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Heem the Dream: Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles is a real problem
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles has three career interceptions. He also has three career touchdowns. That’s right. Every time Biles has picked off a pass in college - he's scored. That kind of athleticism is nothing new for Biles. Long before he became a linebacker, he was accustomed to having the football in his hands. “In high school, I played running back, receiver, I did a lot of Wildcat, and I played free safety my senior year,” Biles said.
Quinn Ewers declares for NFL draft, leaves Texas as most underrated QB in school history
AUSTIN, Texas — As a Quinn-Fender, I couldn't believe my ears. The noise was coming from inside my own house. Before I left for the Cotton Bowl, my wife asked me a pretty blunt question: When did you become Quinn Ewers' agent? It got to a point I was having to Quinn-fend myself, even in my home. Not because of anything Quinn Ewers was doing wrong per se. It was really because the outside noise and expectations had become off-the-charts ridiculous.
100 Holes in 100 Degrees for ALS
On Monday the heat index in Austin reached 117 degrees, hottest in the history of the city. It certainly didn't affect Alex Litt and Cory Sullivan's mission. "Cory and I in this heat and walking 100 holes, we're trying to replicate that feeling," explained Litt as he marched down the middle of the fairway at Onion Creek. "We can never replicate that but we can push our bodies as much as we can to - for a second - feel what these people are going through.
Bowie basketball player becomes legend
Susan Trobaugh's four sons all played basketball at Bowie High School, and all four played for head coach Celester Collier. "He is a father figure to us all," explained Callaghan O'Reilly. "He's the reason I coach right now. "Collier's coaching is well-known around Austin.
Bowie basketball player becomes legend
Susan Trobaugh's four sons all played basketball at Bowie High School, and all four played for head coach Celester Collier. "He is a father figure to us all," explained Callaghan O'Reilly. "He's the reason I coach right now. "Collier's coaching is well-known around Austin.
37th Heart of Texas Regatta a hit again
Even on a cold Sunday Austin afternoon, the water as inviting as ever. Nearly 1,200 rowers took to the Colorado River for the 37th annual Heart of Texas Regatta over the weekend. The event is one of the first sprint regattas of the spring. The Austin Rowing Club hosts the event, which draws from 38 organizations across 11 states.
Where's the beef? Texas, OU stay as mum as possible
Back in October Charles Omenihu sacked Kyler Murray, and swung for the fences. “My coaches saw me swing my imaginary bat,” said Omenihu. “I told y’all when I swung it, it went 450 feet. I’m gonna try to hit Jerry’s big TV up there.” Celebrating big plays is a big part of Texas-OU. Oklahoma is trying to figure out if "Horns down" is allowed. “We’re working on some clarification but I will make sure it’s fully clear to our guys what they can and can’t do,” Lincoln Riley told the media Monday.
Maryland takes down Texas again, 34-29
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — It was one of those rare occurrences when the sequel proved even more impressive than the original.Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins’ interim coach.After blowing a 24-7 lead, Maryland forced three turnovers in the final 6:09 and scored the game’s final 10 points to stun the Longhorns in...
Bob's Blog: Black Eye Buckeye
Remember when you were in the third grade and you hated social studies but you still had to make a speech in front of the class but you simply couldn't care less how it went or what grade you got or how it affected anyone else? Urban Meyer was his third grade self tonight. Meyer was a third grader in his prepared statement and a third grader in his maturity level.
Texas names Sam Ehlinger starting QB
University of Texas tower - KEYE.jpgThere is no controversy.For now.Monday Texas head football coach Tom Herman named Sam Ehlinger the starting quarterback for the Longhorns opener against Maryland. While he did leave a little wiggle room, Herman is confident in moving forward with Ehlinger at the helm. Last year the Westlake product started six games - going 2-4 - and led Texas in passing and rushing.Buechele started seven games last year and earned the nod in 19 in his career.
Lake Travis QB Hudson Card next in line
Thursday Baker Mayfield threw his first – and second – NFL touchdowns for the Browns. As he was solidifying his worth in Cleveland, Garrett Gilbert was doing the same for Carolina.
Charles Taylor - and his boat - take over in Pflugerville
A year ago Charles Taylor led McCallum to the state semifinals and a 14-1 record. All the while George Hermann was finishing up a storied 21-year career in Pflugerville.Hermann’s departure opened the door for Taylor to take over a proud Panthers struggling to revive itself. Pflugerville’s last winning season was in 2012.To get the program back to its best days, Taylor is bringing his best – and his boat. Bob Ballou explains.
