Texas Longhorns: Charlie Strong
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Just about five years ago, I received a phone call from Clendon Ross. It was him offering me a full-time role with Inside Texas.
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February 18, 2020
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Former Texas coach Charlie Strong has been hired by Alabama’s Nick Saban to be a defensive analyst for the Crimson Tide, ESPN reported Tuesday. Strong had some job offers to join other SEC schools ...
December 2, 2019
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When South Florida opens its 2020 football season at Texas next September, a reunion won’t occur at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Former Texas football coach Charlie Strong was relieved of his duties at ...
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Former Texas football coach Charlie Strong is settling into his new job as the head coach of the South Florida Bulls and recently wrapped up his first spring football at the new school in Tampa. And ...
April 15, 2017
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Charlie Strong was fired as head coach of the Texas Longhorns in late November. Around the same time, Mark Helfrich was fired at Oregon. This is all connected. About a week after Oregon fired Helfric...
March 20, 2017
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Former Texas assistant coach Jeff Traylor has joined the coaching staff at SMU, according to various reports. Former Texas Asst. and longtime Gilmer HC @CoachTraylor on SMU campus for a week, announc...
February 1, 2017
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January 9, 2017
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Former Texas coach Charlie Strong spoke with Chip Brown and Sean Adams on the two’s show, The Bottom Line, on Monday and talked about his time at Texas and his new job at South Flori...
January 7, 2017
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It didn’t take long for Charlie Strong to land another job after he was fired by Texas, but it was long enough for some introspection. Strong sat down with Sports Illustrated reporter Pete Tham...
January 3, 2017
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In his final year at Texas, Charlie Strong predicted that whoever was coaching the Longhorns in 2017 would be leading a 10-win team. After Monday, those 10 wins aren’t as easy for Tom Herman to...
December 31, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s staff at South Florida is starting to take a Texas feel. According to a report by 247Sports.com’s Josh Newberg, former Longhorns offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert is ...
December 16, 2016
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ESPN rolled out a fun list of the best quotes from the football season, and yes, Charlie Strong made the list. Here’s the catch, Charlie Strong didn’t say this as the head coach of the Te...
December 15, 2016
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Now that former Texas Coach Charlie Strong has accepted a new gig at the University of South Florida (that hand symbol’s a bull, not a longhorn), he doesn’t have many reasons to stick aro...
December 13, 2016
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Before leaving Texas, Charlie Strong said the cake was baked. He’s going to make sure the Longhorns pay at least $9.4 million for all the ingredients. Strong signed a five-year contract at his ...
December 12, 2016
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Texas players loved Charlie Strong. Strong loved his Longhorns players. It’s no surprise that bond remains even after Strong was fired and Tom Herman was hired as his replacement, and it’...
December 12, 2016
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Charlie Strong is the new head coach of the University of South Florida in the Tampa area. And Chuck F’n Strong won’t be joining him. In a rare occurrence, the hilarious Twitter acc...
December 9, 2016
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Brick Haley has landed on his feet. Haley, who served as the Texas defensive line coach for the past two seasons under Charlie Strong, was named as the new defensive line coach at Missouri on Friday....
December 9, 2016
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The Tampa Bay Times, a newspaper that promotes its 12 Pulitzer Prizes at the top of its website, reports that a plane belonging to Texas booster Gary H. Martin was on its way to Tampa International A...
December 9, 2016
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Where will Charlie Strong go next? Less than two weeks after he was fired by Texas, it appears there are several schools jockeying for Strong. On Friday, Josh Newberg from 247Sports.com reported...
December 7, 2016
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Reports surfaced Wednesday morning that Oregon will hire South Florida’s Willie Taggart as its new football coach, and already former Texas coach Charlie Strong is being linked to the potential...
December 7, 2016
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December 5, 2016
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Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville resigned as head football coach on Sunday, and it didn’t take long for a list of replacements to surface. According to Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Tom Groesch...
December 4, 2016
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Good morning. Breakfast is served. It’s December 4th — 339 down, 27 to go. And 245 till Texas kicks off its 2017 season at home against Maryland. YESTERDAY: Alabama beat Florida for ...
November 30, 2016
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With his NFL decision coming this afternoon, Texas running back D’Onta Foreman should not over-think things. Go get the money, young man. New coach Herman has already talked about hitting the r...
November 28, 2016
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It’s been a crazy couple of weekends for college football fans in general, and fans of Texas college football teams in specific. Ever since it was announced that University of Houston head coac...
November 28, 2016
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When Tom Herman uttered the four words that were pure music to Longhorn ears — “We will win championships” — a question popped into my head. Actually, it’s a question I&...
November 27, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s predecessor has given his blessing to Strong’s successor. On Saturday, Mack Brown praised the University of Texas’ decision to hire Tom Herman to lead its football ...
November 27, 2016
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Here’s a look at some key questions involving Charlie Strong’s departure and Tom Herman arrival at Texas: What happens to Strong’s staff? At the moment, they’re in limbo. Any ...
November 26, 2016
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A day after the Longhorns’ season-ending loss to TCU, Charlie Strong has been fired as UT’s football coach. He’ll be replaced by Houston’s Tom Herman. The news begs the q...
November 26, 2016
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On Saturday morning, Charlie Strong lost his job as the football coach at the University of Texas. Strong, who is expected to be replaced by Houston’s Tom Herman, went 16-21 during his three se...
November 26, 2016
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A source has told the Austin American-Statesman that Tom Herman will be hired to replace Charlie Strong. Here is how some reacted on social media: Tom Herman, then a grad assistant at Texas in ...
November 26, 2016
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Here are tweets from the Longhorn staff on the firing of Charlie Strong: MORE COVERAGE: Player reaction to Charlie Strong firing LSU hires Ed Orgeron, frees Texas to pursue Tom Herman READ: Full stat...
November 26, 2016
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At his introductory press conference back in January 2014, wearing an apprehensive smile and a burnt orange tie, Charlie Strong eased his way into his Texas vision.
He took his time. Before he could ...
November 26, 2016
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The University of Texas announced on Saturday morning that it had fired Charlie Strong, who has led the school’s football program for three seasons. Strong went 16-21 with the Longhorns. Texas ...
November 26, 2016
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Here are the full statements released today about former Texas coach Charlie Strong. Texas President Gregory L. Fenves “Charlie Strong is an outstanding leader and role model who worked hard an...
November 26, 2016
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Now that Texas is back in the market for a head football coach, who should the Longhorns target? Here’s a look at various candidates ranging from dreamboats to guys that Texas should at least g...
November 26, 2016
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LSU has reportedly hired its interim head coach, promoting Ed Orgeron to the full-time position and clearing the way for Texas to pursue Tom Herman to become the new Longhorns head football coach. Bo...
November 26, 2016
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Charlie Strong's time in charge of the Texas Longhorns is over after three seasons. The school reportedly plans to fire Strong on Saturday, according to Chip Brown of HornsDigest.com. Sports Illustra...
November 26, 2016
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American- Statesman sports reporters Danny Davis and Brian Davis discuss what Texas’ 31-9 loss to TCU means for head coach Charlie Strong, and what the future of the Texas team might be now tha...
November 26, 2016
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Following a 31-9 loss to TCU, University of Texas’ Charlie Strong reflects on his tenure as head coach, and what challenges he has encountered the past three years....
November 26, 2016
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Texas came up short Friday in its season finale, falling 31-9 to TCU at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Afterward Longhorns coach Charlie Strong and a few of his players addressed the media. Austin Amer...
November 26, 2016
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Horns up D’Onta Foreman bulled his way for an even 100 yards in the first half, becoming the first Longhorn to ever run for 100 yards in 13 consecutive games. Sophomore safety DeShon Elliott pi...
November 26, 2016
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Charlie Strong's third season as head coach at the University of Texas came to an end on Friday following a 31-9 loss against TCU, leaving his fate with the program in doubt.
Speaking after the...
November 26, 2016
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The Texas football season came to a close Friday with a 31-9 loss to TCU. The defeat means that the Longhorns will not play in a bowl game for the second-straight season, and likely ended hopes of re...
November 26, 2016
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Texas came up short in its final game of the season, losing 31-9 to TCU on Friday at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Emotions boiled over for star running back D’Onta Foreman, who was helped up off the...
November 26, 2016
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It’s over at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Texas, in last-game desperation mode trying to earn a sixth win to make it to a bowl game and also — maybe, depending on whose reports you choose...
November 26, 2016
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November 25, 2016
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It’s halftime at Royal-Memorial Stadium. And Texas, in a must-win game for a couple of important reasons, is trailing TCU, 7-6. The difference so far in this game, which has faded into a battle...
November 25, 2016
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Not exactly a barn burner here at DKR but the Horns have a chance to knock off TCU. The Frogs lead 7-6 at the half in a game that’s about as exciting as the score suggests. The stadium is a lon...
November 25, 2016
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It all comes down to this. Texas, 5-6 overall, needs one win to become bowl eligible. The Longhorns and their coach, Charlie Strong, may also need a win for him to remain as coach of the team. In the...
November 25, 2016
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LSU officials could finalize a deal by Saturday to hire Houston coach Tom Herman, ESPN reported on Thursday. USA Today also reported that Herman met with LSU officials in Houston on Thanksgiving, pre...
November 23, 2016
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Where to turn for motivation and positive reinforcement during a time of adversity? How about a die-hard fan who’s been with Texas through thick and thin? You guessed it. On Wed...
November 23, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo related items: If Charlie...
November 23, 2016
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With the Texas Longhorns needing a win to earn a bowl bid in what could be Charlie Strong’s final home game as head coach, sports columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here for their week...
November 22, 2016
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The past few weeks, most bowl projectors made one assumption about Texas: that the Longhorns would be bowl eligible. Nobody saw the 24-21 overtime loss to Kansas coming, and now it’s time to fa...
November 22, 2016
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American-Statesman sports writer Brian Davis and columnist Kirk Bohls evaluate the Texas football Monday news conference where head coach Charlie Strong announced his job will be “evaluated&rdq...
November 22, 2016
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Staff takeaways from Monday’s UT press conference: Kirk Bohls: Strong exiting on his terms If Charlie Strong is going out, he’s going out his way. Not kicking and screaming, but with an i...
November 22, 2016
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Matthew McConaughey — dressed down in a T-shirt, hat on backward and looking like he might be prepping for his next role as a Wise Man in a Christmas pageant — had a few off-the...
