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Robinson provided outside look needed for Texas defense

Garrett Callahan October 3, 2013

More than three weeks ago, Mack Brown made a change.  After an embarrassing showing in Provo, Utah, the longtime Longhorns head coach got rid of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and brought in...

Despite added pressure and criticism, Longhorns keep focused

Garrett Callahan October 3, 2013

There’s no doubt that Mack Brown and his Longhorns have experienced pressure so far during this 2-2 season, but recently even more has been added onto that pile. Last Sunday, former Texas running...

Ex-Longhorn Earl Campbell says it’s time Texas parts ways with Mack Brown

Garrett Callahan September 29, 2013

Longhorn legend and former running back Earl Campbell, the 1977 Heisman Trophy winner, broke his silence about the Texas football program and told Fox 26 Sports it’s time for head coach Mack Brown...

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Case McCoy will likely get more chances to prove his worth

Garrett Callahan September 26, 2013

Fans of Case McCoy have gotten their fair share of excitement this season. The senior quarterback has already appeared in three games, including one start, and there’s a good chance that more appearances...

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Texas rebounds from drought with 31-21 win against Kansas State

Garrett Callahan September 22, 2013

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium produced noise on Saturday night that hasn’t been heard since 2003 — well at least sound associated with beating Kansas State. Texas overpowered Coach...

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Seniors look to avoid a bookend career with another losing season

Garrett Callahan September 20, 2013

Almost four years ago, players offered scholarships by Texas watched the Longhorns compete for a national championship and come one Colt McCoy injury short of winning its fifth national title. A month...

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Sanders steps up to challenge in midst of injuries and missed games

Garrett Callahan September 20, 2013

Last June, wide receiver Kendall Sanders received word that he would play one less game than most of the rest of his Longhorns teammates this season. After being arrested and charged with driving while...

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Inconsistency large part of Texas’ trouble

Garrett Callahan September 19, 2013

Football is a 60-minute game, but Texas has yet to fill the span this season. After the Longhorns first 1-2 start since 1998, the team is preaching inconsistency as the root of their issues.  Texas...

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Texas Longhorn football team attempts attitude adjustment before facing Kansas State

Garrett Callahan September 17, 2013

A football team gets physically injured. Players get tossed around and thrown into scrums, and bones get broken. But most people do not see the mental injuries. Coming off back-to-back losses to non-conference...

Texas Longhorn Injury Report: David Ash, Case McCoy could both start against K State

Garrett Callahan September 16, 2013

Texas was hit with three injuries this weekend against Ole Miss in addition to the two it suffered against Brigham Young University the previous week. Right guard Mason Walters and right tackle Josh...

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Despite changes in staff, Texas defense still unable to produce

Garrett Callahan September 15, 2013

Just one week after Mack Brown demoted defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and brought in the familiar face of Greg Robinson, the Longhorns fell once again to a non-conference opponent. Texas opens up the...

Coaching change first of its kind for Mack Brown

Garrett Callahan September 13, 2013

This week, Mack Brown has done something he has never done in his 16 years at Texas—make a coaching change mid-season. It has happened around college football for the past few years and happens...

Super Bowls, Rose Bowls all in the resume for Robinson

Garrett Callahan September 13, 2013

Most fans were sitting in their homes Sunday afternoon, trying to forget the embarrassing shellacking Texas suffered the previous night against BYU, when it was announced Manny Diaz had been...

Greg Robinson makes quick adjustments to fix Texas Longhorn defense

Garrett Callahan September 12, 2013

The last few days have been a perfect storm of issues for Texas football. After a devastating loss to Brigham Young University, head coach Mack Brown made the emotional decision to demote defensive...

Athletic director DeLoss Dodds gives full support to Mack Brown amidst turmoil

Garrett Callahan September 11, 2013

After five days of turmoil and lingering questions, Texas men’s athletic director DeLoss Dodds gave head coach Mack Brown his full backing. Dodds spoke to the Austin American-Statesman on Wednesday...

Running backs coach Larry Porter linked to Oklahoma State scandal

Garrett Callahan September 11, 2013

Texas running backs coach Larry Porter has been linked to an Oklahoma State scandal in which he allegedly paid players, according to a Sports Illustrated (SI) investigative report. Oklahoma State...

SI Report: Texas Longhorn running back coach Larry Porter accused of giving money to players at Oklahoma State

Garrett Callahan September 10, 2013

Texas running backs coach Larry Porter has been linked to an Oklahoma State scandal where he allegedly paid players, according to a Sports Illustrated investigative report. Oklahoma State is under fire...

