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New women's basketball coach Krista Gerlich has already made a splash debut just two days into her new journey.

On Thursday, four-star recruit Chantae Embry announced she would be continuing her career at Texas Tech - after announcing her top four which did not include the Lady Raiders. Embry is currently ranked as the No. 81 player in the nation, according to ESPNW recruiting rankings.

A big landing this early into the process is a huge deal. Looking into the whole situation, I'm thinking Embry may have wanted to play for Gerlich but just didn't want to go to UT-Arlington, Gerlich's last stop.

Now, Gerlich has the Division I university to work with as well as a brand new basketball facility. Expect this train to keep rolling.

Thought it couldn't get better? Think again. That commit was followed by the news that two of the biggest weapons the Lady Raiders have are staying put in Lubbock...

Gordon and Carr were vital last year in a turnaround winning season. Without COVID-19 getting in the way, this team had a good shot at hosting the Women's NIT first round.

That's progress you'll take. Obviously, the firing of Marlene Stollings, a reason why Gordon transferred in from UCONN, played part in the two opening their recruitment for the short period of time.

Gerlich said during her introductory press conference that she would immediately get to work in knowing her new team and keeping the pieces together.

The two ended up sticking with the Lady Raiders making Gerlich's week even better.

At the beginning of the week, I asked coach Matt Wells about receiver TJ Vasher's status. He previously was focusing on his academics and was supposed to be on the team this week. That wasn't the case.

Things may have changed though as of Thursday night with the senior receiver.

That's a positive we'll all take. As I said on the recent episode of "From Here, It's Podible", there is a ton of depth at the position and the younger players may have been closing in on moving up the depth chart if Vasher would miss.

You wouldn't hurt much with his loss. Adding him back to the mix and having him as the threat he is though only benefits the offense.

This Saturday will be the first scrimmage for the Red Raiders. Even though media isn't able to attend, I'm expecting to see Alan Bowman as your starting QB with Erik Ezukanma and Vasher on the outside. Inside could be Dalton Rigdon or someone like KeSean Carter.

Running back is going to be an area to watch just like the tackle positions on the offensive line. As Wells said they're now able to get some takeaways with the pads now strapped on for the guys on both sides of the trenches.

Defensively, I'm expecting to see a few new faces in the second and third levels. Eric Monroe will be a DB to watch, see where he takes his snaps at whether that's corner or safety. Riko Jeffers, Krishon Merriweather and Brandon Bouyer-Randle - sign me up for the projected best linebacker unit in the Big 12. I'm excited to hear how they perform.

Next week, Ben Golan, Billy Watson and myself will be in Eastland, Texas, to watch Texas Tech QB commit Behren Morton... live... in person.

This will be the first sporting event I will have watched since Texas Tech baseball's last game at home in early March.

The guidelines will be different. Not seeing a full stadium will be different. But the game will be the same. Eastland will be hosting Wall, too, so we're in for a good one.

If you were a WWE fan during the "attitude era" then please give this page a follow. Their content is gold and nostalgic. It takes me back to the good days of watching Eddie Guerrero and Edge battle it out. Mix in some Hardy Boyz and I'm in.

Mac McCLung. Marcos Santos-Silva. Eric Monroe. Chadarius Townsend. Even Lexi Gordon. Those transfers, along with others I missed, are in key spots. (I'm including Gordon here being she is a transfer from UCONN with a new coach and chance to make an impact despite being here already)

This transfer trend at Texas Tech hit the ground running with Chris Beard landing Matt Mooney and Tariq Owens. Yes, transfers have always been a thing and Texas Tech has been a player.

The past two-three years though have been exceptional. Now we're ready to see three programs on campus locked in on riding their transfer players to success. Beard's done it and has his team on top.

Now, can Gerlich and Wells find that magic that Beard did and turn two bottom Big 12 teams into dogs in the fight for the conference every year? I think they can.

I was scrolling through Twitter and saw the first image of Jordyn Brooks in his Seattle Seahawks uniform.

Being a Cowboys fan, I believe we have a linebacker corps that could arguably be one of the best in the league. But, if Brooks translates his senior year into the NFL right next to Bobby Wagner then I would hate to be in the NFC West.

Wagner and Brooks together sounds like a terrifying mix in the middle along with Jamal Adams now at safety. Oh boy, I'm getting nervous just typing that.

My Dallas fandom is showing here again. But anyone can enjoy this interview from Boban following the Mavericks win on Wednesday night over the Clippers.

If you enjoy the NBA then this is one you need on your bookshelf. Shea Serrano's writing is exceptional. Each chapter brings its own unique and creative theory or question.

He breaks it down to where it doesn't feel like you're reading a manual or script. It flows great and the artwork is incredible.

Go follow Arturo Torres on Instagram while you're at it. He has done all of the illustrations for Serrano's pieces over the years. Some examples:

I have a couple of Arturo's pieces hanging in the house and they're definitely noticeable great conversation starters.

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Food trucks, good beer and music will have you set for the weekend once again at Two Docs. Next week those guys will be rolling out their version of the Black is Beautiful campaign beer. All proceeds from Two Docs will benefit the 100 Black Men of West Texas organization. You have to wait a week but consider this a heads up and put it on the calendar.