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Will change in recruiting philosophy provide the wins that Barnes and Texas need moving forward?
May 1, 2013
It will take time to get the kind of players that the roster will need and for them to develop into the kind of players that can start on a championship team. But can Rick Barnes manage such a quick turnaround in such a short time?
Three down, two to go: Texas' junior class continues to shrink with rumblings of another departure
April 22, 2013
A five-man 2011 recruiting class has dwindled down to two players, which could get even smaller if one them transfers.
Kabongo elects to enter the NBA draft for Texas’ third departure of the off season
April 14, 2013
With the news that Myck Kabongo has elected to enter the NBA draft, Texas’ roster continues to shrink.
Rick Barnes' first priority to keep talent on the team, Myck Kabongo's decision on his future has major implications for Texas
March 28, 2013
Now the next challenge for head coach Rick Barnes has begun: keeping the current roster together.
Texas takes lumps, preps for next year
March 18, 2013
With players returning to an open field next season, there are some things to look forward to for Texas.
In the waning days of his worst season at Texas, Rick Barnes's security comes into question
March 6, 2013
Many of the peaks for the program have occurred under his watch. But that was about five years ago.
Men’s basketball offense finally awakens in win over Oklahoma
February 28, 2013
The impossible happened Wednesday.
Texas boasts well in second exhibition of the season
February 25, 2013
In its second exhibition game of the spring season, Texas defeated St. Edwards 2-1.
Kansas shows dominance in series with humiliating win over Texas
February 18, 2013
The hopes that Myck Kabongo would revive this team with a strong finish to end the conference slate on a high note are lost.
Can Kabongo’s return make an impact?
February 11, 2013
As Myck Kabongo returns, is it too little too late? Texas men's basketball loses sight of the Big Dance as they return from a loss to Oklahoma State.
Longhorns’ two-game winning streak nothing to get too excited about as Texas still has something to prove
February 6, 2013
After ending a horrid losing streak, Texas has started a much more desirable one by putting together two wins in a row.
Offensive struggles continue to plague Horns
February 5, 2013
Texas has not found the magic equation that will get it close wins on the road in conference play. At this point, the Longhorns could be a longshot to even make the NIT tournament.
Horns have work to do to make Big Dance, must first win on road
January 28, 2013
This season can still be saved, not because of what Texas is able to put on the court, but rather because of the incredible weakness of the Big 12 this season.
In low point of season, Texas gets doubled up by Jayhawks
January 23, 2013
Texas was dealt another blow at the hands of the Kansas Jayhawks.
Texas basketball struggles for relevancy
January 22, 2013
If you haven’t noticed that basketball season has started, don’t worry. There haven’t been many good reasons to watch.
Sheldon McClellan has tools to take on leadership role, but needs the conviction
January 14, 2013
Texas needs toughness and confidence, and Sheldon McClellan must be given more opportunity to guide the Longhorns to victory.
Manziel and Te’o neck and neck into the finish, leaving voters with interesting decision.
December 6, 2012
Manziel is almost assured to become one of the top two in the final Heisman ballot as a freshman.
Texas wilts yet again in the face of a team able to impose its will
December 5, 2012
Killer instinct. It is necessary to play any sport at its highest level.
Kansas State one win away from title with Oklahoma on its heels
November 30, 2012
The Wildcats are one win away from their first conference championship since their upset of Oklahoma in 2003.
Manziel and Te’o lead, while Klein has one more chance
November 29, 2012
Players to watch for this Heisman season
Oklahoma Sooners need help from Texas to make BCS
November 26, 2012
The BCS Championship and Rose Bowl matchups will be decided this weekend.
Heisman Watch
November 21, 2012
Te’o and Notre Dame needed help and they got it. Stanford and Baylor both won to put Notre Dame atop the rankings and in position for the national championship.
Big 12 Power Rankings
November 20, 2012
The Wildcats’ control over the national rankings didn’t last long.
Texas women's soccer ends season, looks to future to showcase talent
November 19, 2012
Following two scoreless halves and overtime, TCU gained a 4-2 edge in the penalty shootout to end Texas’ season earlier this month.
Kansas State and Oklahoma stay at the top with Texas climbing with its third straight win
November 8, 2012
The Wildcats remain at the top of the list and don’t appear to be going anywhere.
Barner pulls even with Klein after huge game as season reaches the home stretch
November 8, 2012
What was once a one-man race for the Heisman now has a second in contention.
Texas comes up short in shootout, falls to TCU again
November 4, 2012
For the second time this season, TCU got the best of Texas.
Heisman Rankings
November 2, 2012
Klein has turned into the most consistent player in the country, on one of the most consistent teams in the country.
Texas earns a rematch with TCU for a spot in the conference finals
November 2, 2012
TCU shocked Texas for its first and only win in conference play Oct. 21.
Big 12 Power Rankings: Wildcats climb to the top
November 1, 2012
The Wildcats solidified their control of the Big 12 by demolishing Texas Tech in Manhattan.
Texas extends its season with big win over Oklahoma
October 31, 2012
Texas and Oklahoma played a close game that was decided by a single goal in September.
Texas, Oklahoma face off in first round of Big 12 championship
October 30, 2012
Texas looked like a dark horse contender for the conference championship early in Big 12 play, but a three-game losing skid brought the Longhorns back down to earth.
Overtime goal lifts West Virginia over Texas in season finale
October 28, 2012
In its first conference game of the season, Texas beat Iowa State by four goals for an easy win.
Big 12 Power Rankings- Kansas State starting to dominate, in full control of Big 12
October 26, 2012
After steamrolling West Virginia in Morgantown, Kansas State is not only in prime position to win the Big 12, but is now one of the frontrunners for the national championship.
Klein's physical play continues to impress
October 25, 2012
Klein passed another test this weekend against former Heisman frontrunner Geno Smith.
Longhorns prepare for final game before Big 12 championships
October 25, 2012
Texas will be playing its last home game of the 2012 season Friday.
Texas swept in weekend road trip
October 21, 2012
After getting off to a fast start in Big 12 play, Texas dropped two straight decisions this weekend with only one game remaining in the regular season.
Six players to watch
October 19, 2012
Find out our picks for the best player in the NCAA in this week's Heisman Watch.
Texas to take on toughest conference test yet
October 18, 2012
But with just three games left, Texas has to play two of the top three teams in the conference this season.
Texas splits weekend matches, remains near top of conference standings
October 14, 2012
Texas rebounded with a 1-0 win over Kansas Sunday.
Texas carries five-game unbeaten streak into weekend
October 11, 2012
After toppling the defending conference champions, Texas now stands second in the Big 12 standings with nine points.
Big 12 Power Rankings: Mountaineers reclaim top spot
October 9, 2012
Following its big win in Austin, West Virginia joins Kansas State atop the conference.
Texas in search of redemption after close loss
October 9, 2012
Last Saturday, Texas saw a game that it very well could have won slip away.
Heisman Rankings
October 9, 2012
Against a Texas defense that was trying to hit him and get to him the entire game, Smith still coordinated the West Virginia offense flawlessly.
Texas beats Cowgirls after controversial call
October 8, 2012
It seems like Texas and Oklahoma State just can’t play without any controversy.
Heisman Watch
October 5, 2012
If there was any question as to who lead the Heisman race after four weeks, Smith destroyed them along with the Baylor defense to take control of the Heisman Race.
Big 12 Power Rankings
October 5, 2012
For now, Texas is deserving of attention for the first time since 2009.
Matchup with Oklahoma State will test Smith after World Cup success
October 5, 2012
While Texas was at home fighting through a scoring slump, Abby Smith was part of the U.S. team competing for the World Cup in Japan.