November 22, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong went a step further on Longhorn Network than he took with reporters on Monday and said flat-out, “We deserve to come back.” On “Rewind with Charlie Strong...
November 21, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s players love him. All the proof you need was Monday’s outpouring of support at his emotional weekly presser. Here’s the problem: that love off the field didn’...
November 21, 2016
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Texas football players react to head coach Charlie Strong’s announcement that his job will be “evaluated” at the end of the season at a news conference on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016....
November 21, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s weekly, regularly-scheduled game-week press conference has come and gone. Here’s the important stuff. Strong hasn’t been fired. Strong wants to come back in 2017. A...
November 21, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong describes the team’s sentiments following the Longhorn’s 24-21 loss to Kansas and rumors he may be fired at a news conference on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. The...
November 21, 2016
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Amid speculation that he will be fired, Texas head coach Charlie Strong announced at a news conference on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, that his position will be evaluated after the Longhorn’s last ga...
November 21, 2016
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ESPN college football commentator Paul Finebaum said Monday that the University of Texas isn’t treating Charlie Strong fairly as speculation swirls about the coach’s future in Austin. Cit...
November 21, 2016
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At his weekly press conference, Texas coach Charlie Strong said he speaks with president Gregory L. Fenves after every game and it’s his understanding “that we will be evaluated after the...
November 21, 2016
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Amidst the swirl of speculation about Charlie Strong’s future and reports that the Texas head football coach would be fired this week, several Longhorn players are considering boycotting this w...
November 21, 2016
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On Monday’s Big 12 Conference call with reporters, Texas coach Charlie Strong said he would address his future at his regular 11 a.m. press conference in Austin. “What I’m going to ...
November 21, 2016
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This should be interesting. Follow along as Texas coach Charlie Strong addresses the media following the Longhorns’ loss to Kansas, a report that the university has decided to fire him and befo...
November 21, 2016
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Brian Davis and Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman reported University of Texas officials decided to fire head football coach Charlie Strong following Saturday's 24-21 loss to the Kansas Jay...
November 21, 2016
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Texas ends the season Friday against TCU, but for the last two seasons Hookem.com has chronicled every Texas game day since the Longhorns lost to Notre Dame in South Bend on Sept. 5, 2015. Here&rsquo...
November 21, 2016
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A timeline of events in the career of Charlie Strong, who was named the 29th head football coach at the University of Texas on Jan. 5, 2014. Click here to follow. ...
November 21, 2016
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Players are reacting to the news of sources saying Texas officials have decided to fire Charlie Strong. Check out the latest. Letting this man go is equivalent to losing a father.he has done wonders ...
November 20, 2016
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In a surprising upset, Kansas defeated 24-21 in overtime in Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Statesman sportswriter Brian Davis breaks down the game....
November 20, 2016
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Texas suffered a shocking 24-21 overtime loss to Kansas on Saturday in Lawrence. It was the Jayhawks’ first win over an FBS school since 2014 and their first win over the Longhorns since 1938. ...
November 20, 2016
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It’s all over in Lawrence. Define “it’s all over” how you want. Texas’ bowl chances, Charlie Strong’s job, the Longhorns’ chance at a winning season — ...
November 19, 2016
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When it comes to music, college football coaches are all over the place. ESPN recently did a survey asking each of the 128 FBS coaches for their favorite musical artist. Unsurprisingly, many of them ...
November 19, 2016
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One win away from bowl eligibility and two games left in the season, Texas (5-5) faces last-place Kansas (1-9) in Lawrence, Kan. today. The main story line today is whether junior running back D...
November 17, 2016
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Longhorn legend Earl Campbell joins Ced and Kirk for Episode 35 of the “On Second Thought” podcast and credits Charlie Strong for saving Texas from scandals like the one happening at Bayl...
November 17, 2016
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Two topics dominated the water-cooler talk this week. What is Texas going to do about Charlie Strong? And what exactly is Shaka Smart doing in his role as the basketball coach at Texas? First off, an...
November 16, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo related items: On Earl Ca...
November 16, 2016
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With the Texas Longhorns attempting to become bowl eligible with a win over heavy underdog Kansas, sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls will be here to answer your questions in their weekly...
November 16, 2016
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The Heisman race is a popularity contest, to a degree. Players on middling teams have to break through the clutter to get attention. Texas running back D’Onta Foreman has already gone over the ...
November 15, 2016
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What do you know about Arizona, Texas fans? If this week’s bowl projections are any indication, it might be time to start Googling the Grand Canyon State. Two out of three major media outlets a...
November 15, 2016
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Staff takeaways from Monday’s UT press conference: Brian Davis: When sports, politics mix We’ve received an avalanche of emails, voicemails and other messages in the wake of men’s b...
November 15, 2016
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Texas Longhorns head football coach Charlie Strong has been on the hot seat for most of the 2016 season, and it appears he'll need to lead the program to a winning season if he wants to keep his job....
November 14, 2016
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Charlie Strong wanted to talk about football on Monday, not politics. At his weekly meeting with the media, the Texas football coach passed on a question about last week’s presidential election...
November 14, 2016
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Texas head football coach Charlie Strong speaks at a press conference Monday, November 14, 2016, following Texas’ 24-20 loss to West Virginia. Looking ahead to the game against Kansas, Strong s...
