The Red Zone Report - Texas Longhorns

2008 Texas Longhorns Preview

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, August 24th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Texas Longhorns football preview, Aaron Williams, Big 12, Big 12 South, Blake Gideon, Brian Orakpo, Chris Ogbannaya, Colt McCoy, Dan Buckner, Desean Hales, Foswhitt Whittaker, Jordan Shipley, Lamarr Houston, Mack Brown, Nolan Brewster, Oklahoma, Quan Cosby, Rashad Bobino, Roddrick Muckleroy, Roy Miller, Ryan Palmer, Sergio Kindle, Texas, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech, Vondrell McGee

Last season wasn’t quite the season that Texas probably hoped for, but it was a good season nonetheless. The Longhorns started the season 4-0, but losses to Kansas State and Oklahoma in their first two Big 12 games dealt a huge blow to their conference title hopes. But, ... Continue Reading

Longhorns ready to unveil their own version of ‘Slash’

Posted By Matt Severance On Tuesday, August 5th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Colt McCoy, john chiles, Texas Longhorns

Let there be no doubt: Colt McCoy is unquestioned No. 1 quarterback for Texas after throwing for 5,873 yards and 51 touchdowns over the last two seasons. However, his backup, sophomore John Chiles, brings some things to the table that McCoy doesn’t, mainly speed and a big-play ability on the ground. ... Continue Reading

It’s Jevan Snead’s time at Ole Miss

Posted By Matt Severance On Tuesday, July 1st 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Houston Nutt, Jevan Snead, Ole Miss football, SEC, SEC football, Texas Longhorns

One of the most anticipated quarterback debuts of this college football season will come in a place not exactly known as a quarterback hotbed (unless you are a Manning): at Ole Miss. Jevan Snead was a former five-star recruit who went to Texas out of high school in 2006 but couldn’t ... Continue Reading

Bears release Benson after second arrest in a month; what’s next for him?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, June 9th 2008. Under NFL Tags: 2006 NFL Draft, Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears, Matt Forte, Ricky Williams, Texas Longhorns, Thomas Jones

After all of the drama that surrounded Tank Johnson and his off-field issues, Cedric Benson had to know that the Bears wouldn't tolerate him getting into too many scrapes with law enforcement. Maybe he thought it was 'three strikes and you're out,' or he just doesn't care, but after Benson was ... Continue Reading

Tebow tops list of the country’s top 20 dual-threat quarterbacks

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, May 11th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Adam Weber, Appalachian State Mountaineers, Arkansas State Indians, Armanti Edwards, Case Keenum, Central Michigan, Chase Clement, Chase Daniel, Chris Nickson, Colin Kaepernick, Colt McCoy, Corey Leonard, Dan LeFevour, dual threat QBs, dual threat quarterbacks, Florida Gators, Houston Cougars, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Jake Locker, Jameel Sewell, Juice Williams, Justin Willis, Kellen Lewis, Matt Grothe, Michael Desormeaux, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Missouri Tigers, Nevada Wolfpack, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Pat White, Rice Owls, SMU Mustangs, South Florida Bulls, Stephen McGee, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns, Tim Tebow, Tyrod Taylor, ULL, USF, Vanderbilt Commodores, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Washington Huskies, West Virginia Mountaineers, Zac Robinson

Having a quarterback who can beat an opponent with both his arm and his legs is one of the best weapons a coach can wish for. There are many quarterbacks around the country who have that ability, including last season's Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Some of the ... Continue Reading

Horns Aplenty: Charles, Sweed lead crop of talented Texas draft prospects

Posted By Kelsey McCarson On Thursday, February 28th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Billy Pittman, Derrick Lokey, Drew Kelson, Frank Okam, Jamaal Charles, Jermichael Finley, Limas Sweed, Marcus Griffin, Robert Killebrew, Texas Longhorns, Tony Hills

When Mack Brown took over the University of Texas football program on December 4, 1997, a marked improvement in the talent level of the team was immediately apparent after he reeled in his first class. Starting the very first year, Brown has consistently scheduled a yearly recruiting bonanza that sees many of the best ... Continue Reading