Ed Olle led a “charmed life”. ED OLLE was a Longhorn player and administrator from 1925-1962 . Before rings, the major symbol of Longhorn sports accomplishments was charms. Ed Olle’s granddaughter Katherine was kind enough to share images of many of the charms Ed received as an athlete and UT administrator. In two years, Olle…
A tribute to Retha Swindell by Rodney Page. Rodney Page Life Coach March 15, 2024 The talent and character of Retha Swindell have stood the test of time. It was an honor and privilege to recruit her to UT Women’s Basketball nearly 49 years ago. Her Presence and Personal Attributes matched her exceptional physical gifts…
The TLSN oral history as viewed through the eyes of texas rob moerschell from 1981 to 1984 is below. Click on Podcast in black rectangle listed below. Rob’s podcast is sponsored by the Austin Based law firm of Minton, Bassett, Flores, & Carsey. Quarterbacking by committee- On the Road to 1983 -A story about Todd…
2010 5-7 Pending Coach Mack Brown Fozzy Whitaker and Dustin Earnest were chosen as the first flag bearers for home games. On the road, the Horns will also carry a Texas flag, and its inaugural carrier was Eddie Jones. Mack Brown moves away from the spread offense to balance the pass-to-run ratio. The formation eliminates the quarterback from…
1998 – Texas 26 A & M 24. Texas upset #6 ranked Aggies. Texas held A & M to a -7 yards rushing. Applewhite led the team with 232 yards in passing. Heisman winner Ricky Williams gained 259 yards to set the NCAA rushing record. Kris Stockton kicked the winning field goal. Kris Stockton.jpg Major…
Article written in early 2020 WE ALSO PLAY A LITTLE BASEBALL Tommy’ Harmon’s T-ring reflection Tommy Harmon has lived a blessed life. Even though Tommy is now in his 70’s, he still has a boy’s view of his life when discussing his Longhorn roots. Tommy Harmon says, “I still have a forever-lasting love for the…
LONGHORN BASKETBALL OLYMPIAN 1956 Gilbert Ford Olympics 2012, 2016, 2020 Kevin Durant (2006-07) Just below Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis on the list of history’s greatest one-and-done freshmen, Kevin Durant turned in the best individual season for any Longhorns player ever. The first freshman to win either the Naismith or the Wooden Awards, Durant swept…
Before TITLE IX, WOMEN SPORTS, THE AIAW, AND NCAA WOMEN’s SPORTS, TEXAS built A STRONG FOUNDATION for Longhorn women AT THE international, INTRA-MURAL LEVEL, and club levels. I HOPE, WITH TIME, THIS SITE CAN ADD SOME HISTORICAL INSIGHT TO TELL THE FULL AND COMPELLING STORY OF THE LONGHORN diving TRADITION. 1939 >“Click on the text…
Coach Mark Schubert- 1989-1992 This team returns two NCAA individual champions, 14 All-Americans, and four SWC champions. He was named the 1975, 1976, 1981 and 1990 NCAA coach of the year . Schubert made his mark at the Mission Viejo Nadadores Swim team in California. From 1972 through 1985 his team set all kinds of…
Longhorns are having a party Splishing and Splashing to national championships 1979- To Present Eddie Reese Athletic Director Coach Darrell K. Royal made many wise decisions in hiring coaches for Texas. Cliff Gustafson, Abe Lemons, and Eddie Reese are three of them. DKR, the most accomplished coach in UT…