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Notable Quotables from Day One of 2011 Big 12 Media Days

Nick Cremona July 26, 2011

“If I didn’t have it, I’d be mad too.” — Texas head coach Mack Brown on other teams having issues with the Longhorn Network. “A combination between Ryan Broyles...

A question of quarterbacks: Who will start?

Trey Scott July 26, 2011

It’s the hottest topic on the Forty Acres: Who’s going to start as quarterback? Head coach Mack Brown and senior running back Fozzy Whittaker weighed in at the Big 12 Media Days. Strong...

Longhorn Network takes over Media Days

Nick Cremona July 26, 2011

As the coaches from five Big 12 schools answered questions on day one of Big 12 Media Days, there was one topic that none could avoid — the Longhorn Network. The unprecedented $300 million deal...

NCAA unsportsmanlike conduct rule change has coaches worried

Sameer Bhuchar July 26, 2011

The Big 12 Media Days kicked off with a refresher course in the rules. The NCAA emphasized and clarified two new amendments to their “unsportsmanlike conduct” rule Monday that has some of...

Media Daze: Texas’ talent underwhelming on Day 1

Nick Cremona July 25, 2011

The first of two Big 12 Media Days will have its fair share of star power, but the shine from Texas’ stars will be much dimmer than those of the other teams in attendance. The Longhorns...

Texas A&M, Oklahoma would suffer in the SEC

Trey Scott July 25, 2011

It is summertime, so you know what that means: sun, fun and talks of the Big 12 being split apart. While reports that Texas A&M and Oklahoma were interested in moving to the Southeastern Conference...

Beebe again guiding Big 12 through troubled waters

Sameer Bhuchar July 25, 2011

Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe will, yet again, have a lot of explaining to do. With Texas A&M and Oklahoma threatening to leave the Big 12 for the SEC because of potential recruiting conflicts...

Big 12 Conference ready for season of change

Christian Corona July 25, 2011

Much has changed in the Big 12. Winning the Red River Rivalry used to be an almost surefire way of getting to the Big 12 Championship. Texas and OU will still play in Dallas each October, but...

Conference foes worried about Longhorn Network

Jim Vertuno July 22, 2011

Texas officials talked with Big 12 athletic directors and presidents this week about the upcoming launch of the Longhorn Network in hopes of calming fears that it gives the Longhorns an unfair advantage...

Astros begin process of rebuilding

Nick Cremona July 22, 2011

It wasn’t too long ago that star players such as Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt were the backbone of the Houston Astros, but the pair, part of the 2005 World Series team, have since left for other...

Sports Briefly: Longhorn Network, Women’s Basketball

Sara Beth Purdy and Christian Corona July 21, 2011

College GameDay to help kick off Longhorn Network's debut The group who many avid college football fans are accustomed to starting their Saturday morning with will help Longhorn Network kick...

Benson spiraling out of control

Trey Scott July 21, 2011

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me six times? You need some serious help. Former Longhorn running back Cedric Benson had his sixth run-in with the law last weekend when...

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