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Intro Weber Kettle Talk ESPN3 Confusion Football Players reported https://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/03/houston-to-add-pair-of-offensive-linemen-as-graduate-transfers-from-ucla-texas-tech/ Ward is gone https://twitter.com/KTXT_Sports/status/1136070981510946816?s=19 Good riddance - after 3 years on campus, he still doesn’t know the name of the school New commit - 2020 DB Jonathan Davis; 6’1 165, South Oak Cliff Current class, 3 commits: Davis, QB Donovan Smith (Frenship, Lubbock), OL Caleb Rogers (Lake Ridge, Mansfield) Baseball MLB Draft Results Josh Jung - 1st Round, 8th overall, Texas Rangers Gabe Holt - 7th Round, 223rd overall, Milwaukee Brewers (Udder Tuggers) Caleb Killian - 8th Round, 236th overall, San Francisco Giants Taylor Floyd - 10th Round, 313rd round, Milwaukee Brewers Regional Review; tale of pitching and Cam Warren Army 11-2 Micah Dallas, 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 7 K, 1 BB; Ryan Sublette 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB; Caleb Freeman, 1 IP, 2  H, 1 R, 1 K, 1 BB Cam Warren 2 for 4, 3 RBI, 1

Intro Keith’s walk up music Art Briles hired by Mount Vernon HS Softball Season wrap 42-16; 8-10 Baton Rouge Regional 3-2; W vs LT, L vs LSU, W vs LT & LSU, L vs LSU (in championship game, would have advanced to Supers with win) Second highest win total in program history; Adrian Gregory’s best season with .724 winning percentage Track Prelims recap Nation leading 19 qualifiers for men’s team; 2 for women Men’s 4x100 39.00 Men’s 200M Andrew Hudson 20.04 Divine Oduduru 20.08 Baseball Big 12 tournament recap Would you change tournament format? JL suggested changing Saturday games to single elimination; removes double advantage for 2-0 team who already had Friday off Selection Sunday/Monday results Texas Tech, Oregon State, Stanford & Arkansas only 4 teams to host regionals last 4 years Other Big 12 Top 16 seeds Other Big 12 tournament appearances Notable teams/regional draws Regional/Super conference alignments Louisville as 7 seed Lubbock Regional preview; Friday-Monday 1 Tech 39-17 Dallas, Kil

Intro Favorite pitcher hype song (for John McMillon): Big Bad John, Jimmy Dean; not the greatest ending for ole Big Bad John, but cool nonetheless Jimmy Dean from Plainview “Best known for 1961 hit “Big Bad John”, his 1961 recitation song about a heroic miner. The song went on to become #1 on Billboard pop chart; sold over a million copies and was awarded a gold disc. Track peaked at #2 in the UK Singles Chart. Song won Dean the 1962 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording” Basketball Chris Clarke transfer from Va Tech; 6’6 215lbs; rated #8 grad transfer for 2019 #62 recruit coming out of high school, lower than only Jahmius Ramsey and Khavon Moore 2017-2018 stats: 8.2 ppg, 6.3 rebounds, 98 assists, 31 steals Sat out 2018-2019 season, dismissed from Va Tech after misdemeanor drug charge (roommate also charged with misdemeanor drug possession charge, but not suspended) Career stats: 54% FG, 42.4% 3FG (low volume shooter, 14/33 in 2017-2018), 66.6% FT (draws a lot of contact, shot 94 FTs in 2017-

Intro Walk up music: https://www.flosoftball.com/articles/5048535-the-greatest-walk-up-songs-of-all-time Softball Basketball NBA Draft Lottery https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/nba-draft-lottery-2019-results-picks-order/ Football Transfer portal https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/Season/2019-Football/TransferPortal/ Late addition to 2019 recruiting class Kosi Eldridge, 6-1 210 Kilgore College; full qualifier out of high school, has 4 years to play 3 Fox to have its best game of the day set for 11am every Saturdayhttps://twitter.com/slmandel/status/1128056359860047872?s=19 Baseball Weekend results Updated standings Track & Field Back-to-Back Big 12 Indoor/Outdoor Champions Oduduru setting first sub-10 100m ever at a Big 12 meet (9.99 seconds) Oduduru was also part of Big 12 meet record setting 4x100 Meat Judging Featured in Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/more-sports/2019/05/09/collegiate-meat-judging-big-12-texas-tech-mark-miller-taylor-schertz Questions   What we learned See Privacy Poli

