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2008 Texas Longhorns Preview

Posted By On Sunday, August 24th 2008. Under NCAA Football  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
2008 Texas Longhorns Preview
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 On Tuesday, August 5th 2008. Under NCAA Football  Tags: , ,   
Longhorns ready to unveil their own version of ‘Slash’
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 On Tuesday, July 1st 2008. Under NCAA Football  Tags: , , , , ,   
It’s Jevan Snead’s time at Ole Miss
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 On Monday, June 9th 2008. Under NFL  Tags: , , , , , ,   
Bears release Benson after second arrest in a month; what’s next for him?
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 On Sunday, May 11th 2008. Under NCAA Football  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Tebow tops list of the country’s top 20 dual-threat quarterbacks
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 On Thursday, February 28th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL Draft  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Horns Aplenty: Charles, Sweed lead crop of talented Texas draft prospects
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