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Horns hammered by No. 1 Bears

Nick Cremona January 16, 2012

Make no mistake; the Baylor Bears are an impressive basketball team. Led by the unparalleled Brittney Griner, the Bears stormed out to a big lead just minutes into the Sunday afternoon game and eventually...

Longhorns look to lengthen winning streak against Grambling State

Nick Cremona December 20, 2011

Texas enters tonight's game on a three game win streak with its last victory coming against a surprisingly resilient North Texas squad. The Longhorns (8-2) now face the Grambling State Tigers (4-4)...

Longhorns host Mean Green for fourth-annual Texas Two-Step

Nick Cremona December 17, 2011

North Texas may need to pull some fancy dance moves in this year's Texas Two-Step - a game where fans are encouraged to attend in cowboy hats, boots, and jeans- if it hopes to knock off a Longhorn...

And then there were five.. the 2011 Heisman finalists

Nick Cremona December 8, 2011

Robert Griffin III QB Baylor Week 14 vs. Texas- Passing: 15/22 (68.2%) for 320 yards, 2 TD 1 INT Rushing: 12 carries for 32 yards, 2 TD Season Stats- Passing: 267/369 (72.4%) for 3,998 yards, 36 TD...

2011 Heisman Watch: Week Fifteen

Nick Cremona December 7, 2011

1. Robert Griffin III QB Baylor Week 14 vs. Texas- Passing: 15/22 (68.2%) for 320 yards, 2 TD 1 INT Rushing: 12 carries for 32 yards, 2 TD Season Stats- Passing: 267/369 (72.4%) for 3,998 yards, 36...

Tennessee avoids upset, Texas puts up strong numbers

Nick Cremona December 5, 2011

After winning its last five games Texas was unable to pull off an upset over the Lady Volunteers this weekend in Knoxville, Tenn. The Lady Volunteers were lead by Shekinna Stricklen who scored 20 points...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Week 14

Nick Cremona December 2, 2011

Texas A&M The Aggies finally decided to part ways with head coach Mike Sherman. He was fired early this morning. The Aggies went just 25-25 in his four years at the helm. Some think current Houston...

Quotes to Note: On Robert Griffin

Nick Cremona December 2, 2011

“He’s got to be a strong Heisman candidate. I was walking by Manny’s office… he said, ‘I’ve never seen this many deep touchdown passes in my coaching career.”...

Heisman Watch: Week 14

Nick Cremona December 2, 2011

1. Trent Richardson RB Alabama Week 13 at Auburn- Rushing: 27 carries, 203 yards (7.5 ypc) Receiving: 1 reception, 5 yards, 1 TD Season Stats- Rushing: 263 carries, 1,583 yards (6.0 ypc), 20 TD Receiving:...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 14

Nick Cremona December 2, 2011

1. Oklahoma State- There was no game for the Cowboys this week, instead in was spent in preparation for what may pan out to be one of the biggest games in school history. At No. 3 in the BCS rankings,...

Longhorns enjoy success in Hawaii

Nick Cremona November 28, 2011

Maybe a change of scenery was all the Longhorns needed to get things going this season. After a tough loss to fifth-ranked Stanford in its season opener, Texas has reeled off four straight wins. In its...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Week 12

Nick Cremona November 23, 2011

Oklahoma State Quarterback Brandon Weeden became the first player in school history to throw 1,000 passes as well as becoming the all-time leader in passing yards, with 9,244 in just 25 career games....

2011 Heisman Watch: Week 12

Nick Cremona November 23, 2011

1. Trent Richardson RB Alabama Week 12 vs. Georgia Southern- Rushing: 32 carries for 175 yards (5.5 ypc), 2 TD Receiving: 1 catch for 4 yards, 1 TD Season Stats- Rushing: 236 carries for 1,380 yards...