Intro Here come the BBQ judge Hocutt contract; two year extension (out to 8/31/27), compensation increased to $1.5M annual, 3% increases annually. Been with Tech 8 seasons now. “Numerous programs have experienced unprecedented success and become national powers in several sports, and the athletics program as a whole has seen tremendous growth in facilities and financial support…2017-2018 athletic season was one of the best in school history, with six programs - baseball, men’s basketball, men’s golf, women’s tennis and men’s track and field (indoor and outdoor) all finishing in the top 8 in the country in their respective sports. In all, Texas Tech has claimed 13 Big 12 titles under Hocutt.” Red & Black Gala (formerly TECHspys), recognizes outstanding performance from the 2018-2019 academic year Top Team GPA: Women’s Tennis Women’s COTY: Adrian Gregory (Softball 38-13, 8-10; 31-28 in 2018, 19-36 in 2017) Men’s COTY: Chris Beard Women’s Fearless Champion Award: Zarriea Willis (T&F) Men’s Fearless Champ

This week we discuss the new contract extension for Texas Tech men's basketball coach Chris Beard, as well as his recent recruiting successes. The Red Raider baseball team is fresh off a sweep of the Oklahoma State Cowboys and look to travel to Norman this weekend for the last road series of the season. Fans may be a little disappointed by the performance thus far, but you are still in contention for a national seed to host a Super Regional. Let that sink in that fans may be disappointed in the season and you're still within reach of being a national seed. Matt Wells named 16 football players as team captains. That feels like too many. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intro Wing Daddy’s - best wings in Lubbock? Some dumb sauce names Track Divine Oduduru is fasthttps://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190420/oduduru-runs-world-leading-100-200-times Basketball Jarrett Culver is headed to the NBA Khavon Moore is headed to the transfer portal SFA transfer TJ Holyfield visited this weekend Chris Beard still no contract Basketball Celebration Dinner (Thursday, April 25th, 6pm)http://www.kcbd.com/2019/04/22/ttu-athletics-director-coach-beard-invite-public-basketball-celebration-dinner-usa Baseball 2-1 in Baylor series After being down 9-3 in the first game, Tech outscored Baylor 23-7 including a run-rule on Saturday Got to be at Dan Law Field for the walk-off single in Game 2 Wednesday’s game against New Mexico is cancelled This weekend in Lubbock vs. Oklahoma State Friday - 6:30pm - TexasTech.TV Saturday - 7:30pm - ESPNU Sunday - 2pm - FSSW+ Football Wells is throwing out the first pitch soon Keith said no one spoke to Wells when he was at the baseball game this weekend Questions G

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Intro Hub City Wings nearly melted my face off and I loved every bite - also may have found the substitute for the Chili Dog Cafe cheese sticks Basketball Fan letter from Harrison Hill https://twitter.com/harryttulaw/status/1117155769605083137?s=12 Culver has big announcement on Thursday Moretti’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/davide25moretti/status/1116028367084584961 Beard on the recruiting trail 2019-2020 needs Current recruiting class + outgoing seniors fill 13 roster spots Possible defections Jarrett Culver Khavon Moore Malik Ondigo Josh Mballa 2019-2020 roster Targets TJ Holyfield 6’8 230 (grad transfer, SFA); 12.9 ppg (2017-2018), 55% FG, 41% 3PT, 6.4 reb, 45 blocks, 40 steals David Skogman, 6’10 210 (Wisc. HS); 3* recruit, most schools backed off after he suffered cardiac arrest, has since been medically cleared; 18.3 ppg, 12.7 reb Jordan Brown 6’10, 210 (Nevada non-grad transfer); former McDonald’s All American 5*; 3 ppg, 2.1 reb, 10 minutes/gm Tristan Enaruna, 6’10 205 (Utah HS); 4*; hearing from/vi

Spencer and Michael give their reactions and breakdowns of the final game of the 2018-2019 Texas Tech men's basketball season that ended in agonizing defeat. We also briefly discuss Texas Tech baseball, spring football, and nearly getting ejected from a tee ball game.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spencer and Michael give you some of that juicy instant reaction as Texas Tech takes down the Michigan State Spartans to advance to its first ever National Championship Game appearance.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO “Texas Tech is in the Final Four” BASKETBALL “No Middle” defense Averaging 7.4 steals pg (#54 nationally); 15.7 turnovers forced pg (#22); Tariq Owens 88 blocks Tech opponents averaging 57 pts; 37.4% FG; 23.4% 3PT Switch on everything, no weak link in defense; switched less on Gonzaga in second half as part of adjustment Weakest part of TTU defense is rebounding, rank #131 (MSU is #6) 3 point shooting Texas Tech is 17-0 when making at least 7 3-pointers Tech has 6 players who made at least 20 3-pointers this season; four are shooting 38% or better (Davide Moretti 46.3%; Kyler Edwards 43.8%; Deshawn Corprew 40.8%; Matt Mooney 38.1%) Tech averages 7.2 make 3-pointers on 19.6 attempts pg, ranks #67 nationally in 3PT% Tech fell below that in games vs NKU, Buffalo, and Michigan Sweet Sixteen Wrap; defeated Michigan 63-44 https://texastech.com/boxscore.aspx?id=14439&path=mbball We went into this game worried about Michigan’s defense and Moretti’s inaccuracy beyond the arch (0-7 from 3pt in first two ga

