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(aE CS : ‘pefect fit’ West Con- ' first con- for Neeley rted with down the opped the By CHRISTINA DURANO Staff Reporter the series The new Neeley School of Business dean is a perfect fit for TCU because of his ties to the uni- chlossna- versity and his record of research, the chairman art to the of the Neeley dean search committee said. kend has rly record Homer Erekson, dean and professor at the Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public , he said, left in the Administration at the University of Missouri- cts things Kansas City for six years, will .L, page 4 replace Dan Short as dean of the Neeley School of Business this summer. “He really fit the job descrip- tion,” said George Low, chair- man of the Neeley marketing department and the Neeley EREKSON dean search committee. “He will help improve the reputation of the Neeley School of Business in Dallas-Fort Worth and with alumni.” i Erekson graduated from TCU in 1974 with B.A. degrees in economics and political science. . He also serves as a member of the national abrite MARCUS MURPHREE / Multimedia Editor Theatre majors Eric Dobbins and Samantha Clayborn rehearse a scene from a short production called “Bake Off” under senior English major Carla Stoltenberg’s direction Tuesday afternoon. alumni board. Low said Erekson will help connect the con- 2Cking stituencies within the Neeley School and build y. relationships with other departments on cam- pus. Erekson said he is excited to help advance Professor to speak on presidential pastimes TCU and the Neeley School of Business to the next level. “There’s no better place for me to be right By CHRISTINA SCHAMS dents in an interview sympo- Bob Ray Sanders, an adjunct AddRan, the Britain Soci- Staff Reporter now,” Erekson said. sium tonight called “Presidents journalism professor and Star- ety, which is a planned giving Erekson said he plans to assess the market President Andrew Jackson at Play: Observations by Dr. Paul Telegram columnist, will con- society, and Golden Frogs, a niche for TCU’s MBA program and continue con- knew winning was not guaran- F. Boller Jr.,” said Ann McDon- duct the interview with Boller. group of alumni who gradu- necting students with faculty and giving them teed, but still loved to gamble. ald, director of development for The format of the event, a live ated between 1930 and 1959, more experiential learning opportunities. President Bush uses nick- the AddRan College of Humani- interview between an author will host the event. “All business schools need to be market names within his administra- ties and Social Sciences. and reporter, is similar to the A few of the books Boller See NEELEY, page 2 tion. : McDonald said Boller will Star-Telegram’s author series, has written include “Presi- Buried beneath the political answer questions based on McDonald said. dential Wives: An Anecdotal history that defines presidents his current book, “Presidential Students, alumni, faculty, History,” “Presidential Cam- are their pastimes. Diversions: Presidents at Play staff and community members paigns,” “Presidential Anec- CORRECTION At 91, Paul F. Boller Jr., best- from George Washington to will have a chance to ask Boller dotes,” “Not So!: Popular Myths The Lady Frogs’ quarterfinals game at Texas selling author and TCU professor George W. Bush.” questions as well, and books About America From Columbus Tech is at 7 p.m. today. The date was incorrect emeritus of history, will discuss “He is a delightful man and will be available for purchase to Clinton,” and “Congressional in Tuesday's Skiff. the unheard habits of presi- sharp as a tack,” she said. and signing. Anecdotes.”
Speaker to discuss education strategy for deaf Latino students
By PATTY ESPINOSA Barbara Gerner de Garcia, program. Gerner de Garcia has she brings in the ability to use “Hispanics make up the Gerner de Garcia will have Staff Reporter the speaker, is professor and the expertise of communicating sign language,” Ryan said. majority of deaf and hard of two on-campus presentations From teaching at the only uni- chair of the educational-foun- with those students, she said. Gerner de Garcia will also hearing students, and yet, — one from 6:30 to 8 p.m. versity for the hearing impaired dations and research depart- William Ryan, chair of the have a workshop broadcast via there are strategies out there today in Sid Richardson, Lec- in the country to establishing ment at Gallaudet University in department of communication- satellite to educators all over that teachers are not aware ture Hall 2 and one from 3 to bilingual education for the deaf Washington, D.C. sciences and disorders, said Texas from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. of,” Daniel Diffee, consultant 5 p.m. Thursday in the Palko in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday’s The majority of students who people like Gerner de Garcia Thursday from Region XI in for deaf education at Region building, Room 130. Both lec- Green Honors Chair speaker are deaf and partially deaf at who specialize in the area are Fort Worth. Region XI is one of XI, said. Gerner de Garcia will tures will focus on deaf Latino has raised awareness of the TCU happen to be part of the much needed. 20 educational-service centers focus on those strategies and students and are free and open need for multicultural educa- Hispanic population, said Terri “Not only does she combine that provide information, staff- main points to help Texas edu- to the public. A Spanish transla- tion for deaf and partially deaf Gonzalez, program coordinator deaf/hard of hearing expertise development help and support cators work with the students tor and a sign-language inter- students. for the habilitation of the deaf with the Hispanic culture, but to schools in Texas. and parents as well, he said. preter will be present.
