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Texas runs over Texas Tech 52-20

The Associated Press November 5, 2011

AUSTIN — For several years, Texas lacked a power back who could pound defenses into submission. Now the Longhorns seem to have them everywhere. Freshman Joe Bergeron ran for 191 yards and scored...

Heated rivalry billed as ‘Game of Century’

Chris Hummer November 4, 2011

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an unmovable object? The country just might find out on Saturday when No. 1 Louisiana State University meets No. 2 Alabama. The two teams are so similar it’s...

Keys to the Game: Week 9

Wes Maulsby November 4, 2011

Shootout: Texas’ 24-14 win over Texas Tech last year was only the second game under Mack Brown in which neither team scored at least 30 points in the game. The only other time that happened was...

Boise State’s decision to leace MWC a poor choice

Sameer Bhuchar November 4, 2011

I had an entire column planned out for this week’s issue about how Texas’ “run-first” identity is an advantange in such a pass-happy conference like the Big 12. I was going to write...

National Notebook: USC and the Big East

Nick Cremona November 4, 2011

USC’s Lane Kiffin fined $10K for criticizing refs last game Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin was docked $10,000 for his comments criticizing the officiating in last Saturday’s USC-Stanford game....

Franklin’s versatility, toughness on display as Tigers start to roll

Michael Morton November 4, 2011

James Franklin had thrown a total of 14 passes in his one season of collegiate play when he was handed the reins to the Missouri Tigers offense this season and asked to live up to his most recent predecessors:...

Players to Watch: Week 9

Wes Maulsby November 4, 2011

Seth Doege, Junior Quarterback: Like all other Texas Tech quarterbacks in the modern era, Doege has been putting up big numbers all season for the Red Raiders. He is averaging almost 350 passing yards...

Texas’ bevy of backs add to rush attack

Austin Laymance November 4, 2011

There are plenty of carries to go around. The Longhorns average roughly 50 rushing attempts per game, and four tailbacks have at least 24 carries this season. Yes, Texas has reverted to its traditional,...

Longhorns building offense around Brown

Christian Corona November 4, 2011

When he lost his shoe while scoring against UCLA, it seemed like an isolated incident. But when it happened again when Texas faced Iowa State and a third time on a touchdown run against Kansas, it became...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Week 9

Nick Cremona November 4, 2011

Oklahoma State The Cowboys are ranked first nationally with 34 sacks. Against Baylor last week, the Cowboys had two players (Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith) rush for more than 100 yards and one player...

Texas facing much more prolific offense this week

Christian Corona November 4, 2011

Texas isn’t playing Kansas anymore. The Jayhawks ran 36 offensive plays against the Longhorns last week. It took Texas Tech a little more than a quarter to run 40 plays when it upset Oklahoma two...

Memories from ’08 remind fans that wins aren’t guaranteed

Shabab Siddiqui November 4, 2011

This was the fall of 2008, my senior year of high school. My good friend Michael just offered me a ticket to Texas Tech vs. UT game. “I’m in. I’ll wear this red sweatshirt.” Yes,...

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