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Former Longhorn safety Michael Griffin gets franchise tag

The Associated Press March 6, 2012

The Tennessee Titans have tagged safety Michael Griffin as their franchise player. The Titans announced the move Monday a couple hours before the NFL deadline to use the tag. The move to tag Griffin...

Harker Heights lineman Darius James commits to Texas

Lauren Giudice March 6, 2012

This season, Texas’ offense was not one of the team’s strong points. With the twelve prospects the class of 2013 already has, it looks like that may change. Harker Heights’ Darius James...

Ash looks like leader in practice

Lauren Giudice March 5, 2012

David Ash steps up Although head coach Mack Brown won’t name who the starting quarterback is, his reps at practice this weekend displayed David Ash’s improvement. Maybe it’s Ash’s...

Recruiting picks up steam with more commitments

Lauren Giudice March 1, 2012

It turns out there was no need to be concerned after Texas’ first junior day. Ten scholarships were offered Feb. 12, but no commits were added. Now, just over two weeks later, the team boasts 11...

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RB Hicks commits to Texas

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

Ever since Kyle Hicks was young, he has been a fan of the Texas Longhorns. Now, he has made the decision to become one. Hicks, a junior running back from Arlington Martin High School committed to Texas...

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Much-improved Randall could go as early as fifth round

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

Kheeston Randall trained for the combine in Scottsdale, Ariz. — about 45 minutes from where Emmanuel Acho trained. The teammates saw each other frequently and both were vital leaders for the defense...

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Philadelphia, Carolina potential destinations for Robinson

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

Keenan Robinson is an aggressive linebacker who can hit hard. He finished this season with 96 tackles, eight of them for a loss, two interceptions and two sacks. A three-year starter at inside linebacker,...

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Whittaker still recovering from knee surgery, could be chosen in sixth round

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

In his five years at Texas, running back Fozzy Whittaker played in 38 games and started in 18. During his college career, he carried the ball 263 times for 1,233 yards and 12 touchdowns. In addition, he...

With assistance of older brother, Acho impresses at NFL Combine

February 28, 2012

Just a year ago, Emmanuel Acho was watching his brother participate in the NFL Combine. Former Longhorn Sam Acho was drafted in the fourth round by the Arizona Cardinals and now his little brother is attempting...

Mack Brown talks about spring practice

Lauren Giudice February 24, 2012

Although the Longhorns began spring practice on Thursday, the question of who the team’s starting quarterback will be continues. “As far as our short-term goals for the spring, we need...

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Swoopes commits to Texas

Lauren Giudice February 20, 2012

Although Tyrone Swoopes is still a junior in high school, he is expected to have a massive impact on the 40 Acres. Comparisons to Vince Young have already begun. Texas has been looking for a quarterback...

Texas asks fans for patience

Lauren Giudice February 17, 2012

In a joint statement last week, Texas athletics director DeLoss Dodds and women’s athletics director Chris Plonsky asked Texas fans for patience and understanding as the Longhorn Network continues...

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