November 14, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s weekly press conference has come and gone. The highlights: 1. Kansas may be as close to a sure thing as you can get in the Big 12, but Strong says Texas isn’t taking anyt...
November 14, 2016
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Charlie Strong addresses the media at 11.am. following the Longhorn’s 24-20 loss to West Virginia and as the team prepares for Saturday’s game against Kansas....
November 12, 2016
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Texas head football coach Charlie Strong speaks at a press conference following Texas’ 24-20 loss to West Virginia on Saturday, November 12, 2016....
November 10, 2016
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Of all the stories we’ve written this season, few have generated more fan response than a profile about linebacker Malik Jefferson, who spent some time with his mother before the Baylor game to...
November 9, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo related items: Would an 8...
November 9, 2016
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As the Texas Longhorns attempt to win a third straight game for the second time in Charlie Strong’s tenure, columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here to answer your questions in their we...
November 8, 2016
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Texas is now one win away from bowl eligibility after Saturday’s 45-37 victory over Texas Tech, which means it’s time to start dreaming about a post-Christmas vacation. With the current s...
November 8, 2016
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In today’s Golden’s Nuggets, Cedric touches on a couple big Bevo-related items: Here’s what he had to say about the coaching staff sitting D’Onta Foreman at critical time...
November 8, 2016
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Staff takeaways from Monday’s UT press conference: Brian Davis: Public, private criticisms Charlie Strong doesn’t throw his players under the bus. Why should anyone expect him to do that ...
November 7, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s weekly press conference has come and gone. It was an interesting 30 minutes. Texas, winners of two straight over Baylor and Texas Tech, has some momentum after those two games ...
November 7, 2016
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Follow as Charlie Strong addresses the media following the Longhorn’s win over Texas Tech and before the team plays West Virginia on Saturday....
November 5, 2016
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Texas earned its first road win of the season Saturday, beating Texas Tech 45-37 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. The Longhorns endured plenty to get there, including a wild first-half touc...
November 5, 2016
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Leading by eight points with less than 3 minutes remaining, Texas was faced with third and fourth down situations of 2 yards or less. Rather than handing the ball to running back D’Onta Foreman...
November 3, 2016
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ESPN College GameDay college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for Episode 33 of the “On Second Thought” podcast and discusses Charlie Strong’s job...
November 2, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo related items: On Charlie...
November 2, 2016
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With a name like Chancellor’s Spurs, it’s almost a given that the Texas-Texas Tech rivalry has included some shootouts. In fact, some of the most thrilling affairs between the Longho...
November 2, 2016
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Sports columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden will be here at 11 a.m. Wednesday to take your questions on Texas’ big road test against Texas Tech, Breckyn Hager’s comments, the ini...
November 2, 2016
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Texas’ Charlie Strong was named the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Week after his team’s 35-34 upset over previously unbeaten Baylor. The weekly award, which is affiliated with the Peach Bowl, h...
November 1, 2016
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You don’t have to look far to find bowl projections, especially this time of year. With only four games remaining for most teams, it’s only natural to start glancing at potential matchups...
November 1, 2016
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There was plenty to be seen and heard Saturday as Texas defeated No. 8-ranked Baylor, 35-34, at Royal-Memorial Stadium. RELATED COVERAGE: Trent Domingue’s 39-yard FG topples eighth-ranked Bears...
November 1, 2016
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Staff takeaways from Monday’s UT press conference: Cedric Golden: Locke shines in secondary Sophomore P.J. Locke was all over the place against Baylor. In this conference, you need a good nicke...
October 31, 2016
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Following home win against Baylor 35-34, the Longhorns look ahead to the away game against Texas Tech. Texas head football coach Charlie Strong speaks with media at a press conference on Monday, Octo...
October 31, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s regular game-week press conference has come and gone. The big takeaways: 1. The biggest challenge this week is Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, obviously. Strong said th...
October 31, 2016
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Follow as Charlie Strong addresses the media following the Longhorn’s win over Baylor and before the team travels to play Texas Tech on Saturday....
October 30, 2016
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Texas used another monster game from D’Onta Foreman and a 39-yard field goal by Trent Domingue with 46 seconds left to upset No. 8-ranked Baylor, 35-34, on Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium. A...
October 30, 2016
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Texas head coach Charlie Strong shares how his team overcame “negative noise in the system” to win 35-34 over #8 ranked Baylor at a news conference on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016....
October 30, 2016
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Texas got a much-needed win on Saturday, upsetting No. 8-ranked Baylor 35-34 at Royal-Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns moved to 4-4 overall with the victory, and stayed unbeaten at home. Needless to s...
October 30, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong still has some fans in his camp. After the Longhorns defeated No. 8-ranked and previously unbeaten Baylor, 35-34, on Saturday, those fans made their voices heard as Strong ...
October 29, 2016
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ESPN announcer Steve Levy shared an interesting quote from Charlie Strong on Saturday’s broadcast of Texas versus Baylor. Speaking with Strong earlier in the week, Levy said the Longhorns ...
October 29, 2016
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Texas is up 23-21 at the half in a game that’s sorely needed to get the heat off their embattled head coach Charlie Strong. After giving up Seth Russell’s long touchdown run in the first ...
October 27, 2016
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Under normal circumstances, Saturday would have been circled, highlighted and otherwise celebrated on every Texas fan’s calendar. Eighth-ranked Baylor (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) is coming to Royal-Memor...