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Injuries to David Ash and Daje Johnson worrisome for Texas

Garrett Callahan September 10, 2013

Texas running back and wide reciever Daje Johnson will not play in Saturday’s game against Ole Miss after suffering an ankle injury against BYU, Texas announced Monday. On the third play against...

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Texas Longhorn RB/WR Daje Johnson ruled out for Ole Miss

Garrett Callahan September 9, 2013

Texas running back and wide reciever Daje Johnson will not play in Saturday’s game against Ole Miss after suffering an ankle injury against BYU, the school anounced Monday. After only three...

Texas football resembles 2012 team in loss to BYU

Garrett Callahan September 9, 2013

It was deja vu on Saturday evening. Texas appeared to be the 2012 team it didn’t want to be.   After close to a two-hour weather delay, Brigham Young University and Texas took the field for...

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Five things you need to know about defensive coordinator Greg Robinson

Garrett Callahan September 8, 2013

It's official: Texas relieved Manny Diaz of his defensive coordinator duties and named Greg Robinson as his replacement. Here are five things you need to know about Texas’ new defensive coordinator: He’s...

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Longhorns shellacked by BYU, 40-21

Garrett Callahan September 8, 2013

It was Deja vu on Saturday evening. Texas appeared to be the 2012 team it didn’t want to be.   After close to a two-hour weather delay, BYU and Texas took the field for a game that...

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Reed, Longhorns defense ready to move on

Garrett Callahan September 6, 2013

In 2011, the Longhorns brought in 22 new commits who created a bond that promised to help change the fortunes of a Texas program that went 5-7 the previous season. Head coach Mack Brown has been recruiting...

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Texas, BYU not the same teams they were two years ago

Garrett Callahan September 6, 2013

Two years ago, Brigham Young University walked into Austin aiming to pull an upset. The Cougars were coming off a winning season and an impressive victory against Ole Miss. Texas, on the other hand,...

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More mature, focused Johnson provides needed athleticism for Texas

Garrett Callahan September 4, 2013

Things could have been different for the Texas offense if it weren’t for a last minute change of heart from one of Texas’ star running back/wide receivers. Sophomore Daje Johnson —...

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In first win, Longhorns show improvement on multiple fronts

Garrett Callahan September 1, 2013

After a slow start, the Longhorns dominated their first outing of the season against New Mexico State, 56-7. Here are four things Texas showed improvement on since the end of last season. Maturity Go...

Time Warner Cable picks up the Longhorn Network

Garrett Callahan August 31, 2013

The Longhorn Network will now be available to Time Warner Cable video subscribers in Texas, according to ESPN and Time Warner. Time Warner Cable becomes the 14th provider to launch the network; AT&T...

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Edmond ready to redeem himself in his junior season

Garrett Callahan August 30, 2013

Expectations have risen. Effort isn’t good enough this year for Texas but, especially on defense, results need to be made. Linebacker Steve Edmond has risen with those expectations. The junior...

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Texas takes on military theme with team motto, hammers in camaraderie

Garrett Callahan August 30, 2013

A theme can be defined as a specific and distinctive quality, characteristic or concern. Every year, Texas votes on one theme. That theme will become the specific and distinctive representation of what...

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Up-tempo offense creates challenges but also opportunity

Garrett Callahan August 29, 2013

College football is changing, and Texas is changing with it. Instead of the traditional, spread offense, a majority of college football teams are running an up-tempo offense with the purpose of putting...

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Adrian Phillips, Longhorns ready to put defensive struggles in the past

Garrett Callahan August 28, 2013

Adrian Phillips came to Texas four years ago with one goal in mind: to win a national championship. Now the 5-foot-11-inch safety is a member of the only Texas recruiting class in a decade not to have...

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Adrian Phillips, Longhorns ready to put defensive struggles in the past

Garrett Callahan August 27, 2013

Adrian Phillips entered Texas four years ago with one goal in mind: to win a national championship. Fast-forward to the present and the 5’11” safety is a member of the only Texas recruiting...

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Checking up on Horns in the NFL

Peter Sblendorio and Garrett Callahan August 26, 2013

Kenny Vaccaro New Orleans Saints Safety  After an impressive career in burnt orange, Kenny Vaccaro joined New Orleans in the first of the 2013 NFL Draft — the first time in franchise history...