Big 12 Power Rankings

Nick Cremona November 23, 2011

1. Oklahoma State The Cowboys were victim to a classic case of overlooking an opponent when Iowa State defeated them in overtime last week. Brandon Weeden threw three costly interceptions as the Pokes...

Longhorns hold block party against Lady Braves

Nick Cremona November 21, 2011

In its most impressive showing of the young season, Texas stormed out to a 21-0 lead in the first seven minutes against an undersized Alcorn State squad. The Longhorns never looked back and were able...

2011 Heisman Watch: Week 11

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

11 weeks in and here’s how we rank them. UP Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma State Week 11 at Texas Tech- 31/37 (83.8%) for 423 yards, 5 TD Season Stats- 313/428 (73.1%) for 3,635 yards, 31 TD...

National Notebook: Week 11

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

Penn State to accept bowl bid despite school scandal Interim head coach Tom Bradley announced this week that the Nittany Lions will accept a bowl invitation despite recent turmoil surrounding the school. Several...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 11

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

1. Oklahoma State: Quarterback Brandon Weeden and the Cowboys laid it on thick in their 66-6 win over Texas Tech last week, leading from wire to wire. It’s beginning to look like the annual Bedlam...

Under the Helmet: Carrington Bydnom

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

Free time: “I’m a relaxed guy, don’t do too much. I watch a little TV or do some studying.” Favorite place in Austin: “My room, for sure. That’s where I spend most...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Week 11

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

Oklahoma State For the first time in school history, the Cowboys are 10-0. With their 66-6 win over Texas Tech last week, the Cowboys also extended their road winning streak to 11 games, the second-longest...

Texas travels to East coast for Legends Classic

Nick Cremona November 18, 2011

For the 10th season in a row, the Longhorns have started the season 2-0. After two convincing home wins, Texas now heads to East Rutherford, N.J., to compete in the championship rounds of the TicketCity...

Texas finds lots of room for improvement despite victory

Nick Cremona November 15, 2011

After shooting only 34 percent from the field in their first game of the season, any and all offensive production would have been welcomed by the Longhorns in their second contest against Southeastern...

After falling to Stanford, Longhorns will take on Southeastern Louisiana

Nick Cremona November 14, 2011

It’s not often that schools open up the regular season with a matchup against one of the nation’s top teams. The Longhorns did just that over the weekend when they hosted No. 5 Stanford. In...

Big 12 Power Rankings

Nick Cremona November 11, 2011

1. Oklahoma State- The Cowboys sure made things interesting last week against Kansas State but were able to squeak past the Wildcats to remain undefeated. Quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 500 more...

2011 Heisman Race

Nick Cremona November 11, 2011

Now that the regular season is in its final stages, Double Coverage came up with a rank up the top five, realistic Heisman hopefuls. With only four games left and such tight competition this year, slip-ups...

National Notebook: USC and the Big East

Nick Cremona November 4, 2011

USC’s Lane Kiffin fined $10K for criticizing refs last game Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin was docked $10,000 for his comments criticizing the officiating in last Saturday’s USC-Stanford game....

Big 12 Quick Hits: Week 9

Nick Cremona November 4, 2011

Oklahoma State The Cowboys are ranked first nationally with 34 sacks. Against Baylor last week, the Cowboys had two players (Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith) rush for more than 100 yards and one player...

2011 Heisman Watch: Week 9

Nick Cremona November 4, 2011

UP: Andrew Luck QB Stanford Week 9 vs. USC- Passing: 29/40 (72.5%) for 330 yards, 3 TD 1 INT Rushing: 9 rushes for 36 yards, 1 TD Season Stats- Passing: 174/242 (71.9%) for 2,218 yards, 23 TD 4 INT...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 9

Nick Cremona November 4, 2011

1. Oklahoma State- The Cowboys once again distanced themselves from the pack when they manhandled Baylor 59-24 last weekend. It has been noted that the Cowboy secondary is susceptible to giving up big...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Broken feet, illness and hamstring injuries

Nick Cremona October 28, 2011

Oklahoma State Wide receiver Hubert Anyiam could potentially miss the remainder of the season after he broke a bone in his left foot last week against Missouri. Fellow wide receiver Justin Blackmon was...

