Longhorns Getting It Done

Midway through the Longhorns’ tough six game stretch, Texas has beaten Arkansas, Colorado, and top ranked Oklahoma, to go 6-0 for the season.

The convincing 45-35 win over the Sooners vaulted Texas to its first mid-season #1 ranking since 1984. Given the target that #1’s have had on their back the last couple of seasons, it may not be a comfortable place to be. Fortunately, Texas has a 12-1 record the week after being ranked #1, if you believe …

Now we find out how good the Longhorns are…

For the first time I can remember, I will be watching the Red River Rivalry from outside the state of Texas, as I finish up my trip to Port Townsend, Washington today.

Frankly, I’m not sure what to expect in this game. My Texas Longhorns are clearly better than I expected this season, but that seems to also be the case with the Oklahoma Sooners.

That Sooner passing game is impressive. They fire the ball deep better than anyone I’ve …

UT versus Arkansas 2008

The Piggies came to town today. I still have post traumatic stress disorder from their last visit. No problems today, however, as Texas wins by the score of 52-10 for the third time this year (fourth win total). A great first step on their six week tough road.

Pregame was the usual great show.

I managed to get a couple of decent shots of the game, even though I only had my wife’s little digicam (the only long lenses …