Texas’ four most important games of 2013

Garrett Callahan August 26, 2013

The Longhorns enter 2013 as one of the most experienced teams in the FBS — the opposite of the past two seasons in which Texas was made up of mostly freshman and sophomores — with 19 returning...

Consistency at the plate needed for WCWS

Garrett Callahan April 29, 2013

One thing that this Texas team has rarely had a problem with this season is offensive production. The Longhorns, who recently boosted their conference record to 12-2, have consistently had no trouble...

Ignoring other dugout key for Longhorns

Garrett Callahan April 19, 2013

This weekend will be a test for Texas. Matched up against their school rival and with first place in the Big 12 on the line, the Longhorns will be put up to their biggest challenge of the year. Texas,...

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Longhorns’ success depended on WCWS

Garrett Callahan April 11, 2013

After only 16 varsity seasons, there is no question that Texas has elevated itself to one of the top programs in the country. No longer considered a start-up program on the rise, the Longhorns have...

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Strong defense key for Longhorns success

Garrett Callahan April 4, 2013

For the Longhorns, scoring runs has never really been a problem, but for Texas to propel itself deep into postseason play, there’s no question on the importance of defense.  Texas doesn’t...

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Longhorns should use veteran leadership to their advantage

Garrett Callahan March 29, 2013

If there is one thing that people can say is wrong with this Texas team, it definitely can’t be leadership. The Longhorns are coming off a seven-game winning streak in which they claimed their...

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Longhorns stay optimistic about season to come

Garrett Callahan March 19, 2013

Needless to say, the Longhorns had less than a superb season. But that doesn’t mean some good can’t come out of it. The young Texas team had a few setbacks early in the year, mainly due...

Longhorns review after disappointing season

Garrett Callahan March 18, 2013

Most Improved Player  Brady Sanders: While Brady Sanders’ name appeared at the beginning of the year, it definitely appeared a lot more frequently toward the end of the season. The redshirt...

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Senior Night brings a happy ending to the Longhorns’ regular season

Garrett Callahan March 6, 2013

The Longhorns were able to pull out a cheerful ending to what was a rather disappointing season Tuesday night as they powered past West Virginia 58-45 during their Senior Night. Texas (12-17, 5-13)...

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Longhorns prepare for last home stand of the season

Garrett Callahan March 5, 2013

The Longhorns will have one more game to play in front of their home crowd as they face Big 12 newcomer West Virginia on Tuesday evening.  The Mountaineers (17-11, 9-8) visit Austin as the young...

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Women’s basketball travels one more time before its season ends

Garrett Callahan March 1, 2013

The Longhorns hit the road one more time this weekend as they head north to Stillwater, Okla., to face Big 12 foe Oklahoma State. Texas (11-16, 4-12) will face the Cowgirls (19-8, 8-8) for the second...

Texas celebrates birthdays with win over newcomer TCU

Garrett Callahan February 27, 2013

Why Texas Won: Texas came out of the gate hot, showing the 2,814 in attendance why it has now won two of its last three games. The team went on a 19-3 run to start the game and took TCU by surprise. Bench...

Griner, Baylor proves too strong once again for Texas women’s basketball

Garrett Callahan February 25, 2013

Brittney Griner and the Bears proved too tough for the Longhorns once again as they took another conference win away from a struggling Texas team over the weekend.   Texas traveled to Waco for...

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Hot-shooting Fussell looks to take momentum to Waco

Garrett Callahan February 22, 2013

It might have been gone, but Chassidy Fussell’s shooting touch is back on track. Fussell found her streak once again Wednesday night as the Longhorns took down conference foe Kansas in a 93-83...

Longhorns shoot hot, propel past Big 12 foe Kansas

Garrett Callahan February 21, 2013

First Half- The Longhorns came out of the gate on fire. They went 10-for-10 within the first six minutes to take a 20-12 lead before they missed their first shot. Chassidy Fussell led her team with...

Longhorns continue skid in fourth consecutive Big 12 loss

Garrett Callahan February 18, 2013

Texas fell once again in conference play as it gave up a 69-62 loss to in-state rival Texas Tech in Lubbock over the weekend. The Longhorns have now fallen 12 games behind Baylor who sits atop the Big...

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Longhorns look to add more wins in Big 12 against struggling K-State

Garrett Callahan February 13, 2013

Four games ago fans saw a struggling Longhorn team finally end its 2013 drought with a victory over Kansas State. Just over two weeks later not much has changed as that same team is trying to repeat an...