2011 Heisman Watch: Week 8

Nick Cremona October 28, 2011

UP- Kellen Moore QB Boise State Week 8 vs. Air Force- 23/29 (79.3%) for 281 yards, 3 TD 1 INT Season Stats- 174/228 (76.3%) for 2010 yards, 24 TD 5 INT Moore and the Broncos squeaked out a nine-point...

National Notebook: Legal issues, assault suspects and new starters

Nick Cremona October 28, 2011

Oregon corner suspended, battling bevy of legal issues Ducks cornerback Cliff Harris was suspended this week after he was pulled over for several infractions, including driving on a suspended license...

Swimming and Diving begins season at SMU Swim Classic

Nick Cremona October 21, 2011

The Longhorns will open their season today and tomorrow at Perkins Natatorium in Dallas. The event will showcase six nationally ranked teams, including No. 7 Florida, No. 11 Wisconsin and No. 13 Virginia....

Three games to keep an eye on this weekend

Nick Cremona October 21, 2011

After facing two of the nation’s best teams in back-to-back weeks, the Longhorns need a break more than any team in the country. No more rest stops after this one however. It’s officially the...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Week 7

Nick Cremona October 14, 2011

Oklahoma State Center Grant Garner, a Rimington Award nominee, sat out last week’s game against Kansas with a sprained knee. Freshman running back linebacker Tyler Johnson also made his season...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 7

Nick Cremona October 14, 2011

1. Oklahoma:  Quarterback Landry Jones and the Sooners got off to a quick start against the Longhorns last weekend in Dallas and proved once again that they are indeed one of the best teams in the...

National Notebook: Week 7

Nick Cremona October 14, 2011

Arizona fires head coach, Kish will serve as interim The Wildcats' head coach Mike Stoops was fired Monday after eight years with the team. Athletic director Greg Byrne made the move to fire Stoops...

Spieth sizzles as Longhorns move to No. 1 in rankings

Nick Cremona October 13, 2011

The collegiate golf season is only about a month old, but the Longhorns are already playing at mid-season form. Behind two straight tournament victories and exceptional rounds from freshman Jordan Spieth,...

National Notebook: QB suspension, injuries, and eligibility issues.

Nick Cremona October 7, 2011

Iowa backup QB suspended for two games after arrest A.J. Derby has been suspended for two games following an arrest this past weekend. The redshirt freshman was arrested for public intoxication and fourth-degree...

Big 12 takes step in the right direction with new revenue sharing plan

Nick Cremona October 7, 2011

Earlier this week the Big 12 Conference took a major step toward preserving conference stability with a new revenue-sharing plan that grants each member school equal rights to revenue generated in Tier...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Head injuries, wrist injuries, hamstring injuries, oh my!

Nick Cremona October 6, 2011

Oklahoma Receiver Trey Franks has been reinstated after missing the Sooners’ last two games for violating unspecified team rules. He served as the team’s primary kick returner before his...

National Notebook: Resisting arrests, recruiting issues and injuries for players

Nick Cremona September 30, 2011

Florida State corner charged with prejury, resisting arrest       Cornerback and return specialist Greg Reid was arrested early Monday morning on charges of resisting arrest...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Broken bones, ineligibility, and punctured lungs

Nick Cremona September 30, 2011

Oklahoma Center Ben Habern will miss the Sooners’ game against Ball State this week after breaking his left forearm last week against Missouri. Wide receiver Kenny Stills returned to practice this...

Big 12 Power Rankings

Nick Cremona September 30, 2011

1. Oklahoma- While Landry Jones was able to connect with receiver Ryan Broyles for three touchdowns against Missouri last week, he also threw two interceptions. The Sooners were down by 11 points early...

