Scholar-Athlete Award at the National Football Foundation through 1977

Maurice Doke 1959







Maurice Doke 1959






Lucky Longhorn Number: Yo Eleven by Larry Carlson (lc13@txstate.edu) If you’ve played craps in Vega$, you are likely familiar with the “yo eleven” bet. It’s a one-roll deal that is risky but pays 15-to-one. Not good odds but if you’re a low roller like me, it’s okay to throw the minimum bet out there every…
This comment highlights something the Horns did not do often enough pre-coach Sark. Alec Baldwin is telling his “players” that they should ALWAYS BE CLOSING in the game. Larry Carlson saw his first orange tower after a victory in 1960 and has been following Longhorn football ever since. He hosted the Fred Akers Pre-game…
GOLDEN ARCH TOPS BIG EASY MENU by Larry Carlson ( lc13@txstate.edu ) Dateline: NEW ORLEANS, August 26 In the ol’ Crescent City, there’s always a checklist. Muffaletta and Pimm’s Cup at Napoleon House. Check Praline at Southern Candy. Check Staring out at barges on the Big Muddy. Check Mint Julep at The Columns. Check Walk…
Article dated 10/05/2025 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – On Saturday, No. 9 Texas was stunned by Florida in a 29-21 loss at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Longhorns were dealt an eight-point defeat in their Southeastern Conference opener. After starting its season with four nonconference games and a bye, UT had been the only SEC team that…
Introduction The Brewer family roots are part of Big 8 and SWC college football history. Robert Brewer’s father was a quarterback for the Longhorns, and his Uncle played with Darrell Royal at Oklahoma. Robert says, “the Red River rivalry was a huge deal in my family and left an indelible impression on my childhood.” “One-half…
11.26.2020 | Football Longhorn trailblazer Julius Whittier’s statue unveiled Commissioned this summer and now complete, the statue immortalizing Texas’ first Black Football letterman is placed at the north end of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Julius Whitter (1970-1972) When Julius Whittier stepped onto campus at The University of Texas in the fall of 1969 as…