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Manziel and Te’o neck and neck into the finish, leaving voters with interesting decision.

Wes Maulsby • December 7, 2012

Johnny Manziel, RS Freshman QB, Texas A&M Last Week: 32-for-44 (73 percent) for 372 yards three TDs and one interception. 12 rushes for 67 yards (5.6 yards per rush) and two TDs. Season: 273-for-400...

Games to Watch: Saturday, Dec. 8

Peter Sblendorio • December 7, 2012

No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 1 Notre Dame The Crimson Tide enter the game as winners of two of the past three FBS championships, while the Fighting Irish return to the sport’s biggest stage for the first...

Longhorns are lucky they aren’t playing Aggies

Lauren Giudice • December 7, 2012

Oklahoma being left out of the BCS was the best thing that could have happened to Texas. Northern Illinois, with a 12-1 record, will head to the Orange Bowl and the Sooners will take on former Big 12 member...

Linebackers provide Longhorns promise for 2013 season

Christian Corona • December 7, 2012

For a guy who was in high school this time last year, Peter Jinkens spent a lot of time in the Kansas State backfield over the weekend. And he should be spending plenty of time as a starting linebacker...

Big 12 coaches stay put as rumor mill churns

Hank South • December 7, 2012

After a long, hard fought season, Kansas State claimed the Big 12 Championship with its win over Texas last Saturday night. The Wildcats have reigned supreme over the Conference since their late September...

Longhorns go into break with hopes of continuing momentum

Garrett Callahan • December 7, 2012

For the first time in four years, the Longhorns have started 5-0. With this new feat comes momentum. Texas goes into its winter schedule with one thing in mind — focus. The team is young and...

Texas Longhorns to face Florida Gators in NCAA Sweet Sixteen

Sara Beth Purdy • December 7, 2012

This Friday, the No. 3 Longhorns will get to face yet another familiar opponent. In round 3 of NCAA tournament play, Texas will play host to No. 14 Florida on Friday night at 7 p.m. in Gregory Gym. With...

Elliott coaches Longhorns to 11th NCAA

Sara Beth Purdy • December 7, 2012

Jerritt Elliott has been a constant presence in Gregory Gym for the past 12 years. Along with swimming head coach Eddie Reese, Elliott is one of the only coaches on campus whose team has consistently performed...

Texas tries to bounce back from Georgetown loss against UCLA at Reliant Stadium

Christian Corona • December 7, 2012

He faced allegations that he received impermissible benefits to pay for out-of-state trips earlier this year. He came into this season with extremely high expectations but began the year on the bench while...

UT president backs Mack Brown, says he will keep his job as Longhorns head football coach

Christian Corona • December 7, 2012

University of Texas president William Powers Jr. expressed his support for Longhorns head football coach Mack Brown on Thursday, ensuring everyone that his job security is not in question. “Now...

Lauren Giudice: Thanks for the memories

Lauren Giudice • December 7, 2012

Editor’s note: A 30 column is a chance for departing permanent staff to say farewell and reflect on their time spent in The Daily Texan’s basement office. The term comes from the old typesetting...

Freshman first-timers experience postseason

Rachel Thompson • December 6, 2012

One year ago, they were stealing courtside attention on high school volleyball teams. Now, five UT freshmen are lighting up Gregory Gym, proving their talent week after week and encountering their first...

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