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the more-than-able leader- down as Neeley dean, he is not She said she received three focused,” Erekson said. “I will ship of extraordinarily capa- leaving the department. Short That was the close as it but said they will wait until such calls Tuesday, down help develop programs that are ble deans,” Donovan said in will teach one course next fall would get for the Island- Brite awards Wright to make from last week when the market focused.” an e-mail to TCU faculty and and teach financial accounting ers. a final decision. office was handling calls con- The 14-member dean search staff Tuesday. Short worked full time in fall 2009. In the fourth inning Karin Lewis, the chancel- tinuously. n the committee recommended four with Erekson at Miami Univer- “It’s a life cycle,” Short said. TCU found its offense lor’s administrative assistant, The university’s board away of the more than 30 applicants sity for seven years and said “I love being the dean but I and never looked back, said the chancellor’s office of trustees voted to move Th for the position of Neeley TCU will quickly grow to love also love the classroom.” scoring on hits by desig- also received numerous calls the event off campus cit- dean based on the candidates’ : i Erekson. a Short : said : he is : ambivalent 3 nated hitter : Jimmie ; : Pharr at the height of the controver- ing ; “security . issues. : 5 bring from the th applications, references and “He is wonderful in working about his change of position. and redshirt freshman sy from alumni The banquet in : interviews. Provost Nowell with people to get agreement “Some moments I'm elat- outfielder Brett Medlin and other donors honoring Wright trov Be Donovan selected Erekson. on new directions,” Short said. ed and some moments I'm to give TCU a 3-1 advan- from the com- There were some 1,5 heen moved Wg “During the past few years, “He'll come with a different set depressed,” Short said. tage. munity saying who said they had, Friendship- a y about roe Abi Obama's - A sacrifice / Pe bunt by they would no thought Si : West Baptist : : : donating to TCU in : offensive pinch hitter Hunt Wood- longer donate to SE ... Church in Dal- : ps in . : their will, and this . : optional ruff in the seventh inning the university. tei las, said Eliz- 5 To > decision made them and Brit brought home utility There were reconsider” abeth Payne, thev dos infielder Corey Steglich, some who said . 2 the pastor’s ey th extending the Horned they had thought Karin Lewis assistant at the of this 6 Frog lead to 4-1. A final about donating chancellor’s church. Carolyn satel Islander error in the to TCU in their administrative Ray, president's tion oC eighth helped TCU end will, and this assistant assistant at Paul A unit the game with a final decision made Quinn, said the : : ) . sion of t score of 5-1. them reconsid- luncheon will be shy awa The win brought the er,” Lewis said. “Others just at the college Saturday. Ds the Horned Frogs’ record to said they wouldn’t donate to However, Joan Harrell, views A _ em 13-10, while the strug- TCU anymore.” minister of communications - ; i 5 gling Islanders rest 12 Lewis said she has also for Wright's Chicago church, : games below .500 with received calls from past foot- told the Dallas Morning oe I BYR nd til a 5-17 mark. The next ball-season ticket holders say- News late Tuesday that games for TCU are on the ing they would no longer be Wright's schedule wasn’t di Track & JCI] SLU road against Mountain purchasing season tickets. final yet and that his pres- 4 West Conference rivals She said calls have sig- ence in Dallas is still up in ] UNLV this weekend. nificantly lessened since the the air. rE needed for Long _— Pit
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@ TCU Daily Skiff QUOTE OF THE DAY “Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is arch 26, 2008 determinism; the way you play it is free will." 3 - # Opi nion — Jawaharal Nehru Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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ath n the face of controversy, TCU is shying sity’s board Obama is rapidly becoming an issue in the away. ‘Beijing 2002 ted to move : presidential election. The university has distanced itself campus cit- Now students will have to drive 41 miles from the Brite Divinity School’s efforts to y issues.” to Paul Quinn College where he’s sched- bring the Rev. Jeremiah Wright to TCU, e banquet uled to speak Saturday. That’s because the voting to move the event involving oring Wright the con- small liberal arts college in south Dallas troversial pastor off campus. been moved was willing to stick its neck out when TCU Many of the comments by Barack Friendship- wasn’t. Obama's Chicago pastor are certainly st Baptist