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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Football

Big 12 Conference welcomes TCU and West Virginia

Antonio Morales July 5, 2012

For the first time in its 16-year history. the Big 12 added new members as TCU and West Virginia officially joined the conference this week. During the realignment saga of the past couple of years,...

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Brown ready to ‘RISE’ above last season as the Longhorns prepare for the fall

Sara Beth Purdy June 15, 2012

Be “Relentless,” have “Intensity,” “Sacrifice” in order to achieve “Swagger” and play with “Emotion,” or R.I.S.E., is the slogan that the Longhorns...

Former Oklahoma State running back charged with forgery

The Associated Press June 6, 2012

STILLWATER, Okla.— Prosecutors have charged former Oklahoma State running back Herschel Sims with two counts of second-degree forgery. Sims was dismissed from the Cowboys football team last week...

Taking a look at the issue of race within Texas’ coaching ranks

Christian Corona May 2, 2012

Everyone remembers the player that breaks the color barrier. But what of the coach? The most famous African-American to defy a color barrier in the world of sports is the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Jackie...

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Whittier led the integration of Texas football team

Rachel Thompson May 2, 2012

Texas fans rejoiced euphorically on Dec. 6, 1969, as the Longhorns defeated Arkansas, 15-14, in the national championship game. It was a game that would long be celebrated for what the Longhorns had accomplished...

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Three Longhorns drafted

Lauren Giudice April 30, 2012

Although it took a little while and some patience, three Longhorns were selected in the NFL Draft on Saturday — the final day of the draft. Keenan Robinson, a linebacker, was the first to hear his...

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Andrew Luck heading to Colts

Lauren Giudice April 26, 2012

The Colts have removed the large banner featuring Peyton Manning outside of Lucas Oil Stadium. Andrew Luck is coming to town. This draft has had more drama leading up to it than others. The seemingly...

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Johnson hoping move to fullback pays off as he pursues NFL career

Christian Corona April 26, 2012

Not many players that lead their team in a rushing as a junior suddenly switch positions before their senior season. But that’s what Cody Johnson did. Johnson rushed for a team-high 592 yards in...

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Tucker feels he deserves to be drafted

Lauren Giudice April 25, 2012

With three seconds left in the final showdown between Texas and Texas A&M, the game was on Justin Tucker’s foot. Texas was down 25-24. Tucker made the field goal — and Texas football...

Robinson ready to work way through NFL ranks

Sameer Bhuchar April 24, 2012

Follow Keenan Robinson on Twitter and you can really pick the Texas linebacker’s brain. He’s a realist. “U better believe it’s gone bro,” Robinson (@KeenanRobinson1) tweeted...

Whittaker not yet fully recovered from knee injury but hoping to continue success at next level

Christian Corona April 20, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in an eight-part series about Longhorns hoping to be drafted into the NFL. There was a lot to like about last season. Texas won three more games than it did the...

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Acho looks to older brother for guidance

Lauren Giudice April 19, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the third in an eight-part series about Longhorns hoping to be drafted into the NFL. At about this time last year, former Texas linebacker Sam Acho was eagerly awaiting draft...

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