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Baylor makes 34-14 run, routs the Longhorns in a 75-48 Texas loss

Garrett Callahan February 11, 2013

The Longhorns had high hopes of taking down top-ranked Baylor on Saturday night but saw an all too familiar scene play out as they fell once again in Big 12 play. Texas (9-13, 2-9 Big 12) kept it close...

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Longhorns give up 34-14 run, fall to No. 1 Baylor

Garrett Callahan February 10, 2013

Brittney Griner and Odyssesy Sims sparked a second-half 34-14 Baylor run to push the Bears to a 75-48 win over Texas. The Longhorns (9-13, 2-9 Big 12), who have struggled in conference play this season,...

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Women’s basketball to face top ranked Baylor in ‘Shoot for a Cure’ game

Garrett Callahan February 8, 2013

Needless to say, the Longhorns have had their fair share of trouble this season. But as it sits in the cellar of the Big 12, Texas (9-12, 2-8) has yet to face its biggest challenge of the season.  The...

Longhorns held to only 10 points in the paint in loss against Iowa State

Garrett Callahan February 7, 2013

Half-By-Half First Half: Texas was struck with turnovers and inconsistent play as it let Iowa State end the half with a 14-0 run and a first-half 39-24 in favor of the Cyclones. The Longhorns made only...

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Longhorns use 23-7 run to win second straight after drought in Big 12 play

Garrett Callahan February 4, 2013

Texas (9-11, 2-7) has another reason to celebrate as it comes back from Fort Worth with its second conference victory under its belt. The Longhorns powered past struggling TCU (7-13, 0-9) on Saturday in...

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Texas capitalizes on advantages, gains first conference win

Garrett Callahan January 28, 2013

Finally, a reason to celebrate.  Reeling after a nine-game losing streak, the Longhorns (8-11, 1-7 Big 12) stomped Kansas State (12-8, 3-5 Big 12), 59-40, Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center for...

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Longhorns return home searching for catalyst

Garrett Callahan January 25, 2013

After nine straight losses, Texas sits in the basement of the Big 12 standings.   The troubled team comes back home to Austin this weekend as it battles Big 12 foe Kansas State in its eighth conference...

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Longhorns travel to Sunflower State looking for a spark

Garrett Callahan January 23, 2013

One month ago the Longhorns were hoping the New Year would push them in the complete opposite direction than they are going right now. Texas (7-10) has gone 0-8 since late December with six straight...

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Davenport steps into the New Year shining

Garrett Callahan January 18, 2013

About 19 months ago, an excited Duncanville High junior had to decide one thing. Did she want to become a Cowgirl, a Jayhawk or a Longhorn? The 17-year-old Empress Davenport decided to move about 200...

Longhorns go into break with hopes of continuing momentum

Garrett Callahan December 7, 2012

For the first time in four years, the Longhorns have started 5-0. With this new feat comes momentum. Texas goes into its winter schedule with one thing in mind — focus. The team is young and...

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Longhorns look impressive in win against the Islanders

Garrett Callahan December 3, 2012

Two Saturdays ago Imani McGee-Stafford had one of the best games of her career. However, almost a week later, the center outshined that very game. Against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, McGee-Stafford...

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Texas looks to continue its undefeated streak against struggling opponent

Garrett Callahan November 30, 2012

Four years ago the Longhorns went 11-0 to start their season. Though they have not been able to match that recently, they have a chance to climb to 5-0 for the first time since 2008. On Friday, Texas...

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Texas Longhorns handily take down Central Connecticut

Garrett Callahan November 26, 2012

It’s a game of energy and Texas controlled it all. In their fourth game of the season, the Longhorns beat the Central Connecticut Blue Devils to stay undefeated. The 94-58 win marked the first time...

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New coach, returning players ready to take this team to the next level

Garrett Callahan November 8, 2012

One year ago this time, the women’s basketball team was gearing up for the start of its season. As they do the same right now, a lot has changed for this Texas team.  After Gail Goestenkors’...

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Longhorns dominate Incarnate Word in exhibition game

Garrett Callahan October 31, 2012

Tuesday night brought smiles to the Longhorns’ faces at the Frank Erwin Center as the women’s basketball team dominated the University of the Incarnate Word. The exhibition game had Texas...