October 27, 2016
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Longhorn legend Johnnie Johnson joins Kirk and Ced on Episode 32 to discuss what ails the Texas secondary. He also handicaps Charlie’s Strong chances of survival, D’Onta Foreman’s p...
October 26, 2016
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According to data obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Texas coach Charlie Strong has the sixth-richest salary in college football, slated to make $5.2 million in 2016. Strong ranks behind Michigan coach Ji...
October 26, 2016
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Tom Herman is done. On Tuesday, the Houston coach was asked about rumors linking him to the Texas job, and he didn’t hold back. Mark Berman, the sports director at FOX 26 KRIV in Houston, ...
October 26, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo related items: On Texas&r...
October 26, 2016
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Join sports columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden for their weekly live chat at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Up for discussion: – Texas attempts to get back to .500 with a tough home game against Baylo...
October 25, 2016
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In today’s Golden’s Nuggets, Cedric touches on a couple big Bevo-related items: Here’s what he had to say about this week’s “crossroads” matchup with Baylor: ...
October 24, 2016
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Bill Snyder had kind words to say about Charlie Strong on Saturday. Two days later, Strong returned the favor. Following Kansas State’s 24-21 win over Texas on Saturday, Snyder met with his muc...
October 24, 2016
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Texas head coach Charlie Strong addresses the Longhorns’ 3-4 record at a Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, news conference and what tactics are being used to prepare for their home game against Baylor....
October 24, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s press conference ahead of the Baylor game has come and gone. The coach, appropriately, was dressed dark today, to match the mood. Black shirt with a Big 12 logo (not a Longhorn...
October 24, 2016
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Follow as Texas coach Charlie Strong takes questions from the media before his team plays Baylor this weekend....
October 22, 2016
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Texas suffered a 24-21 setback to Kansas State on Saturday, the Longhorns’ fifth-straight loss at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium since 2002. Texas coach Charlie Strong and his players addr...
October 22, 2016
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It’s over in Manhattan. Kansas State has beaten Texas, 24-21. Maybe that’s not too big of a surprise. The Longhorns struggle in Manhattan like few other places in the country. They’...
October 22, 2016
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The next time Texas shows up ready to play in a true road game will be the first time in a good long while. With that said, it’s a winnable game but Texas has to want it. Sure the Horns are dow...
October 21, 2016
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With a 3-3 season so far and several assistant coach staffing changes, American-Statesman and Hookem.com’s sports writers and columnists tackle the important questions surrounding the Texas Lon...
October 20, 2016
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Texas actually won a game last week. No, seriously, in case you didn’t hear, the Longhorns knocked off the Iowa State Cyclones and snapped their three-game losing streak. Unfortunately, there w...
October 20, 2016
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National radio host and best-selling author Paul Finebaum joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for Episode 31 of the “On Second Thought” podcast this week and discusses ESPN’s Kirk He...
October 17, 2016
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Texas head coach Charlie Strong discusses how defense will take the lead in the upcoming game against Kansas State....
October 17, 2016
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Texas quarterback Kai Locksley, a redshirt freshman who never played, confirmed via text on Monday that he is leaving the Longhorns. Locksley said he would issue a statement that explained his ration...
October 17, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s weekly press conference has come and gone. Here are the bigger talking points: On the injury front, Texas will not have defensive tackle Jordan Elliott for this week’s ga...
October 17, 2016
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Texas football coach Charlie Strong meets with the media as the Longhorns prepare for their road trip to Kansas State this weekend....
October 16, 2016
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Texas head coach Charlie Strong shares his thoughts on the Longhorns’ 27-6 home game win over Iowa State at a post-game news conference at Darrell K. Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austi...
October 16, 2016
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It’s over at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Texas got the much-needed victory that it needed over Iowa State, 27-6. The Longhorns, who had dropped three straight, improve to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the...
October 15, 2016
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It’s been about a month since Texas last played in Austin, but for most Longhorn fans, it feels much longer. But the Longhorns (2-3, 0-1 in Big 12 play) return to Royal-Memorial Stadium t...
October 13, 2016
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The Cotton Bowl tunnel is usually full of Texas-Oklahoma celebrities, well-wishers and some of the most interesting people in Dallas. Walking up the ramp during pre-game, I saw (in this order) OU wom...
October 12, 2016
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Marvin Wilson, the top recruit in the state of Texas, is scheduled to make his official visit to Austin this weekend. The 5-star defensive tackle and No. 3 recruit in the nation according to 247Sport...
October 12, 2016
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Join sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for their weekly live chat at 11 a.m. Wednesday. As Texas seeks to break a three-game losing streak against Iowa State, they’re here to answe...
October 12, 2016
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Mark University of Texas icon Earl Campbell down as huge Charlie Strong supporter. During an interview with KVUE, the Longhorn legend said irate fans should leave UT’s third-year coach alo...
October 11, 2016
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American-Statesman sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls evaluate Texas’ 40-45 loss to OU and where the hope for winning a game lies ahead of the Iowa State home game. RELATED COVERAGE...
October 10, 2016
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Texas head coach Charlie Strong addresses the Longhorns’ 40-45 loss to rival OU at a Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, news conference and what it was like serving as the team’s new defensive coordi...
