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Dual-threat Jantz leading Cyclone charge

Lauren Giudice September 30, 2011

Iowa State quarterback Steele Jantz has led the Cyclones to the team’s first 3-0 start since 2005. His stats would make you think otherwise. Jantz has completed 57.5 percent of his passes, with...

Enjoying the bye week

Lauren Giudice September 30, 2011

During the bye week, the Longhorns had the opportunity to relax and take a break from football. Some members of the team stayed in Austin, some went home and a couple even went hunting. “I just...

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...

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