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Opinion: Kirby Hocutt’s ego more important than Texas Tech football

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Texas Tech Red Raiders athletic director Kirby Hocutt on the field at a time out during the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Baylor Bears on November 24, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Baylor defeated Texas Tech 35-24. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)

By retaining head coach Matt Wells, AD Kirby Hocutt has made it clear that his ego is more important than the well being of the Texas Tech football program.

Monday, we learned two important things about the Texas Tech football program. One: embattled head coach Matt Wells will indeed return for his third season on the job in Lubbock.