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Harsin and Diaz feel pressures of coaching at Texas

Lauren Giudice October 26, 2012

Co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin and defensive coordinator Manny Diaz now understand what it’s like to be both criticized and admired by Texas fans. Both sit at 13-7 as Texas coaches. But...

Texas men’s volleyball plays in honor of fallen teammate

Melinda Billingsley October 26, 2012

“I think the biggest thing that he did was that he took the time to befriend every single person,” head coach Elbert Ortiz said of former player Michael Purgason, who died in a car accident...

Offense on the right track while defense reboots

Lauren Giudice October 26, 2012

OFFENSE Offensive line B The offensive line has been relatively consistent most of season, as David Ash has been sacked six times so far for 49 yards lost. The line was dominated by Oklahoma but bounced...

RGIII gives Klein props, West Virginia limps into bye week

Hank South October 26, 2012

As conference play approaches the halfway mark of the season, the Big 12 is far from being decided. With pivotal matchups this weekend, including Texas Tech at Kansas State and the nonconference game between...

Texas prepares for first home meet

Sarah White October 26, 2012

The Longhorns return to the Texas Swim Center this weekend to host their first seasonal meet at home. The men’s team returns from Mansfield, Texas, where they emerged triumphant from the four-team...

PumpkinHead of the Colorado

Samantha Jackson October 26, 2012

Texas Rowing’s fall season is in full launch as Texas heads into its first annual home regatta hosted by the local Austin Rowing Club. These races in particular are not only great for home water...

Texas looks promising going into Big 12 Championships

Rachel Wenzlaff October 26, 2012

Cross-country is typically not a sport designed with spectators in mind. However, the UT athletics department of Events and Operations has been preparing for the past few years in order to make the Big...

Longhorns Hope To Pass Final Fall Test

Matt Warden October 26, 2012

Hungry and confident, the Longhorns are out to prove that last season was a hoax. More offense will help them establish that. The Longhorns will face Texas State Sunday in their final fall game of the...

Volleyball rallies despite losing second set

Sara Beth Purdy October 25, 2012

.266: Baylor’s hitting percentage in set three. Its overall hitting percentage was .172 through four sets. 2: Number of games between first and second place in the Big 12. The Longhorns, with their...

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Forte Ready to Run Wild in the Windy City

David Leffler October 25, 2012

As October winds down and we enter the eighth week of the NFL season, it’s easy to wonder where the time has gone. In case you missed it, here are a couple of observations from the first two months...

Texas fights for win against Baylor despite second set loss

Rachel Thompson October 25, 2012

Freshman Kat Brooks calmly bounced the ball a few times, then swiftly smacked it over the net, allowing Texas to come back from a 21-22 deficit in the fourth set against Baylor. Brooks’ collected...

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Josh Turner has earned spot in Longhorns starting lineup

Christian Corona October 25, 2012

Ever since Jordan Hicks went down in the first half of the Longhorns’ win over Ole Miss more than a month ago, the Longhorn defense has been searching for a spark. The search ended with Josh Turner. Texas...

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