Three UT students advance in All-American Championships
October 5, 2012
With the field dwindling as the ITA All-American Championships near their end, only three Longhorns remain in the competition.
Kansas State's win in Norman propels them to the top of the Big 12
September 28, 2012
Track the Big 10 teams as they rise and fall through the rankings.
8 players with legitimate Heisman aspirations
September 28, 2012
Favorite picks for this year's Heisman award.
Texas opens conference play with back-to-back shutouts
September 23, 2012
One week after finishing its nonconference schedule strongly, Texas began conference play the same way.
Upcoming conference games give chance for Texas to improve
September 21, 2012
Texas will take its show on the road for the first conference games under new head coach Angela Kelly.
Things could get better for Longhorns
September 18, 2012
Texas wanted to return to the top of the Big 12 conference, and it may have chosen the right coach for the job.
Soccer puts together the season's best performance to date
September 17, 2012
Following two games in a row without a Texas goal, the Longhorns finally got their offense going with a 3-0 win over Fresno State Friday night.
Big 12 Power Rankings 9-14
September 16, 2012
At number four, Texas is within relatively easy reach of the #1 position in the Big 12.
Heisman Watch 9-14
September 16, 2012
A who's who of potential recipients for this year's Heisman Trophy.
Soccer weekend preview
September 14, 2012
A disastrous non-conference season comes to an end for Texas soccer this weekend. The Longhorns have limped out to a 2-6 start this season.
Soccer needs to step up
September 11, 2012
At Texas, winning is the standard. With this winning tradition in mind, this rough portion of the Texas season is disappointing.
Soccer loses 1-0 to Utah over the weekend
September 10, 2012
The Longhorns held off a Utah offensive surge to keep the game 0-0 heading into halftime.
Barkley still No. 1 as Robinson falls
September 7, 2012
Positions may change but there is always steady competition amongst collegiate footballers for the prestige of winning the Heisman.
Big 12 Power Rankings
September 7, 2012
Top 10 power rankings for the Big 12 conference.
Second half assault too much for Longhorns
September 7, 2012
BYU defeated Longhorns, 5-0.
Horns begin road trip with game against BYU
September 5, 2012
Texas is on a two-game skid heading into its date with BYU.
Women's Soccer fails to finish strong
September 4, 2012
With an opportunity to get its first marquee win of the season, Texas dropped a pair of tames over the weekend.
Barkley leads initial Heisman Watch as season begins
August 30, 2012
A few early favorites to win the coveted Heisman Trophy.
Big 12 Power Rankings
August 30, 2012
Take a look at the Big 12 teams and how they rank going into the new season.
Soccer wins a 3-0 game after a series of close calls
August 28, 2012
Four straight one-goal decisions gave way for a 3-0 win over Toledo.
Stat Guy takes a look at Texas basketball
February 22, 2012
Texas needed just one good half of basketball to seal its trip to the NCAA tournament.
Longhorns dominate at Houston Invitational
January 29, 2012
Texas took the top two spots in the 400-meter races to lead a strong performance at the Houston Invitational.
Crouser sets record, Texas impresses at Razorback Invitational
January 29, 2012
Texas had a very strong performance at the Razorback Invitational over the weekend.
Texas heads to Auburn for invitational meet
January 20, 2012
The No. 4 ranked Longhorns will face high profile programs such as Auburn, and Alabama.
Awards to Watch
December 7, 2011
This series highlights finalists for this year's football awards.
Players to Watch: Week 14
December 2, 2011
Kendall Wright is No.4 in the nation in receiving this season, and is No.1 in the Big 12 among active receivers.
Matchups: Week 14
December 2, 2011
The Texas offensive line has had its moments, including some dominating short yardage situations against Texas A&M.
Craig Lutz runs his way into Texas history
November 30, 2011
Freshman, Craig Lutz, runs with ability beyond his years.
