I hope everyone had a terrific Christmas and holiday. Let’s get back at it.

When Devan Cambridge went down with a season-ending knee injury and his teammates and coaches talked about what he means to them:

Walton: “His voice is still really important for us. We all really respect and like him. We can learn from him.”

Toussaint: “He’s still a really big part of this team even though he can’t play right now.”

McCasland: “Devan’s impact on this team this season is still huge. When things are getting difficult for someone, I see Dev going to them. That’s who he is. Even now with his injury and he’s not moving really fast, he’s still going in that direction when he sees someone struggling. That’s who is. He recognizes adversity and is one of those guys that wants to help people through it. Even more so now I see him helping others.”

Darrion Williams: “I learned a lot from Devan. He really tried to find a positive in everything. He never got too down or let things affect him for too long. He was always about the process and staying positive through everything. He trusted his work. I saw that early in the summer. We were always the first ones in the gym to work out. He always pushed me to get better. Told me to trust the work.”

Congrats to Tony Bradford, Jr. for winning the Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award, which recognizes student-athletes who make the world a better place by impacting the lives of others though community service. Congrats!

Red Raider Sports’ Ben Golan on the commitment of 2025 Tascosa athlete TJ Tillman:

As a junior this season Tillman put up 16 receptions for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns on offense, while adding 15 tackles and 3 interceptions on defense. Tillman is a true athlete who could play either side of the ball, but will likely start off on offense as it stands.

“They said I’m just a special weapon. I can play both ways. They said they wanna try to put me more on offense but whatever I’m down for either way. They said they know I can play both so they’re gonna give me that freedom.”

Dallas Morning News’ Justin Apodaca on how Texas Tech was able to sign Micah Hudson:

Hudson has drawn comparisons to New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson of Lake Travis, another Central Texas prospect who showed elite ability at the high school level.

The relationship with Hudson and Texas Tech starts with director of player personnel Brian Nance, who has known Hudson for years, highlighting his talent and pushing for the Baylor staff to offer Hudson as a freshman in 2019.

Hudson earned his first offer from Baylor in early November 2021 from Nance and James Blanchard, now Tech’s general manager.

When McGuire and Blanchard were hired a few weeks later in Lubbock, Hudson earned his second offer, from Texas Tech.

Some post-National Signing Day videos that you might find fun to watch.