ET, ESPN), McGuire continues to prove he was the perfect hire for fixing Texas Tech football. Before hiring Joey McGuire, right, Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt, left, had identified several other candidates. It was a critical moment for Texas Tech to reset and achieve alignment with a hire that unified the fan base. After accepting the Texas Tech job, McGuire met with Aranda and said he wouldn't take any coaches with him. Texas Tech rewarded McGuire with a new seven-year contract earlier this month worth more than $51.9 million, plus incentives.