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  TexasSports.com - Athletics Compliance at The University of Texas: A Message to our Donors
Two of the important cornerstones of University of Texas Athletics are the loyalty and enthusiasm of Longhorn fans who have demonstrated by their interest in our teams and their attendance at events that they are without equal.
We must be cautious, however, not to let enthusiasm for athletics lead us into conflict with the very specific rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the Big 12 Conference.
The NCAA definition of “a representative of the University’s athletics interests” is very broad and encompasses many — if not all — of the people who are regular attendees at our sports events.
www.texassports.com /index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=105   (336 words)

  
  Texas Longhorn Athletics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Texas won the national championship in 1981 and 1988 and was runner-up to Nebraska in 1995.
Texas is also the biggest rival of the University of Arkansas which may be attributed to their long tenure as the two eponymous state schools of the former Southwest Conference, or to the 1969 game between the two, which decided the national championship in favor of the Longhorns.
Cheerleading by the Texas cheerleaders and Pom squads
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Texas_Longhorn_Athletics   (2949 words)

  
 The University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band
Carl Widen was a member of the original Longhorn Band in 1900, and until his death in 1985 at the age of 101, was the oldest living graduate of The University of Texas.
Widen was the embodiment of the Longhorn Band's spirit of determination and excellence.
He was honorary president of Longhorn Band, honorary lifetime member of the Longhorn Alumni Band and a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Texas.
www.lhab.org /scholars/hon_schol.cfm   (897 words)

  
 Texas Longhorn Athletics -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Longhorns are currently coached by Mack Brown and led on the field by quarterback Vince Young.
On October 24, Texas passed USC in the Bowl Championship Series rankings due to a strong showing in the computer rankings, which favored the Longhorns because of the overall strength of their opponents as well as the previous week's win over previously unbeaten Texas Tech.
Texas is also the biggest rival of the University of Arkansas which perhaps may be attributed to their long tenure as the two eponymous state schools of the former Southwest Conference, or to the 1969 game between the two, which decided the national championship in favor of the Longhorns.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Texas_Longhorns   (2701 words)

  
 www.MackBrown-TexasFootball.com
Texas Football offers two great summer camps for young athletes interested in building upon their football skills or simply improving their strength and conditoning.
Camp sessions are divided by age and ability and campers learn under the guidance of Texas Football coaching staff and some of the top high school and college coaches in the country.
Camp sessions are divided by age and ability and campers learn from the University of Texas strength and conditioning staff, with assistance from some of the top high school and college coaches in the country.
www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com /pages/camp.html   (756 words)

  
 www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com
As track coach, he had started the Texas Relays, and he was trying to build on the tradition he and some other greats of the early 20th century had begun.
When Darrell Royal came to Texas in 1957, he began seeing pictures of the past where the Longhorns wore a unique orange.  He asked his friend, Rooster Andrews about it, and he did some research.  Rooster was able to find the exact color which O’Shea had created, and duplicated it.
When Texas first changed the jerseys, because Royal was known for favoring the running game, there were those who thought he did it as a deception, to match the color of the football…and it is true that from 1962 through 1964, Texas won 30 games and lost only two.
www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com /index.php?s=&url_channel_id=41&url_article_id=1462&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2   (1059 words)

  
 CampusChamps.com - University of Texas Athletics
Although The University of Texas at Austin is a large university, it is made up of many smaller learning communities centered on the common goal of expanding knowledge and human understanding.
Texas head coach Connie Clark, along with assistant coaches Marla Looper and Jill Matyuch, have been named the 2003 Speedline/National Fastpitch Coaches Assocation (NFCA) Division I Coaching Staff of the Year.
University of Texas junior Raasin McIntosh and freshman Sanya Richards grabbed a pair of national titles Saturday during third-day action at the 2003 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
www.campuschamps.com /college_spotlight/university_of_texas.shtml   (523 words)

  
 Texas longhorn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Someone who attends or attended The University of Texas
One of several Texas Longhorn sports teams organized at The University of Texas, or a member or coach or other person affiliated with one of those teams, or even a fan of one of those teams.
A member or a fan of another sports team by the same name, such as the sports teams of J.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Texas_longhorn   (138 words)

  
 Biographical data -- Sid Rich, author (Austin, Texas)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Today, he is a loyal fan and avid supporter of The University of Texas' Longhorn athletics -- particularly football -- and is a Longhorn Foundation member and season-ticket holder.
As the organization's president and chief operating officer, Sid was active in negotiating with state and federal agencies and in lobbying Congress and the Texas legislature.
He was involved in the founding of two subsequent trade groups: the Texas Risk Retention Association, and the Texas Association of Residential Care Communities.
www.sidrichonline.com /bio.html   (512 words)