TCU has been reluctant to release any offensive, but should be tolerated for an irch in Dal- information about the “security issues” cit- optional event on a college campus. TCU said Eliz- ed in moving the event. Students deserve and Brite have both made it clear already th Payne, to know what those concerns are if they're they don’t endorse his comments anyway. pastor’s being deprived of the opportunity to see a But the university has deprived students stant at the national figure on campus. of this opportunity to hear Wright, citing rch. Carolyn In the face of controversy, the univer- safety concerns but offering little informa- , president’s sity should encourage discussion, not shy tion for their concern. stant at Paul away from it. The chancellor said last week A university should encourage discus- nn, said the that “TCU supports the right of frée speech sion of the important issues he raises, not heon will be even when the opinions expressed are con- [00 METER shy away from them, and students should THE NEW DASH saturday. troversial,” but the recent decision doesn’t have the opportunity to hear Wright's seem to show that. yan Harrell, views. Also, Wright’s association with \munications Editor-in-chief Andrew Chavez for the editorial board. Jacob Brahce is a freshman criminal justice and political science major from Cedar Park cago church, as Morning lesday that dule wasn’t hat his pres- LETTER TO THE EDITOR is still up in Ignoring handouts, information Wright's dialogue raises halts growth of local activism important societal issues
4 2 C Ever pretend to talk class and seem to have utes, but obviously they dential campaign sign. The Rev. Jeremiah Wright was who care little for Jews want a nucle- on your cell phone or more pressing issues on don’t. I dislike the candidate Barack Obama's pastor and TCU has ar war in the Middle East so Jesus finish the crossword to our minds. Sometimes Their cause is worth he promoted but was more than an academic interest in will come again. Some “green” theo- avoid I don’t have the minute COMMENTARY hours of their own time impressed enough to say this story. logians want to turn God into nature talking needed to talk to orga- spent manning a table “Hey, good for you, it’s TCU is related to the Disciples (for and vice versa. More to the point, to people nization representatives. and enduring body- nice to see some politi- at least a little longer), and the Disci- any nationalist religion decrying the sitting But most of the time I language beatings from cal activism on this cam- ples are related to the United Church global nature of at tables do, and so do other stu- passersby. Even if you pus!” of Christ. Wright is a UCC minister. I God's love that gives in the dents. don’t care about a cause His response? “Oh, know Wright, and as a Disciple and prophetic voices a Student If you pass through or completely disagree, well I don’t go here, 1 twice a graduate from TCU, I'll fall on place and tradition Center? the Student Center on why not take 10 seconds go to TCC. But thanks my sword for him because we must in which to stand I have, your speed-walk to Candace Ruocco to say, “I'm in a hurry, do for the encouragement, I have the big conversation on race. is dangerous. Who and I'm class, you you have haven't talked to anyone Racism became brutal for me when is going to police ashamed to admit it. will likely something all day.” “Students should I became intimately involved with them? During the weeks pass through I can take WRIGHT try to unite as a Wow, he must be immigration, migration, refugees and Rhetoric and leading up to the March again on community and listen with me?” accustomed to better persons seeking political asylum. behavior should be considered. Mar- 4 primary, students your way to new ideas.” No one responses if he thought Race is in our public policies and tin Luther King Jr. was non-violent. manned tables and back to your will argue his strategy was effective in our congregations. I talk about Yet, the struggle while he was alive Candace Ruocco encouraged other stu- dorm, car or if you need enough to deploy to oth- race in church. A pastor can say any- was very bloody. Malcolm X's rheto- dents to register to vote. Frog Bytes. to run to er local universities. thing — anything — to his or her ric was abhorrent to all people in my I was shocked by the Sometimes we don’t class. Most likely, the Students should try congregation so long as it is said in opinion, yet his followers were actu- response of passing stu- feel like talking to the thrilled representative to unite as a commu- love. Jeremiah loves his people. Just ally quite peaceful. Could we learn to dents — none seemed representatives, and will be eager to distrib- nity and listen to new ask them. judge actions instead of just