Texas A&M 79, Texas Tech 73

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As he walked off the United Spirit Arena stage after his post-game news conference, Pat Knight asked if there will be a collection for the fine he expects to receive from the Big 12 Conference.

Coaches usually draw fines when criticizing officials and Knight didn't hold back following Saturday's 79-73 loss to Texas A&M.

"I don't care right now what the Big 12 thinks," Knight said. "They tell us to send tapes in and that obviously doesn't work. Call (someone in the league office) and talk to them ... it's just tough. I don't care about me, it's my kids. My kids bust their butt and they have enough of a time playing against A&M let alone have somebody else they have to play against. I just think it's a shame. Take nothing away from A&M, but we play at home and they get 50 free throws and I have, shoot, four guys that foul out. It's just not right."

The Aggies attempted 55 free throws (and made 30), while the Red Raiders attempted 22 (and made 16). Four Tech players - Robert Lewandowski, Esmir Rizvic, John Roberson and Nick Okorie - fouled out.

A&M (19-8, 5-7) scored 19 points in the final 6:05 and only three came on field goals. The Aggies were in the one-and-one situation for the final 8:38 of the game and the Red Raiders put them in the double bonus at the 5:08 mark after picking up their 10th team foul of the half...(Continue reading Jeff Walker's article: Knight lashes out at referees after Aggies' win.)

Opening day for Tech baseball - TT 14, Southern Utah 3

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Opening day didn't go exactly like Dan Spencer would have liked, but if it had the new Texas Tech baseball coach probably would be doing something else.

"They never go like you think they are," Spencer said. "Once you think you've got it planned out and handled then you need to find another line of work like fortune teller or card reading, tarot cards."

As it went, however, debuts and trotting out numerous freshmen and newcomers to Division I baseball went about as good as it could - two victories. Ace right-hander Chad Bettis baffled Southern Utah for 62/3 innings to open the day with a 14-3 win, and newcomer Kellen Monreal closed the day with a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning to move the Red Raiders past UT-Pan American, 6-5... (Continue reading George Watson's story: Spencer starts 2-0.)

new website!!

I recently updated my website - geoffreymcallister.com. Thanks to my brother for helping me put my designs online.

U (heart) V-day? Depends...

Although Friday was "Friday the 13th" it was Valentine's day at local elementary schools. Some seemed to enjoy the festivities more than others...
Tristan Garcia, center, looks at his shoulder while dancing in his kindergarten's valentine ball Friday morning at Crestview Elementary. The students danced and posed for pictures in the valentine themed library of the school. - - Friday, February 13, 2009 (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
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Westwind Elementary kindergarten teacher Meredith Jenkins, left, reacts as Chris Whitsell, center, proposes marriage to her Thursday during the morning announcements. Jenkins said yes. - - Friday, February 13, 2009 (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Westwind Elementary kindergarten teacher Meredith Jenkins, right, shows off her new engagement ring to Brittney Strebel Kinder, center, after Chris Whitsell, left, proposed marriage Thursday during the morning announcements. Jenkins said yes. - - Friday, February 13, 2009 (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

1919 Baby Grand Chevrolet <--> 1919 Hutch Hutchens

Terrell Hutchens, left, laughs with his father Hutch, right, as they drive their recently restored 1919 Baby Grand Chevrolet Friday evening in Lubbock. Hutch originally bought the car in 1946. (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Terrell Hutchens, right, laughs with his father Hutch, right, as he hands him the keys to his 1919 Baby Grand Chevrolet Friday evening at their home in Lubbock. Terrell has been working on the car to get it running for his father's upcoming 90th birthday. (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)



[left photo] Terrell Hutchens, left, oils his father's 1919 Baby Grand Chevrolet before taking his father, Hutch, right, for a spin Friday afternoon in Lubbock. Terrell and his father have been restoring the car to drive on Hutch's upcoming 90th birthday. "
[right]"Terrell Hutchens, right, works on removing the carburetor from his father's 1919 Baby Grand Chevrolet Friday evening in Lubbock. Terrell has been working on the car to get it running for his father's upcoming 90th birthday.
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Hutch Hutchens was born in 1919, so was the 1919 Baby Grand Chevrolet. In 1946 Hutch purchased the Chevrolet and restored it with his father. For years this classic automobile hasn't been run until this past year when Hutch's son Terrell started working on it. And now, on the 90th anniversary of both Hutch Hutchens and Baby Grand Chevrolet, the car is puttering down the streets of Lubbock once again.

Friday evening I met Hutch and Terrell as they were oiling up the car to take it for a spin. What a fun car - and what a nice father-son combination.

Be sure to read Ray Westbrook's story - Lubbock man restores 1919 Chevy as gift for dad

rough saturday for Texas Tech basketball

A pass slips through the hands of Mike Singletary's (32) hands of Texas Tech as he is defended closely by Nebraska's Cookie Miller (34) and Cole Salomon (24) during the first half of a NCAA men's basketball game at United Spirit Arena, January 31, 2009.
(AP photo/Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Oklahoma State's Shaunté Smith, center, strips the ball from Texas Tech's Kierra Mallard, center, as Megan Byford, left, and Taylor Hardeman, right, close in, Saturday afternoon at United Spirit Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Raiders 65-60.
Saturday, January 31, 2009 (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
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Saturday was a rough day for Texas Tech basketball - men's and women's. The women had a hard fought battle - bringing the score to a 2-point deficit with less than 5-minutes remaining in the game, but OSU was just too much. The men were just plain old sloppy - I don't remember watching a college level team make so many careless passes. Unfortunately, because of deadline, we weren't able to capture coach Knight throwing a tantrum and getting ejected - that would have made for some interesting art.

taking a dip

[left photo] Coronado's Adam Ruiz dives during Saturday's District 2-5A swimming and diving meet at Pete Ragus Aquatic Center. Ruiz placed second with a score of 402.45. (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
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Read Adam Zuvanich's article: Goggle-less Sanders helps Mustangs to title