The TLSN site uses some content and photos from the Stark Center site to add depth to the history and evolution of conditioning and weightlifting for the Longhorns. One of the Stark Centers’s directives is to study kinesiology’s effect on athletes and sports. If you want more information about the Stark Center, Please visit the…
HOOK’EM HORNS – fans remember I was in Austin for meetings and stayed at the Omni. This was in 2000. The team was staying at the Omni on Friday night before the game with Houston. The week before they had lost to Stanford mainly because of special teams play. I visited with Simms, Applewhite,…
What does it mean to be a Texas Longhorn Swimmer? Philip Nenon By Philip Nenon, ’79 – ‘82 Article is from the “WETS” newsletter When asked earlier this week to share my thoughts on this question, I found it both easy and very difficult. I’d spent time thinking about this topic with Kris’ retirement announcement….
A pouch full of rings was found in the attic at a home in Odessa.- a T-ring, Permian ring, and a 1968 SWC championship ring. Jane Tierney contacted me via Facebook and said: “I think these may belong to you. They were found in my parent’s house in Odessa. Please message me, and I’ll find…
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.
Don Markette- The 1963 team Thank you for your inclusion on the TSLN e-mail network. It is with pride that I celebrate 57 years of friendship with Ted Liljedahl. Our bond has never been broken. In 1962 at 17 1/2 years of age, I chose to walk on and try out for the freshman (short…
Rusty is #1 In January 1974 Rusty Allen walked on the football team. The next fall Coach Royal awarded him a partial scholarship that eventually converted to a full ride his last 2 ½ years. Rusty earned his T-ring in 1976.
Don Hays was a walk-on defensive tackle under Coach McWilliams. Russell Hays was a walk-on wide receiver under Fred Akers. Don suffered a spinal injury and never made the team, but his brother was injury-free and received a scholarship. Don and Russel’s father’s cousin is Jack Hays, the father of Jenna McEachern, who is celebrated…