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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Chance to play for Texas in game a dream come true for some

Austin Laymance October 7, 2011

The Red River Rivalry has a special place in the heart of each Longhorn. For some, it’s a game they’ve dreamed about playing in since they were kids. To others, it’s an opportunity to...

Horns, Sooners take perfect records into Cotton Bowl for first time since 2008

Christian Corona October 7, 2011

Texas and Oklahoma have identical records but obtained them in very different ways. The Sooners topped the preseason polls and have won each of their four contests by double digits. Their highly anticipated...

Players to Watch: Lewis, Whaley, Broyles, Jones

Wes Maulsby October 7, 2011

Landry Jones, Junior Quarterback: Jones is the best passer that Texas has faced at this point in the young season. He is throwing for over 360 yards a game so far this season, with a pair of 400+ yard...

‘Wild’ scheme gives Horns added edge

Austin Laymance October 7, 2011

Fozzy Whittaker is running wild. Literally. The senior tailback has thrived in the Longhorns’ version of the wildcat formation, which Texas has simply dubbed “wild.” Whittaker has scored...

Broyles to present tough test for young Texas secondary

Chris Hummer October 7, 2011

Ryan Broyles isn’t much of a physical presence. The Oklahoma receiver is not the tallest player on the field — he is only 5-10 — or the biggest — 188 pounds is small for a football...

Big 12 takes step in the right direction with new revenue sharing plan

Nick Cremona October 7, 2011

Earlier this week the Big 12 Conference took a major step toward preserving conference stability with a new revenue-sharing plan that grants each member school equal rights to revenue generated in Tier...

Walk on Whaley proves he deserves the ball

Lauren Giudice October 6, 2011

Dominique Whaley has gone from a virtually unknown walk-on to one of the Big 12’s best running backs. Whaley is listed as a co-starter with five-star recruit sophomore Brennan Clay. He is also ahead...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Head injuries, wrist injuries, hamstring injuries, oh my!

Nick Cremona October 6, 2011

Oklahoma Receiver Trey Franks has been reinstated after missing the Sooners’ last two games for violating unspecified team rules. He served as the team’s primary kick returner before his...

Texas’ young players can’t be sidetracked by shock of rivalry

Sameer Bhuchar October 6, 2011

Few people will ever be fortunate enough to walk through the tunnel and onto the manicured Cotton Bowl field. Even fewer are fortunate enough to do it on the day of the Red River Rivalry. For the Texas...

Last season’s demons exorcised by winning crucial turnover war

Christian Corona October 6, 2011

Now that the Longhorns are winning the turnover battle, they’re starting to win a few football games, too. The nine turnovers Texas committed between its games against UCLA and Iowa State last season...

Longhorns sweep Aggies

Lauren Giudice October 6, 2011

No. 10 Texas took down Texas A&M in three sets at Gregory Gym in a game that proved Texas’ ability to play as a team and defend. The Longhorns, specifically freshman outside hitter Haley Eckerman,...

Torchlight parade highlights fan support as OU game nears

Andrea Macias-Jimenez October 6, 2011

Hundreds of students gathered in front of the UT Tower on Wednesday night to celebrate the Torchlight Parade and Rally, which takes place every year before the UT vs. OU game. The students and multiple...

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