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Five things we learned at the spring game

Jacob Martella April 16, 2016

Fans got their first look at what the 2016 season could hold with the annual spring game on Saturday. The “Texas” team took the 21-7 rain-shortened contest, but the intrigue was more about...

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Orange-White spring game showcases new offense

Samuel Williams April 15, 2016

In just the last six seasons, Texas has started five different quarterbacks. This season could promise yet another change. With Saturday’s orange-white spring game quickly approaching, redshirt...

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Offensive line sets tone in Gilbert’s new offense

Mark Skol April 14, 2016

In any offense, the players who receive the most recognition are the ones who make the diving catches, throw the perfect spirals or rush for touchdowns. But in new offensive coordinator Sterlin...

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Lack of depth on defensive line gives players opportunity to step up

Mark Skol April 13, 2016

Over the years, the mold for consistency on the Texas defense has been the defensive tackle position. Last year, former Texas defensive tackle Malcom Brown was selected by the New England Patriots in...

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Column: Sterlin Gilbert may be the answer Texas has waited for

Samuel Williams April 7, 2016

One, two, three. That’s where Baylor, Texas Tech and TCU ranked nationally in yards per game last season. Ninety-two. That’s where Texas finished. With such a poor ranking, it’s...

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Strong faces dilemma in quarterback competition

Mark Skol April 6, 2016

Head coach Charlie Strong wanted to name the Longhorns’ starting quarterback for the 2016 season by the end of spring practice, but now he might have to wait longer than expected to make that decision. “I...

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Sterlin Gilbert establishing fast-paced offense in spring practice

Mark Skol March 30, 2016

It’s been no secret that new offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert likes his offense to play fast. After only seven days of spring practice, players have been out of breath and Gilbert has only started...

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Despite ACL injury, Peter Jinkens has eyes set on NFL

Mark Skol March 24, 2016

Peter Jinkens was on top of the world. The senior linebacker led Texas’ defense in tackles and sacks, was selected to the All Big 12 second team and was a shoo-in to be selected in this year’s...

New offense exhausts Longhorns

Samuel Williams March 10, 2016

Right now, one word may describe the Texas Longhorns: winded. The story out of spring practice so far has been the pace which Sterlin Gilbert and the offensive staff have set. “It’s nonstop...

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With spring football comes growth

Samuel Williams March 8, 2016

Sharp whistles pierced the calm morning air, yet Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium stood quiet. The real action was a quarter mile up the road at Frank Denius Fields, where the Longhorns were holding...

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Home is where the heart is – Texas introduces assistant coaches with Texas ties

Mark Skol February 23, 2016

With three holes in the coaching staff after National Signing Day, Texas head coach Charlie Strong looked to fill the vacancies with coaches that all had a common thread — a Texas connection.  Wide...

Williams named wide receivers coach

Mark Skol February 16, 2016

Texas named 30-year coaching veteran Charlie Williams as the wide receivers coach on Monday afternoon. The move was made three days after Jay Norvell’s departure for Arizona State. “After...

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