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  • McGuire gets first college head coaching spot at Texas Tech

    Don Williams and Carlos Silva Jr., Syndicated content|Updated Nov 9, 2021

    LUBBOCK - With no experience as a college football head coach or coordinator, Joey McGuire appeared to be a long shot to take over at Texas Tech after the dismissal of Matt Wells. He appeared to be a long shot until the Tech search committee interviewed him, that is. McGuire, who led Cedar Hill High School to three state championships before joining the staff at Baylor for the past five seasons, on Monday was named the Red Raiders' next head coach. "We are excited for this...

  • Tech player selected in 2nd round of NBA draft

    Carlos Silva Jr., Lubbock Avalanche-Journal|Updated Nov 21, 2020

    Jahmi’us Ramsey has reached one of his long-term goals. The former Texas Tech guard was afforded a rare opportunity, hearing his name called and being selected in the second round with the 43rd pick by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Draft on Wednesday. “NBA draft tonight. 3rd consecutive year for our program in the Green Room. @newanimprovedJR proud of you and love you. Never Lose Your Chip. I’ve got your back. #4to1,” Texas Tech men’s basketball coach Chris Beard wrote Wednesday afternoon on Twitter before the draft. Ramsey...