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Five recruits that committed elsewhere and could hurt Texas next season

Darren Mitchell February 6, 2013

A strange recruiting season for the Longhorns has been defined more by who they didn’t get than who they did. Litanies of misses and decommits have cause headaches for the entire coaching staff. Here...

Despite decommits, Texas boasts solid batch of defensive recruits

Rachel Thompson February 6, 2013

When it comes to recruiting a batch of defenders for the 2013 season, Mack Brown has had his share of disappointments.  First there was A’Shawn Robinson, a five-star lineman who recently...

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Defensive recruits look to forge identity

Michael Marks February 6, 2013

The accolades pile up quickly for Texas’ 2013 defensive recruits. Of the six who are currently committed to Texas, three of them were U.S. Army All-American Bowl honorees. One of them made...

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Texas begins to build 2014 recruiting class

Rachel Thompson February 5, 2013

While the Texas coaching staff eagerly anticipates this week’s national signing day, the wheels are already rolling for next year’s recruiting class.  With seven commitments, Texas...

Texas misses on Wilson, picks up Meander

Michael Marks February 5, 2013

Desoto running back Dontre Wilson flipped his commitment from Oregon to Ohio State in a Monday night press conference. Wilson, who is rated as the fifth-best all purpose back in the nation by rivals.com,...

Offensive recruits predict success

Michael Marks February 5, 2013

Four years from now, the nine newest members of the Texas offense will have time to consider their first seasons as Longhorns. They will be able to think back on each game, each practice, each rep and...

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Longhorns pick up 2013 receiver Montrel Meander

Michael Marks February 5, 2013

Though they missed out on Dontre Wilson, Monday wasn’t a total recruiting bust for the Longhorns. Earlier in the day, Texas received a verbal commitment from Palo Duro safety/wide receiver Montrel...

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Fans will need to be patient as Tyrone Swoopes develops, improves passing

Christian Corona February 5, 2013

Just a year ago, Tyrone Swoopes was on top of the world. Swoopes was coming off an electrifying junior season that made him one of the most highly coveted prospects in the country. The Whitewright standout...

Backup QB Connor Brewer arrested for public intoxication

Christian Corona and Sarah White February 4, 2013

Backup quarterback Connor Brewer was arrested early Saturday morning for public intoxication. Sgt. Robert Weyand confirmed Sunday that UTPD arrested a Texas football player for public intoxication....

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Linemen dominate 2013 class

Michael Marks January 30, 2013

At the start of the 2013 recruiting cycle, Mack Brown and company knew they needed a ton of help in this class. And they got it. Almost. 1,810 pounds will have to do. That’s the combined weight...

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Longhorns must capitalize on strong offensive, defensive lines in 2013

Christian Corona January 30, 2013

Alex Okafor made himself a lot of money a month ago.  The 6-foot-4, 265-pound Pflugerville product tossed Oregon State quarterback Cody Vaz around like a rag doll, racking up a whopping 4.5 sacks...

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Four Longhorns make their Super Bowl debut in New Orleans

Rachel Thompson January 29, 2013

Not too long ago they meandered through the 40 Acres, bulked up in the weight room and left their sweat on the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Now former Longhorns Chykie Brown and...

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