Horns kick off year in preseason game

Garrett Callahan October 30, 2012

Texas enters the 2012 season -- Tuesday night in an exhabiton against Incarnate Word -- with a new look. After an 18-14 seaspm Gail Goestenkors resigned last March, and Karen Aston became the new head...

Longhorns knock one win off the list

Garrett Callahan October 22, 2012

One game down, one win. The Longhorns propelled their way to their first victory Sunday afternoon as they took down Sam Houston State in their first fall game of the season. The Bearkats came to Austin...

Longhorns knock one win off the list

Garrett Callahan October 22, 2012

One game down, one win. The Longhorns propelled their way to their first victory Sunday afternoon as they took down Sam Houston State in their first fall game of the season. The Bearkats came to Austin...

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Garrido and Longhorns look for first win Sunday

Garrett Callahan October 19, 2012

Five months ago, Augie Garrido and his Longhorns sat through Selection Sunday for the NCAA tournament with great disappointment. After not making the tournament for the first time since 1998, the team...

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Three games down, three wins

Garrett Callahan October 11, 2012

Three games in and it already looks promising for the Longhorns. Texas took a 7-2 win over  Alvin Community College at McCombs Field. UT senior Kim Bruins started on the mound and struck out four...

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Longhorns go into third fall game with high heads

Garrett Callahan October 10, 2012

Two games into their fall season and the Longhorns are off to a strong start. After winning their first two fall games to Incarnate Word and St. Mary’s, the Texas team is looking forward to challenging...

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Texans represent large part of Oklahoma roster

Garrett Callahan October 10, 2012

Every year the state universities of Texas and Oklahoma meet halfway between Austin and Norman in the Red River Rivalry where they represent their school and where they came from. However, for some Oklahoma...

Freshman wins walk-off game for Horns

Garrett Callahan October 8, 2012

While football season has taken over the UT campus, the softball team is getting an early start in preparation for their spring season. The Longhorns played their second fall game Friday night against...

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Momentum carries Texas to win

Garrett Callahan October 4, 2012

If there was one thing that the Longhorns used to their advantage Wednesday night, it was momentum. In the first set between Texas and TCU, the Longhorns started out with a 6-0 lead. From there, Texas...

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Rebuilding is not a word they want to hear

Garrett Callahan September 26, 2012

Almost exactly four months ago, Texas had its season end too soon. In late May, the Longhorns were not chosen to play in the NCAA tournament. It’s a new year, and Tuesday marked the start of fall...

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Baylor Bears survive upset bid, Oklahoma loses

Garrett Callahan September 25, 2012

Baylor started off Big 12 play this weekend with a Friday night game away against Louisiana-Monroe. The Warhawks came in with an upset in mind that came close to happening. Baylor managed to squeak out...

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Griffin a smart start for fantasy

Garrett Callahan September 13, 2012

There were big surprises in Week 1, both good and bad. For most fantasy players, that means Week 1 in the Fantasy Football world was pretty rough. How will these surprises affect week 2? Here’s...

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Comeback not enough, home win streak ends

Garrett Callahan September 7, 2012

Texas comes back in third set to challenge Cougars Thursday night definitely wasn’t the ideal match for the Longhorns, but some valuable lessons surely came out of each set. After going down 0-2...

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Longhorns newest series has many implications

Garrett Callahan May 4, 2012

The season is coming to a close, but there’s still plenty of work to come. The Longhorns travel north to Norman, Okla. to battle rival Oklahoma, as they look to finish the season strong. There has...

Longhorns break records tying up series with Baylor

Garrett Callahan May 2, 2012

The Longhorns were able to tame the bear this time around. After losing their first game of the series to conference rival Baylor, the Longhorns took this second game with ease on Tuesday night. In the...

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Texas wins series against A&M with help from Schmidt

Garrett Callahan April 30, 2012

It was a victory that will be remembered for a long time to come. Torie Schmidt gave the Longhorns the win in Saturday’s game against Texas A&M with walk-off double that knocked in two runs. The...

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Longhorns get shut out in first game against the Aggies

Garrett Callahan April 27, 2012

It wasn’t how the Longhorns wanted to start their final series with longtime rival Texas A&M. Thursday night gave the team a lot of trouble, as they lost in a 9-0 shut out given by the Aggies. No....

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Longhorns challenge rival A&M for the last time

Garrett Callahan April 26, 2012

The Longhorns start their last stand against their longtime rival Texas A&M tonight in College Station this weekend. The State Farm Lone Star Showdown, as it has been called for the past eight years,...

