Texas Tech

Texas Tech Baseball Players Receive Big 12 Honors

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:46 GMT

Source: kfyo.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Red Raiders will compete in the Big 12 Championships, first facing off on Tuesday, May 22nd against Kansas State in Oklahoma City at 12:30 p.m. ...

Former Texas Tech LB transferring to La. Tech

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:00 GMT

Source: louisianatech.rivals.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
After the spring, Louisiana Tech released its post-spring depth chart. One position with the most concerning depth is linebacker. ...

Texas Tech Student Athlete Spotlight: Trey Masek

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:37 GMT

Source: www.big12sports.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The glove pops as a 95-mile per hour fastball blazes through the zone, milliseconds before the bat waves helplessly late. lt;br /> lt;br />Strike three. ...

Texas Tech Announces New Business Leadership Program

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:11 GMT

Source: today.ttu.edu --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
In fall 2013, the Rawls College of Business will launch its inaugural class of the Rawls Business Leadership Program, a learning experience designed to provide students with real-world knowledge and experiences to excel in leadership roles. The program focuses on developing students who have a strong academic foundation and real-world experience necessary to be a successful leader. The three elements of the program consist of mentoring, an international experience, and experiential living and learning opportunities. While this program is not an independent major, it is designed to enhance the learning experience at Rawls by giving students an opportunity to participate in action-based leadership activities applicable to all business majors. Kacie Phillips, junior marketing and management major from Tipp City, Ohio, is excited about her opportunity to participate in the program and what it will do for the college. “I find the role of leadership to be one of complete and utter prestige. It is a responsibility to act accountably, perform exceptionally and positively influence others,” said Phillips. “This program will undoubtedly take our college to the next level.” The inaugural 2013-2014 Rawls Business Leadership class consists of 30 students, 15 freshmen and sophomores and 15 juniors and seniors. Mayukh Dass, assistant professor in the Area of Marketing, serves as the faculty advisor for the program. Freshmen and sophomores inc ...

Basketball: Texas Tech hires OSU assistant

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:58 GMT

Source: www.tulsaworld.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Texas Tech hired Oklahoma State associate head coach Candi Whitaker on Monday to coach its women's basketball team. ...

[Press Release] Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Creation of Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:40:00 GMT

Source: governor.state.tx.us --- Monday, May 20, 2013
With Texas's unprecedented population growth comes increased demand on important services, such as health care. SB 120 will help Texas keep up with our growing population's unique medical needs, reaffirming our commitment to improving access to and the quality of health care in our state while ensuring Texas students have a variety of higher education options. ...

Perry signs bill making Texas Tech med school stand-alone campus

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:35:08 GMT

Source: www.texastribune.org --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Gov. Rick Perry on Monday signed a bill establishing the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as its own independent school within the Texas Tech University System. El Paso Times ...

Another university added to Texas Tech system

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:03:13 GMT

Source: www.myfoxlubbock.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Another freestanding university has been added to the Texas Tech system. Governor Perry signed a bill making the Health Sciences Center at El Paso the fourth independent institution within the Tech system. It's home to the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing, and a graduate school of biomedical sciences. In a written statement, Chancellor Kent Hance said, "We are proud of the outstanding work completed as a regional campus and excited to continue our commitment to the area as an independent university." ...

Most indispensable player: Texas Tech

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:21 GMT

Source: espn.go.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
We're walking through each Big 12 team and identifying its most irreplaceable talent on the blog right now. He's the guy they can least afford to lose and the guy to whom an injury or departure would have the most effect. Let's move on with Texas Tech. More most indispensable players. Most indispensable player: TE Jace Amaro It's not the only reason, but you have to wonder about Texas Tech's record last season, don't you? With Amaro in the lineup during the regular season, Tech was 5-1 with a lopsided win against West Virginia that included five catches for 156 yards and a touchdown from Amaro. ...

Texas Tech hires OSU associate head coach Whitaker

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:18 GMT

Source: www.tulsaworld.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
The former Lady Raiders player returns to her alma mater as the program's sixth coach. The move comes about a week after Kristy Curry left for Alabama. ...