words? THY . to notice the table, and sometimes we're uncom- 7? «EA Bn ute information. How ideas. By ignoring each Still, loving pastors and loving Wright's Trinity United Church of oR many didn’t even answer fortable because they saddening and discour- other, we sacrifice both congregations can divide along race Christ in Chicago can and does put A \! when asked, “Hi, are ask for money. Other aging it must be to not potentially important questions. all congregations I know of to shame you registered to vote?” times we might disagree even dent the stack of information and the sup- Those who reel at in terms of outreach, Not only is this rude, with their cause or sim- materials you've com- portive atmosphere TCU Wright damning Amer- community-building it also negatively affects ply not care. In any case, piled to distribute strives for. What’s worse, ica are probably unfa- “Racism became brutal programs and deep for me when I became campus activism (politi- we should consider how after hours of trying to we discourage others miliar with the tradition spiritual formation of intimately involved cal or otherwise) and our reactions affect the enlighten other students. from reaching out to the of prophets damning future leaders. Thou- in immigration, the overall TCU environ- campus environment, Two weeks ago, run- Horned Frog community ancient Israel. It’s clearly sands of people con- migration, refugees ment. and at least, mind our ning to class as usual, I in the future. in the Hebrew bible. Lis- and persons seeking tribute millions of Admittedly, as stu- manners. passed a shivering stu- Candace Ruocco is a junior ten to Wright's words political asylum.” dollars to all manner dents, we are busy. You may consider dent outside the book- political science, English again, “It’s in the Bible!” of good deeds. To be We're often minutes their cause unworthy of store on Berry Street and fashion merchandising Prophets suffered for it, Rev. Robin clear, Obama can’t say away from the start of a your two-to-three min- holding a huge presi- major from St. Louis. but it’s there. They suffer Hoover he didn’t know about here too. Jeremiah'’s preaching. I worry about proph- I voted for Obama LETTER TO THE EDITOR ets, TCU’s and Brite’s. in Arizona’s presidential primary, so The U.S. is damned in one U.S. I can’t be accused of partisan behav- church or another every week in one ior and helping him here. While he’s Greek impact should not be ignored by Skiff way or another, even if the rhetoric distancing himself from Wright, he’s is calm. Some Rabbis need to come also allowing just about everyone As a member of the — in my experience this ing with FrogHouse to ognize the Skiff is an forward to say that Wright and others to chew up a whole prophetic tradi- Greek community, I feel, has not been recipro- homeless shelters. TCU’s organization and Greeks stand in the tradition of thousands tion when the subtext of those with as a whole, we are over- cated by the Skiff, as our second Greek Week comprise many orga- of years of similar preaching. Those the teeth is race and nationalism and looked and under-repre- efforts are overlooked. begins March 31, and nizations — but as a who reel at mixing religion and poli- some of the nastiest forms of identity sented in the Daily Skiff. I firmly believe there will be a “Greeks whole we are part of tics in the pulpits saying they don’t politics. I have made several those who are not fond in the Streets” aspect the TCU community. It mix probably understand neither. Horned Frogs familiar with the attempts to have stories of Greeks are being where all organizations is our responsibility as Religion and politics have always “C” part of the acronym should recall written covering various enabled by the Skiff — will be doing commu- a small part of a much mixed well. that presidents Garfield, Johnson events regarding my par- which only reports the nity service in various larger community to When pundits rant about sepa- and Reagan all came out of the “C” ticular organization with stories that reflect the locations around Fort work together for the ration of church and state and tax- religious tradition related to Disci- no success. The reason Greek community nega- Worth. overall betterment of exempt status, they are off base. ples and the UCCs. What I'd like to for the Skiff’s lack of tively. As with any orga- I encourage members the TCU community as a Current laws and policies have more see would be more people who can interest is beyond my nization on campus, of the Skiff to step out whole. to do with Lyndon Baines Johnson’s affirm, and not denounce, the fiery comprehension. there is always negative of the norm and write Having said all this, 1950s campaigns than the U.S. Con- outcry of the America’s pulpits and Greek or