Anonymous Donor Recognizes 2009 Longhorns Football Team With Tribute Tile
An anonymous donor has chosen to recognize the 2009 Texas Longhorns football team for its outstanding season and appearance in the BCS National Championship with a bank of tiles on the Alumni Center grounds.
The tribute features a small brick tile for each player and coach with his name on it, as well as a large central tile with the inscription: “In recognition of the 2009 Big XII Champion Longhorn football team, for an exceptional season, for representing the University with pride and class and for never giving up.”
The bank of tiles has been installed on the south side of the Alumni Center grounds, just outside the main entrance to the building.
Head Coach Mack Brown stopped by recently for the unveiling. In talking with the donor and with Texas Exes executive director Jim Boon, Brown said the tribute was both touching and fitting for a team that might well have won the National Championship had things gone just a bit differently.
“We were a national championship team whose quarterback got hurt,” Brown said. “Simple as that.”
While tiles aren’t the same as the big trophy, at least the 2009 team will be remembered and celebrated indefinitely here at the Alumni Center.
Be sure to check out the tiles next time you’re on campus or here for Game Day.
Share this article
![UT Is Transforming Education [Watch]](http://alcalde.texasexes.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Picture-2.png){kind=small}
-
Jordan Schraeder: Hi Travis! Thanks so much for commenting. Let me clear this up a bit: It was, li...
-
Travis '96: Well hold the phone. . . T&M beat the 'Horns 13-0 on November 19, 1915. The...
-
Sheri Budreau: Sounds exciting and promising - Way to let the Orange Pride shine!...
-
Matt Portillo: Interesting perspective, as always, Tim. It's been an interesting week indeed. T...
-
Jerry Cooper: Mr. Taliaferro: Let me commend you for your article about Chairman Powell's "Fo...
19 Comments
That’s how a Texas Ex supports the school – recognizes others by keeping the attention off of them. Hook ‘em!
What an amazing tribute to an amazing team. They may not have won the championship, but the won the "never say die" award and showed true character. And I think they reflect the coaching philosophy. Thanks, Anonymous Donor!
They played their hearts out. They showed what they were made opf and never gave up at any point and time. They are true champions in every way possible. Hook-Em-Horns.
I think it is an awesome creative way to honor the team.
And also remember the 1964 and 2008 Longhorn teams that were just as good as any other teams in the nation. Defeated only by media.
What a moving and dignified tribute to a gifted and inspiring group of athletes and their dedicated coaches.
I love it! What a way to honor a team that has given us some great memories and played the heart of a champion. Thanks to alot of the special players on this team. Including, probably, the best QB-WR combo Texas has ever had…."The Roommates"….Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley!
I got to attend the 2005 NC game with my wife and the 2009 NC game with my wife and kids. I was just as proud of this team as I was of the 2005 team. They showed tremendous character and class. A great lesson for my kids. Thank you Anonymous Donor for recognizing such a great group of young men.
Hook em.
Awesome
Only a true Texan can appreciate the guts and glory the Texas Longhorn Football team displayed in the National Title game against a team as good as Alabama.
Way to go Team. No one deserved it more. You gave your all and that was all anyone could ask. Hook ‘em horns!!!
Way to go team. No one deserves it more. You may not have won the game but you’re all winners in my heart.
Amazing. A great tribute for a great team. I’m sure the tile will be there to remind the future generations of the great work of that year’s team!
Remarkable effort for the best team. It shows their love for their team. It is not only a tribute for their team but a motivation for the next generation.
Thanks.
I am happy to see such a beautiful tribute and it is something which is very memorable with deep feelings.
Thanks and pleasure reading this post.
Wow, great donation. Go Longhorns!
That’s some inspirational stuff. Never knew that opinions might be this varied. Thank you for all of the enthusiasm to provide such useful info here. I’m really very interested so will maintain an eye out for updates! You are so very good at acquiring what you wish to say out there in a way thats intelligent and entertaining. Im actually impressed!
Why didn’t I find this post earlier? Keep up the good work!
Wow nice information you have shared here. Actually Google made searching of information easy on any topic. Well keep it up and post more interesting blogs.