Howard Fest Road to the pro’s 1966 Howard Fest Howard Fest The word “entitlement” should not be part of an athlete’s vocabulary, but with the introduction of NIL, it has become a prevalent term. Howard Fest, who played college ball for the Longhorns and Coach Royal in the mid-60s, never felt entitled. Howard’s football…
Coach Kearney Track is a fascinating sport that teaches participants the key elements necessary to overcome adversity. The Greeks knew this and founded the Olympic movement around Track and Field. Track is an uncomplicated sport. Participants don’t need to learn complicated plays, study films to determine team tendencies, or change offensive and defensive techniques…
Coach Stan Huntsman 1986- 1995 Coach Stan Huntsman 2000 Inductee Into HOH 11 SWC Titles (Six Outdoors, Two In Cross Country And Three Indoors) Teams Swept SWC Triple Crown (Indoor, Outdoor, Cross Country) In 1991-92 And 1993-94 NCAA Outdoor Track Runner-Up In 1987 And 1988 Coached Nine NCAA Individual National Event Champions Coached…
Gail Goestenkors – 2007-2012 Goestenkors was the youngest head coach at a major Division I program when she took the reigns at Duke University in 1992. During her 15-year tenure at Duke, she sets many milestones: · 418-112 for a (.790 winning percentage); · Ranked No. 4 among active Division I coaches in…
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…