A 1966 Saturday Evening Post quote from sports writer Myron Cope stated that DKR was the “patron saint of clean-cut coaches.” DKR was handsome and charismatic, often called the “Sweet Bear Bryant.” Little did Royal know that Texas had a list of 115 prospects for the head coaching job. The Interview process 5 hours after…
Reggie Bush’s Ill-Conceived Lateral And Horn Fumble Recovery Gives Texas New Life. McConaughey told Oprah Winfrey that watching Texas beat USC for the national championship was better than winning an Oscar. In the years 2004, 2005, 2008, and 2009, the Longhorns compiled a 49-3 record. TAKING DEAD AIM FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. The road to…
To Larry Carlson – 2024 Watching the 1 Jan 65 Orange Bowl game as a kid growing up in Midland, Texas, changed my life, and Ernie Koy, Jr. has been a hero to me ever since. His blazing 79-yard touchdown, quick openers up the middle, and quick kicks on third down were totally inspirational. It’s…
As of 11/300/2024 the Longhorn records against A&M are as follows: PASSING: Chris Simms had 383 passing yards during a 43-17 win in 2000. RUSHING: Cedric Benson had 283 rushing yards during a 46-15 win in 2003. RECEIVING: B.J. Johnson had 187 receiving yards during a 43-17 win in 2000. FIELD GOALS: Kris Stockton kicked four field goals during a…
From 1893- 1933, Texas football was consistently good, but by 1933, it was ugly. Texas had its first losing season. In 1936, the Horns were bottom dwellers in the SWC. Texas needed a football guru to turn the program around from the Chevigny debacle and found one in former Aggie and Nebraska coach D.X. Bible….
David McWilliams- player, assistant coach, Head Coach, and Administrator Coach David McWilliams “the loyalist” 1987- 1991 Billy Graham says, “When you lose your wealth, you lose nothing. When you lose your health, you lose something. When you lose your character, you lose everything.” David McWilliams proves to be a man with great character. In…
The TLSN oral history as viewed through the eyes of texas rob moerschell from 1981 to 1984 is below. Click on Podcast in black rectangle listed below. Rob’s podcast is sponsored by the Austin Based law firm of Minton, Bassett, Flores, & Carsey. Quarterbacking by committee- On the Road to 1983 -A story about Todd…
2010 5-7 Pending Coach Mack Brown Fozzy Whitaker and Dustin Earnest were chosen as the first flag bearers for home games. On the road, the Horns will also carry a Texas flag, and its inaugural carrier was Eddie Jones. Mack Brown moves away from the spread offense to balance the pass-to-run ratio. The formation eliminates the quarterback from…
Top 17 Texas Longhorns(Football) Players of All Time The Top 17 Longhorns of All Time! Mike Goodpaster TwitterFacebookYoutubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn CHIEF EDITOR Loading … Publish Date: 05/05/2023 Fact checked by: Mark Lewis Share via WhatsappShare via FacebookShare via Twitter The Greatest Longhorns of all time! Today we look at the most incredible Longhorns of all time! 17)…
THE TALL TALE OF DEAN CAMPBELL by Larry Carlson for https://texaslsn.org It sounds straight out of Mayberry, RFD. A young Dean Campbell recalls playing some good ‘ol neighborhood football in his Austin neighborhood in 1957, when the city bore a closer resemblance to Mayberry than it does to the Austin of today. A young, 30-ish…