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Starting David Ash over Case McCoy sets dangerous precedent

Christian Corona October 30, 2012

What could Case McCoy have done differently to earn the start this week against Texas Tech? Remember, this isn’t an NFL combine we’re talking about. It’s a season-altering road game...

Stafford roars in Lions’ comeback victory

David Leffler October 30, 2012

Plenty of fans embraced the spirit of Halloween this weekend, showing up to games dressed from head to toe in wacky, ridiculous costumes. The Halloween theme carried over to the field too, as many players’...

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Kansas State rolls, Oklahoma falters

Matt Warden October 30, 2012

Oklahoma drops big college matchup to Notre Dame The Sooners and the Fighting Irish met Saturday in a battle to determine both of their fates in the national championship picture. Notre Dame emerged...

David Ash named starting quarterback despite poor play

Lauren Giudice October 30, 2012

After being benched and replaced by Case McCoy in the fourth quarter against Kansas, David Ash remains the starting quarterback for the Longhorns. Ash’s success in the past kept him his starting...

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Texas survives Kansas

Lauren Giudice October 29, 2012

Texas defeated Kansas. But it certainly did not feel like a win. With 12 seconds left, backup quarterback Case McCoy saved Mack Brown from what would have been the worst loss in his tenure at Texas. McCoy...

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McCoy saves the day, Texas now bowl eligible

Chris Hummer October 29, 2012

Why Texas Won The Longhorns were able to pull through thanks to last second heroics by backup quarterback Case McCoy. McCoy replaced starter David Ash in the middle of the fourth quarter and was able...

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Every spot needs to be up for grabs — especially the one at quarterback

Christian Corona October 29, 2012

As far as wins go, that’s about as bad as it gets. Kansas, a team that had not beaten an FBS squad this year or a Big 12 team in two years, nearly beat Texas. The Jayhawks were the superior team...

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Texas defeats Kansas 21-17

Lauren Giudice October 27, 2012

Texas defeated Kansas.  But it certainly didn’t feel like a win. With fifteen seconds left, backup quarterback Case McCoy saved Mack Brown from what would have been the worst loss in his tenure...

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Texas down 14-7 at the half

Chris Hummer October 27, 2012

Texas enters the half down 14-7 to Kansas. Yes, that’s the same Kansas team that has yet to record a Big 12 win and the same school who’s only victory came against South Dakota State. But,...

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Forte Ready to Run Wild in the Windy City

David Leffler October 25, 2012

As October winds down and we enter the eighth week of the NFL season, it’s easy to wonder where the time has gone. In case you missed it, here are a couple of observations from the first two months...

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Josh Turner has earned spot in Longhorns starting lineup

Christian Corona October 25, 2012

Ever since Jordan Hicks went down in the first half of the Longhorns’ win over Ole Miss more than a month ago, the Longhorn defense has been searching for a spark. The search ended with Josh Turner. Texas...

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Daje Johnson drawing comparisons to former Longhorn Ramonce Taylor

Hank South October 24, 2012

Before the 2012 season, few Longhorn fans were aware of freshman running back Daje Johnson. Following last Saturday’s victory over Baylor, the former Hendrickson High School star from Pflugerville...

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