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Justin Tucker Q&A

University of Texas kicker Justin Tucker delivered in the clutch, knocking in a 40-yard game-winning field goal to defeat archrival Texas A&M in what likely marks the last time the two teams will square off in this tradition-rich series with the Aggies leaving the Big 12 Conference. Tucker hit 17 of 21 field goals as a senior and 23 of 27 kicks as a junior.
Via profootball.scout.com  |  1 day ago

M. Track. Evans top four in two events to lead Texas at SPIRE Invitational

Freshman Sheroid Evans placed among the top four in both the 200m dash and the 400m dash as Texas wrapped up weekend.
Via MackBrown - Texasfootball.com  |  2 days ago

High school recruits shine on as they commit (and backtrack) on powerhouses such as Alabama, Miami and Texas.

Yesterday’s signing day festivities was a lesson in hometown love, the ridiculous, the disastrous, the unexpected and the expected as Trey Howard, Torshiro Davis and more made schools such as Miami and Texas extremely happy. More after the link...
Via Players View  |  10 days ago

RB Gray anchors Texas recruiting class

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...
Via AP on Fox  |  11 days ago

Attrition alters look of signing day's classes

Tyrell Higgins didn't even plan to redshirt, let alone end his Texas career prematurely.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  13 days ago

M. Track. Men's Track & Field fares well in 60m events at Razorback Invitational

Juniors Keiron Stewart and Marquise Goodwin each finished second to lead Texas at the Razorback Invitational Saturday.
Via MackBrown - Texasfootball.com  |  16 days ago

M. Track. Freshman Crouser breaks 30-year old indoor shot put school record

Ryan Crouser broke the school shot put record and Marquise Goodwin made the NCAA qualifying mark in the long jump to lead the Longhorns.
Via MackBrown - Texasfootball.com  |  17 days ago

Football. Senior Bowl Q&A: Kheeston Randall

Texas DT Kheeston Randall is in Mobile, Ala., preparing for the Senior Bowl on Saturday at 3 p.m. on the NFL Network.
Via MackBrown - Texasfootball.com  |  17 days ago
HOOK 'EM HORNS

Mack Brown receives extension

Despite struggling over the past two seasons, compiling a 13-12 record, the University of Texas' Board of Regents looked at the big picture and Mack Brown's entire resume and extended his contract through 2020.

Via Rumors and Rants  |  18 days ago

Texas, Alabama battle for top recruiting class

If Texas and Alabama's recruiting classes were the equivalent of horses running in the Kentucky Derby, Alabama would be leading by a nose heading down the final stretch. Just how close is it? Scout.com allocates a certain number of points toward a class based on a player's star ranking five stars earn 200 points, four stars 120 points, three-star players 40, and so on with that...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  19 days ago

Texas, Alabama battle for top recruiting class

If Texas and Alabama's recruiting classes were the equivalent of horses running in the Kentucky Derby, Alabama would be leading by a nose heading down the final stretch. Just how close is it? Scout.com allocates a certain number of points toward a class based on a player's star ranking five-stars earn 200 points, four-stars 120 points, three-star players 40, and so on ...
Via Fox Sports Southwest  |  19 days ago

Senior Bowl: Emmanuel Acho

How does a star stand out among stars? Former Texas linebacker Emmanuel Acho, who looked much more comfortable on Day Two, discusses, before reflecting on his career as a Longhorn.
Via profootball.scout.com  |  20 days ago

Football. East-West Shrine Game Q&A: Blake Gideon

Texas S Blake Gideon is in St. Petersburg for the East-West Shrine Game (Saturday, 3 p.m. Central, NFL Network) and spoke to MB-TF.com about his experience.
Via MackBrown - Texasfootball.com  |  24 days ago

Texas Longhorns Football Recruiting: 3 Things Missing from the Longhorns 2012 Class

Currently projected as the second-rated class in the country according to ESPN, the Texas Longhorns once again are on the verge of have an amazing recruiting class come to the 40 acres in 2012. Led by two-time Gatorade National Player of the Year Johnathan Gray, the Longhorns already have 24 total commitments, two of which are rated as 5-star players. So with this stockpile of...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  24 days ago

