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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...

Baylor quarterback Griffin poised for breakout season

Nick Cremona July 28, 2011

Robert Griffin is a one-of-a-kind athlete and the Baylor Bears are doing everything they can to spread the word. Among the pamphlets and guides made available to the press at the Big 12 Media Days sat...

Horns flash air of arrogance at Media Days

Nick Cremona July 28, 2011

Not many schools can ink a deal for their own sports network a year after a 5-7 football season. Then again, not many schools do anything like Texas. Take the Big 12 Media Days for example. While players...

Texas players motivated by young coaching staff

Sameer Bhuchar July 28, 2011

It may be Mack Brown’s 14th season as Texas’ head coach, but a majority of his staff has barely been on the 40 Acres for more than a few months. Nonetheless, the players have warmed up to...

Texas hopes rushing attack provides offensive relief

Trey Scott July 28, 2011

While so many people choose to blame last season’s offensive disaster on quarterback Garrett Gilbert, it would be unfair to do so without remembering that he had little to no ground game relief. In...

Texas coaches still searching for true leader at quarterback position

Sameer Bhuchar July 28, 2011

The same school that produced recent college greats such as Colt McCoy and Vince Young is currently without a quarterback to continue the tradition. Texas coach Mack Brown made it very clear at...

Eager Texans welcomed back into Reliant Stadium

The Associated Press July 27, 2011

HOUSTON — Many of the Houston Texans didn’t want to wait until Sunday to begin training for their season. More than 30 players showed up at Reliant Stadium on Tuesday morning and immediately...

Texas A&M’s quarterback ready to shine

Sameer Bhuchar July 26, 2011

Ryan Tannehill has been saying he is Texas A&M’s best option at quarterback even when he was third on the depth chart behind Jerrod Johnson and Stephen McGee. Now he’s got a chance to...

Cowboys-Back To Work

The Associated Press July 26, 2011

IRVING, Texas — Jerry Jones said Tuesday the Dallas Cowboys can clear enough space under the salary cap to sign anyone they want, and he's already delving into the work. Jones arrived...

Tannehill has an arsenal at his disposal

Trey Scott July 26, 2011

It’s good to be Ryan Tannehill. He’s the starting quarterback on a Texas A&M squad picked as the second-best in the conference. The Maxwell Award and the Davey O’Brien Award...

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