Basketball 3 TTU takes down 14 Northern Kentucky Norse, 72-57 https://texastech.com/boxscore.aspx?id=14438&path=mbball Tech pulled away after a 30-26 halftime lead Held Drew McDonald to 5 pts on 2-13 shooting (came in to game averating 19.1 ppg Culver (29 points, 10-17 FG, 3-5 3pt, 34 minutes) Turnovers: TTU 11 - NKU 17 NKU Shooting: 37% FG, 23% 3PT, 75% FT TTU Shooting: 53% FG, 35% 3PT, 59% FT NKU (ORB-DRB REB) 12-27 39 TTU (ORB-DRB REB) 2-29 31 3 TTU demolishes 6 Buffalo Bulls, 78-58 https://texastech.com/boxscore.aspx?id=14441&path=mbball Tech went on an 9-0 run to end the half and lead 33-25; eventually goes on 26-3 run spanning end of 1H into 2H Buffalo went without a field goal for over an hour real time TTU lead by 29 at one point in the second half Odiase (14 points, 4-4 FG, 6-7 FT, 15 REB 25 minutes) Turnovers: TTU 14 - Buffalo 16 Buffalo Shooting: 37% FG, 33% 3PT, 50% FT TTU Shooting: 48% FG, 31% 3PT, 76% FT Buffalo (ORB-DRB REB) 13-19 32 TTU (ORB-DRB REB) 15-30 45 Anaheim, California Will

Basketball TTU goes down to WVU 79-74 in the Big 12 Tourney https://texastech.com/boxscore.aspx?id=14423&path=mbball WVU looked tough against OU the night before. OU almost took it to overtime on a last second shot from beyond the arc, but the toe was on the line. Tech trailed by as many as 17 in the first half and didn't take the lead until two minutes left in the game (the Culver blocked-three, coast-to-coast spectacular) WVU 22-11 advantage in second-chance points. Freshman Emmitt Matthews, Jr. went supernova. Averaging 3.9 pts/game coming into the game, came up with 28 points on 10-14 shooting (2-4 3PT), 6-6 from the line in 30 minutes. 6 ORB-2DRB. Culver with a double-double (26 points, 10 boards) and 1000 career points (0-6 from 3). Rebounds: TTU - 7 ORB - 23 DRB (30 TOTAL) WVU - 19 ORB - 25 DRB (44 TOTAL) “Learn & Burn” Beard on SVP: https://twitter.com/TexasTechMBB/status/1107657334497730561?s=19 Headed to Tulsa Picked a 3-seed and will face 14 Northern Kentucky on Friday at 12:30pm BPI 91.8%

Intro Appetizers as entrees Paradise French Fries Update from Brian: pulled pork and chicken nuggets Basketball 1-0 this week; 9 game win streak; 26-5, 14-4 - BIG 12 CHAMPS 80-73 @ ISU on Saturdayhttps://texastech.com/boxscore.aspx?id=14038&path=mbball KSU went on to beat OU for their share of the title TTU up to #7 in the AP poll - only team in top 10 unranked preseason Honors (others I’ve missed?) Culver named AP Big 12 Player of the Year (Beard name AP Coach)https://apnews.com/45a35bdad4af423a90d96db850a8da13 Culver named Big 12 Player of the Year ISU Stats: 12-19 FG, 4-8 3PT, 3-3 FT, 31 points, 37 min Beard named Big 12 Coach of the Year (not “co”) http://www.stakingtheplains.com/2019/03/10/jarrett-culver-named-big-12-player-of-the-year-chris-beard-named-big-12-coach-of-the-year/ NBC sports names Culver to first team and Beard shares the coaching award with Purdue’s Matt Painterhttps://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2019/03/11/postseason-awards-2018-19-all-american-teams-player-of-the-year-coach-of-