October 10, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s weekly press conference has come and gone. Here’s the takeaway: Hey, there are still seven games left. The defensive issues can be fixed. It just goes back to coaching an...
October 10, 2016
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Follow live as Charlie Strong addresses the media following Texas’ 45-40 loss to Oklahoma and leading up to the Longhorns’ revenge game against Iowa State....
October 8, 2016
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Before the case can be made that an extraordinary college football coach should lose his job, one must first come to terms with the reality this profession is unjust and unforgiving.
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October 8, 2016
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Horns up Freshman wide receiver Devin Duvernay scored the first touchdown of his career, a 63-yarder that gave Texas the lead in the third quarter. Dylan Haines — Texas’ “Mr. R...
October 8, 2016
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ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit had some, well, interesting things to say about Texas and Charlie Strong during College GameDay on Saturday morning. Speaking from College Station, ...
October 8, 2016
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Texas Longhorns athletic director Mike Perrin threw his support behind head football coach Charlie Strong on Friday despite the team's 2-2 start to the 2016 season.
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October 6, 2016
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In an explosive rant on a Kansas City, Mo., sports radio station, former Colorado coach Gary Barnett blasted Texas’ Charlie Strong and said, “I don’t think he deserves to survive th...
October 6, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong can be criticized for many things. But never doubt his commitment to the Longhorns. Strong dropped his guard and opened up this week on Longhorn Network. After Strong and h...
October 5, 2016
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Texas President Gregory L. Fenves, one of coach Charlie Strong’s biggest allies, tweeted a message of support Wednesday for the football program and its leader. “Had a great call (with) C...
October 5, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo related items: On OU coac...
October 5, 2016
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Texas and Oklahoma meet in their annual showdown Saturday and sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls are here to answer your questions in their weekly live chat at 11 a.m. ...
October 5, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong is playing up his team’s underdog status as the Longhorns prepare to face Oklahoma this weekend in Dallas. And why not? Texas finds itself in a similar position to wh...
October 4, 2016
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The college football coaching carousel has reached high gear a little early this season, with LSU’s decision to fire Les Miles and Houston coach Tom Herman’s name being linked to every po...
October 4, 2016
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American-Statesman sports columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down Texas head coach Charlie Strong’s decision to take over Vance Bedford’s role as defensive coordinator and what...
October 4, 2016
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In today’s Golden’s Nuggets, Cedric touches on the big Bevo-related item: By replacing Vance Bedford as defensive play-caller, what’s next for Charlie Strong? Here’s what...
October 3, 2016
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At least publicly, Red McCombs does not count himself among those calling for the job of Texas football coach Charlie Strong. McCombs, a well-known booster who has a statue at Royal-Memorial Stadium,...
October 3, 2016
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After Texas’ second loss of the 2016 season, Texas head coach Charlie Strong addressed his decision to demote coach Vance Bedford and take over as defensive coordinator at a news conference on ...
October 3, 2016
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Two days after Oklahoma State blocked three extra-point attempts in the first half of a 49-31 win over the Longhorns, more blame was placed on Texas’ scheme than its personnel. Both after the g...
October 3, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s regularly-scheduled Monday press conference has come and gone. And it was a big one: Effective immediately, Strong is taking over the Texas defense. Defensive coordinator Vance...
October 3, 2016
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At Monday’s press conference, Charlie Strong addressed the injury status of Texas’ leading two running backs. Both D’Onta Foreman and Chris Warren III were injured during Texas&rsqu...
October 3, 2016
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What will be the hot topic today? Ping-pong perhaps? Unlikely. Follow Texas coach Charlie Strong’s press conference as the coach is expected to address the defensive coordinator situation as we...
October 3, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong avoided a direct question about Vance Bedford’s status on Monday’s Big 12 Conference call and will address the issue at his regular 11 a.m. press conference. La...
October 3, 2016
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Late Sunday night reports surfaced that Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford was being demoted and head coach Charlie Strong was taking over the defense. Statesman reporter Brian Davis confirmed...
October 3, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong will assume full play-calling and control of the defense for the rest of the season, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to the American-Statesman...
October 1, 2016
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Less than a month ago, Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong helped orchestrate a 50-47 upset of the then-No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Now, Strong may be on the hot seat after Texas lost its...
October 1, 2016
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It’s over in Stillwater. No. 22 Texas has lost to Oklahoma State, 49-31. The Longhorns, once 2-0 but now 2-2, will drop out of the national rankings and are in a quick 0-1 hole in Big 12 play e...
October 1, 2016
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It appears Charlie Strong got a little advice near the end of the third quarter. Oklahoma State was called for having an illegal man downfield after it completed a pass inside Texas territory. Strong...
September 29, 2016
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Chances are Charlie Strong’s message was crystal clear the last two weeks. “That’s the best thing about Coach Strong,” defensive coordinator Vance Bedford said, “he&rsqu...
September 28, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo and Big 12 related items:...
September 28, 2016
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With The Texas Longhorns opening up Big 12 play at Oklahoma State, sports columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here to answer all your questions during their weekly live chat at 11 a.m. Wednes...
September 27, 2016
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LSU’s decision to fire Les Miles on Sunday has turned a lot of heads around college football. It’s also started a discussion about who might be next. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Stapl...
