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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Weather delay does not stop Longhorns from topping Texas A&M

Lauren Giudice February 7, 2011

In a meet rescheduled to Saturday because of Friday’s inclement weather, Texas defeated Texas A&M 170-127.5 with 10 wins from eight different swimmers. The confusion didn’t stop...

Green Bay super once more

The Associated Press and Paul Newberry February 7, 2011

ARLINGTON — Aaron Rodgers has turned the Green Bay Packers into Super Bowl champions once again. Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and Nick Collins returned an interception for another...

Tech’s second-half charge offers learning experience

Will Anderson February 7, 2011

There wasn’t much doubt as to the outcome of Saturday night’s game versus Texas Tech as the final seconds ticked off the clock. The Longhorns led by as much as 17 in the last four minutes. But...

Rebounds, ball control crucial in win

Alexandra Carreno February 7, 2011

For Texas, rebounding consistently has been a struggle. But Saturday, the Longhorns (15-7, 4-4 Big 12) won the rebound battle against Kansas, doing so for the first time since their mid-January loss...

Texas rolls to eighth straight Big 12 victory

Will Anderson February 6, 2011

Defensive efficiency is no longer a goal for Texas — it’s an expectation. The third-ranked Longhorns (20-3, 8-0 Big 12) held their fifth consecutive opponent to under 40 percent shooting...

Horns tough it out for fourth conference win

Sameer Bhuchar February 6, 2011

The referees’ whistles wouldn’t stop blowing. But even in a game where the players seemingly spent more time shooting free throws or being pushed to the ground, the Longhorns (15-7,...

Horns look to send seniors out with win over Aggies

Lauren Giudice February 4, 2011

Following a huge win over Arizona, No. 4 Texas (5-1) faces No. 19 Texas A&M for Senior Day in its last regular-season meet Friday. Seniors Jim Robertson, Scott Jostes, Scott Spann, Bryan Collins...

Texas’ Taylor already making national splash

Sara Beth Purdy February 4, 2011

For sophomore diver Maren Taylor, collegiate competition just doesn’t cut it any more. Last year, Taylor was already a standout at Texas. Her many successes throughout the year culminated...

Former Longhorn Aldridge left out of 2011 NBA All-Star game

Trey Scott February 4, 2011

Despite playing on a team depleted by injuries, former Texas star LaMarcus Aldridge has kept the Portland Trail Blazers afloat this year with his strong play. His efforts, though, were not enough...

Veteran pitcher to announce retirement today in New York

Trey Scott February 4, 2011

Andy Pettitte has finally called it quits. The 15-year veteran and winner of 240 games, who spent his career pitching for the New York Yankees, with a short stint as a Houston Astro, is set to announce...

Freshman baller marches to own beat

Sameer Bhuchar February 4, 2011

When the Texas women’s basketball team steps onto the Frank Erwin Center floor on Saturday to take on Kansas, Ke$ha’s hit single “We R Who We R” will, like always, boom through...

Longhorns propelled by recent youth movement

Julie Thompson February 4, 2011

Starting college always means new experiences ­— new classes, new home, new friends. For the freshmen Longhorns, however, they knew they already had a support system and group of friends when...

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