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The Chancellor’s Spurs The game with Texas Technological is a rivalry where we play for The Chancellor’s Spurs. In 1996, when the Texas Tech University System was established and John Montford was named the first chancellor, Montford started this trophy tradition. More National images from all sports pending 1970 football 1970 football 1963 football 1969…
To become one of the most prominent football programs in the country, you have to make the impossible a reality with great plays. The Texas Longhorns have had those in droves, courtesy of some of the greatest players and coaches to ever take part in college football. As far as athletic feats, great plays occur…
A walk-on from Wharton, Texas, Harrison Stafford went on to become perhaps the toughest football player in UT history. The Assistant coach, Shorty Alderson, reported to head coach Clyde Littlefield, “Clyde, I found you the darndest football player you ever saw. He tore up a couple of dummies and hurt a couple of men. He…
Derrick Johnson In his book “The Road to Texas”, Mike Roach tells the story of Derrick Johnson in great detail. Longhorn great Rod Babers says of Derrick “there are a lot of guys I’ve seen in person that are freaks, but he might bein my top 10. He was a mutant. When we saw him…
Records are great and meant to be broken…Right?? Here are 5 Longhorn records that may never be broken. Which do you think is most impressive and will last the longest? Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. 1. Ricky Williams’ two straight games with 300 rushing yards…