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Houston has reduced seating at the Fertitta Center (formerly Hofheinz Arena) from 10,000 starting in 1969 to 8479 in 1998 then to 7100 in 2018. The last renovation was $60 million. Baylor plans on spending over $105 million to build a new facility that will seat 7500 which is 2500 fewer people than their current facility. https://www.statesman.com/sports/20190507/baylor-announces-plans-for-new-105-million-basketball-arena

Denied! I make no representation as to Beard.https://www.burntorangenation.com/2021/3/31/22361229/chris-beard-texas-longhorns-meeting-texas-tech-red-raiders Wishing all a Happy April Fools Day tomorrow.

Our out of conference losses were to Arkansas, Mississippi State, West Virginia, and Loyola Chicago. I hate to lose, but if you do lose you want it to be against teams that play in the post season and are successful. Hats of to McCasland and Baker for their foresight.

His daughters live in the Lubbock area. He previously coached at McMurray and Angelo State so he is accustomed to West Texas. He is in the top 5 for pay in the NCAA. He has proven that he can make the National Championship game at Tech. His buyout for a Big 12 school is $4 million. He is a UT graduate but that is no guarantee he will leave.

Prediction! Tony Benford gets the job. He will look good in Crimson.

3 Star JUCO recruit. Chris Daniels - #ShowMe19 - University of Missouri Athletics (mutigers.com)

Jackson is like Gregg White-Pittman (Louisiana High School 5A POY). A star in High School whose skillset did not translate into success here. I liked Gregg's work ethic and Jacksons as well. I think he can start somewhere else. https://www.nola.com/sports/high_schools/article_e40cb3bf-f1e5-5c62-9220-14e7a6cc6ddf.html

Reese previously played at Buffalo and won a tournament game there. I think they said that was a first for a player. If he transfers and wins a tournament game he probably will be the record holder ad infinitum. HIs business card could read "Have Ball Will Travel".

I move we suspend the rules!

Just below Morgan on this list. 2021 Top Basketball Recruits in Texas (247sports.com)

Every other NCAA appearance we have had was a day game. This is the first time we have been scheduled to play in the evening. This is a great opportunity for us appear before a larger audience. Hopefully we make the best of it. GO MEAN GREEN!

Local Recognition https://www.fox4news.com/video/912327

Compared to his predecessor as well. Johnny Jones > Vic Trilli + Tony Benford. Also he needs to pack more suits!

They list us as one of four that could make sweet 16. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/four-cinderellas-that-could-reach-the-sweet-16/ar-BB1eGJZt?ocid=msedgdhp

What are your recommendations in that regard?