Archive for: Charlie Strong
Late to the Game: Reading the Spring Game Tea Leaves
By Chris O'Connell
Assistant editor Chris O’Connell isn’t from Texas; he’s from New Jersey. That’s OK though—he’s here now. But without growing up in a place that cherishes...
Who is Shaka Smart?
By Chris O'Connell
For Texas, March Madness in the last few years has been more about a new spread offense, quarterback battles, and the upcoming football season’s non-conference...
Coins in the Littlefield Fountain: Your 2015 Texas Recruiting Wrap-Up
By Chris O'Connell
Well, it’s over. I spent countless hours refreshing Twitter, trying to find hidden meaning in every Daylon Mack tweet. I was bowled over with laughter over...
Two Top-10 Recruits Visit the Forty Acres
By Chris O'Connell
With no more on-field battles to look forward to until September, Longhorn fans turn once again to the recruiting war. The in-state showdown between UT and its...
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (With A&M)
By Chris O'Connell
It feels that way, doesn’t it? After being teased by a Texas vs. Texas A&M matchup for weeks by bowl prognosticators, Longhorn fans will have to wait...
Strong Plays the Weatherman, Texas Stomps Oklahoma State 28-7
By Chris O'Connell
“They thought it was cold,” Coach Charlie Strong said after Texas handled Oklahoma State easily, beating the Cowboys 28-7 in Stillwater. “I told them it wasn’t...
Texas Rolls Over West Virginia, 33-16
By Chris O'Connell
You can bristle at the lack of offensive efficiency in the second half, you can scoff at the wildly under-thrown pass from Tyrone Swoopes that went for an interception,...
Texas Downs Texas Tech in Lubbock, 34-13
By Chris O'Connell
“It’s a great team victory and just to watch us bounce back after getting shut out last week,” Charlie Strong said immediately after his Longhorns...
Talk Back: Responses to Our July|August 2014 Issue
By Alcalde Staff
The Man for the Job Our cover story and interactive feature on Charlie Strong inspired a lot of well wishes for the newly minted Longhorn coach. Diehard fans seem...
Longhorns Shutout By K-State 23-0
By Chris O'Connell
“You don’t ever want to be shut out,” Charlie Strong said, “you want to get some points.” The 48 points and 524 yards of offense against...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor