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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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Gilbert needs to be Texas’ quarterback

Trey Scott August 4, 2011

It’s so easy to (incorrectly) label Garrett Gilbert as the starting quarterback. Much too easy. There’s a quarterback battle between four players starting Friday when the Longhorns begin...

Houston’s Andre Johnson to miss a few days with injured finger

The Associated Press August 3, 2011

HOUSTON — Houston Texans All-Pro receiver Andre Johnson will miss “a day or two” of practice after dislocating his left index finger in a morning workout. Coach Gary Kubiak said...

Longhorn women’s basketball team to tour Europe

Trey Scott August 3, 2011

The Texas women’s basketball team’s next exhibition game will take them a thousand miles from home. A 10-day trip to Europe for some summertime basketball and sightseeing begins Aug....

Dallas’ Bryant focusing on football

The Associated Press August 3, 2011

SAN ANTONIO — A week into Dallas Cowboys training camp, Dez Bryant is everywhere. Catching deep passes. Returning punts. Taking passes and punts into the end zone with his arms up, drawing...

NFL teams pick up undrafted Longhorns

Hank South August 2, 2011

This summer’s NFL Lockout created an interesting situation that disallowed contact between players and teams for nearly four months. While there were stipulations that allowed for a normal draft,...

Vince Young finds better fit with Philadelphia Eagles

Christian Corona August 2, 2011

Vince Young hasn’t had a lot go his way recently. The days of him doing a Heisman pose with a crystal ball, leading comeback after comeback and playing in Pro Bowls seem like a distant memory...

Diaz’s defense features bounty of talented backers

Nick Cremona August 1, 2011

New defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Manny Diaz has a bevy of backers at his disposal, and this year’s group may prove to be one of the most talented to roll through Texas in quite...

Texas secondary recovers after losing top players

Trey Scott August 1, 2011

After losing its three best cornerbacks, the Texas secondary needs to rebuild somewhat. But a strange offseason trip by Duane Akina landed the accomplished defensive backs coach in Austin after a month-long...

Benson to stay in Cincinnati after signing one-year deal

Nick Cremona August 1, 2011

Cedric Benson signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. The deal is reportedly worth three million dollars, with another two million available in incentives. Benson has rushed for over...

Former Horns agree to terms with NFL teams as free agents

Nick Cremona August 1, 2011

Six former Longhorns signed free-agent deals with NFL teams this weekend. Offensive lineman Kyle Hix was signed by the New England Patriots, tight end Greg Smith was picked up by the Carolina Panthers,...

Longhorn defense lines up starters for coming season

Christian Corona August 1, 2011

Like the rest of the team, Texas’ defensive line disappointed last season but should be greatly improved this year. Bo Davis comes from Alabama, where his front four played a significant role...

Longhorn Personnel Notebook

Trey Scott July 28, 2011

Quarterback No news on any transfers, although there have been some rumors floating around out there. Backfield -Fozzy Whittaker says he is 100 percent healthy after a stinger rendered him ineffective...

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