What to watch during Texas’ bye week

Nick Cremona September 23, 2011

This weekend marks one of every football fan’s worst nightmares: the dreaded bye week. Fear not, Longhorn nation, there are still a gaggle of games to help you through this tough time. Let’s...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Ankle injuries, Garrett Gilbert and broken big toes

Nick Cremona September 16, 2011

Missouri Senior running back De’Vion Moore’s status remains uncertain for the Tigers’ game against Western Illinois this week. Moore suffered an ankle injury after carrying the ball...

LHN adds 12 basketball games to spring programming schedule

Nick Cremona September 16, 2011

The Longhorn Network will air 12 regular season men’s basketball games this year. The games include nine non-conference and three Big 12 Conference contests. In addition to the lineup of games, several...

Erwin Center hosts high-scoring contest

Nick Cremona September 13, 2011

There hasn’t been an NBA game since the Mavericks finished off the Heat this summer, but Sunday afternoon, fans at the Frank Erwin Center were treated to an exciting game of basketball that could...

National Notebook

Nick Cremona September 9, 2011

USC running back reinstated Senior running back Marc Tyler was reinstated to the Trojans’ football program Tuesday after he made comments to the website TMZ implying USC paid its players. Tyler...

Big 12 Quick Hits, Texas v. BYU edition

Nick Cremona September 9, 2011

Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Texas Officials from these four schools along with Texas Tech, Missouri, Kansas and Baylor all refused to waive their legal right to sue Texas A&M for...

National Notebook

Nick Cremona September 9, 2011

USC running back reinstated Senior running back Marc Tyler was reinstated to the Trojans’ football program Tuesday after he made comments to the website TMZ implying USC paid its players. Tyler...

Some Texas football game etiquette tips

Nick Cremona September 7, 2011

The Longhorns were able to handle Rice on the field Saturday, but there were still some glaring issues among the 101,000 fans that need to be ironed out before Texas takes on BYU this week. Here are some...

National Notebook: Tulsa, Hawaii, South Carolina and U of H

Nick Cremona September 2, 2011

Tulsa receiver suspended over embezzlement rumors Tulsa wide receiver and NCAA all-purpose yardage record-holder Damaris Johnson has been suspended indefinitely. The suspension comes after Johnson was...

Big 12 Quick Hits

Nick Cremona September 2, 2011

Texas Redshirt freshman quarterback Connor Wood visited Colorado on Monday and was seen on the LSU campus Tuesday. If Wood were to file all the necessary transfer documents by Saturday, he would not have...

Big 12 Report Card

Nick Cremona September 2, 2011

Oklahoma — A Strength — Senior leaders The Sooners’ offense is anchored by two seniors in quarterback Landry Jones and wide receiver Ryan Broyles. Broyles is Jones’ favorite...

The top linebackers in the state sound off

Nick Cremona September 1, 2011

Every year, college football coaches pursue the nation’s top players and try to convince them to play for their team. For some players, the choice on where to play is simple, and they don’t...

Big 12 Quick Hits

Nick Cremona August 26, 2011

Much has been made of the state of affairs of the Big 12 teams from an institutional standpoint. Some school are looking to take their program’s elsewhere, while some are trying to preserve the ever-disintegrating...

NCAA Notebook: Tennessee safety, NCAA and BYU versus U of H

Nick Cremona August 26, 2011

With the 2011 college football season inching closer coaches are working to fill their rosters. While some athletes are being welcomed back onto campus as starters, other have fallen from grace. At Ole...

Griffin for Heisman? He’s hungry for more than just a bowl win

Nick Cremona August 26, 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...

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...

Okafor among standouts as Longhorns conclude summer workouts

Nick Cremona August 8, 2011

The summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the Longhorns aren’t still working hard in preparation for the season opener against Rice on Sept. 3. Texas strength and conditioning...

