About DKR Joe Jamil said:
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““I don’t think this country ever produced a better coach… I know it never produced a better man.””
Joe Jamail contributions to Longhorn traditions represents a portal to the past that reminds Longhorn fans that heritage shapes the present and empowers the future.
“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…
CHRIS PLONSKY 2001- 2023 07.04.2016 Texassports.com Chris Plonsky is the NACDA President for 2016-17. “It is an honor to serve NACDA, its membership and Executive Committee,” Plonsky said. “We are enjoying record levels of diversity, engagement, and participation in all NACDA organizations. This period is a critical time in collegiate athletics. NACDA members work every…
Bob Rochs was a consummate people person- forever loyal, devoted, passionate, and compassionate to both Longhorns and his family. In the movie the “Natural” Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) plays the role of natural baseball athlete who overcomes many obstacles to fulfill his dreams of reaching the big leagues. Bob Rochs was also a natural in…
ED OLLE player and administrator from 1925-1962 Before rings the major symbol of Longhorn sports accomplishments were charms. Ed Olle’s granddaughter Katherine was kind enough to share images of many of the charms Ed received during his years as as both an athlete and UT administrator. Olle, in two years, earns six letters….
Sports pioneers are risk-takers whose vision makes new beginnings possible. They move programs forward through determination and a focus on the future. Where others fall short, pioneers can introduce new ideas and remove barriers that stand in the way. Coaching pioneers face the same challenges as any coach—budgets, recruiting, and internal turf battles—but they must…
“For information on other bridge builders click on the subject listed in red font in the panel to the left.” Other Bridge Builders are to the left in Red font Tex Moncrief more info to follow Tex Moncrief contributions to Longhorn traditions represent a portal to the past that continues to remind Longhorn fans that…