Wayne Johnson

HS basketball coach, Fly-fishing wannabe

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@makenzie_means I don’t have Venmo….but I’ll figure out a way to cover however many you need!

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@hulse_angie What does ‘built the right way’ mean? Are you implying that none of the ut players have been enticed to come there because of the incredible amount of money they have spent? Are you implying that an incredible amount of money had nothing to do with Chavez choosing ou in bb?

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

WreckEm

I sincerely hope that we beat Texas’ ass
- Bobby Knight

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@debbie_ttu @LaurMichThom I’m hoping…..it was a blast last year

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

It is absolutely fair and responsible reporting to mention that we are leading the way in the NIL era. Because we are. But it is typical weak and lazy espn reporting for them to act like we are the only ones trying to ‘build a team that can win it all’

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

The more we fight about ‘left’ and ‘right’ they stronger they all get

[Jeff Carlson @themarketswork]

Our entire government is corrupt. Not Left. Not Right.

Us versus them

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

Well stated
#WreckEm

[Dr. Rick @HoustonVols]

A little perspective for Lady Vol fans:

Don’t judge an entire fanbase by the loudest idiots on social media. Every fanbase has them. Lord knows Tennessee has more than our fair share.

Every Texas Tech fan I met at the WCWS this week has been nothing but respectful, welcoming, and passionate about their team.

And as for the money? Spare me. College sports have become an arms race. We celebrate NIL, facilities, and donor support when it benefits our team. We can’t suddenly act offended when another fanbase does the same thing.

The atmosphere in Oklahoma City has been incredible. Packed crowds, passionate fans, national attention, and programs investing in softball. That’s good for the sport whether we like who’s winning or not. Enjoy the games. Respect the fans. Save the hate for the scoreboard. Go Lady Vols 🍊

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@coachkevinrich Yes, I’ve seen that….there are so many great Tony Gwynn stats out there

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

Sark with his vague, tough guy, comments…..Joey with the straight on cards on the table. I’ll
ride with Joey.

[Unnecessary Roughness @UnnecRoughness]

Joey McGuire wants Texas BAD

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@rcb05 @SSurewould Hurt feelings? Lol…..maybe we are
just giving Sark a chance to back up his mouth? Maybe society needs more opportunities to back up mouthiness? Could get our ass whipped, who knows….but we ain’t skerd

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

Instead of the empty ‘play us’ reply….we put it back in Sark’s lap.
We could possibly get whipped, sure. But we ain’t skerd. Sark wants to mouth off for clicks and attention…how about standing by it?

[Cody Campbell @CodyC64]

Upping the ante: @TechAthletics will pay the buyout for both the ACU and Texas State games. Let’s go!!! @CoachSark @_delconte

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@LaurMichThom @TexasTechSB Get the word Saturday morning and make sure you match again

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

ESPN starts the game talking about MissSt Jr pitcher being Newcomer OTY….but no mention of her being a transfer. Then they immediately go into talking about Tech’s transfers…..feeding that narrative while ignoring reality.

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

Somehow, the portal and NIL are only bad when Tech (or non-sec schools) use them.

[Matador Martian🌵 @T876987Tt87]

@sportsiren Hey Holly, when Florida won the men’s basketball championship last year how many players in their starting lineup were transfers? I count 4 of 5. And 7 total on their team. So it’s okay when Florida uses the portal but Texas tech we continue to insinuate malpractice?

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@keeper2481 That’s the best shot you could come up with? Sad.
Did you giggle a little while typing it out? That would both sad and pathetic.

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

Post of the day in regards to the ridiculous narrative and media obsession of Texas Tech’s use of the transfer portal

[CFB Junkies @gwilkie80]

I'm such a @sportsiren Holly Rowe fan but I agree with Chris on this.

In football Texas Tech spends less on their roster than Texas and several SEC teams yet all anyone talks about is TT "buying players". Now I'm seeing the same double-standard in softball when anyone affiliated with the sport should be thrilled that a major university is investing so heavily in their program -- especially in today's 'football-only' culture.

Texas Tech should be applauded instead of having people throwing shade their way simply because they are going all in and winning.

For years in football the bluebloods of the sport used bagmen to help build their rosters under the table. Now that comping players and NIL are legal the bluebloods of the sport can't stand having to play by the same rules as everyone else.

Softball clearly has a little bit of that same blueblood arrogance, and the @GatorsSB softball team should be embarrassed for the "sore loser" mentality they displayed after the game today. No one faults these young ladies for being disappointed, but refusing to shake hands only reflects poorly on the University of Florida.

Furthermore, @bethmowins ought to be relegated to high school sports for sharing in this arrogance during the broadcast.

I'm a Michigan State alum, and like Texas Tech we've historically been chasing the bluebloods in our conference and nationally. The more success I see from Texas Tech the more I hope MSU's distinguished alumni are watching and learning from them so maybe we can join them as one of the "new bloods".

In the meantime, here's a message for Beth Mowins and/or anyone else covering Tx Tech's games going forward: if you're not going to discuss how much Texas, Florida, or Ohio State are paying for their rosters then kindly STFU about how much Texas Tech is spending.

Congrats to @TexasTechSB and good luck in the @WCWSsoftball !

#WCWS #RedRaiders #Gators #ESPN @espn #NCAA #softball

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

@makenzie_means @eri__mart And now, since it wasn’t an SEC team doing it, look for a pitching rule change next year

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

Exactly

[BJ Symons @BJSymons]

Beth Mowins talking about how a lot of people don’t like what Texas Tech has done in the portal

“Pay Women” they say. Except when Texas Tech does it then they all get petty and mad

Fk em… LFG

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

This makes no sense…..quit falling into that trap. Literally everyone recruits with money. And, no matter how much money is spent, championships are won on the field.

[Wayne Johnson @thirdhubert]

When you compare 2023, to what has happened since then……it becomes, even more so, the most miraculous year ever

[Cooper deGrom @skostyboi]

#allfortx