by Larry Carlson https://texaslsn.org I was recently fortunate enough to get the cooperation of several of the key players from that notable 1970 team, and TLSN and I are extremely grateful for their invaluable help in constructing the following roundtable reflection of that amazing squad. In alphabetical order, these are the panelists: Bill Atessis, #77,…
All-American Kicker Jeff Ward (Still) Speaks Out THE GAME CHANGER https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ Comments from Jeff Ward Jeff ward says college football can teach you these outstanding lessons that come in very brutal ways. You start to learn what it’s all about. And that is the same people who would buy you beer on Friday are the…
Dad’s Interview with Longhorn Legacy Network The Professor and Pat Culpepper in New Orleans Q. You played linebacker and fullback at Texas in the last part of the era in which players were trained to “go both ways.” Looking back, what do you see as the key to how you and your teammates (and opponents)…
https://texaslsn.org/larry-carlsons-interviews/ Larry at 10 Larry at 10 Wearing Linus Baer’s #10 Wearing Linus Baer’s #10 Childhood memories of the Christmas season stay with you. This one is seared into the personal brain files. The sounds of the Ronettes’ new version of “Sleigh Ride” and Brenda Lee’s already classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” formed the…
About the Author Randy Willis is as much at home in the saddle as he is in front of the computer, where he composes his family sagas. Drawing on his family heritage of explorers, settlers, soldiers, cowboys, and pastors, Randy carries on the tradition of loving the outdoors and sharing it in the adventures he…
CHERRY LEMONADE by Larry Carlson Unless they lived through the worst home loss in UT history, Longhorn fans likely don’t recall the name of Marty Cherry. The sophomore from the Arkansas side of Texarkana got a rough football baptism as a relief pitcher for the eleventh-ranked Horns on a hot mid-September day in 1997. A…
Carl Reese’s impact wasn’t just statistical—it was cultural. He reshaped Texas defense, mentored generations of players, and left behind a blueprint for excellence. His defensive philosophy had a lasting influence on later Longhorn teams. Jeff Madden says, Condolences to the Texas Longhorns, former coaches, and players. I had the pleasure of working with Coach Bull…
Below is the link to the song. Let’s get this party started. https://youtu.be/mW1dbiD_zDk Lawrence has hosted four Longhorn Sports parties over the last four years. Most of the first three events were attended primarily by Akers players. Former Longhorn student-athletes from other sports, including basketball, tennis, and track, participated more broadly at the last one…
Howard Terry, a lineman and linebacker from 1935 to 1937, founded the Texas Longhorn Education Foundation. In the photo below, he is #65, fifth from the left in the first row. A football scholarship enabled him to achieve his dream, inspiring him to establish a foundation to help other deserving individuals receive a first-class education…
enjoys trail running with a local group called “Trail Roots.” In another testament to the strong Longhorns community, the man who founded the group is Erik Stanley, a UT All-American cross country letterwinner. Any given day, you cans see two (maybe more) former Team q\Qualifies for Round of 16 then loses to UCLA Erik Stanley…