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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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Longhorns can’t end skid, get swept by Stanford

Christian Corona February 27, 2012

Texas traveled to Palo Alto, Calif., looking for an opportunity to bounce back from consecutive losses. Instead, the Longhorns were swept. Texas (2-5) lost each of its three games to No. 2 Stanford (7-0),...

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UT’s late surge not enough to overcome slow start

Kristin Otto February 27, 2012

While the Longhorns charged into College Station armed and dangerous, they ultimately retreated from the Big 12 battleground with an unsatisfying second-place finish. Earning Texas’ first two points,...

Horns grab second place behind Aggies

Rachel Thompson February 27, 2012

After four days of trailing behind Texas A&M in the lanes and on the boards, Texas placed second in the Big 12 Championships in Columbia, Mo. The Longhorns arrived in Missouri to start racing on Wednesday,...

After easy win, Longhorns work to earn second victory in doubleheader

Lauren Jette February 27, 2012

After starting the day with an easy win, the Longhorns had to overcome an unexpectedly tough opponent to earn their second win in a doubleheader on Saturday. In the morning match, Texas defeated UT-Arlington...

A loss to No. 1 Florida doesn’t derail Longhorns

Sara Beth Purdy February 27, 2012

It was bound to happen sometime. The Longhorns, who had surpassed expectations this season with a 10-0 start, were handed their first loss in California this past weekend. The 8th-ranked Longhorns went...

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Texas comes in second at Big 12 Indoor Championship

Lexy Gonzalez February 27, 2012

Texas turned in a strong second place showing this weekend at the Big 12 Indoor Championships. The Longhorns scored 133.5 points overall, falling just behind defending Big 12 Indoor Champions Texas A&M. Dominating...

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