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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Burning question No. 1: Can David Ash take the reins this year and return Texas to quarterback greatness?

Rachel Thompson February 26, 2013

Editor’s note: This is the first of five burning questions we will ask as spring practice kicks off: Can David Ash return Texas to greatness? The second — How can the Longhorns replace...

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National titles highlight awards

Christian Corona February 26, 2013

The Academy handed out the Oscars on Sunday, but award season isn’t quite over. Texas’ athletic shortcomings in 2012 were well-documented — the football team was crushed by Oklahoma again,...

Texas rounds out second Junior Day with no commitments

Michael Marks February 25, 2013

Texas’ second Junior Day boasted some big names, but yielded no new commitments as of Sunday. Saturday, Texas offered scholarships to Abilene defensive end Jake McMillon, New Orleans St. Augustine...

UT seeks early commits at second Junior Day

Michael Marks February 22, 2013

The scene has played out hundreds of times: Junior Day in Austin. A 16-year-old football player and his parents shuffle into the head coach’s office. Their feet carry them to a trio of chairs in...

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Spring football commences Thursday as Horns begin to work toward 2013 season

Rachel Thompson February 21, 2013

For most, springtime means bright flowers, warmer weather and the occasional rainy days.  For the Texas football team, spring means hours spent on the field running drills, assimilating with teammates...

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Former Longhorns Ricky Williams, Cat Osterman inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame

The Associated Press February 19, 2013

WACO, Texas — Shaquille O'Neal was a star in an overlooked Texas sport. Drew Brees was an overlooked player in the star of Texas high school athletics: football. They were supposed to share a stage...

Longhorns’ 2013 recruiting class boasts quality, not quantity

David Leffler February 7, 2013

Another year, another Top 5 recruiting class for Texas football, right? Wrong. After several consecutive subpar seasons under head coach Mack Brown, Texas' recruiting numbers slipped a bit yesterday...

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Texas signing day recap

Christian Corona, Michael Marks, and Rachel Thompson February 7, 2013

Wednesday, national signing day, was a day high school football players and coaching staffs alike circled on their calendars, the end to the madness that is open recruiting season. When the dust finally...

Brown confident with 15 Texas commits on signing day

Rachel Thompson February 7, 2013

Wednesday, national signing day, was a day high school football players and coaching staffs alike circled on their calendars, the end to the madness that is open recruiting season. When the dust finally...

Texas Longhorns Football Class of 2013 Breakdown

Michael Marks February 7, 2013

Texas may have officially closed out another recruiting cycle yesterday, but the story isn’t over for the class of 2013. Here’s a quick look at Mack Brown’s group of 15. Strongest...

Longhorns must pursue those not already wanting to come to Texas more aggressively

Christian Corona February 7, 2013

The last time Texas signed a recruiting class this small was in 2005. Current NFL players Colt McCoy, Jamaal Charles, Quan Cosby and Jermichael Finley were among the 15 players that signed with the...

Longhorns held to only 10 points in the paint in loss against Iowa State

Garrett Callahan February 7, 2013

Half-By-Half First Half: Texas was struck with turnovers and inconsistent play as it let Iowa State end the half with a 14-0 run and a first-half 39-24 in favor of the Cyclones. The Longhorns made only...

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