https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...-fits-texas-tech-bigger-job-looms/3380239002/
At a blue blood, the expected path to success requires collecting McDonald’s All-Americans, coddling egos and placating handlers whose only motivation is protecting their players’ NBA ambitions.
At Texas Tech under Beard, the formula has been about stitching together a roster of overlooked recruits and well-traveled transfers, a reflection of the journey he’s taken himself.
“I tell the guys to never forget where they come from and be you,” Beard said. “I’m proud of it. I wouldn’t trade my path for anything.”
At a blue blood, the expected path to success requires collecting McDonald’s All-Americans, coddling egos and placating handlers whose only motivation is protecting their players’ NBA ambitions.
At Texas Tech under Beard, the formula has been about stitching together a roster of overlooked recruits and well-traveled transfers, a reflection of the journey he’s taken himself.
“I tell the guys to never forget where they come from and be you,” Beard said. “I’m proud of it. I wouldn’t trade my path for anything.”
