Attrition alters look of signing day's classes

Still trying to shape his program back into a national championship contender, Texas coach Mack Brown signed another highly rated recruiting class Wednesday, a group anchored by a record-setting running back and notable for its last-minute additions. Texas annually signs classes rated among the best in the country, but the Longhorns are just 13-12 over the last two seasons since...

As the letters from Longhorn commitments trickled into university offices this morning, there were very few surprises, as is usually the case where Texas is concerned considering that most of Mack Brown’s recruiting classes are wrapped up long before Signing Day arrives. All of the recruits who were expected to sign with Texas did with much fanfare, but little mystery. Until...

Halfway through the Big 12 schedule, the Texas Longhorns have the look of a desperate team. Losses are mounting and coach Rick Barnes and his players are struggling to find ways to explain close games that end in defeat. Texas is 0-7 in games decided by six points or less and has lost five of its last six.

(With AP Photos.) By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer Halfway through the Big 12 schedule, the Texas Longhorns have the look of a desperate team. Losses are mounting and coach Rick Barnes and his players are struggling to find ways to explain close games that end in defeat. Texas is 0-7 in games decided by six points or less and has lost five of its last six. Now one of the most consistent...

On Monday (8:00 P.M., ESPN), the #2 Missouri Tigers (19-2, 6-2) travel to Austin to take on the Texas Longhorns (13-8, 3-5) in Big 12 Conference action.

The Longhorns were able to convince a talented in-state defender to switch his commitment Monday.

The Longhorns host the Wildcats Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. to close the first half of the Big 12 Conference season.