September 27, 2016
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In today’s Golden’s Nuggets, Cedric touches on a big Bevo-related item: What risk does Charlie take on by backing Vance? Here’s what he had to say about it: It appears that Cha...
September 26, 2016
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“I have a lot of confidence in Vance Bedford,” Texas head football coach Charlie Strong said during a press conference ahead of the OSU game on Monday, September 26, 2016....
September 26, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s Oklahoma State game has come and gone. Strong spent nearly 30 minutes fielding almost 25 questions, from Oklahoma State to embattled ...
September 26, 2016
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Following his arrest for driving while intoxicated, senior offensive lineman Kent Perkins will miss Texas’ game against Oklahoma State. Texas head coach Charlie Strong announced on Monday that ...
September 26, 2016
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Texas football coach Charlie Strong holds his weekly Monday press conference as the Longhorns prepare to play Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Follow the action at 11 a.m....
September 22, 2016
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Texas fans, you’re angry. That might be putting it mildly for some. And it’s totally understandable. Suffice it to say, the Longhorns have come back down from their 2-0 high and are now t...
September 21, 2016
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Everywhere you look, Texas fans are sounding off about the Longhorns’ defense. After the 50-43 loss to California early Sunday morning, the conversation immediately shifted to how the Bear...
September 21, 2016
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As the Texas Longhorns enter a bye week after that 50-43 loss at Cal, sports columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here to answer your questions in their weekly live chat at 11 a.m. Wednesday. ...
September 20, 2016
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In today’s Golden’s Nuggets, Cedric touches on a big Bevo-related item: What to do about the Texas defense? Here’s what he had to say about it: Charlie Strong needs to call the...
September 20, 2016
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Good morning. Breakfast is served. It’s September 20th — 264 down, 102 to go. And 41 till Halloween. YESTERDAY: Charlie Strong had his regular Monday press conference, and the hot to...
September 19, 2016
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Kudos to Texas for holding a rare off-week press conference and player availability on Monday, just like a normal game week. The Longhorns announced today’s availability last Thursday — b...
September 19, 2016
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Follow along as Charlie Strong addresses the media following Texas’ first loss of the season....
September 19, 2016
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Texas coach Charlie Strong said Monday that he’ll be evaluating his assistant coaches over the next two weeks in the wake of a disastrous defensive performance at California. That could mean no...
September 18, 2016
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PFLUGERVILLE — I begged to attend the Texas at Cal game but didn’t beg enough because I’m sitting in my living room tonight. However, there isn’t a better set in the country t...
September 16, 2016
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Maybe Charlie Strong really is that good. That’s what the football pundits are saying after a season opener overtime victory by the unranked Texas Longhorns over number 10 Notre Dame, followed ...
September 14, 2016
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Superstition and sports have always gone hand in hand. For some fans, sitting in a special chair or wearing a specific jersey is their way to contribute to a team’s win. For Texas coach Charlie...
September 14, 2016
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Join sports colunnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for their weekly live chat at 11 a.m. Wednesday as they discuss Texas’ attempt to beat Cal and become the first Longhorn team in four seasons...
September 14, 2016
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It’s been a full year since Texas fired athletics director Steve Patterson and Mike Perrin stepped in as his interim replacement. Perrin had his interim tag removed in December, and since then ...
September 13, 2016
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In today’s Golden’s Nuggets, Cedric touches on a big Bevo-related item: What will a win over Cal do for Charlie Strong? Here’s what he had to say about it: Charlie Strong gets ...
September 12, 2016
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Charlie Strong’s weekly press conference has come and gone. It lasted just a shade under 30 minutes and he took about 25 questions. Not bad. Texas is undefeated, nationally ranked and riding so...
September 12, 2016
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Texas is 2-0 for the first time since the 2012 season, still ranked No. 11 in the country this week and is about to hit the road for a game at Cal this Saturday night. Longhorns coach Charlie Strong ...
September 11, 2016
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As other Big 12 teams struggled over the weekend, Texas flourished against UTEP and won convincingly 41-7. Pollsters took notice. The Longhorns held their current position 11th overall in the updated...
September 11, 2016
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Texas head football coach Charlie Strong took questions from media at a press conference after the Longhorns’ win over UTEP at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Septembe...
September 11, 2016
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It appears Texas coach Charlie Strong is gaining popularity. The No. 11-ranked Longhorns defeated UTEP 41-7 on Saturday to move to 2-0 on the season. The victory came just six days after Texas beat N...
September 11, 2016
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Texas beat UTEP 41-7 on Saturday night, and the victory was Charlie Strong’s 50th as a head coach. Strong is now 13-14 in three seasons with Texas and 50-30 overall. Prior to arriving in Austin...
September 10, 2016
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Good morning. Breakfast is served. It’s September 10th — 254 down, 112 to go. And only 1 till the Dak Prescott era begins in Dallas. YESTERDAY: No. 13 Louisville raced past Syracuse,...
September 8, 2016
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A 50-47 double-overtime win over No. 10 Notre Dame certainly had some exciting moments. Many of you were fired up afterward, but some were plenty skeptical about the Texas defense, apparently. Let&rs...
September 7, 2016
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When Texas senior Sheroid Evans completed his comeback this past weekend, he did so as a starter. Evans started at cornerback in Texas’ 50-47 double-overtime win over Notre Dame on Sept. 4, and...
