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@cbsaustin Sports Director. Left lane is for passing only. Don't say a score backwards. Pool baseball champion. Fighting for cure w/@alstexas Phil. 4:13 #MIZ
Austin, Texas
Joined January 2009
I wish we could tell a story like this every single night. Shea O'Reilly plays for @BowieBasketbal1 and finally got to shoot his shot. Seriously - these videos never get old, and Shea rightfully earned legendary status for his role in this one.
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Good example of Quinn Ewers’ calm demeanor in all situations…. This Michigan fan asks Quinn to take a picture with his son. Obviously he pre-planned for his kid to throw the Horns Down (you can see the dad motion it to his kid) - Quinn says something but doesn’t make a big deal
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Terry Bradshaw, shots fired. On Texas QB Sam Ehlinger:. "He ain't that good.". (*By 5-A he means 5-star)
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Vince Young: “Enjoy the moment tonight, and then get your ass back to work.”
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Steve Sarkisian on the "luxury" of having Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning:. "We need Quinn back 'cause he's our quarterback and he's our leader . but what Arch earned over the last two and a half games is this team can count on him too." #HookEm
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Texas QB Arch Manning on the prospects he would consider leaving Texas. "I haven't looked into transferring at all." #HookEm
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Sam Ehlinger will start his first NFL game on Sunday, assuming Carson Wentz (reserve/COVID list) can't go. His experiences with both @TexasFootball and @Westlake_Nation - on and off the field - prepared him well. Ehlinger: "I've had a lot of crazy life events thrown at me."
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BEVO is up at the Longhorns hotel in New Orleans - kudos to @HookEm_Drew and his team for getting this done… #Hookem
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Tommy Harmon delivers this perfect Cliff Gustafson story. A player was deciding between Texas and Texas A&M. Gus: "If you go to A&M, you will wonder the rest of your life if you could've played at Texas. If you go to Texas, you'll never wonder if you could've played at A&M.".
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Bijan Robinson enjoys every last minute at DKR … and fires the cannon before he goes. He was emotional.
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Since 2010 Texas is:. 2-7 vs. TCU.3-9 vs. Oklahoma.3-7 vs. Oklahoma State.4-4 vs. West Virginia.5-5 vs. Baylor.5-5 vs. Kansas State. UT is also 5-12 vs. Power 5 non-conference opponents excluding bowl games (2-11 since 2013).
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The nation’s leading running back Ollie Gordon:. 13 carries.34 yards.
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No Tom Herman press conference this morning, so instead . The reality for Texas football - and its unrealistic fan base that is acting like my 2-year old.
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Texas is going a thousand miles an hour in practice and our 15-minute window to watch/shoot was quickly reduced to less than 10. Sark was in total football mode with outstanding intensity. Seriously - great stuff to watch. #Hookem
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"Quinn's a G man . he is." -Steve Sarkisian. "For all of us to stay calm, it kind of starts with me." - Quinn Ewers. Texas fans, I say it for the 385,000th time this year: Appreciate Quinn Ewers while you still have him. #HookEm
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"Culture is organic. It is not a sign up in your building. It's not a t-shirt you wear. It's not breaking the team down and saying 'Culture on 3'. ". If you want to know how Steve Sarkisian built the Texas football program, take 5 minutes to listen to this. Fantastic insight.
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Emotional words from @MichaelTaaffe4 about the Jake Ehlinger sign that was seen today in College Station. Great stuff. #HookEm
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@byBDavis If I had to guess I’d say there were 15-20k Texas fans. And all stayed for the end.
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Rodney Terry arrives to a standing ovation as he is named head coach at Texas.
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Texas Volleyball at The Tower after going back to back as National Champions.
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Texas 34.Alabama 24.Final. Alabama’s first double-digit home loss since October 2, 2004.
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Quinn-fending one more time. Quinn Ewers leaves Texas as one of the most decorated QB's in UT history. Did fans appreciate him enough?. In the end it doesn't really matter - because as Ewers developed into a leader, he also figured out who he wanted to be in life. #HookEm
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Hey #HookEm fans … do you have a great reaction video from the win yesterday? I’d love to use it if possible…. Got this one from my guy @scottreister while at work. Amazing. 😂
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Steve Sarkisian: "I'm hopeful that my story can serve as some sort of motivation for others. We don't have to stay where we are in life.". Over the last month Steve Sarkisian has opened up about turning his own vulnerabilities into good. A great message again today. #HookEm
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How is this for a celebration? These guys love Rodney Terry.
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“Our bad years are not that bad. Take a school like Missouri. Our bad years are better than their good years.” -DeLoss Dodds, 2013. 2017 Texas Bowl.7-5 Missouri vs. 6-6 Texas.December 27, 8:00pm.
