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Tech information technology staff stress caution during national events By ADÁN RUBIO
News & L a Vida Editor Whether it be the presence of the coronavirus in the country or other events impacting the nation, one may not realize the different factors that prompt an increase in cyberattacks. With people’s increasing presence online, the risk of facing a cyberattack could be higher for different reasons. Along with this, different current events, and the current tax season, could provide opportunities for an increase in cyberattacks. Regarding the coronavirus, Sam Segran, chief information officer and vice president for IT at Texas Tech, said cybercriminals take advantage of global events, such as the spread of the coronavirus. “Anytime when you have any major global event, people have a tendency to go looking for that information at that time, and then cybercriminals will piggyback on information like that to try to send malware or send people to infected websites, infected links,” he said. “That’s the danger that exists.”
They are trying to get a lot of your personal information too, on the premise of validating who you are that they are really talking to. JEFF BARRINGTON INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER The general public has a hard time assessing and confirming information regarding a global event, Segran said. This issue is worse on social media, as it can be hard for people to figure out where information is coming from and if a source is credible.
With the spread of the coronavirus, people looking for information about the virus or who are wanting to donate to certain causes are at risk of cyberattacks, as cybercriminals send out links that contain malware, Segran said. Even though some people have programs, such as McAfee SiteAdvisor, to determine the risk of certain websites, people can still be at risk, Segran said. People on social media will not be able to easily determine if a link contains malware. “A lot of times, when you go to a website, you can tell, OK, this particular sourced information is coming from ABC News or CNN News or BBC News. You have a certain level of assurance,” he said. “But if people are sending information on the social network with links that seem to go somewhere you don’t know where it’s going to, there is the associated danger and risk that comes from that.” Whether it be on browsers that display a lot of links or on one’s social media account, one needs to be aware of the different risks, Segran said. “The issue really is not about eliminating all risk,” he said. “It’s really about lowering the risk so that they can get some good information without necessarily getting infected.” Despite the impact of the coronavirus, other events could factor into the risk of cyberattacks. Even though he has not seen specific cyberattack examples that have resulted from news about the coronavirus, Segran said one needs to consider that major events, such as national disasters or relief efforts after hurricanes hit, prompt an increase in cybercriminal activity. “With events like that, generally, it is an infection where they can download a payload onto your system, infect your system or whatever,” he said regarding what certain risky links could do. In addition to the spread of the coronavirus, the current tax season may present
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opportunities for cybercriminals to attempt to access one’s personal information. “IRS is a little bit different,” he said regarding cyber attacks that occur because of tax season. “The IRS one is really about tricking you, conning you.” Frauds regarding social security are common, Segran said. Whether it be through an email that consists of personal information the cybercriminal has gathered or over the phone, Segran said people will trick others to give up information for the purpose of accessing a person’s money. “In the last few years, we have seen where cybercriminals call you by phone, and then they threaten you,” he said. “In the old days, they used to try to just trick you.” This type of scare tactic has worked, Segran said. In 2018, people reported losing close to $1.48 billion, which is a 38 percent in-
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crease from 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Jeff Barrington, assistant vice president for IT and information security officer at Tech, said typically cybercriminals will call people claiming to be the IRS and will say the person owes them money. “They are trying to get a lot of your personal information too, on the premise of validating who you are that they are really talking to,” he said. “They’ll also ask you to send money to a different bank account or some other place, or else somebody’s going to show up at your door and take you to jail for not paying your taxes and things like that.” One should go to the IRS website for questions, Barrington said. The IRS will not call people about personal information.
