LUBBOCK, Texas — On Tuesday, ESPN reported that Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt announced an almost $7 million cut to the athletics department budget, including eliminating performance bonuses for coaches and himself.

This story was originally reported by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Don Williams.

The cuts come as the economy continues to struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic remains ongoing.

According to ESPN, Hocutt said other cuts came from reducing administrative and operational expenses.

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