Players to Watch: Week 12
November 23, 2011
Keep an eye on these A&M players during Thursday's game.
Keys to the Game: Week 12
November 23, 2011
Texas hasn’t been held below 20 points in three straight games in a single season since 1986.
Matchups: Week 12
November 23, 2011
As Week 12 approaches the Daily Texan staff matches up the positions to see who will come out on top.
Men's Cross Country takes 11th place at championship
November 21, 2011
Freshman Craig Lutz finished 33rd to become the 20th cross-country All-American in Texas’ history.
Texas looks to improve at NCAA Championships
November 21, 2011
After reaching its highest ranking in history, Texas slid from No. 12 down to No. 17 for the National Championship.
Men's cross country begins race toward national championship
November 21, 2011
Running in packs will allow Texas to relax and not let the runners get overwhelmed by the adrenaline rush of the situation.
Keys of the Game: Week 11
November 18, 2011
Texas was held to 76 rushing yards against Missouri, after having run for 400+ yards in the previous two games.
Players to Watch: Week 11
November 18, 2011
Klein leads the team in rushing and is fourth in the conference in rushing, with just more than 100 yards per game.
Matchups: Week 11
November 18, 2011
As long as Texas has one of its top options in the backfield, it will have the advantage, however, losing Whittaker will be tough for the team.
Texas earns place in NCAA Championship
November 14, 2011
Texas earned a bid to the NCAA Championships with a second-place finish the South Central Regional Championship.
Longhorns win South Central Regional championship
November 14, 2011
Texas won the South Central Regional Championship on Saturday.
Matchups: Week 10
November 11, 2011
Missouri is running a different style with a mixture of the spread and west coast offense that involves a lot more passing.
Players to Watch: Week 10
November 11, 2011
With all those players in the NFL, James Franklin has taken over the position with high expectations.
Keys to the Game: Week 9
November 4, 2011
Texas has only held Texas Tech in single-digit scoring twice under Brown, with the last one coming in 2001.
Players to Watch: Week 9
November 4, 2011
Torres is the receiver chosen here, but as is always the case with the Red Raiders, any receiver could take off in any given game.
Matchups: Week 9
November 4, 2011
Eris Stephens was leading a strong rushing attack for the Red Raiders, but Texas has the clear advantage in this one.
Texas cross country recaps: Big 12 Championships
October 30, 2011
Men's Cross Country placed third and Women's Cross Country placed second in the Big 12 Championships on Saturday.
Keys to the game
October 28, 2011
Fozzy Whittaker emerged as an elite return man against Oklahoma, and continued it against Oklahoma State.
Undefeated Horns head to College Station
October 28, 2011
Texas Tech will be trying to take the title for a fourth year in a row but will have an uphill battle against the Longhorns.
Texas seeks to knock off defending champs
October 28, 2011
The Longhorns aim for a strong performance this weekend to lead them into the Regional Championships this November.
Keys to the Game
October 14, 2011
The Longhorns’ average road margin is 21.5 points, while their home margin is 15.2 points per game.
Players to Watch: Weeden, Blackmon, Randle
October 14, 2011
The 28-year-old senior, Brandon Weeden, has experience to spare and enough arm strength to make every pass seem like a casual flick.
Matchups: Advantage OSU
October 14, 2011
Shipley is the only consistent target on the team with Mike Davis having an inexcusable turnover against Oklahoma.
Ranked teams abound in tourney
October 14, 2011
The Wisconsin Invitational will challenge the Longhorns against some of the best teams in the nation after third overall ranking at recent Grass Routes Grand Prix.
Keys to the Game
October 6, 2011
Texas leads the all-time series 59-41-5, including having a 47-37-4 advantage in Dallas
Players to Watch: Lewis, Whaley, Broyles, Jones
October 6, 2011
Oklahoma players you will want to keep an eye on during this week's game.
