Update Coach Black, Football 1992-1997, Hook’em, Tennis Jeff Moore, Rowing`

Top of the Que Volume V Newsletter #13

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HOOK’EM ORIGIN

1955 is the Beginning of Big Bertha and the Hook ’em Horns sign. Harley Clark (far right in photo) says he was inspired by a sign the Italians used that looked like a stylized longhorn with two protruding fingers representing the horns.

In Italy, the Hook ’em Horns hand sign has a very different meaning from what it represents in Texas — and it’s important enough that Italians instantly recognize it.
🇮🇹 What the gesture means in Italy
The sign is known as le corna (“the horns”). It is not a sports symbol. It is a superstitious gesture used to ward off bad luck or the evil eye — the malocchio.
• When the fingers point downward, it’s a protective gesture, like knocking on wood in the U.S.
• When the fingers point upward and directed at someone, it can be insulting, implying that the person is being cuckolded or is unlucky.

Here is a link to Harley’s story.  https://www.tiktok.com/@thetexasbucketlist/video/7577610476956208398?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Health Watch update on Coach Black is at https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/coach-leon-black-heallth-watch

FOOTBALL

Longhorn Football 1992-1997

Coach John Mackovic era 1992-1997 started slow in 1992, and 1993 reached a crescendo in 1994, 1995, and 1996 and fell into Longhorn purgatory in 1997. The link to the history of Longhorn football under Coach Mackovic is at:

https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/john-mackovic

1994

Mackovic’s team beats Mack Brown’s North Carolina Team in the Sun Bowl. This was Texas’ first bowl victory for Texas in 13 years.

1995

Wins last SWC Championship. In “It is My Opinion” by Anthony Snodgrass, he states this team roster was one of the best in the History of Longhorn football and that the team record of 10-2-1 was not indicative of the roster talent.

https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/top-5-longhorn-roster

1996

Wins first Big 12 Championship with a stunning victory over Nebraska

1997

The infamous “Rout 66” against UCLA and the worse season record in 50 years.

1995 -Taje Allen, Tre Thomas, Chris Carter, Bryant Westbrook

TENNIS

Jeff Moore is acknowledged as a prolific innovator, popular speaker, and expert clinician. As his record shows, Jeff was an outstanding tennis coach for the Lady Longhorns! His squad was always comprised of true scholar-athletes. Jeff is truly a classy guy who knows how to succeed. Further, he is always available to help others achieve their goals or missions! ???????????????????????????????? Jim Deitrick

The link to the history of Longhorn women’s tennis under Coach Jeff Moore is at the link below,

https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/tennis-women-jeff-moore

Rowing

Coach O’Neill

Rowing

The training and physical strain on the body required to be a successful rower is intense. A very tough mind and body is needed to succeed.

Coach O’Neill says “It’s not just technique and training, it’s also marketing and branding. It’s about building the culture, but in many respects we’re building the brand with what we’re doing here. So, it’s not just the technique and the training, and using sport science—it’s also about how we are going to represent and market ourselves, and build a culture and brand around Texas Rowing.”

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