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UCLA Preview

The Texas Longhorn hoops squad battles traditional powerhouse UCLA tonight at the Erwin Center at 8 central on ESPN 2 tonight in what should be the second early season test for the Horns. The last true test was a disappointing loss to Notre Dame, a game in which the Horns failed to find any […]

Some thoughts on Tulane

In the Five Things to Watch For piece we discussed some aspects of the game that ended up having a huge impact on last night’s contest. Some good, some concerning.
In the pleasantly surprising column, we’ll start with AJ Abrams and his attempt to add a little playmaking lead guard to his game. Keep […]

Hoops vs. Tulane: Five things to watch for

The Balbay Effect. When you’re the only true point guard on the roster, it stands to reason that you’ll be the focal point on any given team, especially when that team has the array of talented scorers and finishers that Texas has. My contention is that for Texas to be its most efficient […]

Rick Barnes & UT Basketball: It’s About Accountability & Expectations

I know for a lot of folks, basketball doesn’t even begin until after football season, but UT will start practice in a few weeks, and Rick Barnes will welcome back four starters off last years Elite Eight squad.
As Barnes comments about each of the players in this article, a pattern emerges - one that has been a […]

My Pal Vitale Ranks Texas 5

So he’s a loud, glad handing, bald guy with one good eye…who really likes Texas. Evidently. He’s got the Horns ranked number 5 behind powerhouses UNC, Louisville, UCONN, and UCLA. Problem is, if you’ve watched enough Sesame Street, it’s easy to notice when one of these things is not like the other […]

  • dasmithjones: Serious Suckage Factoid: Arkansas leads series 85-65. Now I must go and wash my...
  • dasmithjones: TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Brad Nessler (pxp) a...
  • Nero: High School Football Coach - You eat shit for breakfast?...
  • Orangechipper: Game on TV??...
  • DBH: "...to understand that Greg Davis is an utter buffoon and his playcalling starkl...
  • The General: "Seems like he was sent a message in the last game, yes/no?" I couldn't figur...
  • Texoz: I have a feeling this might be an "L" unless we see more developement from Dogus...
  • Drunken Rooster: I thought we won last night and that our record was 12-1. Yes, we really suck....
  • Justaguy: Help me understand here. It is better to throw two passes to Peter Ullman than i...
  • Newy25: Damn good win for Texas. Mack has now found a groove in preparing his teams for ...

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