Defensive back La’Darius Newbold will transfer to Illinois State, the College Football Playoff time and dates are announced and I hope you’re not doing anything for New Years Eve.

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Football

Newbold to Illinois State. The great mystery of why La’Darius Newbold can’t get on the field will not need to be asked any more as Newbold will transfer to Illinois State. Wish Newbold well and hope he gets an opportunity to play.

Clear Your Calendar. You are being advised in June not to plan anything on December 31st because that’s the day that the College Football Playoff have decided to have their semi final games. Yes, at 4 pm and 7 pm, you’ll watch football on New Year’s Eve, drinking by yourself or maybe grilling between games (it might get a little cold), while your significant other is out on the town. You’ll probably have more fun.

Carlen Nominated to Hall. Congrats to former Texas Tech head coach Jim Carlen who was nominated to the College Football Hall of Fame!

There’s a Chance. Via Dr. Saturday, West Virginia AD Shane Lyons is slightly opening the door for possible expansion with the idea of possibly two teams entering the Big 12.

Post Graduate

Floyd and Livergood Receive Post-Grad Scholarships. Huge congrats to baseball’s Tyler Floyd and track and field’s Madeline Livergood who will each receive the Dr. Prentice Gautt Post Graduate Scholarship. Huge honor and congrats!

Softball

Gregory Signs Alcocer. Softball coach Adrian Gregory has signed Mexican National Team member and Midland J.C. pitcher Lozano Alcocer, who was 25-3 for Midland J.C. last year with a 1.38 ERA and a record of 51-9. Get it.

Track and Field

Speight Named Red Raider Club Scholar-Athlete of the month. Big congrats to Montene Speight whow as named the Red Raider Club Scholar-Athlete of the month.