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Junior Goodwin to turn attention to London games

Michael Morton • August 26, 2011

Turning his focus solely on track and field, Texas junior wide receiver Marquise Goodwin opted to redshirt the 2011 football season to train for the 2011 International Association of Athletic Federations...

Bold, controversial; who needs friends with a network like this

Trey Scott • August 26, 2011

It is highly unlikely that when Col. Walter S. Hunnicutt wrote the lyrics to “Texas Fight” in the 1920s, he had any idea his words would take on such a literal meaning 90 years later. After...

Davis thrust into leadership role despite lack of experience

Christian Corona • August 26, 2011

Editor’s Note: The Daily Texan will introduce one important Longhorn each issue. Here is No. 5 of the Texan’s 10 Most Important Longhorns. It’s usually not a good thing when your best...

Texas A&M tells Big 12 it is considering leaving

The Associated Press • August 26, 2011

Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin has already said that a departure from the Big 12 would take time. On Thursday, he announced another step in what many believe is Texas A&M’s steady march...

Texas talent-rich volleyball team is ready to prove they can play together

Lauren Giudice • August 26, 2011

Although the graduation of superstar players Juliann Faucette, Jennifer Doris and Lauren Dickson has the potential to inhibit the team, head coach Jerritt Elliott is ready to get started this weekend and...

Double Coverage Live Chat

Trey Scott and Sameer Bhuchar • August 25, 2011

Missed our first live football chat? Fear not, here are some highlights. Question from Jake15: Do you think Texas will use multiple QBs against Rice? Double Coverage Editor Sameer Bhuchar: Great question. Sports...

Khat Bell making early mark on Texas volleyball program

Nick Cremona • August 25, 2011

For the past three seasons, the Longhorns have reached at least the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, and all three times they have come up short. Two of those three defeats have come against...

With his knee back to full strength, Blaine Irbys recovery has come full circle

Sara Beth Purdy • August 25, 2011

At the beginning of this year’s fall camp, tight ends coach Bruce Chambers called for the “27 Naked Ohio” play and then waited to see what Blaine Irby would do. “He just kind of...

Football Notebook: Texas stressing versatility in secondary, along defensive line

Trey Scott • August 25, 2011

‘Quandre The Giant’ Listed as a slight 5-foot-10 — though, that may be two inches too generous — Quandre Diggs would not seem like one to merit a nickname befitting Goliath. But...

Womens soccer: Horns to face Bulldogs for first time

Sara Beth Purdy • August 25, 2011

This weekend will focus on several firsts. Texas will face Georgia for the first time in school history. Georgia will be hosting their first home game of the season against Texas. Cal State Northridge...

New recruit Javan Felix tweets his thoughts about UT

Sameer Bhuchar • August 25, 2011

As a journalist, it is sometimes difficult to snag interviews from high profile athletes, but when Texas’ 2012 basketball recruit, Javan Felix, announced his commitment to the Longhorns two weeks...

Snow providing leadership to young-but-talented offensive line

Christian Corona • August 25, 2011

Editor’s Note: The Daily Texan’s series of the 10 most important Longhorn football players continues with No. 6 David Snow. David Snow starting at center seemed to be one of the only sure...