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Aggies fire Sherman after disappointing season

The Associated Press December 2, 2011

Mike Sherman was fired as Texas A&M’s coach Thursday after the Aggies finished the regular season a disappointing 6-6. Athletic Director Bill Byrne announced the move in a statement. Sherman,...

Vaccaro recalls memories of decade-long friendship with Griffin

December 1, 2011

Kenny Vaccaro, like many of Texas’ players on defense, vowed to deny Baylor’s Robert Griffin III a signature moment that would help him win the Heisman Trophy. “We definitely don’t...

Griffin III has lifted Baylor, could get another signature win against Horns

Trey Scott November 29, 2011

Want to make the Baylor-Texas rivalry one built to last? Make 20 or so clones of Robert Griffin III and let me know. Because after the all-world quarterback is gone, we’re back to blowouts. So...

McCoy named starter against Baylor

Austin Laymance November 29, 2011

 For the first time in months, the Longhorns won’t need a quarterback battle in practice to determine Saturday’s starter. Case McCoy gets the call in the regular season finale against...

Tucker latest in long line of clutch Longhorn kickers

November 28, 2011

Editor’s Note: These are the top three lessons we learned from the 2011 Lone Star Showdown. 1: Horns getting their kicks For those who call Texas DB-U, it’s time to give credit to the lineage...

Texas defense stifles opponent once again

Austin Laymance November 28, 2011

The Texas defense saved the day again. The crowd at Kyle Field was in a frenzy, and the Longhorns had just blown a coverage allowing Texas A&M to score the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter....

Longhorns pick up signature victory

Christian Corona November 25, 2011

Editor's note: updated 11/27/11 at 10:45 p.m. It only took them 11 games, but the Longhorns finally found a quarterback. Garrett Gilbert started just two contests. David Ash lasted five games as...

Nov. 28, 2005: Vince Young struggles, Texas puts itself in position to play for title

Phillip Orchard November 23, 2011

COLLEGE STATION — Walking through the A&M campus before Saturday’s 40-29 Texas victory, there was an odd and unprecedented mix of resignation and submissiveness consistent among Aggie fans. The...

Nov. 19, 1999: Aggies grieve after 11 students die, 28 injured while building traditional Bonfire

Kimberly Gentile November 23, 2011

COLLEGE STATION — A 90-year-old Aggie tradition turned to tragedy early Thursday morning as the Bonfire stack that dozens of students were building suddenly collapsed, killing 12 Texas A&M students...

Nov. 30, 1998: Williams breaks record in fantastic fashion against Aggies

Mike Finger November 23, 2011

They all knew it was coming, from the legion of orange-clad fanatics to the stoic Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, from the “Tyler Rose” to the “Rocket,” from a former Newton Boy...

Nov. 28, 1983: Horns climb out of hole, remain perfect

Ed Combs November 23, 2011

COLLEGE STATION — For 10 games, Rick McIvor watched. He practiced, he worked and he was more or less ignored. While Todd Dodge and Rob Moerschell were taking turns saving each other, McIvor only...

Nov. 23, 1977: Horns, Aggies shoot for the Cotton

Jim Lefko November 23, 2011

Despite a 10-0 record, a probable Heisman Trophy winner in the backfield and perhaps the coach of the year on the sidelines, Texas puts the entire season on the line Saturday in a crucial battle with Texas...

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