The Daily Texan

Sanders the silver lining vs. BYU, Edmond needs to improve

Ryan Haddox • September 13, 2013

Stock up Kendall Sanders There wasn’t much to be proud of on either side of the ball Saturday night in Provo, but Kendall Sanders’ first collegiate game was a bit of a bright...

Horns need much better defensive effort against Ole Miss

Ryan Haddox • September 13, 2013

Texas wins if... They have a dramatic turnaround in every facet of the game they took to Utah last week. In the 2012 matchup with the Rebels, the Texas offensive line was able to impose its will on...

McCoy must be ready if Ash unavailable, Longhorns linemen have to step up

David Leffler • September 13, 2013

QB Case McCoy (Sr.) If David Ash is too banged up to play this week, it’s up to McCoy to lead the Texas offense against the Rebels. While McCoy has had his bright spots in the past, including...

Greg Robinson makes quick adjustments to fix Texas Longhorn defense

Garrett Callahan • September 12, 2013

The last few days have been a perfect storm of issues for Texas football. After a devastating loss to Brigham Young University, head coach Mack Brown made the emotional decision to demote defensive...

A photographer’s view of Texas’ loss to BYU and the journey to get there and back

Joe Capraro • September 12, 2013

My view of Texas' embarrassing loss to BYU, plus the journey there, including monsoon-like rains, tailgating and airport security. 4:37 a.m. — Parked in lot A at Austin-Bergstrom...

Athletic director DeLoss Dodds gives full support to Mack Brown amidst turmoil

Garrett Callahan • September 11, 2013

After five days of turmoil and lingering questions, Texas men’s athletic director DeLoss Dodds gave head coach Mack Brown his full backing. Dodds spoke to the Austin American-Statesman on Wednesday...

Stat Guy: Manny Diaz saved his worst for last

David Leffler • September 11, 2013

“Missed tackle,” “blown assignment,” “another missed tackle” and “touchdown Brigham Young.” For those who suffered through Texas’ loss at BYU this...

Running backs coach Larry Porter linked to Oklahoma State scandal

Garrett Callahan • September 11, 2013

Texas running backs coach Larry Porter has been linked to an Oklahoma State scandal in which he allegedly paid players, according to a Sports Illustrated (SI) investigative report. Oklahoma State...

Longhorns prepare for game without Daje Johnson

Peter Sblendorio • September 11, 2013

Sophomore running back/wide receiver Daje Johnson entered the season without a defined role in the Texas offense. Two weeks later, the Longhorns are searching for ways to replace his production. Johnson...

Week 1 Fantasy Football players to keep an eye on

September 10, 2013

Week 1 of NFL football is always a mixed bag, as it is often hard to tell whether successes or failures will be isolated incidences or the beginning of a trend. Will Calvin Johnson and Dez Bryant combine...

SI Report: Texas Longhorn running back coach Larry Porter accused of giving money to players at Oklahoma State

Garrett Callahan • September 10, 2013

Texas running backs coach Larry Porter has been linked to an Oklahoma State scandal where he allegedly paid players, according to a Sports Illustrated investigative report. Oklahoma State is under fire...

Texas head coach Mack Brown isn’t feeling pressure, but he should

Chris Hummer • September 10, 2013

Two days after one of the worst defensive performances in program history, and one day after dismissing his defensive coordinator, Mack Brown isn’t feeling any pressure. He’s disappointed,...