National Championship reunions for 1969 team in 2001- 2005
Below is part of an article by Dave McKenna about Longhorn Rick McIvor written for Defector . The full article is at https://defector.com/an-arm-and-a-legend-rick-mcivor-and-the-100-yard-throw/ An Arm And A Legend: Rick McIvor And The 100-Yard Throw By Dave McKenna for Defector.com Rick McIvor against O.U. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound McIvor would be named to the Texas Sports Writers…
The story of John McElroy. Originally written for publication in the Waxahachie Daily Light to promote interest in the Ellis County Veterans Celebration that I helped to get started in 2000. Everything in the story is based on true events to the best of my knowledge. Perry Giles Waxahachie, Texas Destiny can’t be changed. It’s…
Turk blocking for Peter Gardere Turk McDonald (UT football, 1988-1992) https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ Look up “center” in your dictionary, and you find something like “around which anything relates to or revolves.” But the center position in football is seldom the center of attention. That other guy who also touches the ball on every play gets oversized expectations,…
Maddog’s list of Toughest Longhorn Players On & Off the Field 1998-2014 Jeff Madden -Strength and Condition Coach under Mack Brown Todd Wright Says, “The Will To Win Means Nothing Without The Will To Train.” Maddog trained some of the greatest football players in the history of Longhorn sports. The name Maddog Madden was…
Playing is about “production”- Coach Strong Ty Templin Ty was a reserve and scout team…
1947 is one of the two best years for sports in Longhorn History. This year, all of the “major” sports teams received national recognition. The Baseball Team In 1947 had a 19-2 Record They Are SWC Champions; Set A Attendance Record When 7,000 Fans Attend The Baylor Game To Watch Bobby Layne Hold Baylor To…