Texas Tech Names New Medical Director for Athletics Department
Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt Announced Dr. Kevin Crawford will assume the position of Medical Director for the Tech Athletics Department.
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Texas Tech Wide Receiver Darrin Moore Added to Biletnikoff Watch List
Moore is one of 19 players added to the watch list. After two games this season, Moore has caught 21 passes for 339 yards with four touchdowns, leading the nation averaging 169.5 yards per contest.
Craig Wells Named Assistant Athletic Director for Texas Tech Basketball
Red Raider Men’s Basketball Head Coach Billy Gillispie commented on Wells’ new position, saying “We are really excited about Craig being able to focus his attention fully on men’s basketball.”
Texas Tech Assistant Baseball Coach Trent Petrie Fired
Petrie joined as an assistant coach in 2008, focusing specifically on base runners and infielders, and also served as Tech’s recruiting coordinator.
Texas Tech Basketball Adds DeShon Minnis as Late Signee
The 6 foot 3 inch tall, 200-pound incoming freshman played two seasons at Atlantic Christian School in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Baylor Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save Big 12 Conference
With the impending departure of Texas A&M from the Big 12 Conference, Baylor is on a full court press to force Texas Tech, Texas, Texas A&M to stay in the Big 12 Conference.
National Champion Jockey Jacky Martin Injured At Ruidoso Downs Before Season’s Largest Purse
Martin’s horse, Phire Power, broke down following the finish of the 300-yard sixth race, throwing him to the ground. He was scheduled to ride fastest qualifier Ochoa on Monday’s Grade 1, $2.4 million All American Futurity.
$2.4 Million Purse All American Futurity to be Run at Ruidoso Downs Monday
The Grade 1, $2.4 million All American Futurity will be run on Monday at Ruidoso Downs. A sizable sum is also being presented at Sunday’s Grade 1 $1.3 million All American Derby.
Dejan Kravic Accepts Basketball Scholarship from Texas Tech
Dejan Kravic averaged 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks as a sophomore at York University, and earned him second team Ottawa University Athletics East Division All-Star Honors.
Texas Tech Basketball to Host Two More Community Outreach Camps Saturday
Tech Head Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie and the Red Raider basketball team will be hosting the community outreach camps Saturday, August 27th at Premier Sportsplex, located at 9000 Memphis Drive.