By Addison Prater, Special to the Hub@TTU Texas Tech athletes are getting an opportunity to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness following the NCAA policy changes that occurred in 2021. Athletes can receive money for anything as small as giving lessons in their sport to doing a commercial for a large brand, whereas before, […]
The Climb for College Coaches
April 9, 2018 by
By Melodee Gunter Becoming one of the best among the college coaching ranks is a dream for many. Most young coaches start their climb from the bottom and while all beginnings are unique, few are easy. After one semester as a Texas high school football coach, Ethan Morriss was offered a graduate assistant position at […]
Sports Nutrition: More than Just Feeding Athletes
October 4, 2017 by
By Laura Ragsdale The pressure to perform well at the collegiate level is at the forefront of every athlete’s mind. However, something that seems to be the foundation of their performance, is properly fueling their bodies. Director of Texas Tech University Sports Nutrition Program, Dayna McCutchin, said she was the school’s first registered dietitian when […]
Men’s Basketball Season: A Look Back
March 31, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Texas Tech men’s basketball has been trying to find its place in the Big 12 Conference for the past few years, finally succeeding this year with a winning record and a bid to the NCAA tournament. Toddrick Gotcher, the Red Raiders’ senior guard, said it was a season to remember for him as well […]
COMC Student-Athletes Raising Standards
November 19, 2015 by
Toddrick Gotcher, a guard for the Texas Tech men’s basketball team, often faced the “dumb jock” stereotype when he started his academic and sports career. “Coming into college, that is what everyone thinks,” he said. Since then, he has proven to many that he is more than just an athlete. The exercise and sports science graduate is now pursing […]
Snow In April: 10 Things To Know – April 10th
April 10, 2013 by
1. A Very Snowy Spring: In case you haven’t noticed, it is snowing outside despite the fact that we are in the second week of April and yesterday we had a high of 75 degrees. Weather Channel 2. Descend on the Capitol: People fighting for immigration reform, not aliens, will descend on the Capitol in Washington D.C. demanding […]
NCAA Comes to a Close: 10 Things To Know – April 9
April 9, 2013 by
1. Thank God That’s Over: Your Facebook friends can move on to pretend-caring about baseball, now. Louisville beat Michigan 82-76 to win the men’s NCAA Tournament. Remember when I was the Sports Director for this thing? Fox News 2. M-I-C, See You Real Soon: Pioneer teen star, and perhaps most-loved Mousketeer, Annette Funicello died at […]
10 Things to Know
February 27, 2013 by
1. Chuck Hagel is officially confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense for the Obama administration. Huffington Post 2. Ken Mehlman is pushing for conservative endorsement of same-sex marriage. ‘Bout time. Buzzfeed 3. A California couple went missing while cycling through South America only to be found in a boat approaching the Ecuador and Peru […]