After a near-100-day layoff, the Texas Tech football team has reequipped their pads to begin its spring season. With their first spring practice of the season on Tuesday, the Red Raiders are looking to get back on track after a suboptimal 2019 season, where they finished second-to-last in the Big 12 with a 2-7 record and an overall 4-8 record. Last season was the first of head coach Matt Wells’ tenure at Tech, and despite a down finish in conference standings, the Red Raiders could improve in the team’s second season under Wells. “We had a good first practice energy. It looked a lot better than last year’s day one, I know that,” Wells said. “We’re starting to learn how to do things right off the field, the value of hard work in the weight room, seeing how to eat right and lift. We’re a lot further along a year later but still not where we need to be.” One issue in the last few seasons of Tech football has been its inconsistencies on the defensive side of the ball. Last season, the Red Raiders were among the worst statistical defenses in the country, allowing 480.3 yards per game and ranking No. 127 nationally, worst
of all Power 5 programs, according to sportsreference.com. In an attempt to tighten up on the defensive side of the ball, Wells brought in former Duke coach Derek Jones. Jones will serve as the program’s associate head coach, co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach. Another integral addition to the defense was former LSU championship lead defensive analyst Kevin Cosgrove, who will serve as the new linebacker’s coach. “Derek and coach Cosgrove fit in good,” Wells said. “It actually seemed kind of seamless.” Several members of Tech’s secondary also recognized what new coaches like Jones bring to the table. “He’s a great guy and he’s very passionate. He’s just as passionate as we are as players,” junior defensive back Adrian Frye said. “Him being skilled and experienced helps with him teaching and relating to us. He can talk to us because he’s been through what we’ve been through and seen the things we’ve seen. With him giving us that guidance, everything is really clicking.” The Red Raiders look to vastly improve a struggling defense, and with the new additions, they may be on pace to do so. A much more aggressive strategy and mindset is fueling the Raiders’ defense.
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Texas Tech faculty works to increase STI awareness By ISAAC ORTEGA Staff Writer
Prevention of sexually transmitted infections is an important issue on college campuses. At Texas Tech, various faculty and staff work to increase student awareness and provide resources on the issue. Erika Radford, assistant medical director for the Student Wellness Center, said STI screenings and checkups are one of the top three reasons students go to the Wellness Center. Chlamydia is the most seen STI on campus. The prevalence of STIs is because of barriers to education and students’ sexual practices, Radford said. The doctors at the Wellness Center try to eliminate these problems by offering testing, information and condoms. The Wellness Center offers blood testing, urine testing or swabs for genital areas, the mouth and the throat, Radford said. Additionally, pamphlets and information are pro-
vided to students who are getting tested. STI checks are charged on students’ insurance, Radford said. If students do not have insurance, they will be charged a discounted price. “I would really encourage students who are having sex to get checked after every new partner,” Radford said. Elena Sanchez-Freeman, program manager for health and wellness from Risk Intervention & Safety Education, said RISE offers free STI testing once a semester. This semester, testing will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 24 in the Llano Estacada Room of the Student Union Building. RISE offers workshops for classes, sororities, fraternities and organizations, Freeman said. It also offers peer health educators, informational tabling at the Free Speech Area and condoms for students to grab at the Student Wellness Center, RISE Office, Student
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Recreational Center and Student Union Building. “In just about all of our conversations, we talk about self-awareness with your motivations, intentions and values, and are you living through those,” Freeman said. Freeman is now updating the RISE workshop to include harm retention to physical self, emotional self and to others, she said. “What purpose does sex have for us? Do we have expectations when we are having sex?” Freeman said. “There can be an emotional distress that can occur from sex.” Some students will not use condoms due to being on birth control, but this does not protect them from STIs, Freeman said. “We are going to do our best to set you up for success, but you have to meet us halfway,” Free-
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man said. “You don’t k n o w w h a t y o u d o n ’t know, so there’s no expectation here.” Rise offers an anonymous question portal on its website for students to ask questions, she said. “Don’t be afraid to call us,” Freeman said. “We are flexible and adaptable, and we can help you get the information you need.” Katarina Swaringen, a graduate student in the department of psychology who teaches a class called the Psychology of Human S e x u a l B e h a v i o r, s a i d risks of getting an STI
are high because students do not use condoms and because some STIs are asymptomatic, meaning they have no side effects. “It is every partner’s responsibility when it comes to obtaining and wearing contraception,” Swaringen said. “If anyone is having sex with another person, they should be getting checked.” Swaringen likes to use the idea of script theory, she said. Script theory says there is a script to every experience that people have in their mind, such as a first date, marriage, sexual experiences
