Texas Longhorns men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard, who left the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the gig in Austin last year, had a tumultuous homecoming in Lubbock this week.
But the setting wasn’t about him, Beard said, per 247Sports.
“Tonight wasn’t about me, guys,” Beard said of his return to Lubbock. “I’m on the record my whole career. You understand that I respect the opponent and I respect the game. Tonight wasn’t about me. I congratulate Texas Tech on a great home win in the Big 12. They had a great crowd tonight. The students in attendance were notable. I thought it was a good college basketball game. I wished we had played better. It wasn’t for a lack of effort. Our guys battled tonight. But tonight wasn’t about me.”
WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Sark on Patterson: ‘Gary’s a great sounding board for all of us’
Inside Texas: Inside the gameplan: The 2022 O-line
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
5-star OL Devon Campbell signs with Texas over OU
Steve Sarkisian discusses remaining needs in the Texas 2022 class
Former Texas S BJ Foster signs with Sam Houston State
Longhorn Republic Podcast: Closing the 2022 recruiting class
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
Austin American-Statesman: Big humans: Texas finishes with 7 offensive linemen for 2022 class
Austin American-Statesman: Texas, Texas A&M already vying for state’s top 2023 prospects
Austin American-Statesman: Texas football ranks as a top-5 class for national signing day 2022
Austin American-Statesman: All-Central Texas honoree Colin Page joins Texas as a walk-on
Dallas Morning News: National signing day notebook: Texas makes the most of lone signing; TCU adds 4 signees
Dallas Morning News: Breaking down Texas’ 2022 recruiting class: The Longhorns’ best signee, a dark horse and more
247Sports: 2022 Behind the Scenes: How things unfolded for Texas, Part I
247Sports: 2022 Behind the Scenes: How things unfolded for Texas, Part II
247Sports: Steve Sarkisian, Texas eyeing difference makers for remaining scholarship spots
247Sports: Longhorns’ No. 5 signing class provides talent infusion for the future
247Sports: How many total scholarships can Steve Sarkisian, Texas add to 2022 roster?
247Sports: Mike at Night: Ranking the 2022 Texas class
247Sports: Steve Sarkisian recaps Longhorns’ 2022 signing class
247Sports: Campbell’s commitment completes foundation for Kyle Flood’s rebuild
Inside Texas: On3 No. 27 Markis Deal talks recent visit & Notes on Jayven Anderson
Inside Texas: On3 Consensus 5-star, UT signee Devon Campbell: ‘I feel like we can do something special up front’
BIG 12 BREAKDOWN
Our Daily Bears: Oklahoma arrives late, scores late to upset No. 9 Bears 78-77
Crimson and Cream Machine: Oklahoma moving forward with clearer future following National Signing Day
The Smoking Musket: Thursday Night Rivalry Games: Good or bad for West Virginia fans?
The Smoking Musket: Gerad Parker expected to become Notre Dame TE coach
Wide Right & Natty Lite: Kansas solved Iowa State’s defense
Rock Chalk Talk: Goodbye
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Kevin O’Connell: Next head coach of the Minnesota Vikings
SB Nation: Report: LeBron James ‘exploring all options’ to return from knee injury
SB Nation: Boston Scott to become first two-sport NFL and ‘Rocket League’ player
NEWS ACROSS THE FORTY ACRES AND BEYOND
- Former Texas head coach Mack Brown just inked a one-year extension through 2027 with the North Carolina Tar Heels.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown and the school have agreed to a one-year contract extension.
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 2, 2022
The length of Brown's UNC contract remains five years, now through January 2027. The Tar Heels have gone 21-17 with three consecutive bowl appearances under Brown.https://t.co/cOzCRN1enT