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Ash addresses media for first time since retirement

Peter Sblendorio September 24, 2014

Former Texas quarterback David Ash addressed the media Monday for the first time since head coach Charlie Strong announced the junior’s retirement last week. Ash’s career came into...

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Longhorns use bye week to tweak offense

Drew Lieberman September 23, 2014

While Texas didn’t play an opponent this past weekend, it will now face a slate of eight straight weeks of Big 12 competition starting this Saturday with a trip to Lawrence, Kansas, to face the Jayhawks....

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Upsetting Oklahoma and Baylor key to Texas success

Nick Castillo September 23, 2014

Sophomore quarterback Tyrone Swoopes declared Texas to be college football playoff material Monday, despite already losing two games this season.  This came as a bold statement by the sophomore...

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Top-10 teams struggle in week 4

Jori Epstein September 23, 2014

While Texas rested its feet this weekend, underdogs around the country gave top-10 opponents a run for their money. Jameis Winston, the Heisman-winning redshirt sophomore quarterback who was suspended...

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Like all fifth-year players, wide receiver John Harris wants to finish his career strong

Jori Epstein September 18, 2014

In some ways, senior wide receiver John Harris’ story is the same as that of many of his teammates.  A fifth-year player, an injury delaying his college progress, and a breakout season...

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Concussions end junior quarterback David Ash’s career

Jori Epstein September 18, 2014

Texas head coach Charlie Strong announced Wednesday evening that junior quarterback David Ash will no longer play football after suffering his third concussion earlier this season. “We just decided...

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Where are they now: Texas LB Britt Hager

Evan Berkowitz September 17, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is part of a weekly series looking back at past Texas athletes and where they are now. This week features former linebacker Britt Hager, who played for Texas from 1986-1988. As...

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Longhorns look to duplicate 2013 resurgence

Stefan Scrafield September 17, 2014

One of the great things about the Big 12, or any of the six power conferences in college football, is that no matter how poorly one team performs in non-conference play, there is still a shot at a BCS...

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SEC continues football domination despite Oklahoma win

Jori Epstein September 16, 2014

Continuing its domination of college sports and college football, in particular, the SEC placed five of its 14 teams in top-15 range of AP’s ranking this weekend. Highlighted by Alabama at No. 3,...

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Already making adjustments, Texas looks to recover, adjust during bye week

Drew Lieberman September 16, 2014

Following the blowout loss to BYU on Sept. 6, head coach Charlie Strong didn’t hesitate to call the game as he saw it. “It’s an embarrassment,” Strong said. “It’s...

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Red McCombs: Strong needs to work on recruiting

Sebastian Vega September 15, 2014

Red McCombs, San Antonio businessman and UT alumnus and donor, criticized the UT football team’s recent performance at a sports law conference held on campus Friday, saying he believes recruitment...

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Swoopes settling into starting role for Longhorns

Stefan Scrafield September 15, 2014

Coming into the season, sophomore quarterback Tyrone Swoopes was just an inexperienced backup quarterback whom Longhorn fans were hoping they wouldn’t have to see in 2014. Swoopes struggled in...

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