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Longhorns defense comes through one last time

Christian Corona December 29, 2011

Just like it had all season long, the Texas defense bailed out the offense. As the Longhorns offense struggled to get into a rhythm, going three-and-out on four consecutive first-half possessions, the...

Longhorns trample Bears in Holiday Bowl victory

Austin Laymance December 29, 2011

SAN DIEGO--The opportunities kept coming for the Texas Longhorns, and when they finally capitalized on a takeaway, UT ended its season in dominating fashion. Texas forced five California turnovers, including...

Horns looking to end season on right note

Christian Corona December 26, 2011

Texas and Cal both bring 7-5 records into this year’s Holiday Bowl. But what separates the Longhorns and Golden Bears is how they got there. After lopsided wins over Kansas and Texas Tech, Texas...

Teams with testy history to meet in Holiday Bowl

Austin Laymance December 26, 2011

Texas isn't on California's nice list. Cal hasn't forgotten its painful Bowl Championship Series snub in 2004, which saw Texas accept a Rose Bowl bid after the Golden Bears slid from fourth...

Both McCoy and Ash to play in Holiday Bowl, no starting QB will be named

Christian Corona December 19, 2011

Ever since Garrett Gilbert was ousted as Texas’ starting quarterback, Case McCoy and David Ash have treated the job like a hot potato. So it’s only fitting that both will see significant playing...

Highly-touted wide receiver White elects to transfer

Christian Corona December 15, 2011

Sophomore wide receiver Darius White announced his decision to transfer Tuesday, becoming another in a long line of former Longhorns that have left the football program this year. White was an all-state...

And then there were five.. the 2011 Heisman finalists

Nick Cremona December 8, 2011

Robert Griffin III QB Baylor Week 14 vs. Texas- Passing: 15/22 (68.2%) for 320 yards, 2 TD 1 INT Rushing: 12 carries for 32 yards, 2 TD Season Stats- Passing: 267/369 (72.4%) for 3,998 yards, 36 TD...

BCS games intrigue, leave room for debate, must include playoff

Trey Scott December 8, 2011

It’s time for another year of second-guessing the computers and begging for a playoff. After so many years though, we should be used to controversy and a lack of clarity when it comes to these bowl...

Longhorns lay bricks for next year, still room to build

Christian Corona December 8, 2011

All season long, Texas has talked about the “brick by brick” approach it’s taken to rebuilding the football program. After going 7-5, the Longhorns aren’t laying the bricks as quickly...

Quotes to Note: Bowl Week

Double Coverage Staff December 8, 2011

Quandre Diggs, freshman CB “It actually fits right into my Christmas plans. I usually go out there to spend some time with my nephews and my brother. So it’s going to be a great trip for us.” Blaine...

Bowl prep will allow team to invest in future

Austin Laymance December 8, 2011

After a disappointing end to the regular season that saw Texas lose three of its last four games, the Longhorns need as much practice time as they can get. With an invitation to play California in the...

Hard to say if season was success or not

Sameer Bhuchar December 8, 2011

So here we are. 7-5 and a trip to the Holiday Bowl. It feels good and underwhelming at the same time. The bid is both a reflection of an accomplishment and a let down. All year, my columns have acknowledged...

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