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UT has not always done well against option offenses

Hank South September 6, 2012

Option-based offenses in college football are nearly extinct. A majority of playbooks focus on airing the ball out, turning football games into track meets. That’s not the case for the New Mexico...

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Special teams show promise but have room to improve

Christian Corona September 6, 2012

Like their offensive and defensive counterparts, the Longhorns’ special teams had moments of brilliance in their season opener while leaving much to be desired. In his first career start as defensive...

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Florence, Baylor don’t miss a beat

Lauren Giudice September 5, 2012

Heisman winner Robert Griffin III’s departure from Baylor left a huge hole in Baylor’s offense. But based on senior Nick Florence’s performance against SMU Sunday, it looks like the Bears...

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Brown, Bergeron wearing down opposing defenses

Chris Hummer September 5, 2012

Joe Bergeron delivered the knockout blow to the Wyoming defense with his 54-yard fourth quarter run, but it was the combined efforts from the Longhorn running backs that laid the groundwork for the burst. Specifically,...

2013 Longhorns Come Up Hurting in Week 0

Michael Marks September 4, 2012

Cibolo Steele safety Erik Huhn’s night ended early Friday after sustaining an injury to his left knee. Huhn, ranked as the 6th best safety in the state of Texas by Rivals.com, landed awkwardly after...

Texas commits light up the stat sheet

Jacob Martella September 4, 2012

Despite his team falling to Nocona 55-47 Friday night, Longhorn commit Tyrone Swoopes lit up the stat sheet for Whitewright.  Swoopes ended his night 16-for-24 with 167 yards and three touchdowns...

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Defense has ways to go before it can call itself one of nation’s best

Christian Corona September 4, 2012

Texas allowed Wyoming only one third-down conversion in 11 tries, but that one stood out like a sore thumb. “When you give up an 80-yard pass, you can’t say your secondary played well,”...

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Defense starts slow, Vaccaro sparks team

Lauren Giudice September 4, 2012

After the Texas offense went three and out to start the game, the Cowboys responded with a 56-yard opening drive that resulted in a field goal. During the Cowboy’s second drive, Wyoming quarterback...

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Backs spur Horns to win in opener

Chris Hummer September 4, 2012

David Ash may have been the headliner leading the game Saturday, but it was Texas’ rushing attack that stole the show. Texas’ running backs combined for 260 yards and four touchdowns, pacing...

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Longhorns defeat Wyoming in the season opener

Chris Hummer September 2, 2012

David Ash may have been the headliner heading in, but it was the Texas rushing attack that stole the show. Texas’ running backs combined for 280 yards and four touchdowns, pacing the Longhorns to...

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Texas leads at halftime

Lauren Giudice September 2, 2012

After some defensive struggles,the Longhorns took a 24-9 lead over the Cowboys at halftime. David Ash started for theLonghorns and was at the helm for the entire half.  Joe Bergeron started the scoring...

Texas Media Relations reveals staff realignment

Peter Sblendorio August 31, 2012

UT Athletics’ Media Relations office announced its staff and sport assignments for each of the 2012-2013 Longhorn teams with a number of changes from last year taking place. The Media Relations...

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