Football. East-West Shrine Game Q&A: David Snow

Texas OG David Snow is in St. Petersburg for the East-West Shrine Game (Saturday, 3 p.m. Central, NFL Network) and spoke to MB-TF.com about his experience.
Via MackBrown - Texasfootball.com  |  26 days ago

Football. Three Longhorns to play in Senior Bowl

LB Emmanuel Acho, LB Keenan Robinson and DT Kheeston Randall to represent Longhorns in Mobile
Via MackBrown - Texasfootball.com  |  27 days ago

Injury could KO Buffs QB from spring practice

With Tyler Hansen graduating, Nick Hirschman and Texas transfer Connor Wood were expected to begin the battle for the starting quarterback job in spring practice. Unfortunately, an injury could preclude one of the candidates from participating in the competition until summer camp rolls around. Buffs head coach Jon Embree confirmed Sunday that Hirschman is officially…
Via College Football Talk  |  27 days ago

College Football Recruiting 2012: 3 Top Schools

It doesn’t matter how much you pay a coaching staff or even who is coaching college football unless you have the players to produce. Each year college football coaches and staff members use every ounce of scouting ability to find the top players to fit the system they choose to run. Ranking in the Top 10 and as far as the Top 25 in recruiting will lead a college football team in...
Via College Sports University  |  January 05, 2012

Trio of Longhorns to miss spring practice with injuries

Though the 2012 Texas spring practices will be closely watched as always, especially with the team’s Holiday Bowl victory over Cal as a launching point for next season, the Longhorns will be without three defensive players. The school announced today that defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat, defensive back Adrian Phillips and reserve defensive tackle Greg Daniels have either...
Via College Football Talk  |  January 12, 2012

Postmortem: Texas staggers off the mat

A season in review. • Be careful what you ask for. The general consensus on the starting quarterback in August was "Anyone but Garrett Gilbert," and the wish came true: Gilbert was benched in the second quarter of the second game, never to be seen again after being ruled out with a shoulder injury. (He eventually settled on a transfer to SMU.) Immediately following Gilbert...
Via Dr. Saturday  |  January 11, 2012

QB Connor Brewer officially signs with Texas

Among all the recent hand wringing and debate over which Texas quarterback will lead the Longhorns back to their rightful spot among the college football elite, a third option officially entered into the mix today. Connor Brewer, the quarterback from Scottsdale, AZ, officially signed his scholarship papers today, and is scheduled to arrive in Austin on Sunday as the spring session...
Via Bevo's Corner  |  January 09, 2012

Irby’s Remarkable Comeback Story

The Longhorns’ senior tight end, Blaine Irby has had an incredible journey getting himself back on the field for Texas. Irby suffered a limb-threatening knee injury during his sophomore year, but managed to comeback for his senior season and finish his college football career in the 2011 Holiday Bowl.
Via recruiting.scout.com  |  January 04, 2012

East Mississippi CC QB Bo Wallace to visit Texas

During the course of the 2011 Texas Longhorns football season there was continuous uncertainty at the quarterback position. At times, true freshman David Ash looked like the clear front-runner, handling the position with confidence and capability, especially when using his athletic ability. At other times, including the victory over Texas A&M, redshirt freshman Case McCoy looked...
Via Bevo's Corner  |  January 04, 2012

PedoBear Trolling Penn State Fans

Well pre-game there were protesters outside of the TicketCity Bowl, but they weren't half as entertaining as PedoBear guy who made a bigger statement by just attending the game. We all know that Penn State is sick over what happened, but there's nothing wrong with a reminder that pedophilia is sickening and Jerry Sandusky deserves to be put away forever. â...
Via College Football Section  |  January 02, 2012

Video: Rece Davis Should Chose His Words Carefully

The 2011 Holiday Bowl featured the #21 Texas Longhorns defeating the California Golden Bears 21-10. Cody Johnson finished Cal off with a 4-yard run to put Texas up a few scores. However, Rece Davis’ call of that touchdown was less than satisfying:
Via Rant Sports  |  December 31, 2011
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