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Checking up on Horns in the NFL

Peter Sblendorio and Garrett Callahan August 26, 2013

Kenny Vaccaro New Orleans Saints Safety  After an impressive career in burnt orange, Kenny Vaccaro joined New Orleans in the first of the 2013 NFL Draft — the first time in franchise history...

Texas’ four most important games of 2013

Garrett Callahan August 26, 2013

The Longhorns enter 2013 as one of the most experienced teams in the FBS — the opposite of the past two seasons in which Texas was made up of mostly freshman and sophomores — with 19 returning...

Jeffcoat, Ash among Horns primed for breakout season

Peter Sblendorio August 26, 2013

With 19 starters returning, Texas will be one of college football’s most seasoned teams in 2013. Preseason rankings place the Longhorns at 15th in the nation. But can this football team really meet...

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UT football prepares for new season, challenges

Chris Hummer August 26, 2013

Welcome back, Texas fans, to one of the most important seasons in the Mack Brown era. This year is make or break for the Longhorns. There is an abundance of talent, no shortage of experience and the Big...

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Recent disappointments behind them, Longhorns poised to take shot at national title

Christian Corona August 6, 2013

The Longhorns’ last two mottos have been “Brick by Brick” and “R.I.S.E.”, both signifying a rebuilding process that began after a disugstingly disappointing 5-7 campaign in...

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Texas returns superb backfield, solid defense while leaving much to be desired on coaching staff

Drew Lieberman August 6, 2013

Quarterback: Assuming David Ash stays healthy and effective in every game this season, he will be a top quarterback in the Big 12. If Ash misses an extended amount of time, the Longhorns will probably...

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Reigning Heisman winner Johnny Manziel leads list of 2013 Heisman hopefuls

Drew Lieberman August 6, 2013

1. QB Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) Manziel, possibly reluctantly, returns to College Station after an SEC recordbreaking 2012 campaign in which he became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy....

Big 12 Power Rankings: Look for Texas to win first conference championship since 2009

Diego Contreras August 6, 2013

1. Texas Despite not meeting expectations in recent seasons, the Longhorns find themselves among the highest-ranked Big 12 teams. No team in college football is returning more than the 19 starters Texas...

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Texas, TCU set to play some of Big 12’s best non-conference games this season

Diego Contreras August 6, 2013

TCU vs LSU August 31 Cowboys Stadium Rarely are college football fans treated to an SEC vs. Big 12 matchup with ranked teams and this one comes the opening week of the season. The outcome of this...

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Up-tempo offense the catalyst for new, improved David Ash-led Longhorns offense

Brittany Lamas August 6, 2013

This fall, the Longhorn football team will look to junior quarterback David Ash for his experience, maturity and to lead Texas back to national championship contention in 2013 after two average seasons. “The...

Ash unquestioned as Texas’ starter under center, will emerge as Big 12’s best quarterback

Sara Beth Purdy August 6, 2013

David Ash and Kansas’ Jake Heaps were the only two quarterbacks present at Big 12 Media Days last month. It’s surprising when you think about the Big 12’s dependence on strong quarterbacks. What...

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Important changes for Longhorns discussed at Big 12 Media Days

Sara Beth Purdy July 29, 2013

DALLAS — Some changes are coming to the 40 Acres this fall as the Longhorns enter fall workouts.  Last week’s Big 12 Media Days in Dallas highlighted several important changes that...

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