Kent R. Hance
@KentRHance
Podcast Host, Chancellor Emeritus of the Texas Tech University System; Former TX Senator, U.S. Congressman, TX RR Commissioner and Chancellor of the TTU System
Jeff the Ref has died. Greatest TT basketball fan of all time. He wore a ref shirt to most games, thus the name. TT played North Carolina in Tokyo and he yelled “Go Raiders” when the team came out. RIP
RIP Jeff. A GREAT, one of a kind, Red Raider. lakeshorefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jef…
Chancellor Tedd Mitchell of Texas Tech System has announced his retirement by Dec 2025. He did a great job and was well respected by everyone in higher education. He also served as President of TTUHSC for a number of years before becoming Chancellor. He improved and increased the…
Follow the link below to view the article. Billionaire to the rescue tinyurl.com/ykhj3v5h When President Trump needed to solve the college sports problem he didn’t go to Ala, UT or Michigan. No he called on a bright TTU alum. Great story about Cody Campbell Texas Tech ChofBd.
When Pres Trump needed to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill” he didn’t get an Aggie or a Longhorn to carry the bill. Nope, he got Texas Tech Alum Congressman Jodey Arrington to pass the bill. Jodey is Chair of the Budget Committee.
This is a great article on Texas Tech football and Lubbock. TT alums made it happen. A special thanks to Ch of the Bd Cody Campbell, his partner John Sellers, Gary Petersen and Dusty Womble. cbssports.com/college-footba…
When the Trump Administration needed the youngest ever Dep Secretary of HUD they didn’t go to Harvard, Yale or Stanford. No, they appointed Andrew Hughes, an SAE from Texas Tech. I was honored to speak at the swearing in ceremony along w/ Dr Ben Carson. Congratulations Andrew!

2ed game of WCWS Championship bracket Final: Texas Tech Red Raiders 4 UT 3. Final game tomorrow night. Be there and be loud!!!
Texas Tech Red Raiders about to start WCWS game 1 v UT. Wreck’em!!!

WCWS Final TEXAS TECH 3 OU 2 Red Raiders make the finals of the WCWS v UT. Starts Wednesday! Go Red Raiders! WIN IT ALL
WCWS Final: Texas Tech 3 UCLA 1 Advance to the semifinals. Red Raiders are playing well and they are very well coached.
Final Softball: Texas Tech 1 Ole Miss 0 TT advances to Saturday 6:00 game. I was there and it was fun. Join us in Oklahoma City for the Saturday game.
Softball Final TT 2 Florida St 1 Red Raiders advance to WCWS Great Team and great coaches!!
I just checked the newspaper and Texas Tech really did beat Arkansas to advance to the Elite Eight. Dream No Little Dreams!!!
Final Texas Tech 85 Arkansas 83 When March Madness needed the most exciting game they didn’t go to Duke, Auburn or Alabama. Nope, they watched the Texas Tech Red Raiders in one of the greatest comebacks of all time!!!
Final Texas Tech 77 Drake 64. Red Raiders on to San Francisco and the Sweet Sixteen

Final from Wichita in March Madness: Texas Tech 82 UNCW 72 Next round Saturday against the Drake Bulldogs. Drake is a good team. Go Red Raiders!!

In Wichita waiting for the Texas Tech Red Raiders to tip off with the UNCW Seahawks!!

Follow the link below to view the article. Tech’s Adeshina wins NCAA indoor title tinyurl.com/2b3qcvbu Texas Tech Men’s and Women’s track teams both finished in the Top 10 at the NCAA Indoor National Track Meet. Wes Kittley is a great coach.
When President Trump needed a new Deputy Secretary of HUD he didn’t go to Harvard or Yale. Nope, he went to Texas Tech and appointed Andrew Hughes a 39 yr old TT Alum from ft worth. Hughes is an All-Star and was a SAE at TT.
My friend Billy Bob Harris 85, passed away today in Dallas. He grew up in Gruver, Texas & ran track at UNT. and was known as the “Mover from Gruver”. He was a stockbroker that gave update market reports on the radio several times a day. He knew all the movers and shakers in DFW.…