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"I'm just a football player and a normal guy just going to college.". Texas QB Arch Manning spoke to what it means to carry the family name. He issues an apology thanks to advice from his grandfather Archie, and also quips about his uncles Peyton and Eli - "They are funny."
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You think Keilan Robinson wanted this one against his old team?
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I told Breckyn Hager that kansas scored 40 on Oklahoma. “But OU has no defense” he responded. He then looked at the clock. “And what time is it? It’s 11:12 . and OU still sucks.”. See? Rivalries can still be fun.
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The toughest interview @ColtMcCoy ever faced - and probably the one he hated the most - is still my favorite interview to this day. Some thoughts on Colt's retirement - and the good man he's always been. #HookEm
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Nothing gets me more fired up than Texas-OU week. Nothing beats college football. Nothing. I seriously am so excit--
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I'm an idiot. In July. Good thing I won't be in December, when Texas wins the Big 12.
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Steve Sarkisian opening statement: . The defense was absolutely dominant…
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Loudest ovation on Senior Night . no surprise . goes to Jordan Whittington. JWhitt comes out bouncing around trying to get the crowd fired up. What a great story. Whittington told us earlier this week his mom is in attendance for her first ever game tonight.
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"It's very disappointing. It's frustrating for me as a head coach.". @TexasWBB head coach @CoachVic_UT sounds off on the lack of support for his 11th ranked team, now 19-6. UT is averaging 2,649 fans per game. "I've heard all the excuses, but there's no excuse for it. None."
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Texas held the nation's leading rusher, Chuba Hubbard, to 3.3 yards per carry. Needed 37 carries to get to 121 yards. It also held Tylan Wallace to 5 receptions for 83 yards. The defense also had 12 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and a forced fumble.
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Best news to this point on the child at the Astros game - ESPN reports on the telecast the signs are positive and the child is awake and conscious and is getting care at a local Houston hospital. That was a terrifying moment.
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Brock Cunningham stood and watched the Miami celebration. He was the only Longhorn left on the floor. Disbelief.
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What an incredible week for Texas athletics. Football wins the Big 12 title and advances to the CFP for the first time. Volleyball wins its 1st and 2nd round NCAA Tournament games. Women's hoops beats UConn for the first time ever. Men's hoops wins too.
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UT's drops its new "Texas Lives Here" video voiced by Steve Sarkisian. "Texas lives deep in the hearts of anyone who's ever worn the burnt orange and white. It lives in the souls of Longhorn nation everywhere . and definitely rent free in the heads of our opponents." #HookEm
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Quinn Ewers walking and stretching. Pretty much tells you all you need to know doesn’t it?. #HookEm
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Sark just compared Matthew Golden's first throw Saturday to 50 Cent's first pitch. Said they included it in the film session. That's hilarious. #HookEm.
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Oklahoma is playing Baylor in the Big 12 Championship game.
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"They were gonna send us out the right way, send us off the SEC, it was personal. Here's the thing: you better be careful when you start talking about owning the state.". We caught up with a fired-up Vic Schaefer following @TexasWBB 67-55 win over Baylor tonight in Waco.
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Texas RB @Bijan5Robinson surprised fans @raisingcanes in Cedar Park while bringing in toys for @CedarParkPD & Operation Blue Santa. On the momentum in recruiting?. "It's not over. We're going to get a lot more people and to see where this team can go-it will be special to see."
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For the second straight year, Texas will go on the road to face the defending national champion in the non-conference. Texas at Ohio State in Columbus August 30th. #HookEm.
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"I know I came here to win a national championship.". Arizona State fans are simply going to lose it, but safety Michael Taaffe is returning to Texas for a final season. #HookEm
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.@ReceDavis: "Texas is mediocre, Texas needs to perform".@ESPNBooger: "Texas hasn't played anybody". Hoping Rece just meant Texas schedule is mediocre (I think he did) but there are arguments to be made both ways here for and against Texas. Texas can't do anything about its.
Anyone else find it odd the committee has taken a swing at Texas for three straight weeks?. Have they attacked anyone else like they have the Longhorns?
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It’s the reason Texas can win the national championship. The defense is the best in the country and it’s not particularly close.
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This is Lil'Jordan Humphrey's 3rd career TD in his 8th career game - and 2nd in 3 weeks. The former @TexasFootball star is starting to figure it out in the league.
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The National Anthem brings Scottie Scheffler to tears. What a day for the former @TexasMGolf superstar as he adds gold medalist to his insane resume. #HookEm #USA .
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Y’all keep spinning whatever narrative you want. Texas proved on the national stage it could out-physical Georgia. Also, the Big 12 went 3-1 against the SEC this bowl season.
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How in the hell did Jaylan Ford not win Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year?.
