Texas Longhorns: Longhorn Confidential

  • WATCH: Longhorn Confidential: On Tom Herman addressing the Urban Meyer rumors
    November 16, 2020
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     Tom Herman addressed stories about his coaching security on Monday during his media availability and the Texas coach was very pointed in his criticism of stories that have circulated this season. A...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Two-sport recruits and the Terrence Cooks countdown
    November 12, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman’s Mike Craven and Danny Davis talk about Terrence Cooks’ upcoming announcement and what recruiting linebackers looks like in 2020. Mike ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Playing through pain
    November 11, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (11/11/1989) Joseph Ossai and Sam Ehlinger talk about playing through pain. News and notes...
  • Longhorn Confidential: What did No. 1 Texas learn about itself in its win over No. 3 Baylor?
    November 6, 2020
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    Happy Friday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (11/6/2010) UT reacts to its win over Baylor and its second five-set triumph of the season. T...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Quarterbacks of Texas’ past, present and future
    November 5, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman’s Mike Craven and Danny Davis talk about 2022 recruit Cade Klubnik and the quarterbacks that this state has produced for the 2021 recruiti...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Should Texas be happy with all of these close calls and comebacks?
    November 3, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (11/3/1973) Joseph Ossai discusses what Texas has gained from playing in close games. What f...
  • LISTEN: Longhorn Confidential: Can Texas keep the roll going against West Virginia?
    November 2, 2020
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    After Texas’ 41-34 overtime win at Oklahoma State Saturday, the Texas Longhorns improved to 3-2 in conference and are now back in the AP Top 25 at No. 22 In this week’s Longhorn Confidential, Sta...
  • Longhorn Confidential: The best play from Sam Ehlinger’s time at Texas?
    November 2, 2020
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    Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (11/2/2002) What play did Tom Herman nominate as the best in Sam Ehlinger’s college career?...
  • Longhorn Confidential: How are Texas’ basketball players adapting to a new culture?
    October 30, 2020
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    Happy Friday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/30/1971) Vic Schaefer installs a new culture for the women’s basketball team at Texas. ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Following a recruiting breakup, what’s next for Quinn Ewers and Texas?
    October 29, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman’s Mike Craven and Danny Davis react to five-star quarterback Quinn Ewers’ decision to back away from his commitment to Texas....
  • Longhorn Confidential: Texas adapts to playing football in less hostile territories in 2020
    October 28, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/28/1978) Texas brings out the best in opposing fans. But what if those hostile stadium...
  • Longhorn Confidential: What stands out to Tom Herman about Oklahoma State?
    October 27, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/27/2007) Tom Herman’s scouting report for Oklahoma State. Texas announces the same sta...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Did beating Baylor gives Texas a confidence boost?
    October 26, 2020
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    Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/26/1991) How much confidence does UT’s football team have after this weekend? What was ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Scouting the Austin area
    October 22, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, Mike Craven and Danny Davis discuss Austin’s recruiting scene and whether Texas has a homefield advantage when it comes to wooing these prospects. Mike also chat...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Oct. 20
    October 20, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/20/2012) Injuries and UT’s dynamic duo of Jordan Whittington and Jake Smith. What is w...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Monday, Oct. 19
    October 19, 2020
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    Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/19/1985) No football? No problem over a busy weekend at Texas. Which former Longhorns shi...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Friday, Oct. 16
    October 16, 2020
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    Happy Friday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/16/2004) What was on Tom Herman’s checklist for the Longhorns’ bye week? Texas hits t...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Is Texas in trouble when it comes to recruiting?
    October 15, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, Mike Craven and Danny Davis discuss the state of UT’s recruiting after the Longhorns lost out on a pledge from Albert Regis. Mike also has scouting reports for t...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Wednesday, Oct. 14
    October 14, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/14/2001) Do Baylor’s COVID-19 problems concern Texas? News and notes And finally, so...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Oct. 13
    October 13, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/13/1951) Tom Herman addresses his football team and “The Eyes of Texas.” What did He...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Monday, Oct. 12
    October 12, 2020
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    Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/12/1963) Is Texas’ 2020 football season already over? Which former Longhorns shined in ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Friday, Oct. 9
    October 9, 2020
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    Happy Friday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/9/1915) What does Sam Ehlinger have in common with NFL quarterback Justin Herbert? Jerrit...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Red River Recruiting
    October 8, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, Mike Craven and Danny Davis discuss Oklahoma and Texas’ 2021 recruiting classes and the talented players that both schools went after. Mike also chats with 4-sta...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Wednesday, Oct. 7
    October 7, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/7/2017) Brenden Schooler compares the Red River Showdown to the Civil War. Cort Jaques...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Oct. 6
    October 6, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/6/1951) Has the 2020 Red River Showdown lost its luster? Why isn’t Tom Herman panickin...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Monday, Oct. 5
    October 5, 2020
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    Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/5/1974) What did Sam Ehlinger say to Keaontay Ingram after the TCU loss? Ex-Longhorns who...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Friday, Oct. 2
    October 2, 2020
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    Happy Friday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (10/2/1982) Texas defenders Ta’Quon Graham and Josh Thompson talk about tackling. Logan Egg...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Why is Texas still going after 2021 recruits?
