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Duane Akina, head of ‘DBU,’ moving on to Stanford

Drew Lieberman • March 10, 2014

Long time Texas defensive backs coach Duane Akina has accepted an offer to become the secondary coach at Stanford. Akina joined the Texas staff back in 2001 and immediately began to build Texas’...

Why walk-on athletes deserve respect

David Leffler • March 4, 2014

Glory, wealth and fame: These are some of the rewards that drive athletes in the realm of professional sports and act as heavy influences on the culture and motivations of collegiate athletics. For...

Texas loses commit to old rival A&M, offer players in 2016 class

Jeremy Thomas • March 4, 2014

While Texas may have defeated Texas A&M in the last foreseeable Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry is still far from over on the recruiting trail. Connor Lanfear, an offensive tackle from Hays High...

Former PA announcer Wally Pryor dies at 86

Stefan Scrafield • March 2, 2014

The former “Voice of the Longhorns,” Wally Pryor, passed away Saturday at the age of 86. Pryor served as the public address announcer for Texas’ basketball and football programs for...

Longhorns in the NFL draft: Chris Whaley hopes to follow Henry Melton’s path to success in the NFL

Drew Lieberman • February 20, 2014

It was third and four for the Sooners with the game tied at 3. Chris Whaley dropped into coverage and into the perfect spot as the blitzing safety, Adrian Phillips, forced a pass right into Whaley’s...

Jackson Jeffcoat had successfull career at Texas, hopes to have even better career in NFL

Jeremy Thomas • February 19, 2014

Jackson Jeffcoat ended his career on top, despite much adversity throughout his four years in Austin. Jeffcoat is one of just five consensus All-American defensive ends in school history. He served...

Wide receiver Mike Davis hopes draft day is magical

Drew Lieberman • February 18, 2014

He is one of three Longhorns to catch 200 passes and 2,700 yards in their careers. But, while the other two — Jordan Shipley and Roy William — had the luxury of playing with some of...

For Anthony Fera, continuing a tradition of kicking excellence

Jeremy Thomas • February 13, 2014

It’s no anomaly seeing a Texas placekicker in the NFL. Justin Tucker was named first-team All-Pro this season for the Baltimore Ravens. Phil Dawson holds the Cleveland Browns’ franchise...

Michael Sam Announcement Reactions

Nick Castillo • February 13, 2014

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Last-minute defensive signees highlight Charlie Strong’s first recruiting class

Drew Lieberman • February 6, 2014

Texas inked 20 commits to bring the 2014 class total to 23 on Wednesday at National Signing Day. Recruiting website Rivals ranked Texas’ class as the 20th best in the country and second best in the...

Texas wraps up 2014 class on National Signing Day

Drew Lieberman • February 5, 2014

National Signing Day is when all the effort coaches spend on recruiting culminates into binding commitments. Usually the day is very predictable, but anything can happen until the last Letter of...

In UT football, historic first-year performances show mixed results

Chris Hummer • February 4, 2014

While there may be soaring expectations for football head coach Charlie Strong, his predecessors can attest to the challenges — both on and off the field — of being a first-year head coach...

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