Seems like a stretch! I don't judge people by height though, only weight!

Have a close friend of modest means who is being kicked out of his apartment. Long story short the apartment canceled their lease and gave them a week to move out after refusing to make repairs. The apartment above had a pipe burst which flooded their apartment with about 4 inches of water. Can still see bubbling in the drywall’s, smell the mold in the walls and they have all gotten sick. The apartment did nothing but provide box fans for 4 days.

So this means they need to find a place quick and are hoping to find a rent house. Budget is 2000 or below. Needs at least 2 bed(have a 9 yo daughter) and preferably 2 bath as well.

If anyone has a rent house or knows someone in the area I’d appreciate you letting me know. This is a great family who anyone would be lucky to have as tenants

Notebook: Recap of Mark Adams' thoughts and preseason media availability


-The roster is healthy for the most part.

-Pop Isaacs has progressed well after surgery and is expected to be back next week,

-Regarding Ethan Duncan, “right now he's taking a pause to kind of decide if he wants to stay at Texas Tech or possibly look at some other options and it’s just kind of a timing thing with Ethan. We’ve got a lot of guards that we brought in so and, you know, we have a lot of respect for Ethan and his family…it's a really big decision for him, unfortunately.”

-Adams has been particularly impressed with Daniel Batcho and his improvement this offseason.
“Daniel Batcho is one that really is just a different player than he was last year…he's working on scoring and he's shooting the ball, he's working on his jump shot and his three-point shooting, and he's just a completely different player. And I like everyone to be impressed and surprised to see his progress…I think our coaching staff agrees that I think that Daniels got a chance to play in the NBA in the next couple of years. We feel that he's improved that much and so we're looking forward to get him out in uniform and showing off his talents for our fans.”

On last year’s team compared to this year, “It's just a totally different team with six or seven transfers and a lot more older players. Half of this team is underclassmen, so it's a little different. We don't have maybe the length but at the same time, I think we're skilled in areas. We think we will be a much better three-point shooting game and we've got players that have experience at the combo guard positions, and hopefully will be more efficient on offense than we were last year, but love these guys. They're working extremely hard regarding our program. They love the coaches and this team. We went out and recruited guys that we thought would fit into our system and that were going to play hard and play together. We’ve got four freshmen and we love those guys as well…”

-Fardaws Aimaq has been a great leader for the younger guys both on and off the court. Adams believes that Aimaq may have the most skill out of any big guy that’s been at Tech.

“He can shoot the ball outside, inside. When you look back at his resume, back at Utah Valley, he was the defensive player and offensive player of the year in their conference, and even though this is a little higher level, just in practice, he's been in well…so excited about him.”
-On Elijah Fisher, “may be one of the youngest players in college basketball, reclassified, and has great credentials coming out of high school…one thing about him that I’ve actually been really impressed with is just how tough he is, very physical.

-Clarence chose to go back home overseas to be closer to home and play professional basketball.

-Adams is excited about the upcoming season and has high expectations for this year. He reminds the new guys that we were 18-0 at home last year, have sellout crowds, and that red raider nation expects a lot out of them.

“People want guys that are going to play hard and play together, show grit on the floor, and represent West Texas the right way.”

“These guys have a lot of energy and are enthusiastic. They come in wanting to be coached and so we see that’s a real plus with this team and I think that they have made huge strides from when we started.”

-Elijah has made the adjustment from high school basketball to college really quickly IQ-wise. The coaching staff has been extremely pleased with Lamar Washington and Robert Jennings.

-Jaylon Tyson can score on all three levels, has huge upside, and has been playing very well in practice per Adams. He’s also shooting the three-ball very well.

-Adams is glad to have Malik Ondigo back. His final four experience and veteran leadership is helping the younger guys.

-On Kevin Obanor being back, “Last year, KO’s strength was three-point shooting and his offensive rebounding. He's worked so hard this summer on getting that ball on the floor and creating his own shot and again, I think the secret is out that we just think he's so much better than he was last year on the offensive end…”

-Adams loves De’Vion Harmon, his leadership, and his “infectious” personality. “He will be a key ingredient to the success of this team.”

-D’Maurian Williams and Kerwin Walton have been lighting up the three-point line. The coaching staff made it a priority to bring in shooters this year after not shooting it particularly well last season.

-On Kerwin Walton, “He’s probably our best three-point shooter, but he’s more athletic than we thought, and he’s got good size.”

-Adams mentions that Texas Tech hasn’t had a true point guard since Evans and Mooney, and is excited to have “three or four guys” that can play combo guard.

