The World Needs More Achos

by Sailor Ripley on Feb 16, 2026 3:36 PM CST

I started putting together a couple of different posts, one an assortment of links and the other about the Longhorn Network on YouTube.

In my travels around the web, I came across a couple more "Man, those Acho kids are awesome!" things so I thought I'd toss them up here.

Sam Acho, who already won the Campbell Award and was named Big 12 Sportsman of the Year is also a recipient of an NCAA Today's Top VIII Award.

TexasSports has some great video of Sam here.

Emmanuel Acho, is no slouch himself. This piece from the Longhorn Network is great.

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Both Achos are the best full realization of the true student-athlete ethos

probably ever at Texas.

by Scipio Tex on Feb 16, 2026 3:59 PM CST reply actions

Agreed

"...the greatest growth occurs when the greatest number of mistakes are made consistent with survival."
Dancoff's Law - Sydney Dancoff (Theoretical Physicist)

by steveholt! on Feb 16, 2026 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

Well said and very true.

"I don't want no part o' yo' tight-ass country club, ya freak bitch!"

-BOJ aka HookTech (HT) on BON

by BurntOrangeJuice on Feb 16, 2026 5:10 PM CST up reply actions

Love these guys

Solid Christian men, grounded individuals, genuinely care about others above themselves, hard workers.

Basically Tim Tebow without the recognition (character observation, not comparing talent levels). We’ve actually had a lot of those on our team lately.

by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Feb 16, 2026 5:03 PM CST reply actions

If passing on a flunky, thug, dipshit, bar fighting, head kicking, drug dealing, or laptop stealing super-athlete to make room for an Acho or a Fozzy means having a merely good season instead of a BCS championship, then I’ll take the Acho or Fozzy. Winning with integrity is the holy grail, but it’s getting harder and harder to achieve in the current climate of sacrificing ethics, integrity, and NCAA compliance on the alter of BCS money.

"I don't want no part o' yo' tight-ass country club, ya freak bitch!"

-BOJ aka HookTech (HT) on BON

by BurntOrangeJuice on Feb 16, 2026 5:18 PM CST reply actions

*altar

"I don't want no part o' yo' tight-ass country club, ya freak bitch!"

-BOJ aka HookTech (HT) on BON

by BurntOrangeJuice on Feb 16, 2026 5:21 PM CST up reply actions

Speaking of links

Do you have any other LHN links on youtube that you reccomend?

by LongandHorny on Feb 16, 2026 5:56 PM CST reply actions

They Have a A Channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/longhornnetwork

I like the Home Plate where Augie goes and makes a chicken fried short rib.

by Sailor Ripley on Feb 16, 2026 6:22 PM CST up reply actions

Proud St. Marks Lions

We are.

by triplehorn on Feb 16, 2026 5:57 PM CST via mobile reply actions

This. Cool to see another Marksman on here

by acho81 on Feb 16, 2026 9:26 PM CST up reply actions

Salutations!

Class of ‘87. 25 year reunion is this spring. Incredibly, my Marksman class of about 75 seniors had 33 National Merit Semifinalists. While I wasn’t a semifinalist, the foundation I received at St Mark’s paved the way for a great experience in growth and learning at the University of Texas, and both were essential in achieving a career in medicine. The time I spent helping folks in the Rio Grande Valley in clinics converted from old saloons and other makeshift facilities is reminiscent of the efforts in the Acho family video above. Cheers

by triplehorn on Feb 17, 2026 12:55 AM CST up reply actions

Right on, that's awesome stuff you do

That must mean you were a classmate of the great Rhett Miller and the great chem teacher Ken Owens

by acho81 on Feb 17, 2026 5:46 PM CST up reply actions

He was 2 years behind me, but I knew Rhett for several years.

Owen Wilson was in my class at SM and we caroused around Austin when we were at UT.

Ken Owens didn’t teach me, but of course I knew him. Even though 25 years separate us at SM, some teachers I had you may know of were Arthur Douglas, Stephanie Barta, Liz Trice, George Hague, Bill Kysor, and the indomitable J.J. Connolly.

Congratulations on your acceptance The University of Texas

by triplehorn on Feb 17, 2026 9:00 PM CST up reply actions

Just a senior at SM now...

But I just found out I am going to the University of Texas! Hook ’em!

by acho81 on Feb 17, 2026 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

I read that in the voice of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory. Probably symptomatic of my morning marathon of BBT rather than any actual resemblance in meter and speaking cadence, but amusing nonetheless.

What specialty do you practice?

"I don't want no part o' yo' tight-ass country club, ya freak bitch!"

-BOJ aka HookTech (HT) on BON

by BurntOrangeJuice on Feb 18, 2026 12:37 PM CST up reply actions

Not bad for a couple of 3 stars.

I hope to see the day when young men like this are the rule and not the exception not just in sport, but every day life.

by davey o'brien on Feb 16, 2026 9:42 PM CST reply actions

I never tire of hearing good things about the Achos.

by redfoot on Feb 17, 2026 8:30 AM CST reply actions

Amen!

and fortunately, the Achos don’t seem to get tired of doing good things…

by Pflash on Feb 17, 2026 9:48 AM CST up reply actions

My only lament is...

that Dr. Sonny Acho didn’t have more sons! I just love how guys like Sam, Manny, Fozzy, Colt, and Jordan keep restoring my faith in humanity. God bless you guys!

"...the greatest growth occurs when the greatest number of mistakes are made consistent with survival."
Dancoff's Law - Sydney Dancoff (Theoretical Physicist)

by steveholt! on Feb 20, 2026 7:04 AM CST reply actions

What I love most...

The Achos knew who they were as men and held true to that during their entire time on campus. While so many students/athletes struggle through college to figure out who they are, the Achos were able to make the most out of their time because while everyone else was struggling with distractions they were focused on their goals.

by Kashmere Thoughts on Feb 20, 2026 1:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs