Texas Tech
Coverage of Texas Tech in the Nexus archive.
- How 2 Texas Lawsuits Could Tee Up a National Fight Over Academic Freedom
The AAUP has filed lawsuits against Texas A&M and Texas Tech, concerning questions of academic freedom. These suits could bring issues regarding academic freedom to the "unpredictable" Fifth Circuit. The article notes that the Fifth Circuit has not yet weighed in on this issue.
- GLP-1s and Alcohol Use Disorder; No Luck With Gonorrhea Vaccine
The article discusses GLP-1s in relation to Alcohol Use Disorder and the lack of success with a Gonorrhea Vaccine. It references a weekly podcast from Texas Tech featuring Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange analyzing top medical topics.
- Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden
The Duke-Michigan basketball rematch was canceled due to broadcast rights issues and has been replaced by a Duke-Texas Tech game at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 21. The original Dec. 21 matchup was initially scheduled for Madison Square Garden and later moved to Miami before cancellation. Duke and Michigan previously met in February, with Duke winning 68-63.
- Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal
Galaxy Digital has secured a 15-year naming rights agreement for Texas Tech's football stadium, expanding its presence in West Texas as the state sees increasing crypto investment.
- Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga
Cody Campbell, a Texas Tech booster and GOP megadonor, donated $275K to Ken Paxton the day before the attorney general intervened in Brendan Sorsby's legal issues related to a betting scandal. Campbell has publicly supported Sorsby's right to play during the ongoing legal battle.
- Tech to Improve Stroke Outcomes; Impact of a Nation's Social Media Ban
The article discusses a weekly podcast called TTHealthWatch from Texas Tech, hosted by Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, which covers medical topics including stroke outcomes and the impact of a nation's social media ban.
- Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Replacement; Patient Messaging Trends
The article discusses patellar resurfacing in total knee replacement and patient messaging trends. It references a weekly medical podcast, TTHealthWatch, produced by Texas Tech and featuring Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange.
- Food Labels and Childhood Obesity; Prehabilitation in Older Adults
The article discusses a weekly podcast from Texas Tech that covers food labels and childhood obesity, as well as prehabilitation in older adults. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange analyze top medical topics.
- Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech for Brendan Sorsby saga
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech after quarterback Brendan Sorsby regained eligibility via a court order overturning an NCAA gambling ban. Texas AG Ken Paxton warned of potential legal action against the conference, while Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark noted the issue was discussed at an executive board meeting. Sorsby, who gambled over $90,000 on sports including bets on his own team, completed a treatment program and transferred to Texas Tech for a multimillion-dollar deal.
- Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says ‘it’s not murder’
Texas Tech defends quarterback Brendan Sorsby's participation amid his gambling addiction, citing his legal right to challenge NCAA rules and his ongoing recovery. The NCAA plans to appeal a court order allowing Sorsby to play after a two-game suspension, with critics arguing it undermines gambling bans in college sports. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire compared Sorsby's recovery to another player's injury rehabilitation.
- Texas ruling ignites debate on sports gambling and addiction
A Texas judge's ruling allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to continue playing after he was banned for wagering $90,000 on sports games has sparked debate about sports gambling and addiction. Sorsby and his school appealed his ban, citing his gambling addiction and anxiety issues, which the judge acknowledged.
- When students spoke up for academic freedom
Students at Texas Tech and UT Austin are protesting restrictions on academic freedom by staging mock funerals, honoring Homer Rainey, a former UT president who defended academic freedom. The protests are against the boards of regents' imposed restrictions. Students are speaking up for their rights.
- Trump warns college sports could be ‘lost forever’ as committee pushes changes, Congress urged to act
President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to overhaul college sports, warning that the system could be lost forever if changes are not made. A White House-backed committee has proposed sweeping changes, including limits on coaching salaries and rewritten eligibility rules. The goal is to rein in athlete pay, transfers, and soaring costs.
- Trump warns college sports could be ‘lost forever’ as committee pushes changes, Congress urged to act
President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to overhaul college sports, warning that the system could be lost forever if changes are not made. A White House-backed committee has proposed sweeping changes, including limits on coaching salaries and rewritten eligibility rules. The goal is to rein in athlete pay, transfers, and soaring costs.