Chris Beard to Texas Tech: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

Just weeks after accepting the position as UNLV's head men's basketball coach, Chris Beard reportedly spurned the Runnin' Rebels in favor of Texas Tech on Friday.

According to ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman, Beard agreed to become the Red Raiders' new head coach in a surprising move. Jon Rothstein of CBSSports.com later confirmed the report.