Author: Billy Dale

A Path TO LONGHORN sports history TLSN harnesses synergy to weave together U.T. history, traditions, legacies, and culture with individual records, photographs, and the insightful perspectives and personal narratives of former athletes, trainers, managers, coaches, and their families, creating a tapestry that all Longhorns can take pride in. The website features compelling and insightful commentary on Longhorns from distinguished authors, alongside visuals from videos, professional media brochures, newspaper articles, shelter magazines, and most notably, from the Longhorn athletes who have shaped the history of Longhorn sports. The second mission is the reason why the TLSN Board applied for a 501 (c) (3) “ The Board of Directors of TLSN hopes for good health, good luck, good families, good jobs, and goodwill to all Longhorns. However, TLSN remains as a sentinel prepared to assist qualifying Longhorns when help is needed. — Horns and Eyes Up! Billy Dale and the TLSN Board TLSN is an independent organization not associated with the University of Texas or any institution closely aligned with U.T. However, TLSN expresses gratitude to the NCAA and the U.T. Athletic compliance departments for their forward-thinking in 2017-2018 when each institution approved TLSN's mission statement. On April 29, 2017, TLSN became the first private charitable and tax-exempt organization in intercollegiate athletic sports history to provide financial aid to eligible former Longhorn student-athletes, coaches, student managers, trainers, and their immediate families. This initiative offers temporary financial support to those who have contributed to building the Longhorn brand and now need assistance The website is free, educational, and historical.
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    1947-1950 Coach Cherry

    In the Book Forty-acres Follies, the author Joe Frantz says about Coach Cherry, “In character, Cherry was the antithesis of Bible.” While Bible was a schemer and a motivator, talkative and charming, Cherry was moody, quiet, and difficult to know. Cherry never got along easily with the press or alumni, while Bible knew how to…

  • Ricardo Romo- the first state of Texas sub-4 minute mile

    Ricardo Romo’s story of exceptional performance as a Longhorn and Beyond. Breaking the 4-minute mile was a mental challenge more than a physical one. After Bannister broke the 4- minute mile, many more followed, including Longhorn Ricardo Romo. Why did the number of 4-minute milers grow exponentially after Bannister’s accomplishment? “Was there a sudden growth…

  • Tony Crosby

    Coach Royal was once asked by the media how to coach a kicker. Royal said, “You don’t.” The writer then said, “Then how do you pick one? Royal responded, “You take the boy who kicks it the farthest.” Meet Tony Crosby, the guy who could kick it the farthest and, may I add ACC, accurately….

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    2005 Rose Bowl

     ROSE-COLORED PASSES (and runs), VOL. I by Larry Carlson for  https://texaslsn.org Aaron Rodgers is still seething that Texas was even IN the Rose Bowl played on the first day of 2005. Mack Brown had successfully lobbied for his Longhorns, the second-place finisher in the Big XII’s South division. UT, not Rodgers’ California Golden Bears, would…

  • Mark McDonald-Beware of Flying Baloney and Spike Dykes

    1971 Longhorn coaching staff What do you get when you combine a great Texas Tech and Longhorn coach? You get a colorful storyteller,  a virtuoso of one-liners,  and a master of politically incorrect comments.      Mark is a Midland Lee Rebel, UTEP scholarship football player, sports writer, and author of many books.  His son…