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Texas Tech System Halts Gender-Identity and Sexual-Orientation Programs
education15 hours ago

Texas Tech System Halts Gender-Identity and Sexual-Orientation Programs

Texas Tech University System’s chancellor ordered phaseouts of programs centered on sexual orientation and gender identity, froze admissions and majors, and restricted course content and research, with enrolled students allowed to finish degrees; the move, framed as aligning curricula with job-focused degrees and First Amendment protections, drew criticism from faculty and civil rights groups who warn it undermines academic freedom and comprehensive education.

via The Texas Tribune|
#academic-freedom#curriculum-policy#education
Pop Isaacs Enters NCAA Transfer Portal After Three-School Journey
sports1 day ago

Pop Isaacs Enters NCAA Transfer Portal After Three-School Journey

Texas A&M guard Pop Isaacs has entered the NCAA transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining, setting up a potential fourth school after stops at Texas Tech, Creighton and A&M. This season for A&M he averaged 9.8 points, 2.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game in 33 appearances (8 starts). He previously averaged 16.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG and 3.9 APG at Creighton in 2024-25 before a season-ending hip injury after eight games, and played 59 games (58 starts) for Texas Tech, averaging 15.9 PPG as a sophomore with 29.3% 3-point shooting. The article also covers a civil complaint alleging assault on a minor at a Texas Tech booster event, which was dismissed; the Bahamas’ age of consent is 16.

via On3|
#college-basketball#pop-isaacs#sports
Cowboys eye defensive gems as Texas Tech pro day shines
sports15 days ago

Cowboys eye defensive gems as Texas Tech pro day shines

With 28 days until the 2026 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys scouts led by Brian Schottenheimer attended Texas Tech’s pro day to evaluate defensive prospects, highlighting a deep Red Raiders defense and players such as OLBs David Bailey, Jacob Rodriguez, Romello Height and DT Lee Hunter. Rodriguez said he dined with Dallas, while Bailey, Height and Hunter did limited testing and Rodriguez did not participate in drills. Other standouts—Bryce Ramriez, Cole Wisniewski and Brady Boyd— posted notable numbers, and Patrick Mahomes appeared. Dallas is weighing where these defenders could fit in the draft and plans to hold roughly 30 more visits ahead of the draft.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
#cowboys#defense#nfl-draft
Tech’s lockdown defense faces Akron in a high-stakes NCAA clash
sports-betting22 days ago

Tech’s lockdown defense faces Akron in a high-stakes NCAA clash

Texas Tech’s stifling defense is projected to overwhelm Akron in the NCAA Tournament, with Tech favored by about 7.5–8 points and the author’s best bet at Texas Tech -8; Akron relies on three-pointers but TTU’s perimeter defense and transition lockdown make scoring difficult. The piece also features a same-game parlay and props (e.g., Christian Anderson’s assists, Jaylen Petty’s threes) and notes spread lines around TTU -7.5 to -8 and Akron +7.5 across sportsbooks.

via Covers.com|
#akron-zips#betting-odds#college-basketball-betting
Linebackers headline the 2026 NFL Combine as Reese, Styles stand out
sports1 month ago

Linebackers headline the 2026 NFL Combine as Reese, Styles stand out

On Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, top linebacker prospects spoke to reporters: Ohio State's Arvell Reese discussed potentially playing outside linebacker or edge, Georgia's CJ Allen announced he won't workout in Indy and will push testing to his pro day, five-star Sonny Styles drew frequent comparisons to Fred Warner and is viewed as a top draft prospect, Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez said he’s open to Bears/ Broncos fits and will participate in all workouts except the bench press, and TTU edge rusher David Bailey plans to test in most events as his stock remains high.

via NFL.com|
#linebackers#nfl#nfl-combine-2026
Freshman Jensen Sparks Nebraska Past No. 1 Texas Tech
sports1 month ago

Freshman Jensen Sparks Nebraska Past No. 1 Texas Tech

Freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen earned the win as No. 8 Nebraska softball rallied to a 3-2 upset of No. 1 Texas Tech at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, marking NU’s second win over a top-ranked opponent this season and the first time beating two No. 1 teams in the same year. Frahm earned the save, Farrell hit a two-run homer, and Coor delivered the go-ahead RBI in the fourth after Camenzind’s double; Nebraska improved to 6-4, while Tech fell to 11-1. The Huskers stay active with aMary Nutter Classic slate featuring five games against South Carolina, Hawaii, Texas A&M, Seattle, and California.

via Sports Illustrated|
#alexis-jensen#college-softball#jordy-frahm
sports2 months ago

Peterson's Late 3s Lift KU Past Texas Tech on the Road

Darryn Peterson scored 19 points, including two go-ahead 3-pointers in the final 44 seconds, to lift Kansas to a 64-61 road win at Texas Tech. KU overcame 15 turnovers and a 9-offensive-rebound deficit to extend their winning streak to six, despite uneven perimeter defense and shooting. Tech’s strong 3-point start cooled late as KU closed it out and the Jayhawks head home to host Utah.

via Kansas City Star|
#big-12#college-basketball#darryn-peterson
Portal Frenzy Reshapes College Football in 2026
sports2 months ago

Portal Frenzy Reshapes College Football in 2026

The first one-time transfer portal window sparked wild rosters and a money-driven quarterback market. Teams that aggressively leveraged the portal—like Texas Tech and Tennessee—built depth and reloaded for 2026, while programs such as Iowa State, Alabama, Auburn, and Miami faced notable losses or misfires. Indiana and Oklahoma State showed strong, coach-led portal turnarounds, and the broader takeaway is that roster budgeting, chemistry from new pieces, and strategic targeting will determine playoff chances, with deep-pocket programs having a clear edge.

via Bleacher Report|
#college-football#quarterback-market#roster-management
Oregon Defeats Texas Tech 23-0 to Reach CFP Semifinals
sports3 months ago

Oregon Defeats Texas Tech 23-0 to Reach CFP Semifinals

Oregon's defense led to a 23-0 victory over Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals where they will face either Indiana or Alabama. The Ducks' defense was dominant, forcing turnovers and shutting out a high-scoring Red Raiders team, marking their first shutout against a top-10 opponent since 2012.

via College Football Playoff|
#college-football-playoff#orange-bowl#oregon
Texas Tech's Orange Bowl Loss to Oregon Ends Historic Season
sports3 months ago

Texas Tech's Orange Bowl Loss to Oregon Ends Historic Season

Texas Tech's football team was shut out 23-0 by Oregon in the Orange Bowl, with Coach Joey McGuire expressing pride in his team's effort despite the loss and highlighting the high level of Oregon's defense and the importance of execution. The team reflected on their season, acknowledging the challenges faced and the bright future ahead, while emphasizing the need to learn from this experience.

via OregonLive.com|
#football#joey-mcguire#orange-bowl