Ranking the 2009 Texas football schedule
06/30/2009 - It’s about that time to start sizing up the college football season, so here’s our rundown of the games on the Longhorns schedule. Read more »
CWS Championship Live: Texas versus LSU (Game 3)
06/24/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s final College World Series championship series game against the LSU Tigers. Read more »
CWS Championship Live: Texas versus LSU (Game 2)
06/23/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s second College World Series championship series game against the LSU Tigers. Read more »
CWS Championship Live: Texas versus LSU (Game 1)
06/22/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s College World Series championship series game against the LSU Tigers. Read more »
CWS Live: Texas versus Arizona State (Game 3)
06/19/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s College World Series against Arizona State. The Horns are looking to advance to title round with a win. Read more »
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Ranking the 2009 Texas football schedule
06/30/2009 - It’s about that time to start sizing up the college football season, so here’s our rundown of the games on the Longhorns schedule.
Best of Twitter: June 28, 2009
06/28/2009 - RT @InsideTexas: Future Longhorn Marquise Goodwin sets national high school long jump record: http://bit.ly/1q5rn5 4:13 PM Jun 28th from Tweetie Former #UT recruit, Arky circus, and current 3rd string #USC QB Mitch Mustain is now apparently having grade issues: http://tr.im/q03B 1:13 PM Jun 28th Good article on #UT baseball’s 2010 pitching staff from @aTrubow: http://tr.im/q4rv Never [...]
Video: Vince Young talks about football, life
06/16/2009 - Former Texas quarterback Vince Young has struggled on and particularly off the field since the beginning of the 2008 season. Within about 24 hours he struggled in the season opener, got hurt, lost his starting job with the Tennessee Titans to (the mediocre) Kerry Collins, and then things escalated to the point where Nashville police [...]
Ahmad Dixon switches commit to Baylor
05/23/2009 - Rumors started swirling Wednesday and on Friday Ahmad Dixon made it official by announcing he had decided to switch his commit from Texas to the Baylor Bears. The 4-star 2010 safety prospect is from Waco and made the decision that he wanted to stay and play for his hometown school. Baylor coach Art Briles was [...]
ESPN ranks Colt McCoy as Big 12’s #2 player
05/21/2009 - Heisman runner-up Colt McCoy, friend of the working man and enemy to Sooners everywhere, finished 2nd on ESPN’s rankings for top 40 players in the Big 12. Colt was joined by teammates Sergio Kindle (13), Jordan Shipley (18), Adam Ulatoski (27), Earl Thomas (32) and Chris Hall (37). Predictably, Oklahoma leads the list [...]
Medical condition forces defensive tackle Jarvis Humphrey to withdraw from The University of Texas
05/08/2009 - Freshman defensive tackle Jarvis Humphrey has been forced to leave school due to a kidney condition. There is no word on the seriousness of his condition or if there is any chance Jarvis will return to UT. The young man’s health is obviously the primary concern. From the official UT site: Longhorn redshirt freshman defensive tackle Jarvis [...]
Does Texas need to run the ball to win it all?
05/06/2009 - Not that I’m breaking any news when I say this, but it bears repeating: this could be a special year for our Longhorns. A majority of our starters return, our coaching staff is arguably the strongest in Mack’s tenure and they have an understandably large chip on their shoulders after getting rooked out [...]
4th and 5… The National Championship on the line
05/06/2009 - Because you can never watch it enough…
Former Longhorn Mike Williams attempting NFL comeback with Redskins
05/03/2009 - Former Longhorn offensive tackle Mike Williams and NFL Draft bust is attempting a comeback. He’s still too heavy and he has a long way to go, but the Washington Redskins think his raw ability is still worth taking a chance on. He’s lost 40 pounds but still tips the scales at 404 pounds, more than [...]
Brian Orakpo as a Redskin in Madden NFL 10
05/02/2009 - Roger Goodell and Brian Orakpo were still on stage at last weekend’s NFL Draft and EA Sports already had Orakpo’s Madden NFL 10 Washington Redskins player card ready. The EA experts love his speed and power and rated him as an 82 overall. Both in real life and in the game, Rak is going to [...]
Home & Home match-up with Minnesota coming?
05/01/2009 - The Statesman’s Suzanne Halliburton just reported that Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster has announced an upcoming home and home match-up between the Gophers and the Longhorns. No dates specified yet. I think this is the perfect out of conference game for Texas. Minnesota is a BCS conference opponent that will help the strength of schedule but [...]
ESPN Classic confirms… Texas 45, Oklahoma 35
04/30/2009 - Sometimes, I love ESPN Classic. Usually when they replay college football during the “dog days” of the season (May-July) that keeps my ever-present desire for college football that much sharper.
Selvin Young released by Denver Broncos
04/30/2009 - Not a huge surprise after they drafted Knowshon Moreno in the first round of this weekend’s draft, but the Denver Broncos have released former Texas running back Selvin Young today. From the AP: ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ crowded backfield has become a bit clearer with the release of third-year tailback Selvin Young. The Broncos [...]
Quan Cosby and Cedric Dockery sign NFL free agent deals
04/27/2009 - Two of the Texas’ undrafted players have signed NFL rookie free agent deals and will continue to try to live their dreams.
Mike Leach thinks Stephen McGee sucks
04/27/2009 - Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach has been very vocal lately that he thinks his quarterback Graham Harrell isn’t getting a fair shake from the media or NFL scouts. He stood up for Harrell at Heisman time and is now upset that his QB went undrafted this weekend. In the process of defending Harrell he [...]
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Rick Barnes picks up 2011 commit from guard Sheldon McClellan
05/04/2009 - After starting talented but diminutive guards DJ Augustin and AJ Abrams and struggling against teams such as Memphis due to their length. That won’t happen again. (Image: HoustonPreps.net)
What’s the best Kevin Durant clip on the Internet?
04/11/2009 - ESPN The Magazine scours the depths of YouTube and ranks the top Kevin Durant clips on the Internet, they chose a good one for number one. Check out “Kevin Durant Evolution”:
Texas signee Avery Bradley is ESPN’s new #1 player
04/10/2009 - Future Longhorn Avery Bradley has been all over the country and all over your television the last few weeks during the McDonald’s All-American Game, slam dunk contest and leading his team to the NHSI tourney victory. He didn’t fail to impress, playing very well in practice and the Mickey D’s game and taking home the [...]
Video: Roy Williams gets dunked on
04/09/2009 - “The Legend” is actually a pretty good basketball player, but up against a real college player he wasn’t much of a match last weekend during Michael Huff’s celebrity basketball game. After a wheels off loose ball, UT-Arlington’s Marquez Haynes took a pass and dunked right in Roy Williams’ face. Watch below: Roy does a good job [...]
Future Horn Avery Bradley wins McDonald’s All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
04/02/2009 - The 2008-09 basketball season isn’t over yet but Texas fans can get started being excited for next year already. The 6-foot-3 guard had a great week at the McDonald’s All-American basketball game including showing great things in practice, 15 points in the game, and a slam dunk contest win. Check out high quality video of [...]
Texas basketball season ends in NCAA second round
03/22/2009 - A few missed free throws, a couple of missed rebounds, at least two awful foul calls and Texas’ 2009 basketball season came to an end.
Video: Texas loses in last minute to Duke
03/22/2009 - The 2008-09 Texas Longhorns were far from a perfect team, but Saturday night the team showed a ton of heart but came up short in the final minute in a second round loss to Duke.
NCAA Tournament Live: Texas versus Duke
03/21/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during Texas’ tourney game versus Duke on CBS.
Varez Ward talks about matchup against Duke
03/21/2009 - Yahoo.com interview from Varez Ward:
Abrams and Texas bury Minnesota in opening round
03/20/2009 - Texas advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament behind a barrage of 3-pointers from senior guard AJ Abrams and support from Dexter Pittman and others.
NCAA Tournament Live: Texas versus Minnesota
03/19/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during Texas’ opening round game versus Minnesota on CBS.
Video: ESPN previews Texas/Minnesota first round game
03/19/2009 - ESPN’s Andy Katz spends a few minutes breaking down the Horns’ first round matchup with Minnesota. He talks (very) briefly with both head coaches to get their thoughts on the tournament and their first round opponent.
Yahoo experts think Texas could be East’s bracket buster
03/19/2009 - Thanks to their big front line experts think the Horns match up well against Duke and could give the region’s #2 seed fits.
