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Thoughts on the Fiesta Bowl
It was much closer than I thought (hoped?) it would be, but in the end, the Texas Longhorns pulled out the win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in last night’s Fiesta Bowl. Here are some thoughts on the game (in no particular order). [...]
Mack Brown wins Bobby Dodd Award
It was announced during halftime of the Chick-fil-A Bowl last night that Mack Brown has been awarded the Bobby Dodd Award.
According to the foundation:
The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award is to honor the Bowl Championship Series college football coach whose programs represent quality on and off the field.
BCS Bowl Games Predictions
My Christmas wish of a playoff in Division 1A football did not come true this year, and the new year approaches, so it’s time to start thinking about the BCS games starting next week. [...]
Jordan Shipley gets a Sixth Year
Texas Longhorns receiver Jordan Shipley has been granted a sixth year of eligibility. The affirmative response was all but assumed, but many didn’t expect to receive an answer until after the Fiesta Bowl. One less distraction during bowl game preparation. [...]
A Sooner goes to a Longhorn Doctor
Yeah, this sounds about right…
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Texas Recruit Garrett Gilbert Top Ranked Quarterback
ESPN is now ranking Lake Travis quarterback, and Texas Longhorns commit, Garrett Gilbert as the top quarterback in the country, according to InsideTexas.com (hat tip to Amy for the link). Gilbert also moved to the fifth spot overall among high school seniors.
Last week, Gilbert was named the Gatorade Player of the Year. Past winners of [...]
McCoy and Orakpo make FWAA All-American Team
After being snubbed for the Davey O’Brien, the Maxwell, and the Heisman, Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy makes the Football Writers Association of America’s All-America Team. Longhorn defensive end Brian Orakpo also made the team, adding to his long list of awards.
Mack Brown is Coach of the Year Finalist (Eddie Robinson)
It was announced today that Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown has been named as a finalist for the 2008 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. Brown will be on a ballot with eight other finalists, which will be voted on by the Football Writers Association of America membership.
The Awards Begin for Colt McCoy (Walter Camp)
Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy was award the Walter Camp Foundation player of the year award. In doing so, he beat out his Heisman co-finalists, Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow. He also beat out a couple of guys from Texas Tech, Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree.
Colt McCoy Named Heisman Finalist
In an announcement that surprised no one, Texas Longhorn Colt McCoy, Oklahoma Sooner Sam Bradford, and Florida Gator Tim Tebow were named Heisman Finalists today. They’re packing their bags for this weekend’s ceremony in New York City.
