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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

The Daily Texan

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Jantz the latest example that every good team needs a good quarterback

Trey Scott September 30, 2011

The lesson Iowa State is so gleefully learning this year is the same one Texas learned the hard way last season. It doesn’t matter who you’ve got on defense, how many skill players you’ve...

Games to Watch: Week 5

Chris Hummer September 30, 2011

No. 8 Nebraska at No. 7 Wisconsin This is the first year the Big 10 has split into two divisions, the Legends and the Leaders. This matchup between Nebraska and Wisconsin could very well be an early season...

Former Big 8 leader In As Interim Big 12 Commissioner

Kristin Otto September 30, 2011

On September 22, 2011, Dan Beebe stepped down from his position — which he had held for four years — as Big 12 Commissioner. On Tuesday, 79-year-old Chuck Neinas, a veteran in the world of...

‘Money Makers’ playing harder, faster, stronger

Austin Laymance September 30, 2011

The cornerbacks are young, but don’t call them that. The most productive unit on the Texas defense this season is also the least experienced. Go figure. “They don’t play young,”...

Texas defense present unique challenge by fleet-footed Jantz

Christian Corona September 30, 2011

With conference play beginning, the competition is about to get a whole lot better. Naturally, the quarterbacks will, too. But before Texas can get their hands on OU’s Landry Jones or Oklahoma State’s...

Big 12 to provide challenges for Texas

Christian Corona September 30, 2011

Texas may have improved since last season, but so has the Big 12. The Longhorns open conference play this weekend against Iowa State, a team that beat them on their home turf last season. Texas and Iowa...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Broken bones, ineligibility, and punctured lungs

Nick Cremona September 30, 2011

Oklahoma Center Ben Habern will miss the Sooners’ game against Ball State this week after breaking his left forearm last week against Missouri. Wide receiver Kenny Stills returned to practice this...

Big 12 Power Rankings

Nick Cremona September 30, 2011

1. Oklahoma- While Landry Jones was able to connect with receiver Ryan Broyles for three touchdowns against Missouri last week, he also threw two interceptions. The Sooners were down by 11 points early...

Tight end role expanded in Texas’ passing attack

Austin Laymance September 30, 2011

The tight ends are back. For the past three seasons, the Longhorns’ offense had a steady decline in production from the tight end position. That’s all changed in 2011. Blaine Irby and D.J....

Softball continues fall schedule against St. Mary’s

Sara Beth Purdy September 30, 2011

Texas returns to Red and Charline McCombs Field for their second of five fall exhibition games. After dominating Temple College last week 20-0, the Longhorns will host St. Mary’s College tonight...

Texas looks to build on recent win

Wes Maulsby September 30, 2011

Following a dominating performance earlier this month in the University of Houston Johnny Morris Invitational, Texas will be competing again in the Grass Routes Grand Prix. The 6K race will be held in...

Grand Prix next up for Longhorns

Wes Maulsby September 30, 2011

Texas will participate in the Grass Routes Grand Prix on Friday at 8:15 p.m. at the Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin. The 8K race includes the University of Texas-Arlington, Concordia, Dallas Baptist,...

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