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Former Texas Tech Coach Spike Dykes Dies at Age 79

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Former Texas Tech Red Raiders football coach Spike Dykes has died at age 79, the school announced Monday.

Dykes spent 14 years at the school, compiling an 82-67-1 record and taking the Red Raiders to seven bowl games.

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