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For the BCS, “Playoff” No Longer a Dirty Word

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For years, fans—right up to the president of the United States—have been arguing about the justice (and injustice) of the Bowl Championship Series. Playoff...

 
 

Four Longhorn Leaders Give Back

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Now here’s a star-studded bunch. Ricky Brennes, BS ’00, left, and Patrick Ryan, BS ’03, Life Members, hung out with Mack Brown and Ricky Williams...

 
 

Alum Lunches with Vince Young

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Mark Cavazos, BS ’03, was eating lunch at Houston’s Buffalo Grill when he realized the diner sitting next to him was none other than football legend...

 
 

Darrell Royal’s Wife Announces Alzheimer’s Research Fund

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Flanked by Lance Armstrong and Matthew McConaughey, Darrell K Royal’s wife, Edith Royal, announced the creation of the Darrell K Royal Research Fund for Alzheimer’s...

 
 

UT’s Miss Deaf America Upset Over Super Bowl Appearance

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UT doctoral student and Miss Deaf America ambassador Rachel Mazique is making headlines this week about her not-so-visible appearance at the Super Bowl. Mazique...

 
 

Ricky Williams to Retire from the NFL

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NFL player and Longhorn legend Ricky Williams will retire, he announced today. Williams, 34, won the Heisman Trophy in 1998. In an NFL career spanning 11 seasons,...

 
 

Three Longhorns at 30,000 Feet

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Catherine Chacon, BA ’99, at left, and Cory Wells, BA ’99, Life Member, right, are flight attendants for Southwest Airlines. They were delighted to...

 
 

Vince Young-Inspired Survivor Loses Game, Wins at Living

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Last week we wrote about Archie Taylor, the 17-year-old high school football star and cancer survivor who says a visit from Vince Young inspired him to win tough...

 
 

Longhorns Rack Up Big 12 Conference Awards

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  While it’s safe to say this season wasn’t our Longhorns’ finest hour, the team had no problem racking up quite a few 2011 All-Big 12 Conference Awards...

 
 

Bergeron Out, Brown Questionable for Texas vs. Baylor

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Two freshmen running backs are injured in advance of Saturday’s game against Baylor, said Head Athletic Trainer for Football Kenny Boyd today. Joe Bergeron...

 
 
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