Track is the only sport in which athletes reveal their character to the fans as the event unfolds. In the picture to the left, Von Letscher’s struggle is visible. Von Letscher I don’t know if Von finished first or last in this event. Winning or losing is not the message in the photo. The message…
DKR WAS AFRAID OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Once while an assistant coach at North Carolina State, he completely forgot his speech at a banquet. Royal said, “I got up to talk and drew a complete blank. If you’ve never had this happen to you, you don’t know how frightful it is and how painful it is…
Much of the information below is compliments of Jenna McEachern’s book “100 things” and Larry Carlson’s article about punters at LONGHORN PUNTERS AND KICKERS (squarespace.com) Russell Erxleben 1975- As of 2007, Russell was one of two Longhorns who was a three-time All-American. He is the greatest punter and kicker in Longhorn sports history. Breaking Bill…
Coach Royal believed in cause and effect. He believed that if you want more good luck in life, then prepare accordingly. Harvey Penick, the great golf instructor, said “giving luck a chance gave players a high probability of scoring”. Coach Royal agreed with Harvey Penick. Royal understood that preparation for a game increased the chance…
Jim Bob Moffett was a obligation and responsibility type of guy. Jim Bob’s lifetime motto states, “it is impossible to have a bad day if you do something (good) for someone else.” On January 8, 2021, Jim Bob Moffett succumbed to Covid. He was 82. The family wishes that any donations be made to The…
William Edward “Rooster” Andrews Rooster was offered a scholarship at Texas A & M, but Kutner interceded and convinced Coach Bible to offer him a scholarship. After Rooster graduated Coach Bible said he was “the best manager I ever saw.” Class of 1945Inducted into HOH 1966 FOOTBALL (1941-45, Manager, Kicker, Halfback)BASEBALL (1944, 1946, Manager) …
Reggie Grob was well-liked and respected on the football team. He was the first walk-on of Royal’s career to earn a scholarship. On September 1, 1962, three Texas football players collapsed from heat exhaustion and were rushed to the hospital. All three – Lee Hensley, Jim Besselman, and Reggie Grob were in satisfactory condition by…
Football player Jordan McNair from Maryland, Reggie Grob from Texas, and Joe Good, a Fictional Character from West Texas, all died of heat stroke. Stopping heatstroke deaths requires adequate hydration by coaches and trainers who understand both the causes and symptoms of heatstroke. On September 1, 1962, Reggie Grob, a Texas football player, was rushed…
HOW LONG IS THE SHELF LIFE OF A LONGHORN SPORTS ACCOMPLISHMENT? iN 2019 the 1969 Longhorn football team celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Championship at the Kansas game. While I did not attend the event, I was there in spirit with emotions reflective of a 70-year-old man trying to remain relevant in a…
Scott Appleton- a soul REDEEMED On the day Scott Appleton was buried in March of 1992 at the age of 50 due to heart conditions, many at the funeral had known three separate and distinct Scott Appletons. A great and passionate top athlete in high school and college moved to the bottom starting with his…