech AD Kirby Hocutt just announced the Adidas move. “Today has wrapped up a three-day session of us hosting our new apparel providers, Adidas.”

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“It’s clear that coach Grant has their attention, especially their backcourt. They’ve adapted to the system that he’s asked them to play..” -Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boyton

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#TexasTech is wearing black helmets, red jerseys and red pants against Arizona State on Saturday. The Red Raiders have worn the combo seven times since 2002 and are 6-1 in the combo.

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7 months

#TexasTech ’s Darrion Williams is in a boot here at the selection show watch party. Warren Washington, notably, is no longer in a boot.

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11 months

#TexasTech 's offensive line received it's best pass block grade of 2023 from PFF last night against UCF. The 89.6 grade is the sixth grade of above 80.0 for the Red Raider o-line this season.

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#TexasTech is debuting the adidas jerseys with Black-Red-Black. Tech has worn the combo 20 times since 2002 and is 17-3 in those games. The Red Raiders wore the combo three times in 2023, winning all three matchups.

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2 years

#TexasTech ’s Jaylon Tyson worked out yesterday and will be expected to play tomorrow night against Eastern Washington.

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10 months

#TexasTech is hosting Arkansas transfer DT Anthony “Tank” Booker Jr. Booker was at the Jones last night and shared this on his Instagram story today. @RedRaiderSports

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I cannot believe Texas Tech won that football game.

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Morning notes on #TexasTech basketball: -Tech holds the nation's 5th longest winning streak at nine, tied longest for a P6 school w/ Auburn. -Tech's 3-0 to start Big 12 play for the 1st time since 2018-19. -Tech has been the most efficient offense in Big 12 play through 3 games.

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“They were tougher than us.” Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang says about #TexasTech ’s ability to comeback and survive the 20-0 run.

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10 months

From Xavier White’s instagram…

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10 months

It’s been an honor to cover this #TexasTech team in 2023. A season that helped me visit five new stadiums, three new states and create unforgettable memories has come to an end. Blessed to call this a job and thrilled to see this continue to grow. Goodnight from Shreveport.

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No. 25 #TexasTech 's next four games? -at No. 5 Houston Jan. 17 -vs No. 20 BYU Jan. 20 -at No. 15 Oklahoma Jan. 27 -at No. 19 TCU Jan. 30

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#TexasTech commit Malik Esquerra has cancelled his official visit to Texas A&M, he confirms with @RedRaiderSports . Esquerra picked up the offer from A&M today.

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2 months

Josh Kelly sees, and raises Micah Hudson.

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Micah Hudson.

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Jerand Bradley has quit on two plays and they've both been interceptions. Awful.

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Remember Quincy Ledet's interception? Guess who deflected the ball...

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Jacob Rodriguez is the highest graded linebacker in the country in week 6 (min. 25 snaps) per @PFF_College . Punching out the fumble, eight tackles, a sack and three pressures was good for a 92.3 grade.

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#TexasTech is wearing black helmets with red jerseys and pants in the Independence Bowl against Cal. Tech is 5-1 in the combo since 2013. Last outing: Texas Bowl v. Ole Miss, 42-25 W, Dec. 28, 2022.

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2 years

The Double T scoreboard saw a hell of a game to end its tenure.

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Nice piece of hitting for Jace Jung’s first big league knock!

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A year ago today, Gavin Kash announced his commitment to #TexasTech . In the year since he had Big 12 leading marks of 26 home runs and 86 RBIs.

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2 years

Texas Tech has extended head men's golf coach Greg Sands to a seven-year contract. Sands currently has the World No. 1 and the Red Raiders are No. 3 in the GolfStat rankings.

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From Friday, #TexasTech landed a commitment from Modesto college LHP Gavin Farinha ( @gavin_farinha22 ). Farinha tossed 66.2 innings as a freshman to the tune of a 2.56 ERA alongside an 86-41 K-BB ratio in 2024.

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3 years

Behren Morton with the deep ball, he’s been really impressive today.

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Freshman catcher Davis Rivers announces his return to Texas Tech.

Catch_DavisRivers

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After many long conversations and meetings with coach Tadlock, i am very blessed to announce my return to Texas Tech University.

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The final touches going up on the south end zone.

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#TexasTech 's offensive line has been the 14th best pass protection unit in the country, according to @PFF_College . The Red Raiders are the 4th best unit in the Big 12, trailing UCF, Oklahoma State and Arizona.

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Craven says #TexasTech OC Zach Kittley has interviewed for the UTEP vacancy.

Mike Craven

@CravenMike

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Favorites emerging for UTEP head coaching vacancy. If #PicksUp is truly going young and offensive, this is a three-man race. Latest for subscribers:

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#TexasTech has posted the highest semester GPA in the history of the program, according to a Tech release. A 3.36 department-wide GPA for the Red Raiders.

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#TexasTech commit TE Trey Jackson ( @TreyJackson0 ) and @SOCGoldenBearFB will play for the 5A State Title Game on Saturday.

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1 year

Hocutt gave praise to the former #TexasTech quarterback and now Chiefs signal caller Patrick Mahomes. “We would not be where we are with Adidas, embarking on a new ten-year relationship, without our former quarterback Patrick Mahomes.”

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2 months

Your 2024 Texas Tech media guide cover.

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2 years

Elijah Fisher getting reps down low. The reclassified five-star is expected to make an impact this season for the Red Raiders.

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3 years

Big get for Tadlock. The 2023 RHP topped at 94 and has a 9.5 PG grade, according to Perfect Game.

Mac Heuer

@jeffreyMacHeuer

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I am blessed to announce my commitment to play baseball at Texas Tech! I would like to thank my family, coaches, teammates and most importantly, I thank God for blessing me with this opportunity. #wreckem #putitontheboard

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#TexasTech OC Zach Kittley on this play call that went for 3 TDs this weekend. "I'm not going to sit here and take full credit for that, we stole that from Memphis. Memphis ran that on them last year 3 times for 3 touchdowns. So we were hoping that we could do the same thing."

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Unique Run Game Design from Texas Tech Full House + Double Split Flow

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Head coach Grant McCasland on Warren Washington’s foot. “Obviously went out of the game and there was a lot of concern. I don’t know if he’ll play or not on Saturday but he’s trending in the right direction…it’s more of a game time decision.”

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#TexasTech is the lone team in the Big 12 with a winning record on the road in conference play. The Big 12 is a combined 13-32 on the road in conference play this season.

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10 months

Morton Brooks Kelly Hudson Douglas Conyers Tharp

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#TexasTech has landed Stetson UTL Logan Hughes. Hughes was an impact freshman for the Hatters slashing .298/.398/.515 with 27 walks to 30 strikeouts last season. Hughes is a Top 250 player in the @64Analytics rankings, coming in at No. 207, Tech's 4th commit in the top 250.

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#committed @TTU_Baseball

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#TexasTech will have three nationally televised baseball games this season. -Saturday, April 13 - Texas Tech at TCU (ESPNU) -Tuesday, April 16 - Texas Tech at Arkansas (ESPN2) -Wednesday, April 17 - Texas Tech at Arkansas (SECN)

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Just watching this one has me thinking about this where Texas Tech had turned the ball over twice to this point in the game.

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