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Houston Texans’ Gary Kubiak needs rest and recuperation

Cameron Kubena • November 7, 2013

There will always be moments when someone’s ideal view of sports will be shattered. For many, sports are a shelter from reality. You will see that type of person flipping through a Sports Illustrated...

Volleyball looks to continue run through Big 12

Evan Berkowitz • November 7, 2013

The top-ranked Longhorns look to stay perfect as they host No. 24 Kansas on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gregory Gym. If they beat Kansas, the Longhorns will continue a myriad of streaks. They are 10-0 in...

Defensive struggles hinder West Virginia’s ability to compete in the Big 12

Drew Lieberman • November 7, 2013

The golden years for West Virginia were from 2005 to 2007. Then-head coach Rich Rodriguez led his alma mater to three consecutive top 10 finishes and two BCS bowl appearances. The Mountaineers won 11 games...

Longhorns upset by Cowgirls in first round of Big 12 tournament

Jacob Martella • November 7, 2013

The Longhorns — who had only lost twice in Big 12 play this season — bowed out of the Big 12 tournament in the first round after a 2-1 loss to Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State’s Krissi...

Longhorns changing identity under Case McCoy

Peter Sblendorio • November 7, 2013

Coming into the season, Texas planned on heavily using junior quarterback David Ash’s ability to run the ball in its revamped up-tempo offense. This plan hit a snag after Ash suffered a concussion...

5 “Patterson Facts” from The Daily Texan Comics

Fred Tally-Foos • November 7, 2013

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Why the athletic director position matters

Anthony Green • November 7, 2013

An athletic director aids a university in the management of business and athletic decisions within his or her department, be it men’s or women’s athletics. The athletic director oversees...

5 prominent facts from Steve Patterson’s past

Anthony Green • November 7, 2013

1. From 1989 to 1993, Patterson served as the general manager of the Houston Rockets, and oversaw recruitment of much of the 1993-1994 roster that won the franchise’s first NBA championship. 2....

Big 12 announces 2014 schedule

Garrett Callahan • November 6, 2013

Texas will start its 2014 Big 12 schedule with an away game at Kansas, the conference announced Tuesday morning. The Big 12 on Tuesday released its 2014 conference schedule, which gives the Longhorns...

Former Texas Longhorns have successful night in basketball

Will Korn • November 6, 2013

A couple of former Texas Longhorns played nice games in the Association last night. Let’s take a look at the results. LaMarcus Aldridge – Portland Trailblazers power forward Lost to Houston...

Thompson makes transition from high school quarterback to Texas defensive back

Garrett Callahan • November 6, 2013

Three years ago, defensive back Mykkele Thompson came to Texas with a set of skills opposite of those he uses now. Thompson was a quarterback in high school, regarded as one of the best athletes...

Young Texas team improved in 2013, must continue that progress in Big 12 tournament

Brittany Lamas • November 6, 2013

Texas soccer surpassed preseason expectations during its conference matchups, finishing third in the Big 12 instead of a projected sixth, despite its core offense consisting of underclassmen. Now,...