  
 Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of Texas
Two-year-old Sunrise Studly, a 1300-pound Texas Longhorn, was chosen because of his color, calm temperament and horn size.
John T. said there is no right way to train a Longhorn to be a UT mascot, but two musts are that the steer is halter broken and is the color burnt orange.
Having had two of their Texas Longhorn steers chosen as the UT mascot, Betty said she and John T. are very proud.
www.tlbaa.org /E-Trails/issue3article1.html   (2157 words)

  
 Go Horns Flashback - 2005 - The Texas Longhorns Baseball Team College World Series Championship Page from GoHorns.com - ...
The Texas baseball team got a second helping of celebration for its College World Series victory when players, coaches and fans gathered at Disch-Falk Field to observe the team's sixth CWS title, and the University of Texas Tower was bathed in orange honoring the occasion.
Texas leaned on Jackson in the second half, when the sophomore scored 18 of her points and had nine of her 10 rebounds.
Longhorn seniors - Mira Topic and Bethany Howden - combined for 35 kills, but their storied careers came to an end as Texas (26-5) advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1998.
www.gohorns.com /flashback-2005.html   (5262 words)

  
 CycleForums Archive - Texas Longhorn Question   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
I've been noticing that a few people are wearing the Longhorn sticker upside down on their cars.
Texas tech sucks in everything, UT won both games in Lubecock (baseball)this weekend with only 3 hits combined allowed for both games.
Tyler, check the sears cup, stanford is one and texas is two for the last couple of years.
www.cycleforums.com /forums/showthread/t-88276.html   (1845 words)

  
 Bevo Sports » Recruiting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
He told Rivals.com this week that Texas remained his leader despite his recent unofficial visit to Texas A&M. Allen also holds offers and is interested in USC and Oklahoma, among others.
Of course part of the reason for all of Texas’ early commits is the lack of competition from the in-state schools.
Texas didn’t get in on Mouton till after the US Army All-American Bowl three weeks ago but made a very strong push and has a great shot of landing him.
www.bevosports.com /category/recruiting   (4319 words)

  
 The University of Texas System - Board of Regents Office: Regent John W. Barnhill, Jr.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
John W. Barnhill, Jr., Brenham, Texas, was appointed to a six-year term to The University of Texas System Board of Regents by Governor Rick Perry in November 2003.
A 1959 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor of journalism degree, Mr.
He and his wife, the former Jane Cook of Atlanta, Texas, were recognized last year by Preservation Texas for their work in restoring two homes of early Texas settlers, which they operate as bed and breakfasts.
www.utsystem.edu /bor/regents/barnhill.htm   (472 words)

  
 Texas Fight -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
"Texas Fight" is the official fight song of the University of Texas at Austin and was written by Colonel Walter S. Hunnicutt in collaboration with James E. King, then director of the Marlin High School Band.
The words of the song as finally adopted were written by "Blondie" Pharr, director of the Longhorn Band from 1917 to 1937.
What may not be obvious to many is that the first strain of "Texas Fight" is really a sped-up version of "Taps," the song played at many military funerals.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Texas_Fight   (356 words)

  
 Longhorn Links | Montgomery County Texas Exes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
HornFans was founded in January, 1999 with the intention of providing a fun place for the Longhorn faithful to gather and share their passion for all things Longhorn.
Robert, a fifth-generation Longhorn and Austinite, is an Assistant Attorney General with the Texas Attorney General's office.
In addition to their passion for Longhorn sports as well as their intelligence and insight into the game, they all have great senses of humor -- an absolute must-have to do the job that they do.
www.texas-exes.com /modules/mylinks   (376 words)

  
 Texas Governor Rick Perry - Appointment - April 21, 2003
Anglin is a graduate of Texas AandM University, where she was active in the Student Government Association.
He is a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Texas Association of Registered Accessibility Specialists and the American Institute of Architects.
Shane Whitehurst of Austin is an administrative assistant at the University of Texas Athletics Longhorn Foundation, where he assists in coordinating and managing alumni events and fundraising efforts.
www.governor.state.tx.us /divisions/press/appointments/Appointment.2003-04-21.3358/view   (693 words)

  
 Athletics
Student Orange Bloods, student information for Athletics events
The University of Texas at Austin football team meets Arkansas State University Saturday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.
Find a student organization to join, shoot some hoops for a chance to win a $1,500 spring scholarship, enjoy a BBQ lunch and watch “Shrek the Third” on the big screen.
www.utexas.edu /athletics   (70 words)

  
 College Football News Forum - Your first Texas v Oklahoma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
I was born and raised in Austin, Texas, by two parents who were both graduates of The University.
I couldn't tell you what was the first Texas home game I attended, but it was probably sometime in 1974 or 1975 and I attended many throughout the 70s and early 80s.
We were in spitting distance of the Texas fans and watched as the Sooners and Horns exchanged hand jesters.
www.collegefootballnews.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23367   (3500 words)

