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 Michael Huff 2005 Thorpe Award winner and Defensive MVP of the National Championship game, Michael Huff becomes 23rd Longhorn College Football Hall of Famer. By: Grace Tafolla AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas and The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Wednesday that they will jointly honor 2025 NFF College Football Hall of…
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 story of exceptional performance as a Longhorn and Beyond. 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…
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”…
ROSE-COLORED PASSES (and runs), VOL. I by Larry Carlson for https://texaslsn.org Aaron Rodgers is still seething that Texas was even IN the Rose Bowl played on the first day of 2005. Mack Brown had successfully lobbied for his Longhorns, the second-place finisher in the Big XII’s South division. UT, not Rodgers’ California Golden Bears, would…
MAJOR COMEBACK HOLIDAY BOWL 2001 By Larry Carlson for https://texaslsn.org Major wearing the Golden Hat after beating O.U. He had every reason to hit the portal. But he didn’t. It didn’t exist yet. For that, Longhorn fans who watched the ’01 Holiday Bowl can rejoice, even long after the fact. Major Applewhite still had it…