not, we are news, but in the Greek stories that address the I look forward to read- stitution. even the ideological extremes found all TCU students and community, the positive good things the Greek ing articles that cover A good challenge or two directed in congregations, which are some should be represented things, which outweigh community is doing on Greek Week, various at the tax-exempt status of congre- of the only places left for truly free in a periodical reflect- the negative, are over- campus and for the local Greek philanthropies gations based on speech and free speech and free exercise of religion eum. ing the institution as a looked. community. I am confi- and Greek activities in exercise would probably lead to in these states. whole — with no preju- Each Greek organi- dent that when this hap- the future as we work the lifting of some bans, not their Today I give thanks to Obama for dice. The Greek com- zation hosts philan- pens, the stereotypes together to include more enforcement. Who should judge a fine speech. His roots and his pas- munity is working more thropies, which raise will begin to change. TCU community activi- words of congregations? Who has tor helped shape the message. TCU n 1888 diligently than ever to thousands of dollars to People will see Greeks ties in our institution’s that authority, moral or otherwise? should choose to stand close to some benefit various charities. nly, become a greater part for who they really are, newspaper. Silencing a candidate or a church greatness. It’s a better message for v of the student body and Several chapters do com- and not as a newspaper Evan Berlin is a junior engaged in the questions of the day students. have a positive impact munity service projects makes them out to be. advertising/public relations is the very worst form of political The Rev. Robin Hoover is a pastor at that range from help- major from The Woodlands. on the TCU community It is important to rec- correctness. Some Christian Zionists First Christian Church in Tucson, Ariz.
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COMMENTARY NCAA Tourna- TCU started its season with & ment eventu- games against tournament No. ally becomes 2 seeds LSU and Texas A&M, reality. tournament three-seeds Uni- For anoth- versity of California at Berk- er 64 schools, ley and Oklahoma State, and instead of a 14-seed Fresno State. great night's TCU’s absence from the Brett Larson sleep, it’s more NCAA Tournament does seem like a good nap. like a bit of a slight when The Lady Frogs are living considering two of the three this slightly-lesser dream as Mountain West teams were competitors in the Women’s selected. National Invitation Tourna- The University of Utah, the ment. They already demol- University of New Mexico and ished the women from Boise Wyoming all represent the State by 29 points and take on Mountain West in the NCAA Texas Tech today in the quar- Tournament, but New Mexi- terfinals in Lubbock. co and Wyoming both finished The WNIT may not be the behind TCU in the conference KATE JONES / Staff otographer ideal dream, but it certainly standings. Senior shortstop Bryan Kervin attemps to hit off Corpus Christis Trey Hernandez in the Horned Frogs’ 1-0 win in the first game of their double-header. TCU got the beats missing the postseason Not only did TCU finish sweep on the day, winning the second game 5-1. completely. ahead of the Lobos in con- For the Lady Frogs their ference, they also swept the By JORDAN SMITH “It’s always tough when push, leading off with a long TCU'’s offense came to life By Al Staff Writer you score that many runs as double, and a ground out in the second game, build- Edito quarterfinal matchup against season series and had a better Texas Tech is a perfect exam- overall record. In a night of standout an offense, usually the next moved the runner to third. ing on its momentum to put Fi ple of the partial dream. It’s peculiar and confusing, pitching -by the entire TCU day you can expect not to Marshall walked the follow- five runs on the board while ance After seven straight years something unavoidable with rotation, the Horned Frogs score as many,” first baseman ing runner then responded only allowing one. pus Matt Vern said. “We swung a with a strikeout and a fly- The Horned Frogs’ first rece of NCAA Tournament invites, March Madness selections, allowed only one run in two TCU’s extremely impressive whether it be for the women’s games Tuesday leading to a lot, took a lot of swings last out to hold the game at 0-0 run came in the first inning, But’ run is over, but its postseason or men’s tournaments. double-header sweep against night, but (tonight) we did for TCU. when sophomore catcher ont what we had to do to win.’ In the bottom of the ninth, Btyan Holaday drove a line W streak remains alive thanks to Major tournament slight the Texas A&M-Corpus Cristi the WNIT. aside, the Lady Frogs are show- Islanders. The first game featured third baseman Matt Car- drive into left field, allowing cont It’s the consolation prize casing their quality, dominat- The wins were TCU’s sec- a pitcher’s duel, as each penter led off with a walk. junior second baseman Ben nati most schools are disappointed ing their first game against ond and third in 24 hours. team held the other score- Center fielder Clint Arnold Carruthers to score. app to win, but completely dedi- Boise State and advancing The Horned Frogs also less through the first eight didn’t convert a sacrifice The Horned Frog's only wee cated to winning. to the quarterfinals of the defeated Dallas Baptist Uni- innings. In the ninth inning, bunt attempt and had Car- run allowed came in the uled TCU sophomore Eric Mar- penter forced out at sec- top of the second inning, mov TCU’s slow start to its season WNIT. versity on Monday night 20-3, and loss in the semifinals of The team is playing great scoring all the runs in the last shall came in to relieve start- ond. Vern stepped in next when freshman starting of se the Mountain West Conference basketball and proving the three innings. Some players ing pitcher Seth Garrison and launched a hard line pitcher Greg Holle allowed Tl after pitching the first eight drive down the third base the Islanders’ starting pitch- at Fi Tournament made it a team on selectors wrong — not that felt the surge might have the bubble, which it ended up there's anything wrong with contributed to the offense’s shutout innings. Corpus Cris- line, bringing Arnold home er Trey Hernandez to score. Wrig on an unfamiliar side of. the WNIT. slow start Tuesday. ti attempted a ninth inning to win the game 1-0. See BASEBALL, page 2 and seni bec: WOMEN'S BASKETBALL lives life. Tr Senior leadership deciding factor in third-round matchup cellc said the | By JOE ZIGTEMA ers on the bench that can come State, Seals led all scorers with to prove,” Mittie said. “Unfortu- it plays in. News Editor of hostile crowds.” Trus nately we weren't selected but “It's March and it’s time to Senior guard Adrianne Ross, in,” Ross said. 24 points and pulled down 11 ing t The women’s basketball we finished strong, and I think play,” Ross said. “There are a who contributed 22 points and Mittie said TCU’s bench play rebounds for her ninth double- off ¢ coach was full of hopes on his double of the season. we'd like to finish this tourna- lot of teams that aren’t playing four steals in the Lady Frogs’ has been a strength for the team “1 way to Lubbock on Tuesday “We'll try not to give her the ment strong.” right now, whether it be in the 85-56 win over Boise State on all year. tom as his WNIT-champion hope- same look many times in a row,” Ross said the team is excit- NCAA Tournament, the WNIT Sunday, said senior leadership “If you have a couple of play- the ful Lady Frogs will try to steal Mittie said. “Hopefully with that ed about playing in March, or any other tournament, so it’s will play a role in the run and ers who get into foul trouble or Poli a win from Texas Tech in the we can cause a little bit of con- regardless of what tournament still good to play right now.” gun-type game that both teams struggle you have some players Vers third round of the tournament fusion. She scores so many dif- play. who can come off the bench was tonight. ferent ways ... hopefully we can “With our experience and our and give you good minutes,” FOR YOUR INFO exce Head coach Jeff Mittie said he just make it a tough night for strong veteran group, if we can Mittie said. “I hope it comes with hopes his senior-laden team’s her and force her into a lot of TCU vs. Texas Tech build a little bit more discipline, into play in Lubbock.” cong experience will give the Lady tough shots.” it will definitely be an advantage TCU (22-11) will need to play What: Quarterfinals of the WNIT “1 Frogs an advantage over a Mittie said though he was for (today’s) game,” Ross said. disciplined defense to contain When: 7 p.m. today afte young Lady Raider squad that concerned going into the Boise Ross said bench play will also Texas Tech (17-15) leading scorer Fort lists just one senior and includes State game, he thought his team Where: Lubbock, Texas play a key role in keeping play- Dominic Seals, who averaged relat nine transfer players. played well and didn’t have any- On: 88.7 KTCU-FM ers fresh. 14.1 points per game this sea- secu “Our group has been in a lot thing to prove from not making “We don’t get winded as son and is the No. 13 leading Stakes: The winning team advances to round four of Cs of big games before,” Mittie said. much (for) as much as we run scorer in the Big 12. 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