Stadiums
In 2021 UT’s Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium was recognized by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security as a facility of merit for demonstrating an innovative approach to safety and security.
The Koy’s
Ernie Koy Senior While at UT, he was a fullback on the football team from 1930 to 1932. He played as an outfielder on the baseball team from 1931 to 1933 and served as a captain in 1933. He was a three-time all SWC player. Dana Bible said Ernie Koy was the greatest fullback ever seen in action. In…
Crenshaw and Kite at the Stark Center
https://starkcenter.org/2013/12/crenshaw-and-kite-at-the-stark/
Dr. Don Thomas Nobel Prize
Dr. Don Thomas says, “my high school class consisted of about 15 people. I was not an outstanding student, even in this small group. I entered the University of Texas in Austin in 1937. In my first semester, I made only B grades, but as time went on and the courses became more difficult and…
1994
Steve Heinrich walked on and became a starter for Coach Gus. Pending photo and more information
2001 – Drew Erskin
No photo – In 2001 Drew Erskin walked on and made the team along with hard nose player and outside shooter Drew Gressett. More information pending Deginald Erskin was a walk-on after transferring from UNT, and he was a major force in the paint during the post-season run. Deginald led the team in field goal…
Bill Little the Stairs
“All walk-ons must take the Stairs to reach the top” -Billy Dale 09.23.2007 | Football Bill Little commentary: The stairs Once, in a time long ago, one of Austin’s tourist attractions was the view from the dome of the State Capitol Building. The rotunda spiraled toward the painted ceiling, and elevators would take you to…
Bill Little’s article about Freddie
11.23.2005 | Football Texassports.com BILL LITTLE COMMENTARY: A REASON TO BE THANKFUL It was, and remains today, one of the most powerful pieces of journalism I have ever read. Fred Steinmark, the little safety on the 1969 National Champion Longhorn team, had just died. Blackie Sherrod, one of the best writers in a time of…