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BREAKING: Texas hires Chris Beard away from Texas Tech

The worst-case scenario has come into fruition.

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Our concerns Texas would hire Chris Beard away from Texas Tech have formed into reality.

We knew yesterday Longhorn officials were scheduled to meet with Beard today, and we knew some of the priorities Beard had in mind. It was always a possibility Texas would make the move today, when his buyout was reduced significantly.

Obviously this is devastating news for Tech basketball fans. Beard led this program to heights no one knew could be reached. Now, he goes to the Red Raiders’ biggest rival.

The repercussions of the move are catastrophic. Finding someone half as good as Beard to run the Tech basketball program is a challenge in itself, let alone the immediate effects of possible transfers and draft declarations.

We’ll have more info throughout the day - stay tuned, and keep your heads up, Red Raider fans.