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.
  • Trivia football

     Take a test on a sample of Longhorn Historyby Larry Carlson ( lc 13@txstate.edu )1 Which of these UT coaches got the most bowl wins at Texas?A. Fred Akers B. John Mackovic C. Tom Herman D. David McWilliams2 What Texas quarterback took a knee in the “victory formation” as UT ran the clock out when…

  • Mike Sweeny

      MIKE SWEENEY WWII MIKE SWEENEY WAS SHOT DOWN AND KILLED IN WWII ON THE EUROPEAN FRONT.   Mike played on the 1937 Frosh team and lettered on the varsity in 1938, 40, and 41. Although the one win-8 loss 1938 season was a poor showing for the team, Mike showed considerable promise. According to…

  • James Horace Higginbotham (1893-1918)

     James Horace Higginbotham (1893-1918) Higginbotham Was The First Of Three Lettermen (And Four Members Total) From The 1912 Texas Longhorn Football Team To Die While In Military Service. James Higginbotham- A member of the 1912 team, who died in an airplane training accident in the U.S. Higginbotham enrolled at UT after graduating from the Terrill…

  • Jim Hilliard

    Author Dick Baird wrote an article in 2003 : “Football has an incredible bonding aspect to it. It demands an emotional investment. This is what makes it such a powerful force in character development as well as sacrifice. You never question anything about each other. It’s understood respect. This is my teammate. We will always…

  • Beth Coblentz- A pioneer in women’s volleyball

    TLSN Chairwoman Beth Coblenz is a high school pioneer, a national champion in volleyball, and a proven winner in leadership roles in business. Beth’s Oral history is below, with text and photos added to tell her story. https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/beth-coblentz-oralhistory-volleyball Sponsored by MBFC. Contact John Carsey at jcarsey@mbfc.com Beth’s oral history captures the formative years of Title…