Video: Texas vs Minnesota first round tournament preview
03/18/2009 - CBS Sports experts discuss the first round matchup between 7-seed Texas and 10-seed Minnesota.
Watch March Madness live on your iPhone or iPod touch
03/18/2009 - Not unproductive enough at work during March Madness? Your iPhone and CBS Sports are going to do their best this year to make it even worse. They’ve released a $4.99 app for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows you (via WiFi or 3G) to stream live game video and get highlights, audio, scores, and [...]
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Best of Twitter: June 28, 2009
06/28/2009 - RT @InsideTexas: Future Longhorn Marquise Goodwin sets national high school long jump record: http://bit.ly/1q5rn5 4:13 PM Jun 28th from Tweetie Former #UT recruit, Arky circus, and current 3rd string #USC QB Mitch Mustain is now apparently having grade issues: http://tr.im/q03B 1:13 PM Jun 28th Good article on #UT baseball’s 2010 pitching staff from @aTrubow: http://tr.im/q4rv Never [...]
CWS Championship Live: Texas versus LSU (Game 3)
06/24/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s final College World Series championship series game against the LSU Tigers.
CWS Championship Live: Texas versus LSU (Game 2)
06/23/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s second College World Series championship series game against the LSU Tigers.
CWS Championship Live: Texas versus LSU (Game 1)
06/22/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s College World Series championship series game against the LSU Tigers.
CWS Live: Texas versus Arizona State (Game 3)
06/19/2009 - Follow along with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s College World Series against Arizona State. The Horns are looking to advance to title round with a win.
Texas beats Arizona State 10-6 in College World Series
06/16/2009 - In a fantastic and improbable performance, the Longhorns came back to win tonight 10-6 against the Sun Devils and one of the top pitchers in college baseball.
CWS Live: Texas versus Arizona State (Game 2)
06/16/2009 - Follow along below with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s College World Series winners’ bracket game against Arizona State.
CWS Live: Texas versus Southern Miss (Game 1)
06/14/2009 - Follow along below with our live thoughts and analysis during tonight’s opening game for the Texas Longhorns at the 2009 College World Series.
Texas beats TCU, headed back to Omaha!
06/08/2009 - The Texas Longhorns are headed back to Omaha for the 33rd time. The team topped TCU 5-2 to win their Super Regional and advance to the College World Series.
TCU wins 3-2 to force Super Regional Game 3
06/08/2009 - One day after giving Texas fans hope that the offense was hitting its stride at just the right time, the bats fell back to earth as the team fell to TCU 3-2 Sunday afternoon.
Last chance: Win ‘Inning by Inning’ DVD from 40 Acres Sports
06/08/2009 - Texas plays TCU today for the right to go to Omaha, but first you get one last chance to win a copy of the ‘Inning By Inning’ DVD.
Texas bats come alive to beat TCU 10-4 in Super Regional opener
06/07/2009 - Texas set an NCAA record Saturday with 7 sacrifice bunts but luckily Texas coach Augie Garrido let third baseman Michael Torres swing away.
Not many chances left, win Inning By Inning DVD
06/05/2009 - It’s a great day to be a Texas baseball fan. The Super Regionals start against TCU start today and you get another chance to win a copy of the Inning By Inning DVD. This time all you have to do to win is sign up on this entry form. If you want to win a copy [...]
Texas/TCU Super Regional schedule set
06/03/2009 - Times and television have been set for this weekend’s CWS Super Regional for Texas and TCU. Game 1 will take place Saturday, June 6th at 5pm on ESPNU. Sunday’s game 2 will be at 2pm on ESPN. If necessary, the two teams will play in one of two time slots on Monday, either noon or [...]
Augie Garrido expert? Win ‘Inning by Inning’ DVD (Day 3)
06/03/2009 - Today’s trivia question is a little harder: What team did Garrido manage in the 1999 movie For Love of the Game?
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Best of Twitter: June 28, 2009
06/28/2009 - RT @InsideTexas: Future Longhorn Marquise Goodwin sets national high school long jump record: http://bit.ly/1q5rn5 4:13 PM Jun 28th from Tweetie Former #UT recruit, Arky circus, and current 3rd string #USC QB Mitch Mustain is now apparently having grade issues: http://tr.im/q03B 1:13 PM Jun 28th Good article on #UT baseball’s 2010 pitching staff from @aTrubow: http://tr.im/q4rv Never [...]