and more. Swaringen has her class write out a script when she is teaching about consent or STIs, she said. In their imaginary script, students have to ask for consent or ask their partner if they have an STI. Then, students share their scripts with the class. “This forces you to put into words the things you should already be talking about,” Swaringen said. This method helps normalize the topics and helps students communicate openly, she said. Swaringen teaches about topics such as abstinence, different birth controls, condoms and more. “You need to protect yourself first,” Swaringen said, “then make sure your partner respects your physical health, as well.” @IsaacOrtegaDT
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Technology poses issues when managing finances By REAGAN RANZER Staff Writer
Cellphones are a significant part of today’s society, but people may be too reliant on them when managing finances. Jennifer Wilson, assistant director of the Personal Finance (PFI) Program, said students should take PFI courses at Texas Tech as they can help students navigate their journey in becoming financially literate before graduating. “There is no real ‘best’ way for students to manage their finances. All methods can be appropriate if it works for the student,” Wilson said. “However, the best place to start is becoming aware of your financial self. In order to get to a place of creating an action plan and using tools as a form of money management, you first need to know where money is going, while understanding your saving and spending behavior.” A student first needs to understand how to manage money, Wilson said. Once students become aware of their savings and spending behavior, they can begin to identify tools
TECH SAFETY CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Thinking one does not have personal information of value to be taken advantage of is a misconception most college students believe in, Barrington said. People need to take steps to protect their personal information. “At the end of that, what they want you to do is either they want you to give up a bunch of personal information or they want you, many times, to send money somewhere on the premise of ‘Hey, if you send this, I’ll pay you back,’” he said regard-
that can help the process. “Some examples of how financial technology through mobile applications can help you are things like track spending, pay bill reminder and encourage saving,” Wilson said. There can also be cons in students using technology, Wilson said. There can be misunderstandings about financial apps, as they do not fix bad financial habits such as overspending. “Financial apps raise awareness about your financial situation, encourage you to make changes and can help you see the long-term impact. Overall, it’s up to you to make those changes,” Wilson said. “When making the commitment to using financial apps as a tool, you need to make time to check-in to the app.” For students, this can be a downside because they may be busy with school, Wilson said. It is important to make time to review apps because data from financial institutions might not carry over, spending items may be placed in the wrong category, usage fees may begin to apply and more.
“Financial technology is constantly moving – you must stay well informed of the app and the company,” she said. Mason Carter, a junior business major from Dallas, said since technology is a part of everyday life, it is the best way to keep track of one’s spending. “I don’t think students rely on technology to manage finances, but technology is so good for tracking your finances,” Carter said. The pros far outweigh the cons, Carter said. When looking around, everyone has an electronic device in their hand and apps are a click away. “Pretty much the only con I can think of is if your internet is down or your device has no charge,” Carter said. “Which, both of those situations are not that big of a deal.” Colin Calderon, a Red to Black Peer Financial Coach, said technology is a part of this society and there is no way around it. “The ability of technology in today’s age allows for more simplicity for students to track their finances, but it also makes it more out of sight out
of mind,” Calderon said. “Students need to take the initiative to continue implementing their own budget.” When using technology to manage finances, an individual is putting information online, Calderon said. There can be a risk with that when using technology. “If you don’t find the right software or app to use, it might be a little bit difficult, say for someone who doesn’t have that much financial literacy especially with complexity of budgeting,” Calderon said. A lot of good information can come from one’s bank if requested, Calderon said. Good ways of keeping track can be creating an excel spread sheet as it can calculate an individual’s spendings and savings. “What it comes down to is the person themselves,” Calderon said. “It’s pretty introspective. They have to realize they need to make some sacrifices and not rely so much on their parents. If students still need financial questions, they can call Red to Black and we’d be more than happy to help.”
ing cybercriminals who ask for personal information or promise a monetary reward for a service. Regardless of the risks, there are different actions to take if one falls victim to a cyber scam. Scott Hall, managing director for Tech IT Help Central, said there are different warning signs to look out for in these situations. Most cybercriminals will always ask for a person for money or personal information, Hall said. “So, that sense of urgency, immediate need for action, that’s usually an element,” he
said regarding some red flags. “Asking for personal information from someone that you don’t know or recognize, it’s from a phone number I don’t recognize, or it’s an email address I don’t recognize.” Despite the different
warning signs, one may need to know how to deal with a situation when they click on a bad link. Simply clicking on a link can download malware t o s o m e o n e ’s c o m p u t e r, Hall said.