Texas Tech defeats Iowa State on the road 80-73 to finish the season 25-5, 14-4 and win (at least a share of) the Big 12 Conference Championship. LaBarre joins Spencer for a quick, instant reaction podcast recapping the historic victory! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intro Houston Rodeo Foods - http://bit.ly/2Tnsbwu Basketball 2-0 this week; 8 game win streak; 25-5, 13-4 81-66 @ TCU on Saturday 70-51 vs UT on Monday Football Spring practice started Sunday, March 3 WAY TOO SOON depth chartsOffenseQB: Alan Bowman, Jett Duffey, Colt Garrett (Carter recovering from surgery, Xavier Martin working with QBs) RB: DaLeon Ward, SaRoderick Thompson, Jax Welch (Tazhawn Henry out) WR: TJ Vasher, Caden Leggett WR: Seth Collins, Erik Eukanma IR: KeSean Carter, Dalton Rigdon, Sterling Galban TE: D. Thompson, Tyler Carr LT: Bruffy; Troy Bradshaw LG: Akamnonu; Demarcus Marshall C: B. Smith; Clayton Franks RG: Jack Anderson; Zach Adams; Will Farrar RT: T. Steele; Casey Verhulst DefenseDT/WDE: B. Washington; N. Mbanasor NT: N. McCann; J. Wallace; Jaylon Hutchings DE/SDE: E. Howard; L. Gilmore; Q. Yontz OLB/Raider (Rush end): Xavier Benson; JaQuay Pough OLB/Spur (S/LB hybrid): Justus Parker ILB: J. Brooks; B. Stringer ILB: R. Jeffers; Patrick Curley CB: D. Smith; John Davis (Octavious Morgan

Intro Staked Plains BBQ Track & Field Men’s Track takes first place in Big 12 Meet, Women 2nd “The Big 12 Indoor Championships' first-ever trip through Lubbock ushered in world-leading times, broken records and the most dominant victory in the history of the conference.” Football Spring practice starts Sunday, 3/3 Special teams coach Joe Lorig - he gone as of 2/21 Wells hired Mark Tommerdahl  Basketball Defensive efficiency - article by BleacherReport’s Kerry Miller  0.806 ppp Culver’s Draft Stock  Up to #11 in AP (as of 2/26) Culver named Big 12 Player of the Week Kansas Game - never trailed and boat raced 'em by 29 Upcoming schedule Wed. 2/27 vs OSU Sat. 3/2 @ TCU Monday 3/4 vs UT Sat. 3/9 @ ISU Big 12 standings as of 2/26 (including TCU v. WVU game) KSU (11-4) - Lost to KU 64-49 Monday night TTU (10-4) Kansas (10-5) Baylor (9-5) Iowa State (9-6) Texas (7-7) TCU (6-9) - Lost 104-96 in OT against WVU OU (5-10) OSU (3-11) WVU (3-12) Baseball (Dinger Derby - @dinger_derby @keithbpatrick) Kentucky Series

Michael LaBarre and Kyle Jacobson join Spencer for some instant reaction podcasting after the Texas Tech Red Raider men's basketball team absolutely destroy the Kansas Jayhawks 91-62. This was the biggest loss for the Jayhawks under Bill Self and the largest margin of victory for Tech over any ranked opponent. This game was absolutely nuts and Tech led the entire way. Their stifling defense only allowed Kansas to score 20 first half points, trailing by 25 at the break, and they never really got closer in the second half. Tech shot an insane 62% from 3 and just kept answering anytime Kansas would hit a 3 and would look like they were trying to start a run of their own.  Texas Tech moves into second place in the Big 12 conference with 4 games to go. They firmly hold their destiny in their hands and need to handle their business at home against Oklahoma State and Texas, and then on the road versus TCU and Iowa State.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19

Intro Weirdest thing you used to do with food/strangest combo you really like Big 12 streaming apphttp://www.stakingtheplains.com/2019/02/19/schovanec-big-12-to-focus-on-more-digital-content/ Football Matt Wells on a tour of Texas New Director of On-Campus Recruiting Basketball Up another notch to #14 in AP Win against OSU Mooney on fire (5/5 on first 5 3-pointers) Win against Baylor Thoughts on Sorrells-to-Benson oop Four wins in a row for a combined 311-215 points 4-0 against WVU, OU, OSU, & BU with a 24 pt average margin of victory Most Big 12 road wins since 2005 (h/t Kyle) Last four games averages (season average) Culver - 15.5 pts (17.7) Moretti - 12.8 pts (10.9) Mooney - 11.0 pts (10.7) Francis - 9.3 pts (5.9) Corprew - 7.0 pts (5.6) Upcoming schedule Sat. 2/23 vs Kansas Wed. 2/27 vs OSU Sat. 3/2 @ TCU Monday 3/4 vs UT Sat. 3/9 @ ISU Big 12 standings as of 2/19 KSU (10-3) TTU (9-4) Kansas (9-4) Iowa State (8-5) Baylor (8-5) Texas (7-6) TCU (5-8) OU (4-9) OSU (3-10) WVU (2-11)   Baseball TTU tak