    October 1, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman’s Mike Craven and Danny Davis discuss Max Merril’s recent commitment and why Texas is still going after 2021 recruits given the NCAA’s...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Wednesday, Sept. 30
    September 30, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/30/1916) UT DB Josh Thompson talks about his new position. Texas QB Sam Ehlinger speaks...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Sept. 29
    September 29, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/29/1984) Tom Herman speaks about UT’s defense and Gary Patterson. News and notes. And f...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Monday, Sept. 28
    September 28, 2020
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    Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/28/1946) Is Texas in the Big 12’s driver’s seat? Ex-Longhorns who shined in the NFL on...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Friday, Sept. 25
    September 25, 2020
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    Happy Friday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/25/1982) Are Keondre Coburn and T’Vondre Sweat the funniest Longhorns? Texas opens its v...
  • Longhorn Confidential: What happens when Texas recruits a pledge’s teammate?
    September 24, 2020
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    In today’s Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman’s Mike Craven and Danny Davis discuss a handful of UT recruits and the current teammates that Texas is also after. We also have four recru...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Wednesday, Sept. 23
    September 23, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/23/2006) Why does Texas have seven captains on its football team? News and notes. And f...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Sept. 22
    September 22, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/22/1934 and 9/22/2001) What are the travel plans for Texas’ first trip of the 2020 seas...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Monday, Sept. 21
    September 21, 2020
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    Happy Monday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/21/1957) Differences in the trenches for UT’s defensive line. Ex-Longhorns who shined in...
  • Longhorn Confidential: The recruits that got away?
    September 17, 2020
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    No, the Longhorn can’t sign every recruit from the state of Texas. But in today’s Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven discuss the top football players fr...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Wednesday, Sept. 16
    September 16, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/16/2006 and 9/16/1978) Tom Herman and Sam Ehlinger talk about Kai Money. News and notes...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Sept. 15
    September 15, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/15/2012) Tom Herman meets the media during UT’s bye week. Texas QB Sam Ehlinger wins an...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Three Texas targets to talk about
    September 10, 2020
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    In our weekly look at recruiting, the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven take about three players who could round out UT’s 2021 recruiting class. Then it’s time to chat about gamb...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Wednesday, Sept. 9
    September 9, 2020
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    Happy Wednesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/9/2006) Why didn’t Samuel Cosmi and Caden Sterns opt out? News and notes. And finally...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Tuesday, Sept. 8
    September 8, 2020
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    Happy Tuesday, Texas fans. On today’s Longhorn Confidential daily podcast: On this date in Texas history (9/8/2001) Texas coach Tom Herman speaks on UTEP and graduate transfers. News and notes. And...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Quarterbacks, quarterbacks and quarterbacks
    August 25, 2020
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    Following a nine-day stretch of news regarding Texas and quarterback recruits, the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven dive into Quinn Ewars and Charles Wright’s commitments and Jale...
  • Longhorn Confidential: A first look at Texas and the 2022 recruiting cycle
    August 3, 2020
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    Following Phaizon Wilson’s recent pledge to the Longhorns, the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven look at how Texas will approach recruiting in 2022. Mike also teases the upcoming u...
  • Longhorn Confidential: If high schools delay or move their seasons, what happens to recruiting?
    July 28, 2020
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    The American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven react to Colorado tight end Gunnar Helm’s recent commitment to Texas. Danny and Mike also discuss the University Interscholastic League’s co...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Who is Texas’ biggest rival in recruiting?
    July 16, 2020
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  • Longhorn Confidential: How does the recent news at Texas and Oklahoma State impact recruiting?
    June 24, 2020
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    The American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven go over JD Coffey and Ishmael Ibraheem’s June 15 commitments. Danny and Mike also discuss whether the recent news coming out of schools like T...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Black Lives Matter and activism among athletes at Texas
    June 9, 2020
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    The American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven go over some recruiting news and discuss how the Longhorns have lent their voices to the Black Lives Matter movement.   The Dotted Line: Black ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: What a quartet of commitments means for Texas’ Class of 2021
    May 18, 2020
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    The American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven introduce Texas fans to the four recruits who have committed to the Longhorns this month. Danny and Mike also examine what Jahdae Barron’s fli...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Recruiting updates and predictions for Texas and the 2021 NFL draft
    April 30, 2020
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    The American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven catch up on all of the recent recruiting headlines that have involved the Longhorns. And with the 2020 NFL draft behind us, we take a look at th...