Texas finishes in first at Grand Prix
October 3, 2011
Texas Hook ‘Em took the No. 1 team spot, with its second team, Texas Horns, placing fourth.
Mens Cross Country finishes third at Grand Prix
October 3, 2011
The junior runner helped Texas to a third place finish at the event despite the difficulty of the course.
Texas looks to build on recent win
September 29, 2011
Texas took two squads to the UH Johnny Morris Invitational, with each team tallying 28 points.
Grand Prix next up for Longhorns
September 29, 2011
Texas is currently ranked No. 24 in the nation and second in the South Central region.
Tennis duo defeats San Diego team
September 25, 2011
In the singles final, Texas’ Gaytan-Leach took the first set against San Diego’s Coupez 6-4.
Kylie Doniak dominates against Cal State Northridge
August 28, 2011
Texas got strong performances across the board in its 5-1 win against Cal State Northridge, but none of them were as strong as Kylie Doniak’s.
Longhorns in the NFL
August 26, 2011
High quarterback ratings; hundreds of career tackles and interceptions; leading receivers and endless talent are just a few of the traits that these former Longhorns possess.
Corrie, Damico want to make up for last years early exit
May 6, 2011
Rubber match results in victory for A&M
May 2, 2011
Last season, Texas entered the Big 12 tournament as the conference’s No. 1 seed and had the advantage of playing in Austin. It was a different story this season — after going 3-3 in conference, Texas wound up with the No. 3 seed and had to go through the top teams in the conference if it was going to have a chance to repeat.
Texas ready to take on lower-seeded Cornhuskers
April 29, 2011
Texas begins its postseason today with Nebraska in the first round of the Big 12 tournament. Texas earned the No. 3 seed in the conference, while Nebraska is No. 6.
Trip to A&M final test for Texas before tournament
April 22, 2011
Texas finishes the regular season Saturday when it travels to College Station to take on Texas A&M, the team’s final test before the Big 12 tournament starts on April 29.
Seniors walk away from court with Ws
April 18, 2011
Seniors hope to finish with win over Huskers
April 15, 2011
Texas will play its final home match of the season on Sunday against Nebraska. Only two matches remain in conference play before the Big 12 tournament begins on April 29.
Horns beat Red Raiders, jump to fourth in Big 12
April 11, 2011
Coming off its second conference loss — one that knocked it out of contention for the Big 12 regular-season championship — Texas hosted Texas Tech on Sunday in an important match for positioning in the postseason. Texas overcame a sluggish start to take the match 5-2 and put itself in fourth place in the Big 12.
Match against Raiders a must-win for slumping Horns
April 8, 2011
Texas’ season took a shot on Wednesday with a home loss to Baylor.
Longhorns come up short against Bears
April 7, 2011
With a nearly packed house, Texas took on Baylor in an intense match that was decided by only a couple of points.
Texas looking to slow Baylor down
April 6, 2011
Texas returns to conference play tonight as the Longhorns host Baylor at the Penick-Allison Tennis Center at 6 p.m., and the Bears should be a stiff challenge for the Longhorns.
Tennis team takes care of business versus Rice
April 4, 2011
For the second time this season, Texas was able to handle Rice, this time to the tune of a 6-1 win on Friday.
Rice presents final non-conference test
April 1, 2011
Texas faces Rice for the second time this season in its last non-conference match of the season. After a tough loss to Oklahoma last week, the Longhorns were able get the best of Oklahoma State to stay near the top of the conference race.
Longhorns split matches on Sooner State roadtrip
March 28, 2011
Texas’ inconsistent season continued with an up-and-down weekend during a trip to Oklahoma as it opened conference play.
Win over rival Sooners would give team boost
March 25, 2011
After a promising start to the season, Texas took a step back over the past three weeks. Losses to Ohio State, North Carolina, Southern California and Virginia have spoiled the Longhorns’ perfect season, but with conference play starting, they can regain their confidence and re-establish themselves as an elite team in a rugged Big 12.