-It sounds like Fardaws is going to have the green light to shoot the three-ball when he gets the chance. Adams wants to use that part of his game to spread the floor like Bryson Williams did last year.

-Adams believes that one of the things that give the Red Raiders an advantage in recruiting is the fans, student section, and Texas Tech’s recent pedigree of successful seasons and NCAA tournament wins.

VTech currently leads 7-3 with about 2:30 left until half. But WVU looks like the better team and has been moving the ball on Offense and their Defense has been strong too, but they've made some dumb penalties.

Kellerfox is Hangry Gripe: this board has gotten really sloppy with thread titles.

This thread title implies it's already done. The correct titling would have been "Dave Aranda to Nebraska?" Or something like "Aranda may be a target for Nebraska."

We've had a lot of very misleading thread titles lately.

Has anyone here had PRK surgery or gotten EVO ICL (implants)?

Just heard from a reliable source he’s coming back.

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Me and Trevor are here at the USA.

Hoops season is just over a month away!

Posting for my mom.

$190 each, or $380 for both. Section 119, row 9, aisle seats. Includes free parking pass.

If you're looking for some places to stop by on Friday or Saturday after the game I obviously will suggest going to Two Docs and visiting the taproom. We'll be hosting a Hip-Hop event tomorrow with vintage clothes vendors and more to check out. We'll also be tapping a cask IPA at 4 p.m. Then after Saturday's game stop by for a pint or two. We close at midnight tomorrow and Saturday. @Taft33

I want to shoutout Good Line Beer Co. as another stop on your visit. Those guys over there are the newest brewery in town and make solid, solid stuff in a prime location near J&B Coffee on Boston and around 26/27th. They're awesome folks and another opportunity to support a local business. Everyone else drop your suggestions or plans! I hope to see some of you this weekend. It'll be a busy one.

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Lloyd will visit Iowa State this weekend, no offer to this point.

the dual sport standout will also take track visits to both Illinois and Florida over the next few months.

the Tech coaches are recruiting him the hardest, scheduling an official visit in October or November, still working the details out with the coaches


https://texastech.rivals.com/news/dual-sport-standout-lloyd-loves-the-ttu-coaches

The Longhorns are prepared to make what will be the last time they visit the Hub City before they move to the SEC this weekend. Texas brings a star-studded roster into Lubbock once again and are ranked #22 in the AP Poll.

The Red Raiders will have a few key players on offense to slow down, including Heisman hopeful Bijan Robinson.

Bijan Robinson:

Robinson is one of the best running backs in the nation this season and will be a massive challenge for the Texas Tech front seven on Saturday.

The Longhorn offense has been going through Robinson and his backup in Roschon Johnson since the injury to Quinn Ewers.

Robinson has found the end zone six times in three games this season and has 311 yards on the ground while having 132 receiving yards on seven catches.

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Roschon Johnson:

Johnson has served as a nice compliment back for Steve Sarkisian’s offense this season as the senior has recorded 131 rushing yards on 21 carries while scoring a touchdown.

Johnson has been used out of the wildcat this season, mostly last week against UTSA.

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Hudson Card:

Since the injury to Ewers, Card has returned to his starting role that he held last season. It appears that Sarkisian doesn’t have as much faith in Card’s throwing ability as the offensive splits have changed quite a bit.

In five quarters of play, Ewers attempted 36 passes for 359 yards and two touchdowns. On the other hand, Card attempted 50 passes for 343 yards and a touchdown in 8 quarters of play this season.

If the Red Raiders can contain Robinson and Johnson and make Card beat them through the air, they may put themselves in a position to win on Saturday.

Quinn Ewers:

As previously mentioned, Ewers left the Alabama game with a shoulder injury and hasn’t played since. However, Ewers has been practicing this week and it is possible that he gets the start over Card on Saturday.

Ewers was effective during his first 5 quarters of football as a Longhorn, throwing for 359 yards on 25 completions along with two touchdowns.

Xavier Worthy & Jordan Whittington:

Worthy and Whittington were both highly recruited young wide receivers and they have struggled to be super involved in the offense since the injury to Ewers.

The All-American in Worthy has 11 receptions for 162 yards and is without a touchdown in the first three games.

Whittington has also failed to reach the end zone and has 146 yards on 14 receptions this season.

Ja’Tavion Sanders:

Sanders has seen his role elevated since the injury to Ewers, being used as a safety valve for Card. After not seeing a reception all season last year, he has ten catches for 94 yards in three games this season.