Basketball adds power forward

Nick Cremona August 4, 2011

The Longhorns added a seventh member to their 2011 recruiting class with the verbal commitment of power forward Jaylen Bond on Tuesday afternoon. The Philadelphia, Pa. native, listed at 6-foot-7 and...

Diaz’s defense features bounty of talented backers

Nick Cremona August 1, 2011

New defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Manny Diaz has a bevy of backers at his disposal, and this year’s group may prove to be one of the most talented to roll through Texas in quite...

Benson to stay in Cincinnati after signing one-year deal

Nick Cremona August 1, 2011

Cedric Benson signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. The deal is reportedly worth three million dollars, with another two million available in incentives. Benson has rushed for over...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Astros continue to disappoint

Nick Cremona July 18, 2011

It was a tough first half of the season for the Houston Astros. With the worst record in baseball at the All-Star break, the Astros couldn’t seem to catch a break. Save for Hunter Pence, who...

Two Longhorn linebackers make awards watch list

Nick Cremona July 15, 2011

The Longhorns' season may have not ended as they planned last year, but it has had no effect on preseason award nominations for several players. Two more Longhorns were added to the list of possible...

Texas commitment Curtis Riser joins prestigious club

Nick Cremona July 13, 2011

Texas’ 2012 football recruiting class added another Under Armour All-American as DeSoto High School offensive guard Curtis Riser was named to the team Monday. Riser joins nine other future...

McCoy hosts football camp for children

Nick Cremona July 11, 2011

By now we’ve all heard about the NFL lockout, but what have the players been up to if they aren’t allowed to talk to coaches or practice at their team’s facilities? For Colt McCoy,...

Crippling “hard” salary cap unfair to NBA players

Nick Cremona July 7, 2011

There are two sides to every story, and sometimes those two sides share a common goal. In the case of the NBA lockout, that goal is more money. The players want more of it, and it turns out the owners...

Non-conference foes pose danger for team searching for identity

Nick Cremona July 5, 2011

With the recent departure of three key players, the Texas basketball team will have to bolster its ranks quickly in preparation for next season. The recently announced non-conference schedule for...

Lawrence’s last-second kick capped off classic contest

Nick Cremona June 30, 2011

The paperwork is filed, the goodbyes have been said and the Big 12 will now move on without two of its northern mates. But for the Nebraska football program, one second of one game will forever haunt...

Astros suffer from anemic fan base, poor leadership

Nick Cremona June 28, 2011

Six years ago the Houston Astros were in the World Series. Scratch that. Six years ago a professional baseball team from Houston appeared in the Fall Classic, only to be swept in four games by the...

Draft-night trade sends Hamilton to Denver

Nick Cremona June 27, 2011

For a moment, it looked as if Jordan Hamilton would become part of the world-champion Dallas Mavericks, but after a draft-night trade, the 6’7” small forward will call Denver home next season. Selected...

Talented Hamilton expected to go early

Nick Cremona June 23, 2011

After two years, it is finally time for Jordan Hamilton to part ways with Austin. The 6-foot-8 combo guard came in as a supremely raw talent, oozing with potential. His first year as a Longhorn was...

US Open dominated by international golfers

Nick Cremona June 17, 2011

The 111th edition of the U.S. Open began play Thursday at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The second of the four major golf tournaments, the Open showcases many of the world’s top...

Horns tie for eighth with 25 points at NCAA Championships

Nick Cremona June 13, 2011

The Longhorns finished tied for eighth place in the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with 25 points, marking the 24th time the team has finished inside the top 10. Texas was lead by senior...

Texas ties for 12th at NCAA Championships, fails to post wins

Nick Cremona June 13, 2011

The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships came to a conclusion Saturday, and the Longhorns fell short of their expectations for the second year in a row. Texas performed well enough to tie...

Get to know the Arizona Diamondbacks

Nick Cremona June 10, 2011

Quick! Name a starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. If this comes as a struggle, fear not. The team’s rotation is a rather unknown bunch to the casual baseball fan. The five starting...

