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Keys to the game

Wes Maulsby October 28, 2011

Run the Ball Last game was the first loss in Mack Brown’s career in which his team ran for more than 200 yards. Before, he was 70-0 in those situations. Texas needs to run the ball in order to...

Texas team cant be spooked by Kansas defense

Christian Corona October 28, 2011

Plenty of things may scare you this Halloween weekend. Kansas’ defense should not be one of them. Any way you look at it, the Jayhawks are just plain bad. They’re the only team that gives...

Whittaker embraces superhero persona

Austin Laymance October 28, 2011

It doesn’t take long to figure out who Fozzy Whittaker’s favorite super hero is. The red, white and blue shield that hangs above his bed gives it away. It’s Captain America. Whittaker...

Jayhawk defense among nations worst squads

Lauren Giudice October 28, 2011

Needless to say, Kansas has not had the season it was hoping for so far this season. They are currently 2-5 and have lost their last five games after beating McNeese State and Northern Illinois. Although...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Broken feet, illness and hamstring injuries

Nick Cremona October 28, 2011

Oklahoma State Wide receiver Hubert Anyiam could potentially miss the remainder of the season after he broke a bone in his left foot last week against Missouri. Fellow wide receiver Justin Blackmon was...

Return game emerges as unexpected bright spot

Austin Laymance October 28, 2011

Fozzy Whittaker is the nation’s leading kick returner. But his journey to the top was about as unorthodox as it gets. Whittaker started on the front line of the kick return unit as a blocker, and...

2011 Heisman Watch: Week 8

Nick Cremona October 28, 2011

UP- Kellen Moore QB Boise State Week 8 vs. Air Force- 23/29 (79.3%) for 281 yards, 3 TD 1 INT Season Stats- 174/228 (76.3%) for 2010 yards, 24 TD 5 INT Moore and the Broncos squeaked out a nine-point...

Game dedicated to those battling deadly disease

Kristin Otto October 28, 2011

“I think your strongest bonds come whenever you go through the worst of times together.” Longhorn safety Blake Gideon shared his thoughts on the coherence of the University of Texas football...

Time to face the facts: Texas is rebuilding, will be for a few seasons

Sameer Bhuchar October 28, 2011

“Texas doesn’t rebuild, it reloads.” Perhaps you’ve heard the saying before. OK, you’ve definitely heard this saying before. Even this publication is guilty of perpetuating...

Kansas head coach wants to change culture of program

Chris Hummer October 28, 2011

Turner Gill knows what it means to be successful. Gill was a three-year starter at Nebraska, leading the team to a 28-2 record in his time there, along with three Big 8 championships to boot. Gill then...

National Notebook: Legal issues, assault suspects and new starters

Nick Cremona October 28, 2011

Oregon corner suspended, battling bevy of legal issues Ducks cornerback Cliff Harris was suspended this week after he was pulled over for several infractions, including driving on a suspended license...

Tight ends showed promise against UCLA, not much since

Christian Corona October 28, 2011

Texas might as well have wanted posters around its stadium asking for a productive pass-catching tight end. Ever since D.J. Grant erupted for three touchdowns against UCLA, the Longhorns’ tight...

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