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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Football

Walk on Whaley proves he deserves the ball

Lauren Giudice October 6, 2011

Dominique Whaley has gone from a virtually unknown walk-on to one of the Big 12’s best running backs. Whaley is listed as a co-starter with five-star recruit sophomore Brennan Clay. He is also ahead...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Head injuries, wrist injuries, hamstring injuries, oh my!

Nick Cremona October 6, 2011

Oklahoma Receiver Trey Franks has been reinstated after missing the Sooners’ last two games for violating unspecified team rules. He served as the team’s primary kick returner before his...

Texas’ young players can’t be sidetracked by shock of rivalry

Sameer Bhuchar October 6, 2011

Few people will ever be fortunate enough to walk through the tunnel and onto the manicured Cotton Bowl field. Even fewer are fortunate enough to do it on the day of the Red River Rivalry. For the Texas...

Last season’s demons exorcised by winning crucial turnover war

Christian Corona October 6, 2011

Now that the Longhorns are winning the turnover battle, they’re starting to win a few football games, too. The nine turnovers Texas committed between its games against UCLA and Iowa State last season...

Torchlight parade highlights fan support as OU game nears

Andrea Macias-Jimenez October 6, 2011

Hundreds of students gathered in front of the UT Tower on Wednesday night to celebrate the Torchlight Parade and Rally, which takes place every year before the UT vs. OU game. The students and multiple...

Gilbert decides to transfer

Christian Corona October 6, 2011

This time last month, he was firmly entrenched as Texas’ starting quarterback. Now, Garrett Gilbert is leaving the Longhorn football program. The embattled junior quarterback has elected to transfer...

Once again, Mack’s found a way to change himself for the better

Trey Scott October 6, 2011

With all the recent praise for the flashy new coordinators Bryan Harsin and Manny Diaz, it seems like we’re forgetting somebody pretty important. Doesn’t Mack Brown deserve more credit? Not...

Cornerbacks continue NFL tradition

Austin Laymance October 6, 2011

Saturday isn’t the only time to watch Texas defensive backs in action. They also shine on Sundays. The Longhorns have 47 players on NFL rosters, the most of any program in the nation. And 10 of...

Undefeated Oklahoma and Texas prepare for GameDay matchup

Trey Scott October 5, 2011

Editor’s note: The following piece appears in ESPN College GameDay’s Student Ambassador section in anticipation of No. 11 Texas’ showdown with No. 3 Oklahoma Saturday at the Cotton Bowl. The...

Hiccups and starts for Saturday’s OU game

Austin Laymance October 5, 2011

Safety out indefinitely Frustrating season continues for Scott. Christian Scott’s senior campaign isn’t going the way Texas had hoped. The safety injured his right wrist against Iowa State...

Big 12 approves equal revenue sharing for conference television agreements

The Associated Press October 4, 2011

Big 12 university leaders agreed to equally share the wealth from the conference’s most lucrative television deals if its members agree to lock those top-tier TV rights into the league for at least...

Texas ready, eager for this year’s Red River Rivalry

Christian Corona October 4, 2011

Texas is off to a great start this season. The Longhorns are 4-0, rapidly climbing the rankings, and have improved with each game this season. Their reward? Unbeaten No. 1 Oklahoma. The fact that these...

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