Ahmad Dixon switches commit to Baylor
05/23/2009 - Rumors started swirling Wednesday and on Friday Ahmad Dixon made it official by announcing he had decided to switch his commit from Texas to the Baylor Bears. The 4-star 2010 safety prospect is from Waco and made the decision that he wanted to stay and play for his hometown school. Baylor coach Art Briles was [...]
Rick Barnes picks up 2011 commit from guard Sheldon McClellan
05/04/2009 - After starting talented but diminutive guards DJ Augustin and AJ Abrams and struggling against teams such as Memphis due to their length. That won’t happen again. (Image: HoustonPreps.net)
Texas signee Avery Bradley is ESPN’s new #1 player
04/10/2009 - Future Longhorn Avery Bradley has been all over the country and all over your television the last few weeks during the McDonald’s All-American Game, slam dunk contest and leading his team to the NHSI tourney victory. He didn’t fail to impress, playing very well in practice and the Mickey D’s game and taking home the [...]
Video: Marquise Goodwin wins 100m at Texas Relays
04/05/2009 - Future Longhorn track star and possible slot receiver Marquise Goodwin won this week’s 100m at Texas Relays with a blazing fast 10.38 time. Watch the race below:
Future Horn Avery Bradley wins McDonald’s All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
04/02/2009 - The 2008-09 basketball season isn’t over yet but Texas fans can get started being excited for next year already. The 6-foot-3 guard had a great week at the McDonald’s All-American basketball game including showing great things in practice, 15 points in the game, and a slam dunk contest win. Check out high quality video of [...]
Recruit Highlights: Reggie Wilson
03/24/2009 - Haltom City defensive end Reggie Wilson is the latest 2010 recruit to add his name to one of the most impressive recruiting classes in recent memory, and he may also be the most exciting. He’s only been playing football for a few years but he’s already a dynamic pass-rushing end who strikes fear in opposing [...]
Defensive end Reggie Wilson is Texas’ 21st commit
03/21/2009 - One of the nation’s top defensive ends and state’s top players will play for the Horns. (Photo: Rivals.com)
2010 football commit list updated
02/26/2009 - The Longhorns just got their 2009 recruits to sign on the dotted line earlier this month, but the coaching staff has already convinced 12 new high school blue chippers to come on board for 2010. Lufkin defensive back Carrington Byndom is the latest commit in what is already shaping up to be another top class [...]
Video: Rivals.com top 2009 recruiting classes
02/10/2009 - The Longhorns didn’t finish off the 2009 recruiting class with the bang some fans were hoping for, but the class is still one of the top in the nation. Rivals.com ranks Texas as fifth overall class overall, but is with Florida and USC for best average rating per prospect. Check out a brief video feature [...]
Commits galore from first Junior Day, get updates on Twitter
02/08/2009 - The first 2010 Junior Day was today and six commits have pledged to play for the Longhorns. Make sure you’re following @40acressports and you’ll always be up to date on the latest news including this huge recruiting weekend.
Video: Tevin Mims is excited to be a Longhorn
02/07/2009 - Defensive end Tevin Mims was the last recruit to join Texas’ 2009 recruiting class but he’s excited to be a Longhorn. Mims exploded during his senior season and went from a relative unknown to a highly sought after 4-star player. When he finally got the offer in January from his boyhood favorite he jumped on it quickly.
Follow 2009 National Signing Day updates at 40 Acres Sports
02/03/2009 - Check back often Wednesday and follow @40AcresSports on Twitter to keep track of all the National Signing Day updates.
SI’s Stewart Mandel takes a look at 2005 quarterback recruiting
01/26/2009 - The 2005 recruiting season was an up and down one for the Texas Longhorns full of hits and big misses. Nothing had a bigger impact on the future of Texas football than the roller coaster ride that was Ryan Perrilloux. Perrilloux eventually decommitted (after months of lies) leaving the Horns with only a unheralded 3-star [...]
2009 Under Armour All-American Game to feature Garrett Gilbert and other Horns
01/04/2009 - Tonight five Texas commits will play in the Under Armour All-America Game live on ESPN at 7pm Central.
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