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Horns need Thornhill in rotation

Christian Corona September 28, 2012

A day after his 21st birthday, Nathan Thornhill is the one helping pitching coach Skip Johnson unload a circular orange tarp from a golf car onto the Disch-Falk Field mound after Thursday’s practice. It’s...

Rowing hopes to make strong start of season in Oklahoma

Sam Marie Jackson September 28, 2012

Back on the water for only two weeks, women’s varsity rowing gears up for the first race of the season at Head of the Oklahoma Regatta this weekend. Facing schools including Stanford, Clemson, SMU...

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Putting pro career on hold, Kabongo ready for sophomore season

Christian Corona September 28, 2012

When Myck Kabongo was contemplating whether or not he should leave for the NBA after one year at Texas or return for his sophomore season, he enlisted the help of his teammates to make a decision. “I...

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Past losses to Cowboys don’t sit well with Longhorns

Chris Hummer September 28, 2012

It’s a rare occurence for Texas to lose at home during the Mack Brown era — it’s only happened nine times in Big 12 play over 14 years — but Oklahoma State has managed the feat...

Kansas State’s win in Norman propels them to the top of the Big 12

Wes Maulsby September 28, 2012

Kansas State Kansas State is certainly not the most glamorous team in the conference, but it may be the toughest and most physical. It forced Oklahoma into three turnovers, and ran for over 200 yards...

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8 players with legitimate Heisman aspirations

Wes Maulsby September 28, 2012

Geno Smith - Senior QB, West Virginia Last Week: 30-43 (69.8 percent) for 338 yards and three passing TDs. Season: 96-118 (81.4 percent) for 1,072 yards and 12 TDs. The Mountaineers’ signal...

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Early-season superlatives

Trey Scott September 28, 2012

Best player - David Ash, QB After two years of shoddy quarterback play, it’s alarming that anybody would gripe about  Ash underthrowing a few receivers. Those issues will get ironed out. It’s...

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Cowboys struggle to find collective identity as season progresses

Brendon Morris September 28, 2012

Oklahoma State’s game against Texas on Saturday will be a measuring stick for OSU coach Mike Gundy and the program he’s built. Sometimes it’s an overused term, but in this case it fits....

Longhorns surge past Rebels in first road test

Chris Hummer September 28, 2012

Marquise Goodwin lines up on the outside and you can see the defensive back adjust. They always takes a few steps back in preparation for Goodwin’s Olympic-level burst of speed off the line, a speed...

Head to head matchups to watch this weekend

Peter Sblendorio September 28, 2012

No. 14 Ohio State vs. No. 20 Michigan State This matchup features a pair of strong teams in what is a possible conference championship game preview. Ohio State has looked strong on both sides of the ball...

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Osborne set to retire after season, Tate gets earful

Hank South September 28, 2012

As the college football season heads into its fifth week, there has been no shortage of thrills. Lets take a look at some of the national headlines as conference play begins. • Notre Dame has called...

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Cowboys prepare for conference opener against Longhorns

Sara Beth Purdy September 28, 2012

This weekend’s game between Texas and Oklahoma State might as well be a battle between two Texas teams. After all, 66 members of the Oklahoma State football team are from Texas in addition to safeties...

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