https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ 1978 Doug Shankle #2.jpg 1978 Doug Shankle.jpg My parents were deceased before attending High School, and my Grandmother raised me. Earning a scholarship to UT was the best thing that could have happened to me since it provided the opportunity to attend college, and I also met my wife (Debra). We have been married…
https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ Billy Schott shares Longhorn sports History and give me 3 for Freddie Steinmark 50 Years…Really? A Field Goal For Freddie🤘🏼🧡🏈The calendar reared it’s ugly head again and, coupled with a question from a good buddy, got me to thinking about my first varsity game as a Texas Longhorn. Yep, I’m an old and proud…
https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ Schott Describes The Setting For The Miami Game. Schott: That trip to Miami was like going to a bowl game. The game was on a Friday night, so we were already a bit out of sync with regard to our usual Saturday mindset. Our hotel was a pretty swanky South Beach place, and there…
THE TOWER, BIG BEN by Larry Carlson for Https://texaslsn.org It takes a big man to admit that he is an ardent fan of Taylor Swift, a true “Swiftie” who gleefully sings along to her lyrics while he drives. And Ben Adams has been big a long, long time. Big in stature, big in Longhorn football,…
By Larry Carlson https://texaslsn.org https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ Major Applewhite is a storied quarterbackin’ figure in UT history, a record-setter and cucumber-cool finisher who already qualifies as polished top brass among the ranks of Longhorn fan favorites. But how much brighter would his star shine, had he been provided with a few more opportunities at Texas? What if…
ALL GAS…SOME BREAKS by Larry Carlson https://texaslsn.org It was a helluva season for the Burnt Orange Boys of Autumn in 2023. https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ First conference title after a 13-year drought. A sweet, sweet swansong for Texas in the Big XII. Texas fans will long remember the 57-7 crushing of Texas Tech, followed by UT barbecuing Oklahoma…
https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ It was said by Darrell Royal that his star running back ran like a lizard. He was quick, he was fast, he was steady, he was elusive and he was durable. He once lugged the pigskin 38 times in one afternoon for Texas, something not even the great Earl Campbell ever did. He established…
Recently, Tony Jeffery suffered a stroke and a challenging road to recovery through rehabilitation is on the horizon. Unfortunately, Tony does not have insurance, and his rehab bills are estimated to reach $200,000. To support Tony, friends have set up a GoFundMe account with a goal of raising the full amount. As of November 15,…
Joseph Magliolo (1922–2008) – Born in Galveston, he played football for the University of Texas at Austin in 1942 and 1943. – After serving in the Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in chemical engineering and played professionally for the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference. – He later worked for Monsanto…
Howard Terry, a lineman and linebacker from 1935 to 1937, founded the Texas Longhorn Education Foundation. In the photo below, he is #65, fifth from the left in the first row. A football scholarship enabled him to achieve his dream, inspiring him to establish a foundation to help other deserving individuals receive a first-class education…