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Seniors cap career with bowl victory

Michael Shapiro December 28, 2017

HOUSTON – As the clock struck zero at NRG stadium on Wednesday night, the Longhorns’ seniors experienced a pair of firsts: a bowl victory and a win in their season finale. In Texas’...

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Preseason Practice Notebook: Day 4

Michael Shapiro August 4, 2017

Texas continued preseason practice Thursday, preparing for its first full-padded practice of the season Friday. Here are four takeaways from the Longhorns’ fourth day of fall camp. Longhorns search...

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Preseason Practice Notebook: Day 2

Michael Shapiro August 2, 2017

Preseason Practice continued for the Longhorns on Tuesday, as Texas once again eschewed pads in favor of t-shirts and shorts for morning drills. Here are four notes from day two of fall camp. Johnson...

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Longhorns kick off preseason practice

Michael Shapiro August 1, 2017

With 33 days remaining until the Longhorns begin their 2017 campaign, Texas kicked off preseason practice early Monday morning. As the sun slowly rose over the Frank Denius Fields, the burnt orange completed...

Bamba declared eligible by NCAA

Michael Shapiro July 12, 2017

Incoming freshman center Mohamed Bamba will be eligible to suit up for the Longhorns in 2017-18. Questions regarding his status began in June, when Bamba’s half-brother Ibrahim Johnson made a Facebook...

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Foreman talks Heisman chances

Michael Shapiro November 16, 2016

Junior running back D’Onta Foreman has burst onto the Heisman scene with his breakout campaign this season. The junior running back has run wild through opposing defenses, ranking No. 1 in the...

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Sophomores shrink through seven games

Michael Shapiro October 28, 2016

Despite the Longhorns’ 5–7 record in 2015, there were still glimmers of hope to be found as the team headed into the offseason. Texas found a way to knock off then-No. 10 Oklahoma in the Cotton...

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Longhorns’ road woes continue

Michael Shapiro October 24, 2016

Of all the indictments against Charlie Strong in his time on the 40 Acres, perhaps the harshest is his road record. Texas’ head coach is now 14–18 overall with the Longhorns, and a measly 4–8...

Duvernay flashes for Longhorn attack

Michael Shapiro October 21, 2016

There’s not much sense in trying to outrun Devin Duvernay. Nobody has been able to do it in college football this year, not opponents, and certainly not his teammates. The freshman wide receiver...

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Big plays burn Longhorns once again

Michael Shapiro October 10, 2016

Heading into Saturday’s matchup with No. 20 Oklahoma, head coach Charlie Strong stressed the need for the Longhorns to force turnovers.  Texas had taken the ball away from opposing offenses...

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Jefferson to step up as leader

Michael Shapiro October 5, 2016

People listen to Malik Jefferson. The sophomore linebacker has been the face of the Longhorn program since arriving on campus last year, a sign of hope and things to come for the burnt-orange fan base.  Jefferson...

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Bedford cedes defensive duties

Michael Shapiro October 3, 2016

Head coach Charlie Strong will take over play-calling duties as well as control of the defense from defensive coordinator Vance Bedford, according to Orangebloods’ Geoff Ketchum. The change comes...

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Dickson moves past Cowboys collapse

Michael Shapiro September 30, 2016

It would make sense for Michael Dickson to forget the last time he faced Oklahoma State.  Tied at 27-27 late in the fourth quarter of Texas’ matchup with the Cowboys, the sophomore punter...

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Hager energizes Longhorn defense

Michael Shapiro September 16, 2016

There’s a certain reaction Longhorn players and coaches have when asked about Breckyn Hager. Their eyes seem to rise, a mischievous smile running across their face. The sophomore linebacker causes...

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Defense looks to rebound versus Miners

Michael Shapiro September 9, 2016

Texas’ victory over No. 18 Notre Dame on Sunday brought more fans than ever to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. A record 102,315 fans packed into the stands, witnessing the Longhorn’s...

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Heard excels after position change

Michael Shapiro September 9, 2016

Jerrod Heard can do it all. The sophomore wide receiver is a jack-of-all-trades for the Texas offense, a triple-threat option with the ability to run, catch and throw the football effectively.  “Heard...

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