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systems with anti-virus software regardless if one clicked on a sketchy link. “The reasons change overtime,” he said regarding cybercriminals’ moves. “The tactics don’t.” @AdanRubioDT
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uper Tuesday has come and gone, and I’m sure I was not the only one watching this election very closely. As the polls closed on Tuesday night and the votes were reported, I can honestly say I was not expecting this outcome for the Democratic candidates. At the time of me writing this opinion, Joe Biden looks like the Democratic candidate with the most votes with the states reporting 90 percent votes counted. However, Bernie Sanders is not too far behind Biden. I was not surprised by these two candidates being the front runners. I’ll get to my reason why later in the column. Let’s first look at the candidates who dropped out before and
Mateo Rosiles is a sophomore journalism major from Lubbock.
after Super Tuesday, and the candidates that did not do so well. On Monday, I got a news alert that Mayor Pete Buttigieg suspended his bid for president. This surprised me because some polls were reporting he was a leading contender in some early voting states. As a mayor who ran a presidential campaign, Buttigieg doing so well was a complete shock to me. I can say that he was not on my political radar until I started seeing polls placing him in third, so this columnist has
to give him applause for running a fantastic campaign. I would not be surprised to see his name pop up more in the realm of politics in the future. A day later, Amy Klobuchar suspended her campaign, and after the election, Michael Bloomberg suspended his campaign. At the time of writing this column, Elizabeth Warren has not suspended her campaign. However, she did not do as well as some expected, me included, and I would not be surprised if she was going to drop out in the next couple of days. Now let’s talk about the clear front runners for the Democratic nomination. While watching the news on Super Tuesday and talking with friends and family, I can say I
was not the only one that saw a certain trend. That trend was some voters were deciding at the last minute on who to vote for.
I especially plea to the new generation of voters and those who did not vote in the last Presidential Election; we saw what happened in 2016 when we didn’t vote. The main reason I could see for this was the candidate they were originally going to vote for dropped out last minute. So, it was no longer voting for
the candidate who I agree with, but voting for the candidate who I think will beat President Trump. Most voters felt the likely candidates for the challenge are Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Now that Super Tuesday has winnowed the field, the rest of the states that still have upcoming elections have the luxury of voting for “who do I agree with the most.” With that being said, a trend that has always been there will become relevant to this particular race; I will call it a battle of the generations. Bernie has been the voice of the younger and new voter generation. He has a way with the youth, and his rhetoric resounds with them. On the other
hand, Biden is the voice of the older Democratic voters. His rhetoric isn’t shocking when compared to Sanders, and the older voters find favor with him. Now, I will ask you once again readers, start paying attention to this election. Start informing yourself of all political candidates. Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, educate yourself and join the political conversation. I especially plea to the new generation of voters and those who did not vote in the last Presidential Election; we saw what happened in 2016 when we didn’t vote. We have a voice, and it is our constitutional duty to use that voice and to be heard. @MateoRosilesDT
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day contests — marked a striking collapse for the onetime favorite of progressives who was known for having a plan for nearly everything. Warren had built an impressive campaign infrastructure stretching across much of the country, but it didn’t help her much in the 14 states that went to the polls on the biggest day on the Democratic primary calendar. On top of mediocre showings in the first four contests — she never finished higher than third place there, either — Warren trailed significantly in the delegate count. Tuesday’s results could speed her exit from the race. Warren finished well behind former Vice President Joe Biden, who won the Massachusetts primary, and fellow progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who attracted 10,000-plus people to a rally last weekend
on Boston Common — mere miles from Warren’s home near Harvard University. Sanders said Wednesday afternoon that he had spoken to Warren earlier in the day, though it was unclear whether she would endorse him — or anyone else — should she leave the race. On Super Tuesday, as results were starting to come in, Warren appeared set on remaining in the race. Speaking to supporters in Detroit ahead of next week’s Michigan primary, she introduced herself as “the woman who’s going to beat Donald Trump.” The senator encouraged supporters to tune out the results and vote for the person they believed would be the best president, saying: “Prediction has been a terrible business and the pundits have gotten it wrong over and over.” “You don’t get what you
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“Wow! If Elizabeth Warren wasn’t in the race, Bernie Sanders would have EASILY won Massachusetts, Minnesota and Texas, not to mention various other states,” he tweeted. He added: “She may very well go down as the all time great SPOILER! He weighed in on the Democratic field again during a meeting at the White House later Wednesday, calling Warren “selfish” for staying in the race. Warren’s lagging performance threatened to force out from the race its last top female contender — only Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard remains, and she has earned just one delegate, from her native American Samoa. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar dropped out Monday, joining Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana,
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don’t fight for. I am in this fight,” she added. Wa r r e n ’ s c a m p a i g n had all the early markers of success — robust poll numbers, impressive fundraising and a national organization -- but she was squeezed out by Sanders, who had an immovable base of support among progressives she needed to win over. Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, Warren’s campaign said it was betting on a contested convention — though with a quickly consolidating field, that was no sure bet, and she appeared set to enter that convention trailing at least two candidates significantly in the delegate count. Trump, who follows the Democratic nomination fight closely and enjoys stoking divisions within the party, sought to blame Warren for Sanders’ lackluster Super Tuesday showing.
