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UT quarterback Gilbert's close-up comes in 1st start
2 hours ago - chron.com
... "There's no magic number in yardage. It's about production." On defense, some project the Longhorns to be even better than the unit that ranked third in the nation last year, but linebacker Keenan Robinson said UT hasn't been paying attention to the praise. "You can't really tell how good a team you have, or who's really ready, until you play somebody," Robinson said. "I'm ready to show people that we are the real deal and not just numbers on paper." ... Read More »
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Bill Little commentary: The next last play
8 hours ago - texassports.com
... - Official website of the Texas Longhorns - Texas Football HOUSTON - It is, after all, the beginning of the end and the start of the beginning. Mack Brown made it clear to his Texas Longhorn football team in their final meeting in Austin on Thursday - for the seniors, this is the first game of their last year. For the significant number of freshmen who will play against Rice on Saturday, it is the beginning of the beginning--the only time in their life they will play their "first" college game. ... Read More »
4. 'Horns begin new era with Gilbert against Rice
15 hours ago - rivals.yahoo.com
... Gilbert takes over for Colt McCoy full-time this season after an inauspicious start filling in for the star in a - loss to Alabama in the BCS title game. Gilbert threw four interceptions in that game after taking over McCoy in the first quarter. That fact hasnt left him now that this is his team. I think as a quarterback, the thing thats been the most important for me is to be able to be the leader, the guy that manages the game well and doesnt turn the ball overdoesnt make mistakes with the ball, he said. Brown wants Gilbert to understand he doesnt have to try to be McCoy and that ... Read More »
5. Rice football: Five storylines to watch vs. Texas
16 hours ago - blogs.chron.com
... have been reminded they own two of the longest streaks in the nation: the Owls have not returned a kickoff for a touchdown since , a span of games. It's been since ( games) that Rice has returned a punt for a TD. Andy Erickson, a true freshman from Lake Travis and a former teammate of UT quarterback Garrett Gilbert, will handle punts. Punter Kyle Martens averaged . yards on punts last season. Chris Boswell takes over the field-goal and PAT duties from four-year starter Clark Fangmeier. Boswell's range is from inside the -yard line. The Owls aren't looking for ... Read More »
6. James Brown ready to lead Lamar University to its first victory
1 day ago - dallasnews.com
... Texas quarterback James Brown, now the running back coach for the Lamar University football team, is eager for his newly created team to take the field for the first time. Brown was interviewed by lostlettermen.com to discuss his role in recreating the Lamar football team. But the road hasnt been easy for the former Longhorn. The last few years have been filled with ... Read More »
8. UT: linebacker Jackson to miss the season
1 day ago - statesman.com
Freshman linebacker Tevin Jackson has yet to enroll for fall classes and will miss the season, Texas school officials announced Thursday. The problem centers around his high school transcript from Garland High School. An official statement said Texas will continue to try to resolve the matter so th Read More »
9. Colt McCoy looks sharp as Browns beat Bears
1 day ago - kansascity.com
... and it continued on his first play, a bad exchange on Clevelands first snap that the Bears recovered at Clevelands . Three plays later, Collins waited patiently for Olsen to get open behind Clevelands secondary.</p><p> McCoy regrouped, though, and efficiently moved Clevelands second- and third-team offenses with short, precise throws. He twice completed -yarders but was sacked three times.</p><p>This capped off my preseason, said McCoy, who left after getting his hand stepped on. It felt great to get into a game, get into a rhythm and get a feel for the defense. Just being in the ... Read More »
10. Browns RB Hardesty sustains knee injury, but McCoy shreds Bears in victory ...
1 day ago - nfl.com
... being tackled. He grimaced as trainers worked on his leg before he walked slowly to the sideline, where the Browns medical staff examined him. He was escorted to the locker room for further tests. Hardesty didn't limp and was able to put full weight on his left leg as he left the field. The team provided no details on Hardesty's injury. The Browns traded into the second round to draft Hardesty, who gained , yards last season in the rugged SEC. The Browns front office is high on Hardesty, believing he can step in as a starter or serve as a change-of-pace for Jerome Harrison , who ... Read More »
11. Freshman linebacker not enrolled due to transcript issue
1 day ago - texassports.com
... Center. Texas will continue to pursue getting the issue resolved in order for Jackson to enroll, but if it cannot be rectified in the very near future, he will not enroll this semester. Jackson was enrolled in and completed nine hours of class work at UT this summer. He worked out with the team during preseason drills in August before the Fall semester began, although he did miss some practice time with a wrist injury."I'm disappointed that I might not be able to be at Texas this semester, but know it's a situation that I can get straightened out," Jackson said. "I'm going to ... Read More »
