Texas Tech gambled on its 'underdog' head coach Joey McGuire. Here's what stood out during his interview and landed him the job.

Head Coach Joey McGuire of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

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• Joey McGuire's bold outreach efforts led to his hiring as the head coach of Texas Tech football.
• McGuire impressed the hiring committee with a seven-step plan to start winning games.
• Under McGuire, Texas Tech achieved a program record of 12 wins and its first-ever Big 12 Championship.

Experience isn't everything when it comes to hiring. Just look at Joey McGuire, the head football coach at Texas Tech University.