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New playoff system better for college football

Evan Berkowitz August 28, 2014

Most Longhorn fans still remember the score to the infamous 2008 Red River Rivalry game that fell in former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy’s favor: 45-35. That was the score that Texas fans say...

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Finally healthy, David Ash is ready to win once again

Drew Lieberman August 28, 2014

Last season, starting in the conference home opener against Kansas State, junior quarterback David Ash was poised for a standout season. After missing Texas’ defeat at the hands of Ole Miss because...

Strong’s 2014 recruiting class expected to see field Saturday

Jori Epstein August 28, 2014

Between a handful of injuries and two handfuls of suspended players over the past few years, the Texas football staff has learned to rely on more than just veteran players alone.  As Shawn Watson,...

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Diggs ready to speak his mind, lead Longhorns

Peter Sblendorio August 27, 2014

Senior cornerback Quandre Diggs isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Whether it’s giving advice to teammates or talking smack to opponents, Diggs rarely misses a chance to say what he’s...

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Defensive tackle Malcom Brown in place to lead defensive line

Jori Epstein August 27, 2014

When the Longhorns hit the field Saturday, a few things will be different for junior defensive tackle Malcom Brown.  Starting time and playing time are nothing new; the junior has played in 26...

Top five Texas football games to watch this season

Drew Lieberman August 25, 2014

Under a new staff and coaching regime, Texas is expected to make many changes this upcoming season. New head coach Charlie Strong looks to bring Texas back into national contention, putting pressure on...

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For Johnson, 2014 season is a chance to seize each opportunity

Drew Lieberman August 25, 2014

After a 1-2 start to the 2013 season and an injury to senior wide receiver Mike Davis in the conference opener, Texas needed its younger players to shine. Several candidates were expected to fill the role,...

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After two injury-laden seasons, Hicks ready to return strong

Jori Epstein August 25, 2014

After playing in all 25 games his freshman and sophomore seasons, senior linebacker Jordan Hicks and his role on the team took a sudden plunge.  He played three games in 2012 and just four in 2013....

Top freshmen to watch in 2014

Nick Castillo August 25, 2014

Myles Turner: men’s basketball, forward When McDonald’s All-American Myles Turner put on a burnt orange bucket hat, signaling that he would sign a letter of intent to play for the Longhorns,...

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Texas football re-introduction

Stefan Scrafield August 25, 2014

Gone are the days of seeing head coach Mack Brown standing on the sidelines of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in his usual pose — with his hands on his knees, nervously awaiting Texas’...

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New attitude, winning among many changes expected for Texas in 2014

Garrett Callahan August 25, 2014

In the past 12 months, Texas has been buzzing with changes. Longtime Athletic Director DeLoss Dodds retired while Steve Patterson came in to fill his large shoes. On the football field, Texas hired...

Longhorn Football By The Numbers: Preseason

Drew Lieberman August 5, 2014

2: In Charlie Strong’s four years at Louisville, the Cardinals played two games against teams in the top 25 of the Coaches’ poll, winning both. In Strong’s first season at Texas, the...

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