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Underclassmen appreciate senior leadership

Lauren Giudice November 18, 2011

This senior class has been through a lot. In their first year as Longhorns, the team finished the season ranked third in the country and went 12-1. As sophomores, they went all the way to the national...

2011 Heisman Watch: Week 11

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

11 weeks in and here’s how we rank them. UP Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma State Week 11 at Texas Tech- 31/37 (83.8%) for 423 yards, 5 TD Season Stats- 313/428 (73.1%) for 3,635 yards, 31 TD...

Players to Watch: Week 11

Wes Maulsby November 18, 2011

Collin Klein, Junior Quarterback: Kansas State is last in the Big 12 in passing offense and is No. 109 in the nation, ahead of only two other BCS conference teams. Klein’s abilities aren’t...

National Notebook: Week 11

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

Penn State to accept bowl bid despite school scandal Interim head coach Tom Bradley announced this week that the Nittany Lions will accept a bowl invitation despite recent turmoil surrounding the school. Several...

Longhorns dealing with emotions involved in final home game of careers

Austin Laymance November 18, 2011

The Longhorns senior class will take the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for the last time on Saturday, and they couldn’t have picked a better opponent for their send off. Kansas...

Seniors trying to leave positive impact, end with ‘bang’

Christian Corona November 18, 2011

Like this season, this year’s senior class has had its ups and downs. Texas will celebrate Senior Night this weekend, recognizing 26 players who have spent four years playing football at the 40...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 11

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

1. Oklahoma State: Quarterback Brandon Weeden and the Cowboys laid it on thick in their 66-6 win over Texas Tech last week, leading from wire to wire. It’s beginning to look like the annual Bedlam...

Matchups: Week 11

Wes Maulsby November 18, 2011

Quarterback: Kansas State ranks last in the Big 12 in passing offense, but that’s not what the Wildcats use it for. Wildcat signal caller Collin Klein is fourth in the conference in rushing. Kansas...

Legendary coach enjoys leading this year’s ‘hard-working’ squad

Chris Hummer November 18, 2011

Bill Snyder knows football. He was the coach at Kansas State for 16 years from 1989-2005, and he totally transformed the program from one of the most inept in college football, to a Big 12 championship...

Under the Helmet: Carrington Bydnom

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

Free time: “I’m a relaxed guy, don’t do too much. I watch a little TV or do some studying.” Favorite place in Austin: “My room, for sure. That’s where I spend most...

Klein excels on the ground, continues to rack up yards

Christian Corona November 18, 2011

He stands at 6-foot-5 and 226 pounds. He can hurt a defense with his arm as much as he can with his feet. He will try to run around defenders but doesn’t mind going through them. Remind you of anyone? The...

Senior’s injury leaves Texas seeking replacement

Austin Laymance November 18, 2011

The Longhorns have some big shoes to fill. A season-ending knee injury to Fozzy Whittaker last week leaves a gaping hole in the Texas offense, but the senior’s leadership will also be missed. Whittaker...

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