  
 Bevo Sports » Video
As if deciding to attend Texas AandM wasn’t bad enough, Aggie forward Chris Walker and his friends decided to film themselves singing “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in their dorm room.
Longhorns were only on for about a minute, but still some good PR for the Horns with the female/unemployed market segment.
The Longhorns struggled to put away the Aggies on the court Saturday but the Texas student section certainly came prepared.
www.bevosports.com /category/video   (2416 words)

  
 The Texas Longhorn Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
As was the case a century ago, the fullblood Texas Longhorn was being "improved" to the point of...
Texas Longhorns are what the Assad Texas Longhorn Cattle Co. and The Kat-El ranch are about.
The early explorers brought Longhorn cattle of Spanish ancestry to the island settlements in the "New World" In 1521 Cortes stocked his Mexican Ranch with cattle from the island settlements Cuba and Santa Domingo.
www.amazing-texas-guides.info /the-texas-longhorn   (1633 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/countryboy66
Anything country/outdoors, Huntin big bucks, Fishin for the biggest bass in the pond, Drinkin that cold Coors Light beer, Texas Longhorn Athletics, Texas Ranger Baseball, Dallas Cowboy Football, Goin to rodeos, Goin to the races, Goin to the lake, Muddin, Drivin the backroads, Good lookin women, Partyin, and Hangin out with my buddies.
Texas Country Music, Kevin Fowler Fans, Cross Canadian Ragweed Fans, Chevy Trucks, Cowboys and Cowgirls, True Texas Country, COORS LIGHT, Texas Longhorns Football
I like: racin, partyin, rodeoin, huntin, fishin, goin to the lake, big Chevy trucks, Texas Longhorn Athletics, good lookin country girls or good lookin city girls that dont mind gettin dirty every now and again, and drinkin that cold Coors Light beer.
www.myspace.com /countryboy66   (1427 words)

  
 Bevo Sports
The Texas coaches were livid that no penalty was called for the illegal chop block that took Orakpo out.
Not exactly the biggest game of the season this week for the Longhorns, but it’s the first week of the year of college football so there’s plenty to keep Longhorn fans glued to the TV all day.
Longhorns to wear bluebonnet decal in tribute to Johnson family
www.bevosports.com   (2212 words)

  
 TexasSports.com - Texas Fans Make Us Proud sportsmanship initiative
This year, the Texas Exes brought together a large group of constituents from across the campus -- students, band and spirit groups, athletics staff, police, alumni -- to brainstorm ways of leading our University community, our conference, and the nation to higher levels of fan sportsmanship.
It is, of course, depending on the pronunciation, a statement of fact or a request and it was meant as both.
This Mark includes an officially registered trademark of The University of Texas at Austin.
www.texassports.com /index.php?s=&url_channel_id=68&url_article_id=4490&change_well_id=2   (835 words)

  
 No. 13 Women's Golf Prepares For Longhorn Classic :: Buckeyes travel to Austin, Texas to compete in the Betsy Rawls ...
Results also can be obtained at the official site of Texas Longhorn athletics, www.texassports.com.
The Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic will feature a field of 12 teams including Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Southern Methodist, Texas, Texas A&M and UNLV.
Janice Olivencia of Texas is the defending individual champion.
ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com /sports/w-golf/spec-rel/032203aaa.html   (1127 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports: Football: American: College and University: NCAA-IA: Big 12: Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
College Football: Texas - CBS SportsLine - Statistics and schedules for the Longhorn football team.
Mack Brown Texas Football - News and information from The University of Texas Athletic Department.
Texas Longhorns News - Topix.net - News on the Texas Longhorns continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
dmoz.org /Sports/Football/American/College_and_University/NCAA-IA/Big_12/Texas   (221 words)

  
 Orangebloods.com - Message Boards
After a Final Four appearance in 2003 and three straight Sweet 16 appearances, the Longhorns are thirsty for more of the same type of success in 2004-05 as the nation's top incoming recruiting class hopes to take them to the promised land.
The Longhorns have been to Omaha more times than anyone and they plan on staying on top of the college baseball world for quite a while.
There's arguably not a better overall women's athletics program in the country that is better than UT's.
texas.rivals.com /forum.asp   (446 words)

  
 TexasSports.com
Sophomore outside hitter Destinee Hooker (pictured) headlines Texas’ offense with 16 kills on.438 hitting as the seventh-ranked Longhorns sweep past Cal State Bakersfield, 3-0.
WTN: Texas Ex Uhlirova reaches U.S. Open doubles semifinals
WGF: Texas Ex Steinhauer claims LPGA State Farm Classic
www.texassports.com   (92 words)

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