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Texas TE Rob Cummins injured in Saturday’s scrimmage
The second scrimmage of preseason camp featured fewer announced injuries than the first scrimmage. On Saturday, as the Texas Longhorns welcomed family members to the football program’s second scrimmage, redshirt freshman tight end Rob Cummins, who used to go by Max, suffered a knee injury, the school announced. The 6’5, 260-pounder is now undergoing treatment and evaluation until the medical staff determines the extent of his injury. At that point, the school will provide any further information. The Fort Worth All-Saints Episcopal product redshirted last season after he was a late...
Burnt Orange Nation Aug 18, 2018
4-star PF Malik Hall names Texas in final 5
The Longhorns are one of five teams still in the mix with four-star Kansas power forward Malik Hall. One of Shaka Smart’s top 2019 targets is down to just five finalists and the Texas Longhorns are still firmly in the mix. On Saturday, Wichita (Kan.) Sunrise Christian power forward Malik Hall trimmed his list of 28 options to only a a handful of finalists and the Longhorns survived the cut, along with Purdue, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Michigan State. Blessed to be in the position I am! #Final5 | S/O @TiptonEdits | pic.twitter.com/oOIMQKX5pg— Lik (@iammalikhall) August 18, 2018 Others...
Burnt Orange Nation Aug 18, 2018
Report: Texas WR Davion Curtis to transfer from the program
The redshirt sophomore wide receiver becomes the third Texas player to transfer within the past week. Texas Longhorns redshirt sophomore wide receiver Davion Curtis has elected to transfer from the program, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by The Football Brainiacs. A former three-star prospect out of Temple, Curtis was a member of Charlie Strong’s final recruiting class in 2016. Curtis spent his first season on the Forty Acres as a redshirt. Curtis made his first career appearance last season during the Longhorns 38-7 road win over Baylor, but he didn’t...
SportsDay Aug 18, 2018
Three takeaways from Texas' second scrimmage: Todd Orlando talks impressive freshman class, depth concerns at LB
The Longhorns held their second scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday, which was held at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and closed to media and fans.After Saturday, Texas' depth chart should be taking shape, and then the shift to game-planning for the season opener against Maryland on Sept. 1 starts. Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando met with the media following Saturday's scrimmage and discussed the strides that the young players have made along with some of Texas' depth issues.Here are three takeaways following Saturday's scrimmage:1. Freshman class living up to its billingEver...
Hookem.com Aug 17, 2018
Texas soccer cruises to season-opening win
The Texas soccer team cruised to a 3-0 win over the Rice Owls in Houston to open the season Friday night. Goals by Cyera Hintzen, Katie Glenn and Tecora Turner highlighted the match for the Longhorns. “Having a clean sheet is obviously something that’s a goal of ours every single time we step on the […]
Burnt Orange Nation Aug 17, 2018
UT football commits in action, Aug. 17
Four of UT’s out-of-state commits get to play real football tonight. The 2018 high school football season is still two weeks away from truly kicking off in the state of Texas, but a handful of the Texas Longhorns’ out-of-state commits in the 2019 recruiting class will start their season tonight. Below I’ll have some notes on each player. The game times listed will be local to their particular time zone. WR Jake Smith (Notre Dame Prep - Scottsdale, Arizona) This week: August 17 at 7:00, at Fairfax (Laveen, Arizona)Notes: The multi-talented Jake Smith gained nearly 2,200 yards from...
SportsDay Aug 17, 2018
Game-by-game predictions for Texas in 2018: Can the Longhorns finally turn the corner as a program?
Texas head coach Tom Herman and the Longhorns could surprise a lot of people in 2018 if they get the level of quarterback play they have longed for, a steady running game and another strong defensive showing. But all of that remains to be seen, and the first half of the season will be very telling as to what kind of year Texas will have with some big games slated early on the schedule.Improvement in the win column in year two under Herman is most critical if the Longhorns want to finally put their fan base at ease and give them some palpable belief that times are changing in Austin.Here are...
