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The Big 12's Nightmare Draft
The Big 12 had its worse draft ever. Even Mike Reinfeldt and Jeff Fisher think so. It took 36 selections before the second Big 12 player was drafted. This is from a conference with four of Top 10 in the final AP rankings. Pathetic. Powerhouse programs like Troy, Vanderbilt, Delaware, and...
Spring Practice Position Battles
In which we discuss some legitimate issues with which the coaching staff must deal. With spring practice kicking off it's boring routine of padless drills and stretching, here are some areas I'll be watching, until I fall asleep in the bleachers anyway. 1. Safety Since DB coach/handlebar mustache...
Texas Football: Nebraska Post-Mortem
I have a work colleague whose husband is a manager at the Venetian in Las Vegas. It might surprise you then, classy joint that the Venetian is, to learn that it is the site of the prestigious Adult Video Awards. Aside from the enjoyment of seeing porn stars being led through the lobby on leashes...
Limas Sweed is out for the year
Season -ending wrist surgery. We just lost our only deep threat at the receiver position, but Colt McCoy's arm wasn't strong to begin with. Will defenses even need to play Cover 2 against us now? "I’ve aggravated it a couple of times and again last week and have probably been in more pain than I...
NFL Draft Day One: No Huskers Taken
There have been no Huskers taken on the first day of the NFL draft. I find it surprising that Carl Nicks is still available, I thought that we would at least be taken by the middle of the second round. Like I said earlier, this isn’t saying a whole lot for the talent level that Bill Callahan...
Limas Sweed Highlights
From an awkward freshman to a key part of the national title, a worthy #4 for the Longhorns... Unforgettable. Compilation highlight video #1. Compilation highlight video #2. Compilation highlight video #3. Compilation highlight video #4. Limas Sweed Pro Day interview.
The Five Biggest Disappointments Of 2007: #5 Limas Sweed
Continuing this feature from last season, in which we review the five biggest disappointments and surprises of the season.Some may object to having an injured player on this list, but of all the disappointments in the 2007, Limas' wrist injury may have been the most painful. Though this list kicks...
Midseason Review: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
The midseason review continues with a look at Texas' wide receivers.Statistics Minimum 5 receptionsOverview Prior to the season, the working theory on this offense was that it could be a successful, pass-first attack, directed by McCoy. We talked at length about the two elements required for the...
Limas Sweed Tribute
It's been four terrific years, including a national title and arguably the single most important reception in Texas Longhorns football history.Take a moment to wish Limas all the best heading forward. I'll do what I can to make sure he sees all your comments.For me? I can count on one hand the...
Throwing Early and Often: First Down Versus Rice
I was going over my notes from Saturday evening's game and was astounded by how often we were passing on first down. Curious, I decided to chart every first down from the first half, just to get a tidier picture of how we'd performed. To wit:In compiling a 41-0 lead against Rice in the first half,...
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