12. Can Longhorns keep running game from being a running joke?
1 day ago - dallasnews.com
... the Cotton Bowl.You could argue from the time he arrived in to his exit in late , Leach had built the third-best program in the Big . (Yes, Nebraska fans, we still remember the Bill Callahan era).One of Tuberville's claims to fame has been the - record his Auburn team compiled in with Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown, among others. From to his exit after the season, Tuberville went - at Auburn with a share of one SEC West Division title. In the same span at Tech, Leach was - and tied for one Big South title. ... Read More »
13. Roundup: QB McCoy looks sharp, Browns win
1 day ago - cbssports.com
... -- With most starters watching from the sideline, Atlanta and Jacksonville got a last look at players vying for open roster spots. No one really stood out. Fullback Brock Bolen scored on a -yard run, Josh Scobee kicked two field goals and the Jaguars beat the Falcons. The teams exposed just a few starters to the preseason finale, with coaches and close friends Mike Smith and Jack Del Rio preferring to save them for next weekend's season openers. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Alvin Pearman's -yard touchdown with : left helped Tennessee beat New Orleans ... Read More »
15. QB Gilbert had clear path to take over at Texas
1 day ago - rivals.yahoo.com
... is revamping its offense and Gilbert will likely take a lot of snaps under center, something he hasnt done since peewee football. Gilbert said he likes the change but notes the difficulty of having to learn new tricks to read a defense. Texas has few options if he struggles. Harris left the team on the eve of training camp, so freshmen Case McCoy (Colts brother) and Connor Wood are the only backups. McCoy is listed as No. and Wood will likely redshirt provided Gilbert or McCoy dont get injured. Gilbert says hell be nervous when he takes the field Saturday, even against a -point ... Read More »
16. UT football: How to avoid disaster
1 day ago - blogs.chron.com
... - defeat at the hands of North Carolina State in . "It is the prototypical nightmare," Brown said. "You don't have to bring it up for me to remember it. It is part of my gray hair and my stomach problems." That loss shared a common characteristic with many early-season losses by favored teams special-teams breakdowns. UT had three punts blocked against the Wolfpack, with two returned for touchdowns and another resulting in a safety. In recent years, UT has routinely unleashed one of the nation's best special-teams units. The Longhorns have blocked kicks since , a total ... Read More »
17. Tracking Mack: Sept. 1
2 days ago - texassports.com
... At the same time, you try to get to this ballgame with as few distractions as you possibly can, understanding that there are a lot of new pieces. The other thing that is hard to understand is when a freshman is playing more than an older player, that player is disappointed. He has friends on the team. It affects team morale. It affects team chemistry. All of those things are important. People say that they are not, but they are important because you want your team to be a team that works together and fights together. We will take a bus to Houston on Friday afternoon. We will get there and ... Read More »
18. No Heisman hype: With Bradford, McCoy gone, no national preseason ...
2 days ago - mcall.com
... quarterbacks FILE - In this Nov. , , file photo Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game in Kansas City, Mo. Gabbert made a grand debut in last year's - season-opening victory over Illinois and a stronger, more experienced Gabbert has teammates anticipating an encore in Saturday's season opener against the Illini in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File) ( Orlin Wagner, AP / November , ) Where have all the hyped-up Big quarterbacks gone? None of the league's quarterbacks is being mentioned as a Heisman ... Read More »
19. Gilbert physically, intangibly strong
2 days ago - texas.scout.com
... became QB, and he's taken steps ever since. Cornerback Aaron Williams said that he believed Gilbert arrived as a leader when Gilbert began woofing back at Williams in -on- drills. Hes just really growing up,? said James Kirkendoll, senior receiver. Hes taking more of a leadership role on this team.? It will take more than woofing to lead these Longhorns back to the National Championship game. But ask the Texas coaches and players whether Gilbert has the right stuff, and theyre unanimous in their opinions. I think hes a great quarterback,? said Tyrell Higgins , junior defensive tackle. ... Read More »
20. 'Horns and Owls hook up in Houston
2 days ago - sacbee.com
... Conference title and an appearance in the BCS National Championship Game, which it lost to Alabama (-), enters this new campaign with a ton of talent, although much of it is unproven at the moment. Still, coach Mack Brown's club is poised to defend its league championship and challenge the top teams in the land for another shot at the BCS crown. The Longhorns have posted nine consecutive -win seasons, the longest active streak in the nation. They are one of only two teams in college football history to accomplish such a feat, with Florida State's straight seasons being the current ... Read More »
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