Bill Curry-The Huddle
A huddle is a metaphor for our culture. The message is timely.
Former Longhorn offensive lineman Trey Hopkins will have his chance at the Lombardi Trophy. Hopkins appearance will make 17 straight seasons a Longhorn is represented in the Super Bowl. Hopkins played in 37 games for the Longhorns from 2010-2013. He went undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft before finding a home in Cincinnati. Trey Hopkins
David McWilliams- player, assistant coach, Head Coach, and Administrator Coach David McWilliams “The Loyalist” 1987- 1991 Billy Graham says, “When you lose your wealth, you lose nothing. When you lose your health, you lose something. When you lose your character, you lose everything.” David McWilliams proves to be a man with great character. In…
Todd Smith (1987-1990) Todd Smith walked on at Texas as a Defensive end but started at offensive center. He had some offers to other schools, but he wanted to be a Longhorns. Reggie Grob was my cousin. Todd Smith belongs to an exclusive club of Longhorn football players. He was a walk-on who started…
1940- Iconic photo on the way to beating the Aggies, Center Glenn Jackson has the ball on a running play. From 1893- 1933, Texas football was consistently good, but by 1933, it was ugly. Texas had its first losing season. In 1936, the Horns were bottom dwellers in the SWC. Texas needed a football guru…
Ken Dabbs was one of first football recruiting coordinators in the nation in 1974. “It wasn’t Coach Royal or Coach Akers who brought all those great football players to Texas. It was Coach Dabbs,” Earl Campbell said Thursday. “Everybody loves Coach Dabbs. He’s so down-to-earth.” One fall day in 1973, a nervous Ken Dabbs drove…
Lawrence Sampleton Reunion of Akers players prior to the September 15th, 2018 USC game. Lawrence Sampleton, Mike Chapman, Eric Holle, Mike Babbs, and John Haines at a party on September 14th team before the USC game. The shortest of these Towers is 6’4” . Coach Akers, Billy Dale (1969 team), Ham Jones Mike Baab and wife…