Luna regains success for Oklahoma State

Garrett Callahan April 23, 2012

It was a rough week for Texas pitcher Blaire Luna, but Sunday proved to be a resurgence for her. The junior pitcher had a little bit of trouble last week against the Baylor Bears but came back with a...

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Taylor, Longhorns look for conference win in Waco

Garrett Callahan April 18, 2012

The Longhorns are hitting the road again. The 35-5 Texas team will make the hour-and-a-half journey up I-35 to challenge Baylor in a one-game conference stand. The Longhorns are currently 9-3 in the Big...

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Longhorns set record as they sweep series in Kansas

Garrett Callahan April 16, 2012

The Longhorns found their way back to the win column this weekend. After struggling for a few games, Texas swept their three game series against Kansas. The Texas offense proved too tough for the Jayhawks...

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Texas looks to break losing streak in Kansas

Garrett Callahan April 13, 2012

More has happened to the Longhorns in these past three games than in the first 34 games. Three losses in the last three games isn’t what they expected, and as the No. 5 ranked team travels to Kansas...

Longhorns begin road trip in Lubbock

Garrett Callahan April 11, 2012

It’s back on the road once again for the Longhorns. After a disappointing home stand against the Missouri Tigers, Texas travels up-state to Lubbock for a one game stand against Texas Tech. While...

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Tigers prove their strength against Longhorns

Garrett Callahan April 9, 2012

The Longhorns definitely wanted a better close to April’s first weekend. The Missouri Tigers (30-6) proved how strong of a team they were and took the last two games in the series. With very low...

Bennett guiding Texas, veterans show leadership

Garrett Callahan April 6, 2012

If there’s one thing the Longhorns can say they definitely have, it’s leadership. The 32-2 team exudes composure not only from their seniors but from all of their players. The Longhorns have...

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Longhorns confidence is strong basis for success

Garrett Callahan April 4, 2012

As they continued their winning streak with decisive wins over No. 25 New Mexico Lobos, 7-3, and Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 9-1, at Red and Charline McCombs Field, the Longhorns continue to build confidence. The...

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Longhorns look to strike out breast cancer

Garrett Callahan March 28, 2012

It’s almost time for the Longhorns to come back to Austin. Today is their last game on their road trip after traveling to Hawaii and up north to Iowa during an eight game stretch. Texas only has...

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Longhorns head north for second conference series

Garrett Callahan March 23, 2012

While they are away from paradise and back on the mainland, the Longhorns are back traveling as they head north to Iowa for their second conference series of the season. Texas (23-2) faces the Iowa State...

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NPF Draft pick leads Texas to nine straight

Garrett Callahan March 8, 2012

Going into their first conference series of the season against Texas Tech, the Longhorns knew they had something special in Lexy Bennett, but that was solidified Wednesday morning. The senior out of Kingwood...

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Longhorns sweep first conference series of the year

Garrett Callahan March 8, 2012

Two games into conference play, 20 games into the season and the Longhorns continue to dominate every team on the field. The 19-1 Texas team finished off their two game series Wednesday night against Texas...

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Big 12 Player of the Week on fire for Longhorns

Garrett Callahan March 7, 2012

Senior Courtney Craig has stepped up to be one of strongest offensive attackers for the Longhorns as they continue to muscle their way through the season. On Tuesday, Craig was flawless from the plate...

Longhorns start conference play against the rolling Red Raiders

Garrett Callahan March 6, 2012

Three-and-a-half weeks is all it took for the Longhorns to move up in the rankings and become one of the best teams in the country. No. 6 Texas, currently 17-1 on the season, has had one of their best...

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No. 6 Texas easily sweeps the Bearkats in home series

Garrett Callahan March 5, 2012

The Longhorns breezed through a three-game sweep of visiting Sam Houston State this weekend. Texas flexed its muscle in every part of the field and completely dominated all three games to improve to 17-1. The...

Senior Bennett leads time in multiple areas, propels Texas to victory

Garrett Callahan March 1, 2012

To Lexy Bennett, the team’s performance comes way before her own — so much so the senior doesn’t even know she is moving up in the career charts and is on pace to be in the top spots...

No. 8 Texas looks at strength and improvements from weekend tournament

Garrett Callahan February 29, 2012

The Longhorns are looking for their 13th win tonight against Texas State. Texas had one of its best starts to the season since head coach Connie Clark has been around, showing multiple strengths and very...

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