Hookem.com Aug 17, 2018
Longhorns TV schedule: Aug. 17-23
Here’s the Longhorns TV and radio schedule heading into the weekend. It’s a look at current and former Longhorns in action on TV and radio this weekend and beyond. Texas volleyball fans will get their first look at this year’s squad during the Orange-White scrimmage. The exhibition will take place Saturday and be televised on […]
Burnt Orange Nation Aug 16, 2018
Texas improving its national presence on recruiting trail to make up for in-state misses
The Horns haven’t dominated the state’s recruiting landscape as effectively as it did in the 2018 class, but Texas has added plenty of star power from outside of the state. Approximately five and a half months remain until National Signing Day — four months and some change for those eyeing the early signing period — and to this point, head coach Tom Herman’s 2019 recruiting class sits comfortably within the top 10 nationally. Despite the notable national ranking, though, the reality remains that the Texas Longhorns have been dealt their fair share of body blows this cycle,...
Hookem.com Aug 16, 2018
Texas optimistic that Major League Soccer’s arrival could also pay off for the Longhorns
Does Austin’s soccer spotlight have enough room for two teams? Texas’ Longhorns certainly think so. On Thursday, members of UT’s soccer team expressed excitement about Austin getting a Major League Soccer franchise. A day earlier, the Austin City Council approved the gifting of public land to the ownership group of the Columbus Crew. That group […]
Burnt Orange Nation Aug 16, 2018
WATCH: Tom Herman press conference and post-practice notes
The latest on where things stand with the Longhorns in preseason camp. AUSTIN, Texas — Burnt Orange Nation was among the members of the media present for Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman’s post-practice media availability on Thursday. A few notes from availability: Senior wide receiver John Burt sprained his foot. He’s expected to be back for practice during game week. The situation is similar for senior cornerback Davante Davis, who suffered a hamstring injury, is also expected back for game week. Freshman safety Caden Sterns was spotted with a wrap on his left shoulder...
SportsDay Aug 16, 2018
Tom Herman on Texas' tight QB battle: "We need to have one guy be ahead for more than one day"
With the season opener against Maryland just over two weeks out and preseason camp in full gear, Texas head coach Tom Herman met with the media following Thursday's practice at Frank Denius Fields."This is when the pros show up and the guys that aren't pros get exposed," Herman said of the second week of camp. "This week right here is where the monotony of training camp can set in if you don't handle it properly."The Longhorns will hold their second scrimmage of camp on Saturday. Here are three takeaways following Thursday's practice:1. No give in the quarterback battle yetIn what's shaping...
Burnt Orange Nation Aug 16, 2018
Join the movement with the Shhh t-shirt from Breaking T
Celebrate the most intriguing moment in Longhorns recruiting — landing a silent commitment. In the world of Texas Longhorns recruiting, the intrigue of landing a silent commitment is singularly exciting. When Director of Recruiting Bryan Carrington tweets out the shh emoji, Longhorns recruitniks know that another recruit has joined the current class. While it’s a relatively new tradition, every one of those tweets sends Texas fans into speculation mode, wondering about the identity of the newest pledge and when it will become public. As Carrington like to say, it’s a movement. Fans...
Hookem.com Aug 16, 2018
Football season can start now that Matthew McConaughey went to a Longhorns practice
There are a few things that are certain in this life. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. We all pay taxes. Texas summers are hot. And Matthew McConaughey will always visit the University of Texas for a football practice pep talk. PHOTOS: Matthew McConaughey through the years Thursday morning, the Texas […]
Burnt Orange Nation Aug 16, 2018
3-star SDE Taurean Carter names Texas in final 4
The Longhorns are now finalists for the Mansfield Legacy star, but there’s work to be done. And then there were four. On Thursday, Mansfield Legacy strong-side defensive end Taurean Carter cut some more of the fat in his recruitment and announced his top four schools. The Texas Longhorns survived the cut, yet again, along with Arkansas, Texas Tech, and Michigan State. I am thankful to have have this opportunity ...FINAL 4‼️ pic.twitter.com/04P4mEB3vZ— Taurean Carter II (@KingCvrterII) August 16, 2018 TCU was previously named in Carter’s top five in early July, but the...