Texas forces game 3 with 4-2 win over Tennessee Tech
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The most dangerous offensive team in the country was rendered harmless on Sunday.Tennessee Tech managed just three hits, a season-low, against Texas pitchers Chase Shugart and Blair Henley as the Longhorns won 4-2 to even their NCAA Tournament best-of-three super regional series at one victory apiece.Game 3 is on Monday.All-American Kody Clemens drove in two runs, one with his 23rd home run of the season for Texas (41-21).Tech (53-11) leads the nation in several...
Tennessee Tech tops Texas in game 1, 5-4
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Chase Chambers and David Garza each had an RBI double to power a three-run fifth inning and Tennessee Tech held on to beat Texas 5-4 in the opening game of a best-of-three series in the NCAA baseball tournament on Saturday.Chambers' double in the top of the fifth drove in two runs to make it 4-3 and then Garza brought in Chambers with another double.Ethan Roberts came on and helped Tennessee Tech (53-10) out of some trouble in the bottom of the sixth with three straight...
UT men's hoops will face Nevada Friday in Nashville
Austin (AP) - Texas is back in the NCAA Tournament after missing out last year and surviving the pressure of a late-season stretch on the bubble. The Longhorns are the No. 10 seed in the South Region and will play No. 7 Nevada.The Longhorns' season was rocked by the January announcement that team leader Andrew Jones had leukemia and immediately began treatment.
Texas gets much-needed win over West Virginia
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Their season fading and their big man still on the bench with a sprained toe, the Texas Longhorns were in desperate need of a big win to bolster their NCAA Tournament hopes.They got it Saturday with an 87-79 overtime win over No. 20 West Virginia, spurred by guards Matt Coleman and Kerwin Roach II and a barrage of 3-pointers.“We knew we were really going to have to fight,” Texas coach Shaka Smart said. “We also knew there was a ton on the line.
Texas suspends CB Holton Hill for season
Texas head coach Tom Herman suspended cornerback Holton Hill for the remainder of the season for a violation of team rules.Hill, a junior from Houston, is allowed to remain on the team and practice, but will not play in games for the rest of 2017.Hill is second on the team in tackles with 51 and returned two interceptions for touchdowns. He also returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown in the opener against Maryland.
No. 8 TCU topples Texas 24-7
University of Texas tower - KEYE.jpgFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kyle Hicks ran for two touchdowns and No. 10 TCU rebounded from its only loss, staying tied for the Big 12 lead and in contention for a playoff spot with a 24-7 victory over Texas on Saturday night.In a game dominated by two of the Big 12's best defenses, Hicks had 41 yards rushing on 11 carries.
Mayfield, Oklahoma top Texas 29-24
DALLAS (AP) -- Emotionally and physically spent just a few minutes earlier, Baker Mayfield found the energy to gallop into the Cotton Bowl tunnel joyously, ''Golden Hat'' trophy on his head, after beating his hometown Texas Longhorns again.Mayfield threw 59 yards to Mark Andrews for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter after Oklahoma had blown a 20-point lead, and the 12th-ranked Sooners held on to beat Texas 29-24 on Saturday.Mayfield's second TD throw of more than 50 yards came 68...
2017 Texas Longhorns preview with Bob Ballou & Jeff Howe
To preview the 2017 Texas football season, Bob Ballou sat down with Jeff Howe from 247sports and CBS Sports to discuss what to expect in this season.
Garrett repeats answer 10 times
Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett rarely reveals much during his press conferences, but Tuesday in Oxnard he took that to a new level.When questioned about the release of wide receiver Lucky Whitehead, Garrett responded with the same answer ten times.Said Garrett: "Yesterday we made a decision that was deemed to be in the best interest of the Dallas Cowboys. We're standing by that decision.
U.S. Open qualifier and Cooper Dossey's secret weapon
Yesterday Baylor's Cooper Dossey won Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Today the Vandegrift product found a unique advantage in his U.S. Open local qualifying round, because Cooper's caddie was his secret weapon.Dossey was bound for success in his early career as a golfer, and as he continues to accomplish big things, he remains grateful for his mom. Trudi Dossey was on the bag for Cooper in his round today, and despite a solid round at even park, Cooper didn't qualify.
Lakeway family honors father, son lost in terror attack by giving to future UT athletes
51-year-old Sean Copeland and his 11-year-old son Brodie Copeland were killed in the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France (Photo: Facebook/MGN Online)AUSTIN, Texas — Live happy, live fun, live strong.Finding a motto that reflects Sean Copeland's personality really wasn't that difficult.
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