Men's tennis: Texas loses second straight
March 13, 2011
Texas suffered its second loss in a row and third overall, falling to USC 5-2 in Los Angeles on Friday.
Longhorns face challenge against Trojans
March 11, 2011
Texas suffered its second loss of the season on Tuesday at the hands of North Carolina, and will try to right the ship tonight against USC in Los Angeles.
Tar Heels rally to send Longhorns to first loss of season
March 9, 2011
As North Carolina rushed the courts, the team’s chant of “Tar! Heels!” could be heard echoing throughout the Penick-Allison Tennis Center on Tuesday. UNC came into the match against Texas needing a signature win, and it got one.
Texas tough stretch begins with North Carolina
March 8, 2011
Texas is beginning a brutal part of its schedule.
Championship tournament gets underway
February 18, 2011
Texas takes its show on the road again this weekend, heading to the ITA National Team Indoor Championship against Kentucky.
Longhorns have yet to meet match, remain undefeated
February 14, 2011
With a 4-3 win against No. 26 Florida State in Tallahassee, the Longhorns capped off a four-week stretch that featured three road matches against ranked opponents.
Road warriors look to do it again in Florida
February 11, 2011
After two tough matches against in-state rivals Texas A&M and Rice, Texas Men's Tennis heads to Tallahassee to take on Florida State. Texas will be looking to maintain its undefeated start to this season against another quality opponent on the road.
Underclassmans performance boosts Horns to perfect record
February 2, 2011
Expectations are high for the Texas men’s tennis team this year. The Longhorns are expected to make another run to the Final Four and compete for a national championship, and sophomore Ben Chen is one of the young players already proving himself.
Longhorns sweep Hawaii, Rice at home
January 31, 2011
Texas had a busy yet successful couple of days at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kick-Off Weekend in Austin. The Longhorns swept Hawaii 4-0 on Saturday and blanked Rice by the same score on Sunday.
Longhorns get break from road atmosphere, host key early-season tournament Saturday
January 28, 2011
Texas has shown that it can win away from Austin and in hostile environments — and now they get a chance to show their own fans how good they are.
Texas toughs one out in Ann Arbor behind Chen
January 24, 2011
Texas rolled into Ann Arbor, Mich., over the weekend after dominating its previous two matches. Michigan proved to be a tougher opponent for the Longhorns, but Texas still won 4-3 against the Wolverines.
Horns prepare for Michigan matchup
January 21, 2011
This weekend, Texas will be making a trip to Ann Arbor to take on No. 25 Michigan.
Longhorns begin new year on high note
January 18, 2011
Texas has been pretty busy during the last couple of weeks.
Corrie, Andersen defeated in ITA doubles semifinals
November 8, 2010
Senior Ed Corrie and junior Jean Andersen had a strong showing at the ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships, and the other members of the team had a few mixed results at the Texas Invitational.
Corrie, Andersen win doubles for Longhorns
October 27, 2010
Over the weekend, the Texas men’s tennis team participated in the ITA Texas Regional
Corrie, Andersen win doubles for Longhorns
October 27, 2010
Over the weekend, the Texas men’s tennis team participated in the ITA Texas Regional
40 Acres serves as home to a diverse array of student athletes from across the globe
October 22, 2010
At first, Jean Andersen does not seem any different than the other members of the Texas men’s tennis team.
Aztex finish a bittersweet season
October 12, 2010
The Austin Aztex played its final game of the season Saturday for a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Montreal Impact. Though the loss eliminated Austin from the playoffs in a 5-2 aggregate series, the night wasn’t a total loss for the Aztex.
Aztex finish a bittersweet season
October 12, 2010
The Austin Aztex played its final game of the season Saturday for a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Montreal Impact. Though the loss eliminated Austin from the playoffs in a 5-2 aggregate series, the night wasn’t a total loss for the Aztex.
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