Mike Meyers-super supporter
Mike Myers A video sharing the story of Mike Myers. Mike Meyers contributions to Longhorn traditions represents a portal to the past that reminds Longhorn fans that heritage shapes the present and empowers the future.
Theo Bellmont a Precursor to contemporary Longhorn strength coaches
Theo Bellmont – 1913-1929 The Stark Foundation’s board agreed to provide a $3,5000,000 gift to recognize and honor Stark for his service to UT by constructing the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center right next to a building named after one of his best friends – Bellmont Hall. One of Bellmont’s first hires was a freshman—Roy J….
History of Coaches at UT Austin
History of Longhorn Coaches 1893-2017 Below is a chronological listing of all coaches from all sports since the “beginning” of Longhorn sports thru 2016. Each sport is color coded. This was a tedious process to complete, and I want to thank Rick Brimer a TRUE LONGHORN FAN for helping me complete this project. 1893…
Bill Little the Stairs
“All walk-ons must take the Stairs to reach the top” -Billy Dale 09.23.2007 | Football Bill Little commentary: The stairs Once, in a time long ago, one of Austin’s tourist attractions was the view from the dome of the State Capitol Building. The rotunda spiraled toward the painted ceiling, and elevators would take you to…
Bill Little’s article about Freddie
11.23.2005 | Football Texassports.com BILL LITTLE COMMENTARY: A REASON TO BE THANKFUL It was, and remains today, one of the most powerful pieces of journalism I have ever read. Fred Steinmark, the little safety on the 1969 National Champion Longhorn team, had just died. Blackie Sherrod, one of the best writers in a time of…
Ed Olle’s charmed life
ED OLLE player and administrator from 1925-1962 Before rings the major symbol of Longhorn sports accomplishments were charms. Ed Olle’s granddaughter Katherine was kind enough to share images of many of the charms Ed received during his years as as both an athlete and UT administrator. Olle, in two years, earns six letters….
Wilson Homer “Bull” Elkin
Wilson Homer “Bull” Elkins (1909-1994) was a Great Longhorn athlete who served as President of The University of Maryland from 1954 to 1978. His story is chronicled below. Played for UT’s first basketball team to compete in Gregory Gym in 1931 Helped UT win 1932 SWC track title Earned eight letters in three sports Rhodes…
Tex Moncrief
“For information on other bridge builders click on the subject listed in red font in the panel to the left.” Other Bridge Builders are to the left in Red font Tex Moncrief more info to follow Tex Moncrief contributions to Longhorn traditions represent a portal to the past that continues to remind Longhorn fans that…
The Natural – Bob Rochs
Bob Rochs was a consummate people person- forever loyal, devoted, passionate, and compassionate to both Longhorns and his family. In the movie the “Natural” Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) plays the role of natural baseball athlete who overcomes many obstacles to fulfill his dreams of reaching the big leagues. Bob Rochs was also a natural in…