  • Longhorn Confidential: How seniors, recruiting and Texas are impacted by coronavirus cancellations
    March 18, 2020
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    The American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven take a look at the headlines created over the past week as the sporting world reacts to the spread of the coronavirus. Also, what does recruitin...
  • Longhorn Confidential: 2021 Offensive Linemen and Tight Ends
    March 5, 2020
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This week, Danny and Mike are taking a look at Texas and the recruitment of offensive l...
  • Longhorn Confidential: 2021 Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs
    February 27, 2020
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This week, Danny and Mike are taking a look at Texas and the recruitment of receivers, ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: 2021 Running Backs and Linebackers
    February 20, 2020
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This week, Danny and Mike are taking a look at Texas and the recruitment of running bac...
  • Longhorn Confidential: The Recruiting Hall of Fame
    January 23, 2020
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. In this edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast, we are making up a Hall of Fame f...
  • Longhorn Confidential: After moving to Texas, how will UT’s new assistants tackle in-state recruiting?
    January 16, 2020
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into whether Texas’ new assis...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Texas talk at the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game
    January 9, 2020
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into Matt Rhule’s departure f...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Signed, sealed and delivered on National Signing Day
    December 18, 2019
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    It’s National Signing Day, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast is all about the players ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Ja’Quinden Jackson’s interview, Hudson Card’s return and Texas’ future at quarterback
    December 12, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into the American-Statesman’s...
  • Longhorn Confidential: How do the recent coaching changes at Texas impact recruiting?
    December 5, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into the recruiting-related sto...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Bijan Robinson’s status, interviewing Prince Dorbah and spotlighting Morgan Pace
    November 28, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into whether Texas can hold ont...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Commitment challenges, interviewing Ty Jordan and spotlighting Bailey Williams
    November 21, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into the challenges of holding ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: The newest Longhorns speak up on National Signing Day
    November 14, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. In today’s podcast, Danny and Mike discuss the Texas commits who have reached the Uni...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Cornerback conundrum, interviewing Jerrin Thompson and spotlighting Caden Noah
    November 7, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into that state of cornerbacks ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Discussing decommitments, interviewing Xavion Alford and spotlighting Ryleigh White
    October 31, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. In today’s podcast, Danny and Mike discuss last week’s decommitments by former Texa...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Big 12 recruiting, interviewing Jake Majors and spotlighting Jayden “JJ” Smith
    October 24, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. In today’s podcast, Danny and Mike examine where the recruiting efforts of Big 12 tea...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Hudson Card’s injury, interviewing Princely Umanmielen and spotlighting Jared Jones
    October 17, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. A foot injury has altered the senior year of 2020 recruit Hudson Card, and we examine w...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Recruiting in Oklahoma, interviewing Ja’Tavion Sanders and spotlighting Travis Sthele
    October 10, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. Since Texas has only plucked two players out of its biggest rival’s backyard, we exam...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Walk-ons, interviewing Jalen Milroe and spotlighting Dalton Porter
    October 3, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. Texas recently gave scholarships to two of its walk-ons, but what does that mean for th...
  • Longhorn Confidential: UT vs. A&M recruiting, interviewing Billy Bowman and spotlighting Kelsey Hranicky
    September 26, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. Texas and Texas A&M haven’t played since 2011, but they do have a rivalry… in r...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Interviewing Alfred Collins, spotlighting Naomi Cabello and the Cowboys that got away?
    September 19, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. Since Texas is hosting Oklahoma State this weekend, this edition of the Longhorn Confid...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Recruiting Houston, interviewing Hudson Card and spotlighting Bentley Cotton
    September 12, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. Since Texas is heading to NRG Stadium this weekend, this edition of the Longhorn Confid...
  • Longhorn Confidential – The LSU game’s impact on recruiting, Van Fillinger and Presley Echols
    September 5, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into the recruiting storylines ...
  • Longhorn Confidential: Recruiting cornerbacks, Bijan Robinson and Madison Williams
    August 29, 2019
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    It’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk recruiting with the American-Statesman’s Danny Davis and Mike Craven. This edition of the Longhorn Confidential podcast looks into recruiting cornerbacks and...
  • August 27, 2018
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    In the inaugural installment of Longhorn Confidential, Austin American-Statesman writers Brian Davis, Danny Davis, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down the Texas depth chart, discuss the Monday pr...