September 7, 2016
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Perhaps you were part of the 102,315-fan sellout crowd at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Sunday to watch the Longhorns thrilling victory over the Irish. Or you’ve watched your own Instagram video of...
September 7, 2016
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Join Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden in their weekly live chat. The Texas Longhorns shocked the nation (but not Ced who picked them to win) with a 50-47 double-overtime victory over Notre Dame. With UTE...
September 6, 2016
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In one night, Texas went from a potential comeback story to a legitimate contender for the College Football Playoff. At least that’s how some Associated Press Top 25 poll voters see it. Accordi...
September 6, 2016
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More than 10 million college football fans watched Texas knock off Notre Dame on Sunday. Fortunately for the Longhorns, some of them vote in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Texas landed 11th i...
September 5, 2016
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Rangers bench coach Steve Buechele was back with his team by midday Monday. But he was emotionally drained after coming to Austin and watching his son Shane lead Texas to a 50-47 win over Notre Dame....
September 5, 2016
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What would have happened had Notre Dame stopped Tyrone Swoopes on a couple of plays in the second overtime of Texas’ 50-47 win on Sunday? Texas would have gone for broke. At his weekly press co...
September 5, 2016
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So, now what? That was the overriding theme of Charlie Strong’s weekly media availability on Monday, which normally could be described as Strong’s UTEP press conference save for one minor...
September 5, 2016
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Following Sunday night’s 50-47 win over Notre Dame in double overtime, Texas football coach Charlie Strong is holding his weekly press conference Monday. American-Statesman writers Danny D...
September 5, 2016
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Did Charlie Strong sleep at all after the Longhorns knocked off Notre Dame in double overtime on Sunday? In a conference call on Monday, the Longhorns’ third-year coach told reporters that he d...
September 5, 2016
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Charlie Strong speaks with media following the Longhorns’ win against Notre Dame in double overtime, 50-47, on Sunday, September 4, 2016....
September 5, 2016
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As far as season openers go, things couldn’t have gone much better for Texas. In front of a national audience, and playing in front of the largest crowd in UT history, the Longhorns upset...
September 4, 2016
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Youth is served. Freshman quarterback Shane Buechele started with the first-team offense on Sunday against 10th-ranked Notre Dame. The sight of Buechele, wearing a new No. 7 jersey instead of No. 16,...
September 4, 2016
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Three hours prior to kickoff Sunday, Texas officials finally passed out a depth chart. However, it doesn’t offer any real clues about quarterback as Tyrone Swoopes and Shane Buechele are listed...
September 4, 2016
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It’s gameday. It’s Texas (0-0) vs. No. 10 Notre Dame (0-0) in the only prime-time game in the country, so everyone’s watching. Some quickie storylines: 1. Who’ll start at quar...
September 2, 2016
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Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy penned a letter to the current Longhorns team in a posting on The Players Tribune. McCoy covers several topics, but it serves as stirring locker room motivational ...
September 1, 2016
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Texas and Notre Dame will be playing in front of a full house on Sunday. The University of Texas announced on Thursday that it had sold-out its season-opening game against Notre Dame on Sunday. Accor...
September 1, 2016
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The wait is almost over, Texas fans. The 2016 football season is finally here, and come Sunday, we’ll all know who will be the starting quarterback and whether the Longhorns have made any impro...
August 31, 2016
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There are T-minus four days until the Longhorns take on Notre Dame. And if the thought of finally meeting the new Bevo doesn’t get you all riled up, then hopefully this will. Longhorn fans...
August 31, 2016
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Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford has admitted to getting some unpleasant phone calls from administrators after trying to pump up ticket sales. But he provided spot-on analysis about the proj...
August 31, 2016
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Kirk Bohls released this week’s nine things and one crazy prediction yesterday. A few were dedicated to the Longhorns. Here’s Kirk’s take on some Bevo related items: On Charlie...
August 31, 2016
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Join sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls as they discuss Sunday’s Texas-Notre Dame opener and other sports in their weekly live chat at 11 a.m. Wednesday. ...
August 31, 2016
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Texas offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert left no doubt the entire coaching staff is united on who should be the Longhorns’ starting quarterback “100 percent,” he said. Both senio...
August 30, 2016
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Good morning. Breakfast is served. It’s August 30th — 243 down, 123 to go. And 5 till we find out (a) who Texas’ starting quarterback is, (b) whether Texas will avenge last year&rsq...
August 29, 2016
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Charlie Strong‘s first Monday press conference has come and gone, in advance of Sunday’s season opener with Notre Dame. And yes, quarterback questions dominated the day: Strong spoke for ...
August 29, 2016
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Follow Statesman writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Brian Davis as texas football coach Charlie Strong addresses the media in his weekly Monday press conference before his team plays ...
August 29, 2016
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UPDATE, 11:05 a.m.: Charlie Strong says he knows who the starting quarterback with be for Notre Dame, but fans will find out on Sunday. Charlie Strong: I know who is going to start, but we'll see who...
August 25, 2016
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Fresh off coaching the USA U-18 team to the FIBA Americas gold medal, Texas head basketball coach Shaka Smart joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden for Episode 23 of On Second Thought to discuss his off...
August 24, 2016
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Texas was one of about 50 schools that sent handwritten cards and notes of support to the Arizona football program in the wake of lineman Zach Hemmila’s death earlier this month. Hemmila, ...