Texas Tech hires former player Candace Whitaker as new head WBB coach

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:37:23 GMT

Source: collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Former Lady Raider point guard Candace Whitaker has been called home and will be the third Texas Tech graduate on campus in charge of a major sports program. Whitaker was officially hired Monday from her spot as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State. Prior to her time in Stillwater, Okla., Whitaker was in charge of the Missouri-Kansas City program from 2006 through 2012 where she became the university’s second-winningest coach and guided the ‘Roos to the Summit League championship game and a WNIT berth in her final season. Whitaker, a West Texas native, transferred to Texas Tech as a junior from Seward County Community College in Kansas and helped the Lady Raiders to the Sweet 16 in 2001 and 2002. “I am excited to welcome Candi back to Texas Tech,” athletics director Kirby Hocutt said. “It is indeed special to have a former student-athlete return to lead a program that they were a significant part of. Her leadership characteristics as a starting point guard and coach, her ties to West Texas, her experience as a Division I head coach, as well as the fact that she is a Red Raider makes her the perfect fit to lead Lady Raider Basketball into the future.” Whitaker joins head football coach Kliff Kingsbury and head baseball coach Tim Tadlock as Texas Tech graduates working on campus. All three were hired by Hocutt. With head coaching turnover in baseball, football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball in one calendar year, it’s like ...

Texas Tech hires ex-PG Whitaker as coach

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:26:22 GMT

Source: sports.espn.go.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Texas Tech hired Oklahoma State associate head coach Candi Whitaker on Monday to coach its women's basketball team. ...

Texas Tech hires former Lady Raider Whitaker

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:28 GMT

Source: bostonherald.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech hired Oklahoma State associate head coach Candi Whitaker on Monday to coach its women's basketball team. The former Lady Raiders player returns to her alma mater as the program's sixth coach. The move comes about a week after Kristy Curry left for Alabama. Whitaker's return marks the second time in the past six months the school has hired a former athlete as a coach. In December, Kliff Kingsbury was hired to replace football coach Tommy Tuberville, who went to Cincinnati. ...

Delvon Simmons transfers from Texas Tech

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:23:59 GMT

Source: espn.go.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Delvon Simmons' road to Texas Tech was complicated, but his stay was short. He's elected to transfer, according to multiple reports, leaving a void in the middle of Texas Tech's defensive line. Simmons won a starting job last season and made 27 tackles with six tackles for loss and two sacks. Simmons, a 6-foot-5, 290-pounder from McKeesport, Pa., came to Texas Tech as a four-star recruit and the No. 3 player in his state. He signed with North Carolina originally, but never played. ...

Texas Tech hires former Lady Raider Whitaker; 2nd time in 6 months school has hired alum

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:39:17 GMT

Source: www.dailyjournal.net --- Monday, May 20, 2013
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech hired Oklahoma State associate head coach Candi Whitaker on Monday to coach its women's basketball team. ...

Candace Whitaker will be named new Texas Tech coach

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:19 GMT

Source: www.swishappeal.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
After Kristy Curry resigned from Texas Tech to take the Alabama job, Texas Tech has hired Oklahoma State associate head coach Candace Whitaker as the new head coach. Click here for the Texas Tech release. As we reported earlier in the week , Oklahoma State Associate head coach Candice Whitaker was the frontrunner to replace Kristy Curry as head coach at Texas Tech. Per Chris Level of RedRaiderSports.com, Whitaker could be named new head coach as early as today. https://twitter.com/ChrisLevel/status/336257542864900097 ...

Former Lady Raider Candace Whitaker named new Texas Tech women's basketball coach (updated)

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:11 GMT

Source: lubbockonline.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Former Lady Raider Candace Whitaker has been named the new Texas Tech women’s basketball coach, the school announced this morning. Whitaker, who played for the Lady Raiders from 2000-2002, spent the past season as the associate head coach at Oklahoma State. The former Tech point guard replaces Kristy Curry, who resigned May 11 to take over the Alabama program. read more ...

Delvon Simmons Transferring from Texas Tech Football, Scheduled to Visit Southern Cal

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:46:37 GMT

Source: 1340thefan.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Defensive Tackle Delvon Simmons is leaving the Texas Tech Football program. Read More | Comment ...

Kliff Kingsbury tells Texas Tech players to lay off video games

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:11:36 GMT

Source: www.fannation.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
Kliff Kingsbury's tenure as Texas Tech's head coach has barely begun, but the 33-year-old is already… Read Read Comments ...

Scientists at Texas Tech University say unprocessed raw cotton may provide the i...

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:43:22 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
Scientists at Texas Tech University say unprocessed raw cotton may provide the ideal clean-up solution for crude oil spills. Cotton May be Eco-Friendly Way to Clean Oil Spills bit.ly Nearly three years after an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig spilled nearly 5 million barrels of crude into the Gulf of Mexico, oil is still being found on Gulf beaches and coastal marshes... ...