http://www.realfootball365.com Texas Longhorns Football News, scores, analysis and discussion. College Football News. en-us info@realfootball365.com Copyright (C) 2005-2008 www.realfootball365.com http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/14086 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/14086 At the University of Texas, free soft drinks for employees have disappeared. Printers often sit silently, and thermostats register temperatures on the fringe of the comfort zone. However, these cost-cutting measures signal just the tip of the iceberg. Although Longhorn athletic officials won’t admit it, Orangeblood fan support may have reached its apex. It’s difficult to believe Texas suffers... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2009-06-29T05:12:09-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13787 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13787 This spring, Chris Whaley ran track for the Madisonville Mustangs. Next September, however, he could be the starting tailback at Texas. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound running back brings an impressive resume to the 40 Acres. In his senior season in high school, he rushed for 1,910 yards and scored 24 touchdowns for a team that won just three of nine games. For four weeks last year, Whaley wore a... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2009-03-30T05:12:24-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13692 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13692 Conventional thought penciled in a redshirt year for Garrett Gilbert in 2009. But recent developments indicate the highly touted quarterback could back up Colt McCoy next season. The Gatorade National Football Player of the Year signed with Longhorns last month after throwing for 12,537 yards during his high school career at Lake Travis (Texas). At that time, most recruiting analysts believed... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2009-03-02T05:12:19-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13617 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13617 Vince Young arrived at the University of Texas in 2002, and Colt McCoy followed in 2005. Last Wednesday, Garrett Gilbert earned the right to succeed these stellar quarterbacks when he signed with Texas. Gilbert, the Parade Magazine and Gatorade national player of the year, brings an outstanding resume to the 40 Acres. He led Lake Travis, located in the Austin suburbs, to successive Class 4A... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2009-02-09T05:07:15-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13519 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13519 The Texas Longhorns upheld their end of the bargain this past college football season. However, bowl meltdowns by Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and Missouri knocked Texas down to fourth in the final Associated Press rankings. Ohio State gave the Horns all they could handle in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and went in front 21-17 with just over two minutes remaining. But Colt McCoy... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2009-01-12T05:40:06-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13113 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13113 Colt McCoy garners most of the headlines. But when the Texas Longhorn offense needs a big play, it turns to the quarterback’s roommate, Jordan Shipley. Commentary: Shipley has emerged as the Horns’ go-to guy this season. The senior wide receiver has caught a scoring pass in every game this year. In 2008, Shipley has snared 58 passes for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns. Clutch performances... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-10-31T05:15:34-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13075 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13075 The past can’t predict the future. But when Texas plays Texas Tech, the Longhorns usually prevail. Commentary: In their series, which began in 1928, the Longhorns have earned 43 victories to the Red Raiders' 14. Over the past decade, Texas has dominated even more. During Mack Brown’s 10-year tenure in Austin, the Longhorns have won eight matchups against Tech. The Red Raiders triumphed... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-10-28T05:15:03-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13006 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/13006 For the second time in three games, top-ranked Texas faces an undefeated opponent; this time, it's Oklahoma State. The Cowboys want a win badly to move up in the BCS standings, but they haven’t been victorious in Austin since World War II. However, the Horns can still taste their 2005 national championship and hunger for another. Commentary: The No. 1 Longhorns should keep their coveted spot... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-10-21T05:15:01-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12908 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12908 Both Darrell Royal and Bud Wilkinson preached its importance. Those legendary Texas and Oklahoma coaches preferred running to passing, and the overland route could determine Saturday’s winner in the Red River Rivalry. Commentary: Although the Longhorns have rolled through five opponents this season, their ground game has sputtered. Quarterback Colt McCoy, who sports an impressive 7.0 yards... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-10-10T05:15:35-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12788 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12788 The dreaded sophomore slump infected Texas quarterback Colt McCoy last season. His 18 interceptions in 2007 thwarted the Longhorn offense, and his poor passing performance contributed directly to a home loss to Kansas State. But the tables have turned in 2008. Commentary: McCoy’s junior numbers border on the incredible. Through four nonconference games, he has thrown for 1,108 yards, 14... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-10-01T05:15:29-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12647 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12647 Austin, Texas, missed the devastation from Hurricane Ike. But the storm’s effects may still impact the Longhorns’ season. Commentary: Because of potential high winds and heavy rains, University of Texas officials postponed last weekend’s scheduled contest between the Horns and Arkansas. Thanks to both teams having an open date Sept. 27, delaying the game two weeks made the decision an... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-09-16T05:15:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12387 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12387 Staying on top requires more effort than reaching the top. Since its 2005 national title, Texas has slipped a notch or two in the Big XII championship chase. As the kickoff for the 2008 season nears, the No. 11 Longhorns hope to regain their national stature. But in order to achieve it, four areas need critical attention. 1. Eradicate Colt McCoy’s sophomore slump. After tying a freshman... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-08-19T05:35:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12114 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/12114 Head coach Mack Brown eventually won over the University of Texas faithful. However, his popularity could be headed downhill once again. In his early days at Texas, fans labeled Brown “Coach February” when his top-rated recruiting classes failed to earn a BCS berth for six straight seasons. Five consecutive losses to archrival Oklahoma from 2000 to 2004 put the head coach on the hot seat.... Guardeen@aol.com (John Hillman) Texas Longhorns 2008-07-21T05:15:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/11580 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/11580 Rowlett High (Rowlett, Texas) receiver Marquise Goodwin gave Texas his oral commitment this week for the 2009 class, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The 5-foot-10, 167-pounder who runs the 40 in 4.34 seconds will initially go to Austin on a track scholarship. "They're only allowed a certain number of scholarships," Goodwin said. "Once I touch the field, it would have to switch over... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Texas Longhorns 2008-06-11T18:35:01-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/11388 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/texas/11388 Hoxie High School (Hoxie, Ark.) defensive tackle Derek Johnson gave Texas his verbal commitment Wednesday for the 2009 recruiting class. The 6-foot-3, 290-pounder logged in 81 tackles and four sacks last season as a junior. As a high school sophomore, he had almost 100 tackles and six sacks. The Longhorns beat out Arkansas State, Arkansas, Alabama, Baylor, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Texas Longhorns 2008-05-29T15:30:00-05:00