FootBall Facts from Sports Illustrated
Top 15 best defensive backs by anthony snodgrass ALRIGHT …. HERE IS MY BREAKDOWN OF WHAT I THINK ARE THE TOP 15 DEFENSIVE BACKS IN TEXAS LONGHORNS FOOTBALL HISTORY. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF MY ORDER. 1. Michael Huff – 2005 He was a Consensus All-American, a Thorpe Award winner, and a national…
The Cotton Bowl from 1942- 1995 matched the champion of the SWC with an opponent from another conference. The Horns played in 22 Cotton Bowls, and UT has nine former players and coaches in the Cotton Bowl Hall of fame. No other school comes close. 1943 George Tech loses 17-14 – Jack Freeman MVP Jack…
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…
There is a new site on the Longhorn TLSN website titled “Reflection Point” that offers fans an opportunity to share special moments, memories, or photos with other Longhorns. Fans are the lifeblood of any sport, and the Longhorn fan’s passionate feedback over the last 120 plus years has played an essential role in defining Longhorn…
Cross Country
NCAA Top Longhorn honoree’s The prestigious award recognizes former student-athletes for their successes on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. The honorees are selected by the NCAA Honors Committee, composed of representatives of NCAA member schools, conferences, and distinguished citizens, including past awardees. Originally tabbed the NCAA Top V Award, Texas has…