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Despite decommits, Texas boasts solid batch of defensive recruits

Rachel Thompson February 6, 2013

When it comes to recruiting a batch of defenders for the 2013 season, Mack Brown has had his share of disappointments.  First there was A’Shawn Robinson, a five-star lineman who recently...

Texas Longhorns Set Start Second Half of Season in Hawaii

Jacob Martella February 6, 2013

The Longhorns will tee off for the first time since the departure of Jordan Spieth today when they compete in the Amer Ari Invitational in Kona, Hawaii. Spieth, who was a key part of the 2012 national...

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Defensive recruits look to forge identity

Michael Marks February 6, 2013

The accolades pile up quickly for Texas’ 2013 defensive recruits. Of the six who are currently committed to Texas, three of them were U.S. Army All-American Bowl honorees. One of them made...

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Offensive struggles continue to plague Horns

Wes Maulsby February 5, 2013

A familiar scene played out in Morgantown, W. Va. for Texas on Monday night.  After leading for most of the first half, Texas saw its early lead turn into a seven point halftime deficit. The second...

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Astros, Athletics negotiate five-player trade

The Associated Press February 5, 2013

OAKLAND, Calif.  — The Oakland Athletics acquired infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Fernando Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for first baseman Chris Carter and two minor leaguers on Monday. Right-hander...

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Texas begins to build 2014 recruiting class

Rachel Thompson February 5, 2013

While the Texas coaching staff eagerly anticipates this week’s national signing day, the wheels are already rolling for next year’s recruiting class.  With seven commitments, Texas...

Texas misses on Wilson, picks up Meander

Michael Marks February 5, 2013

Desoto running back Dontre Wilson flipped his commitment from Oregon to Ohio State in a Monday night press conference. Wilson, who is rated as the fifth-best all purpose back in the nation by rivals.com,...

Offensive recruits predict success

Michael Marks February 5, 2013

Four years from now, the nine newest members of the Texas offense will have time to consider their first seasons as Longhorns. They will be able to think back on each game, each practice, each rep and...

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Longhorns fall to Mountaineers again on road

Nick Cremona February 5, 2013

Texas had hoped to climb back to relevancy in the Big 12 with a road win over West Virginia, but once again the Longhorns let an important conference game slip away. The Longhorns (10-12, 2-7)fell 58-60...

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Longhorns pick up 2013 receiver Montrel Meander

Michael Marks February 5, 2013

Though they missed out on Dontre Wilson, Monday wasn’t a total recruiting bust for the Longhorns. Earlier in the day, Texas received a verbal commitment from Palo Duro safety/wide receiver Montrel...

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Fans will need to be patient as Tyrone Swoopes develops, improves passing

Christian Corona February 5, 2013

Just a year ago, Tyrone Swoopes was on top of the world. Swoopes was coming off an electrifying junior season that made him one of the most highly coveted prospects in the country. The Whitewright standout...

No. 7 Texas gains impressive upset over No. 1 Arizona

Rachel Wenzlaff February 4, 2013

Coming into Friday’s meet, the Longhorns needed a strong win and they got just that as they triumphed over SMU and upset No. 1 Arizona. In the meet’s first swimming event, All-American...

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