Sanders also got in the end zone for a touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe.

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On the defensive side of the ball, the Longhorns are improved from last season and with the help of some returning pieces, Texas should be able to keep the Red Raider offense somewhat in check, making up for their offense.

D’Shawn Jamison & Anthony Cook:

Jamison is one of the most experienced members of the Texas defense as Saturday’s matchup will be his 52nd game in burnt orange. This season he has made five tackles, intercepted a pass and blocked a kick.

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Cook is also a seasoned veteran in the Longhorn secondary having played in 50 collegiate games, all with Texas. This season he has made 18 total tackles and two for loss.

Ovie Oghoufo, Keondre Coburn, & T’Vondre Sweat:

These three are big parts of a strong defensive line that looked really good against Alabama and will most definitely poise a massive challenge to the Red Raider offensive line on Saturday.

Oghoufo will be matched up with Caleb Rogers on the blindside all afternoon on Saturday. He doesn’t sub a whole lot and has recorded 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack this season.

Coburn is yet another fifth-year senior who has made an impact in all five seasons. This year he has made nine tackles and one for loss.

Sweat has made seven tackles this season and recorded a quarterback hurry against the Crimson Tide in early September.

Demarvion Overshown:

Overshown had his name in the headlines this week for a past charge and will play this week against the Red Raiders, but only in the second half due to a targeting suspension that was upheld by the NCAA on Wednesday.

The team captain is a critical part of the Longhorn linebacking core, recording 23 total tackles and 2.5 for loss this season.







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Is toast. Criminal charges to come?

Bryce has arrived home from North Carolina. Can someone post the video of his arrival at the airport.

Good. Quinn, let me introduce you to Tyree Wilson. Sure hope that shoulder is healed bud.

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He was already facing a possible suspension in the first half for targeting (the Big 12 can overturn that). Guess we’ll see if he plays or what.

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EDIT: Apparently this happened back in December but reports just came out today. Weird.

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This is our first year using waivers and it's been fine so far but I'm not understanding an issue that came up today. Our waiver period is over for the week but it will not allow me to pickup Clev's defense, they play tonight. It (Yahoo) sets it as a waiver claim instead of a simple add/drop and it wont process it says until tomorrow, which obviously doesn't help me. It will let me pick up Philly's D no problem, just not Clev. Any experienced waiver players have an idea why?

My son was just accepted to Tech, he’ll be a HS senior this upcoming school year. I’m beyond proud but PopPop would be unbearable.

Any question, any topic. Will respond.

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I had a couple questions wake me up in the middle of the night.

Will that middle section on the East side of the stadium. The one in the very center with seat backs that never has more than 50% butts in seats. Will those people be in their seats on Saturday?

Will the larger end-zone additions in NW and NE corner of the stadium be >75% full?

Will 3/4 of the students still be at the game in the second half?

If the answer to any of those is "no", then I'm not sure it'll ever be yes. This is probably the last time we play these guys.

I realize we have Jason Jackson already but every highlight I have seen of him is throwing down crazy dunks. Is he a capable PG? I know we have Elliot Cadeau visiting over the next few days and Jaland Lowe may be interested. I also like Niccolo Moretti although he may not be at the talent level of these other guys. I also know we need to leave room for transfers and we already have 2 commits and hopefully 3 soon with Jazz. What I really don't want is to be left without a capable point guard. Thoughts?

Here are our TV ratings this season so far. Source is linked below.

• Week 1 vs. Murray State: n/a (I don't have numbers for ESPN+)
• Week 2 vs. Houston: 633k viewers / .32 rating / 3PM EST / FS1
• Week 3 at NC State: 747k viewers / .39 rating / 7PM EST / ESPN2

Here are my thoughts.

The bad: These aren't terrible numbers but viewership is way below what some of the other schools can draw on a given Saturday. Some of that comes down timeslot and channel the game is playing on but Purdue and Syracuse were on ESPN2 in the noon timeslot and they pulled in 1.2 million viewers and a .64 rating. They were up against OU Vs. Nebraska. These have to improve if we ever want to be considered for realignment in the future.

The good: I am confident these numbers will improve if we start to win and put a better product on the field. We have to build a bigger national brand and I think Joey can get us there. Furthermore, it's impressive that this many people still watch us despite the decade of suck we have had. For example, Baylor is a good team with recent success and even though they were only playing Texas State, I would expect a P5 program to pull in better numbers than 221k viewers with a .12 rating on FS1. I think we have value for the big networks but it hasn't been fully realized.

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