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to endorse Biden’s surging candidacy. It marked an unexpected twist in a party that had used the votes and energy of women to retake control of the House, primarily with female candidates, just two years ago. Warren’s campaign began with enormous promise that she could carry that momentum into the presidential race. Last summer, she drew tens of thousands of supporters to Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, a scene that was repeated in places like Washington state and Minnesota. She appeared to hit her stride as she hammered the idea that more moderate Democratic candidates, including Biden, weren’t ambitious enough to roll back Trump’s policies and were too reliant on political consultants and fickle polling.
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Tech alumna to represent USA in 2020 Olympics By ANA ARTHUR Staff Writer
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Sally Kipyego, a former member of the Texas Tech Cross Country team, runs around the West Rec fields during the Red Raider Jackrabbit Open on Nov. 28, 2008. Kipyego will be representing the United States in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 “The techniques we used to play were conservative,” Frye said. “I mean, we played hard and tough, but the way we run our defense now is much more aggressive, so you have that aggressive mentality to go with it.” The offense for Tech was more effective, but injuries riddled them all season. Just three games into his sophomore year, starting quarterback Alan Bowman suffered a left collarbone injury that kept him sidelined for the remainder of the season. Another Tech quarterback, redshirt freshman Maverick McIvor, suffered a foot injury in the 2018-19 preseason, leaving him sidelined until the remaining three games of the season. Both Bowman and McIvor are healed, rehabbed and ready to compete, but the starting quarterback position has not yet been officially filled. They are both in arms to contend for the spot. “It’s straight competition every day, every rep, every practice,” McIvor said. “Have to come out and do the best you can, and you don’t have to worry about the
F o r m e r Te x a s Te c h track and field distance runner Sally Kipyego earned a spot to represent the United States in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games this summer. The 34-year-old competed at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials this past Saturday in Atlanta. Kipyego took the final qualifying spot after finishing third at 2:28.52. “What a great accomplishment for Sally,” Director of track and field Wes Kittley said. “Red Raiders far and wide are so proud of what she has accomplished.” Kipyego ran for Tech from 2006 through 2009 where she won eight national titles. During her time at Tech, Kipyego won four national titles in one year, making her the only NCAA athlete to do so. Another big accomplishment was in 2007, when Kipyego won championships in the indoor 3000m, indoor 5000m and the outdoor 10,000m. end. It’ll decide itself.” Bowman also embraces the challenge of potentially being the number one quarterback next season, he said. “All I want is competition. It pushes me and makes me want to be better,” Bowman said. “I don’t settle, and I don’t want to settle. I don’t shy away from competition.” Wells is ready to see both talented quarterbacks take on the challenge and get a lot of reps this spring. As the only two scholarship quarterbacks in the program, Bowman and McIvor have a lot of work to do in order to sway Wells’ decision. “(Bowman and McIvor) took basically every rep in team (practice) today,” Wells said. “They needed it for experience in this offense and confidence as well.” The offseason, although uncomfortably long in Wells’ eyes, has brought about a sense of urgency and unprecedented growth in some players. When Bowman, Frye and Wells were asked about who showed the most improvement in the off-season, the resound-
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She is also the only Big 12 runner ever to win three consecutive conference titles in cross country. Additionally, Kipyego was inducted into the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. After her time at Tech, Kipyego became a member of the elite Oregon Track Club and in 2012, Kipyego qualified for the Kenyan Olympic team. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she was a silver medalist in the 10,000-meter run. Since earning her silver medal, the former Tech runner put a pause on her training in 2017 after finding out she was pregnant with her daughter, Emma. Additionally, Kipyego became a U.S. citizen that same year. During her pregnancy, Kipyego was unable to run for 18 weeks. After the birth of her daughter, Kipyego was set to race in the 2018 New York City Marathon, but was unable to compete after coming down with pneumonia and malaria.
