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)
In desperate need of a win, Kirby Hocutt faces his greatest moment as Texas Tech athletic director as he tried to keep Chris Beard in Lubbock.
There was once a time when Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt could do no wrong in the eyes of Red Raider fans.