Hudson to play in FedEx St. Jude Classic

Nick Cremona June 8, 2011

Senior Bobby Hudson received a sponsor’s exemption to compete in this week’s FedEx St. Jude Classic on the PGA Tour. It will be a homecoming of sorts for Hudson, as the tournament will take...

Goodwin heads to Outdoor Championships with top honors

Nick Cremona June 7, 2011

Sophomore Marquise Goodwin was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association South Central Field Athlete of the Year, the organization announced Monday. This season, Goodwin,...

Season over for Longhorns

Nick Cremona June 3, 2011

There was no squeaking into the next stage of postseason play this time. The Longhorns were not able to mount a comeback in the final round of the NCAA Championship and failed to qualify for the...

Conference selects trio of Horns for 2011 All-Big 12 golf team

Nick Cremona May 4, 2011

The roster of the 2011 All-Big 12 team was released Tuesday, and a trio of Longhorns received honors. Senior Bobby Hudson, junior Dylan Frittelli and freshman Toni Hakula were among 11 student-athletes...

Texas takes third in Big 12 Championship

Nick Cremona April 28, 2011

In the final round of the Big 12 Championship, sophomore Julio Vegas played his worst round of this season and perhaps his career. One of the Longhorns’ top talents, Vegas started off bad and...

Longhorns sliding down leaderboard at championship

Nick Cremona April 27, 2011

The Longhorns have some work to do if they want to claim their fourth Big 12 title. Texas dropped one spot to third place at the conclusion of the third round of the conference tournament in Hutchinson,...

Longhorns sit in second at Big 12 Championship

Nick Cremona April 26, 2011

Jelly beans and chocolate eggs didn’t keep the Longhorns from starting off strong in the opening rounds of the Big 12 Championship Tournament. After two rounds, Texas is seated comfortably in...

International players bring experience to the links

Nick Cremona April 25, 2011

When Texas head coach John Fields hits the recruiting trail, his search goes far beyond the borders of the United States. In his 13th year with the program, Fields scours the globe for international...

Team shows toughness in close races

Nick Cremona April 18, 2011

Earlier in the year, the Longhorns were dominating their opponents, winning races by an average of nearly 10 seconds. This weekend’s Virginia Invitational showed the team’s grit as it stepped...

Following win, Longhorns head to Bryan

Nick Cremona April 15, 2011

No. 8 Texas is full of optimism as it heads into this weekend’s Aggie Invitational. The fifth-annual 54-hole tournament held in Bryan begins with two rounds on Saturday, with the finals on Sunday. The...

Longhorns hold on to defeat Raiders for first win of year

Nick Cremona April 6, 2011

  Texas survived to claim the Morris Williams Intercollegiate title with an eight-over third round, edging Texas Tech by two strokes to finish at 40-over for the tournament. After two rounds...

Longhorns take lead following first round at local tournament

Nick Cremona April 5, 2011

  The Longhorns played host to the first round of the 45th-annual Morris Williams Intercollegiate golf tournament Monday. Texas made itself right at home in the first round, shooting 12-over...

Texas rolls over Baylor in final round of event

Nick Cremona March 22, 2011

The Longhorns were able to salvage at least one match victory Tuesday, after defeating Baylor 4-1 in the final round of the Callaway Collegiate Match Play Championship. After a tough first two days,...

Horns lose third straight at match play tournament

Nick Cremona March 22, 2011

  The seventh-seeded Longhorns faced No. 14 Washington State in the third round of the Callaway Collegiate Match Play Championship on Monday. After consecutive losses against Duke and Alabama...

Texas heads to the desert for Vegas vacation

Nick Cremona March 11, 2011

There is an old saying: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” The No. 7 Longhorns hope this doesn’t ring true as they head out to the desert oasis with hopes of bringing back...

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