In 2018, Kipyego made a comeback in the Boston Marathon but dropped out at 18 miles due to fatigue. Kipyego made her rebound in the Berlin Marathon after running a lifetime best of 2:25.10. With eyes set on Tokyo, Kipyego moved back to her hometown, Kenya to train using the altitude to bolster her health and endurance. By 2019, Kipyego was back on track after working her mileage back up to 115 per week at a marathon pace. Then, five months later, Kipyego earned a spot on the U.S. team after running the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trails “It’s just a testament to her incredible hard work and dedication to the sport,” head distance coach Jon Murray, who coached Kipyego to three straight NCAA and Big 12 titles in cross country, said. “Coming back from pregnancy and some of the rough times she’s had these past few years really shows her commitment. At Tech, she hated to lose,
and I think that shows in her continued pursuit to be back in race shape and be the best that she can be.” Kipyego will represent the United States in Tokyo along with fellow Kenyan immigrant Aliphine Tuliamuk and Molly Seidel. Kipyego’s marathon is set to take place on August 8. The 2020 Summer Olympics will begin July 24 and will run through August 9. @AnaArthurDT
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Red Raiders’ bullpen off to strong start By MAX HENGST Sports Editor
While the No. 2 Texas Tech baseball team’s starting pitching has had a hot start to the season, the Red Raiders’ bullpen has proven to be one of the deepest in the nation. “I really do think that we have one of the deepest bullpens and starting rotations in the nation,” sophomore pitcher Micah Dallas said. “I think that it’s going to be something special to watch.” After losing key arms from last season’s team such as Taylor Floyd and Dane Haveman, the Red Raiders’ bullpen has responded well despite losing two of their leaders in strikeouts. Nine pitchers returned from last year’s squad, including four of the Red Raiders’ five starters this season. Tech has posted a 13-1 overall record this season, and the Red Raiders’ relief pitching has played a pivotal role in the team’s success. Of the pitchers who have thrown in more than one appearance, Tech’s bullpen has posted a 1.83 combined ERA, giving up 11 earned runs in 54.2 innings pitched. Those pitchers have also recorded a WHIP of 0.86 as they have given up just 32 hits and 16 walks. The bullpen has also recorded 72 strikeouts this season. “We’ve got a lot of arms down there,” head coach Tim Tadlock said regarding the bullpen. “We got some guys that have bought in to executing pitches and not just throwing hard. It’s going to be fun to watch those guys come together as the year goes.” Among the returners, seniors John McMillon and Connor Queen have provided experience and consistency to the Red Raiders’ bullpen. McMillon has had a good start to his season, recording the second-most strikeouts
of pitchers coming out of the bullpen with 13 in 5.2 innings pitched. The highlight of his season thus far came in the first game against No. 9 Florida State, where he pitched through 2.1 innings, striking out seven of his nine batters faced and giving him credit for the Red Raiders extra-inning win over the Seminoles. This season, McMillon has posted a 1.59 ERA. McMillon is a veteran arm on the team as he recorded the second-most strikeouts of the relief pitchers with 67. After posting the team’s fourth-lowest ERA, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers organization in the 11th round of the 2019 MLB Draft, but decided to return to Tech for his senior season. McMillon is also one of the only collegiate pitchers to consistently throw a 100 mph fastball. “John definitely does a good job at throwing the ball hard. I think everyone knows that, and his work ethic is a big part of that,” sophomore starting pitcher Mason Montgomery said. “From the pitching side of it, he’s really good at competing every pitch and working one pitch at a time, whether that be a fastball or a slider. Whatever he’s throwing, he’s really good at staying locked in every single pitch.” Along with McMillon, Queen has started the season strong with his performance at the mound. He is one of four pitchers who have been at the mound for more than one appearance to post a 0.00 ERA. He is also one of three pitchers to not walk a single batter this season in 5.0 innings pitched. Queen’s performance is not a surprise, as he led the pitching staff last season with a 1.06 ERA. “Connor does a good job at mixing a little bit