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“How does it feel rooming with TSweat?”. T’Vondre Sweat just hijacked the interview with Bryon Murphy. Wish he could’ve taken over the whole 15 minutes. #Hookem
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"Two years ago when we won the Golden Hat, you might've thought we won the Super Bowl. This year it was like 'Ok we got the Golden Hat back, let's put it in the trophy case and keep grinding.". Steve Sarkisian's Texas program put a 34-3 thumping on Oklahoma. @darbyjobrown and I
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Brett Yormark tried to speak. Texas fans wouldn’t let him, booing relentlessly and chanting “SEC! SEC!”
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Poona Ford continues to flat out dominate. Today: 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss. Still crazy he wasn't drafted.
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Barnes: I miss Leon Black not being here tonight. I miss Darrell Royal. I miss Augie Garrido. I miss those guys.
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Rams-Chiefs should move from Mexico City to Mexico, Missouri and let Dick Vermeil coach both sides with Trent Green as the all-time quarterback.
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"Helping children live healthy and fulfilling lives was important to me and my family.". Texas QB @ArchManning announces he is donating 100% of his 1st NIL trading card to @RMHCCTX Ronald McDonald House Charities, Central Texas. His Panini America card sold for $102,500.
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Maalik Murphy all smiles - and dance - after a 35-6 win over BYU. Murphy: 16-25, 170 yards, 2 TD, INT
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Say whatever you want. Be as frustrated as you want. Here is the bottom line:. Texas is 9-1.
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They just showed the Brett Yormark comments from August on the video board and the crowd went nuts.
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The Revenge Tour continues…. Texas snaps a 3-game losing streak against Iowa State with a 24-21 win and Jordan Whittington and Xavier Worthy know where to celebrate best…
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Texas safety Michael Taaffe on the Longhorns # 1 ranking:. “If we settle now, we won’t be legendary.”. #HookEm.
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“He Ain’t That Good”’s final numbers:. 28-38, 276 yards, 4 TD. Texas 45.LA Tech 14.Final.
Terry Bradshaw, shots fired. On Texas QB Sam Ehlinger:. "He ain't that good.". (*By 5-A he means 5-star)
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Thank goodness the smart people remain in charge…. Texas-OU to stay at the Cotton Bowl through 2036.
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Texas: 11-1.Wins: @ (8) 'Bama, (25) KSU.SOS: 13th, SOR: 6th.Avg. Margin of Conf Win: 17.3. Oregon: 11-1.Wins: (20) Oregon St, @ Utah.SOS: 62nd, SOR: 9th.Avg. Margin of Conf Win: 24.8. So . eye test? I still just don't get why this isn't more of a debate.
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Sark: The University of Alabama and Nick Saban and Tuscaloosa changed my life. These people here mean a lot to me. I’m very grateful to them. To come here and play them the way we played - it’s humbling.
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Cameron Dicker has now won NFC & AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in less than a month. He’s played 2 career NFL games. I’m not sure what that is percentage wise, but I bet it’s pretty good.
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Steve Sarkisian: “We didn’t come this far just to come this far.”
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“It’s the only thing people want to talk me about for 13 years”. 13 years ago QB Case McCoy and TE Blaine Irby cemented their legacy in @TexasFootball lore by playing critical roles in the Longhorns 27-25 win over Texas A&M. Had a blast catching up with them for this as the duo
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Hard to believe schools would want to leave this league.
Iowa State's touchdown taken off the board after being called for unsportsmanlike conduct on this play
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Air Force head coach Mike Kazlausky: "All the men in my dugout are willing to die for all of us.". Then adds. "All we're doing is training war fighters. If Gabe Garcia loses tomorrow, his next game will be war. This is a whole hell of a lot bigger than a baseball game.".
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TCU head coach Sonny Dykes just said WR Quentin Johnston will play tonight against Texas.
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If you missed the beginning of @cbsaustin Sports Sunday last night . just know I approach each show with a relentless spirit.
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Against Kansas State. Mack Brown 3-7.Charlie Strong 1-2.Tom Herman 3-0.
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So all in the same day. * Mark Adams steps down at Texas Tech.* Chris Beard (likely) finds his new home at Ole Miss.* Rodney Terry wins a National Coach of the Year award. If I had told you any of these 3 things would happen 4 months ago. .
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"He's shown me the ropes and taught me a lot." -@XavierWorthy . "I really learned a lot just by the way he carries himself." -@MoCityMitch . @J_Whitt3 gave everything he could to UT, and the extra year was key. He's one of a kind. It was a true pleasure to cover him. #HookEm
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Hudson Card off to a decent start…84 yard TD on his second throw at Purdue!.
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I'm rational. I'm reasonable. My takeaway from Texas-OU?. The Longhorns will win the national championship next year. There is no other logical conclusion.
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