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.
  • 2023 Jimmy Hull

     Mike Perrin and Scott Palmer sent TLSN Jimmy Hull’s obit. He was a member of the 1969 and 1970 national championship “Worster Bunch” recruiting class. Jim Hull Jimmy in profile at a reunion of the Worster Bunch James Hull Obituary James “Jim” Hull12/11/1948 – 10/07/2023James Nace Hull passed peacefully on October 7, 2023 in Houston,…

  • Which is harder starting or maintaining a winning tradition?

    There is more than just talent involved in starting and maintaining winning traditions. Coaches who excuse defeat because the other team has more resources and a year-round developmental program, miss the point and will continue to lose. Starting or maintaining a winning tradition begins with attitude, discipline, and execution. Of these three variables, discipline is…

  • Sharon and Laura Neugebauer

    Laura and Sharon Neugebauer Mick Haley had the pleasure of coaching one of San Antonio’s greatest sister acts. Back in the 1980s at the University of Texas, Laura Neugebauer followed Sharon Neugebauer to Austin and joined the Longhorns’ volleyball team; the two quickly formed one of the most devastating frontline combinations in school history. With…

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    OU stories from Larry Carlson

    TEXAS-OU: THE HOT WAR by Larry Carlson for TLSN https://texaslsn.org This October ritual is an assault on the senses. Almost every fan involved is hot and sticky, stomach churning from corny dogs, funnel cakes, and too much to drink in the wee hours before gametime. The sickeningly sweet scent of cotton candy wafts through the…