more,” Montgomery said. “He doesn’t have as much of a power fastball as John, but he’s got his curveball that does really well. It really works for him and overall, he does what John does and tries to be better every pitch.” Along with the seniors’ performance at the mound, Montgomery said they have also impacted him off of the field. “They’re good leaders,” Montgomery said. “I’ve kind of watched what they do, try to follow in their footsteps a little bit. They both work hard on and off the field, and I just try to put that into my daily routine. As far as pitching, what we all try to work on is being better every outing and being better every pitch. That’s something I try to follow them by.” One of Tech’s biggest arms coming out of the bullpen is Dallas. Last year, Dallas was the Red Raiders’ Friday starter. Dallas ranked third on the team with 84 strikeouts. The two pitchers who recorded more strikeouts continued their careers professionally. “I love the adrenaline rush from pitching, it’s something I can’t even describe,” Dallas said. “When I go out there, I put everything I have and I give it my all. If my emotion comes out, then it comes out. I think it fires up the team and some fans a little bit.” In his first season coming out of the bullpen, Dallas has had the most time at the mound with 10.2 innings pitched. Dallas leads the relievers with 16 strikeouts and has had good control with his pitches, not walking a single batter this season. In his three appearances, Dallas has posted a 0.84 ERA this season, giving up one earned run. Along with the returning pitchers, several new arms have had an immedi-
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Junior left-handed pitcher Jakob Brustoski prepares to throw a pitch during the game between Texas Tech and Northern Colorado on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. Brustoski struck out both of the batters he faced, helping Tech defeat Northern Colorado, 14-3. ate impact on the team, including junior left-hander Jakob Brustoski. Although this is his first season at Tech, Brustoski is used to the spotlight after his sophomore season with Sinclair Community College. In his sophomore season, Brustoski recorded 12 saves while posting a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings pitched. After his time at Sinclair, Brustoski was ranked the No. 19 JUCO prospect for the 2019 MLB Draft by Perfect Game. This season, his experience has helped the Red Raiders as he has appeared in five games, posting a 0.00 ERA through 8.0 innings pitched. He gave up his first and only hit of the season Wednesday against UNLV. He has also struck 11 batters out, ranking third among the pitchers coming out of the bullpen. “He’s a really big arm for us, and he’s really just fun to watch,” Montgomery said. “It’s kind of funny watching him because he’s such a
nice guy, but when he’s on the mound, he’s a different person, he’s ready to go at it. He’s fun to watch especially because he kind of has that dog mentality, ‘You’re not going to beat me, I’m better than you.’ And he does a really good job showing that, and he does get better every pitch, and I think the few outings he’s had, he’s progressively gotten better and better and that’s really cool to watch.” Along with Brustoski, the freshmen duo of Andrew Devine and Brandon Hendrix have taken the role of being the Red Raiders’ closers this season. Devine has appeared in four games for an inning each. He has helped close the game for the Red Raiders in each of his games, posting a 2.25 ERA after giving up one earned run in his first collegiate appearance. Devine has also recorded seven strikeouts this season, giving up no walks. “He’s got a chance to be really good as a lot of these
guys do,” Tadlock said regarding Devine. “He’s got an electric arm.” Hendrix has made three appearances on the mound this season, but he has given up two earned runs this season in 4.0 innings of work. Both runs were given up in his two-inning outing against Southern, keeping his opponents runless in his other appearances. Hendrix has struck four batters out this season. Other relieving pitchers who have made more than one appearance this season include junior Riley Ramsey, sophomore Eli Riechmann, junior Ryan Sublette and junior Kurt Wilson. The Red Raiders’ bullpen will look to continue their success over the weekend as Tech will host Rice for a three-game series. Following the weekend series, Tech will play a two-game midweek series against No. 13 Mississippi State before hosting West Virginia to start Big 12 play. @MaxHengstDT