Unlike Texas Basketball, Football, Track,And Baseball There Are Very Few Books That Discuss Longhorn swimming. I Hope With Time This Site Can Add Some Historical Insight And Tell The Full And Compelling Story Of The Texas swimming Tradition. Please visit WETS to learn more about Longhorn swimming. The link is denoted in red font below. http://www.wetswim.org/about-us/founders-page/…
Prior to Coach Patterson, in 1971, Coach Marilyn Ramenofsky coached the women’s swim team to the state title beating favored Texas Tech. Marilyn comments for TLSN, “Hello I just saw the photo described above and was so delighted. That was the team that took the State Title away from TT, much to all of our…
Cross Country and distance TLSN builds bridges to the past to remind all Longhorns that heritage shapes the present and inspires the future. There is no better vista for storytelling than through the eyes of those who were part of memorable moments in Longhorn sports history. I admit it, as a…
The key to peace of mind as a Longhorn Coach is found in the past teachings of golf Coach Pat Weis, golf coach Harvey Penick, football Coach Royal, and soccer coach Pibulvech . Recently, there was a penetrating and revealing article in the Alcalde magazine written by Chris O’Connell about volleyball Coach Jerritt Elliot. The…
Harrison Stafford Bill Little commentary: A place in the Hall — Steve McMichael April 30, 2009 Bill Little, Texas Media RelationsIf it is as they say — that there is a thin veil between life and death — then somewhere from a place beyond E. V. McMichael is smiling right now.It has been a long time…
In the Book Forty-acres Follies, the author Joe Frantz says about Coach Cherry, “In character Cherry was the antithesis of Bible.” While Bible was a schemer and a motivator, talkative and charming, Cherry was moody, quiet, and difficult to know. Cherry never got along easily with the press or alumni, while Bible knew how to…
Sam Ehlinger led the 2018 Longhorns to a 9-4 season and a spot in the Sugar Bowl against No. 6 Georgia. No. 14 Texas beat the Bulldogs 28-21, as Ehlinger passed for 169 yards and ran for 64 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dicker the Kicker hit 2 field goals. The Longhorns finished the season back…
Ricardo Romo’s Longhorn and Beyond story by Billy Dale Breaking the 4-minute mile was a mental challenge more than a physical one. After Bannister broke the 4- minute mile, many more followed, including Longhorn Ricardo Romo. Why did the number of 4-minute milers grow exponentially after Bannister’s accomplishment? “Was there a sudden growth spurt in…
Coach Royal was once asked by the media how to coach a kicker. Royal said, “You don’t.” The writer then said, “Then how do you pick one? Royal responded, “You take the boy who kicks it the farthest.” Meet Tony Crosby, the guy who could kick it the farthest and, may I add ACC, accurately….
Cowboy Motto- Give the best you have to Texas, and the best will come back to you.” 1923- Pig is laid in state in front of the Co-op and more than a thousand mourners file pass to pay respects. At 5 P.M. there is a funeral procession led by the Longhorn Band and the “Cowboys”…