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Fox ready to face Bobcats after successful weekend in California

Sara Beth Purdy February 29, 2012

While the team’s weekend in California was fun, sophomore right-hander Rachel Fox is glad to be back in Texas and is ready for more softball. After a long, five-game stretch on the road, the No....

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Big 12 Basketball Notebook

Austin Laymance February 29, 2012

Kansas secures eighth straight Big 12 Championship The Kansas Jayhawks are Big 12 champs. Again. KU wrapped up the program’s eighth consecutive Big 12 regular season title on Monday night with...

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Texas to take on Sooners in possible trap game

Sameer Bhuchar February 29, 2012

The Longhorns are walking on pins and needles right now. That’s not good for a team still trying to prove that it’s tournament worthy, and Oklahoma (14-14, 4-12 Big 12) will try to be the edge...

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With season’s goals set, Horns ready to meet expectations

Elijah Perez February 28, 2012

Entering his 34th year at UT, men’s swimming and diving head coach Eddie Reese set the same two goals for his team he makes during every preseason: perform well at the NCAA championships and win...

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Horns have to finish season strong

Nick Cremona February 28, 2012

After a historic victory over Oklahoma this weekend, Texas head coach Gail Goestenkors is preparing her team for a matchup against an upset-minded Missouri squad that wants nothing more than to play spoiler...

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Texas looking to bounce back

Chris Hummer February 28, 2012

After a 7-5 loss to UT-Arlington last Tuesday, head coach Augie Garrido was asked if his team was ready to play Stanford — his response was a no-nonsense “No”. Unfortunately for Texas,...

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Look for Longhorns to improve after rough start to regular season

Christian Corona February 28, 2012

Thankfully for Texas, the season is a long one. The Longhorns, 2-5 through their first seven games, are off to their worst start in nearly 70 years, when World War II was near its end and gasoline cost...

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RB Hicks commits to Texas

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

Ever since Kyle Hicks was young, he has been a fan of the Texas Longhorns. Now, he has made the decision to become one. Hicks, a junior running back from Arlington Martin High School committed to Texas...

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Much-improved Randall could go as early as fifth round

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

Kheeston Randall trained for the combine in Scottsdale, Ariz. — about 45 minutes from where Emmanuel Acho trained. The teammates saw each other frequently and both were vital leaders for the defense...

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Philadelphia, Carolina potential destinations for Robinson

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

Keenan Robinson is an aggressive linebacker who can hit hard. He finished this season with 96 tackles, eight of them for a loss, two interceptions and two sacks. A three-year starter at inside linebacker,...

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Whittaker still recovering from knee surgery, could be chosen in sixth round

Lauren Giudice February 28, 2012

In his five years at Texas, running back Fozzy Whittaker played in 38 games and started in 18. During his college career, he carried the ball 263 times for 1,233 yards and 12 touchdowns. In addition, he...

With assistance of older brother, Acho impresses at NFL Combine

February 28, 2012

Just a year ago, Emmanuel Acho was watching his brother participate in the NFL Combine. Former Longhorn Sam Acho was drafted in the fourth round by the Arizona Cardinals and now his little brother is attempting...

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