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Earl Campbell on Cedric Benson’s passing: ‘Life after pro sports is the hardest’
August 20th, 2019
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Golden: Cedric Benson pulled no punches in his short time with us
Cedric Benson spoke his truth. Of all the football players that have come through the Texas program, he was the one who always spoke his truth — even when it didn’t line up with the usually politically correct sound bites that dominate the current sports landscape. Sometimes his truth spoke … Read More
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On Second Thought Ep 146: Is Tom Herman embracing title expectations? ESPN.com’s Jake Trotter on Baker Mayfield, Big 12 race
August 15th, 2019
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Golden: Tom Herman is preaching patience at Texas, but Year 3 brings lofty expectations
Tom Herman, welcome to Year 3. Your Sugar Bowl win over Georgia just stoked the championship fire of a trophy-hungry fan base. Fair or unfair, these people want titles. As in right now. Do you recall what former Texas coach Charlie Strong said about the state of the program during … Read More
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On Second Thought Ep 145: Which young Longhorn wideouts will step up? Bohls on Astros
August 8th, 2019
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Golden: When Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger speaks, the Longhorns listen
The term “leader” doesn’t always tell the full story. It comes naturally for some players— not so easy for others — but in most cases, a leader comes through tough times before emerging as such. In the case of Texas’ Sam Ehlinger, we’ve all heard the story of him losing … Read More
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On Second Thought Ep 144: Big 12 preview — Can Longhorns unseat Sooners? Texas State coach Jake Spavital
August 1st, 2019
Our 11th annual Top 25 countdown: No. 3 Georgia still has an Alabama, SEC problem to solve
July 25th, 2019
Our 11th annual Top 25 countdown: How Feleipe Franks’ season goes, so does No. 10 Florida’s
July 18th, 2019
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On Second Thought Ep 143: Big 12 Media Days review: Ehlinger addresses Bradshaw/Baker diss
July 18th, 2019
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Golden: Can Baylor keep its quarterback clean in 2019? (Didn’t happen in 2017 or 2018)
ARLINGTON — Former Texas coach Mack Brown would always come up with some catchy slogan before every season. In 2005, he used “Take Dead Aim,” which was an ode to golf coaching legend Harvey Penick. The Horns took aim at a return trip to the Rose Bowl and walked away … Read More
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Golden: Now in Lawrence, Kansas, how many coaching Miles does Les have left?
ARLINGTON — Les Miles had to come back. He had no choice. Once a coach, always a coach. The bug is the most tempting of mistresses. Just ask Oklahoma legend Bob Stoops, who took a job in the new XFL after spending the last two years on the golf course. Read More
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On Second Thought Ep 142: Baker Mayfield’s blast of Sam Ehlinger, what’s next for Durant, Kawhi
June 27th, 2019
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On Second Thought Ep 141: ‘Sprawlball’ author Kirk Goldsberry, the next stops for Kawhi and Durant
June 13th, 2019
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Golden: It takes a village — at the NCAA outdoor nationals, anyway
For the 1,215 athletes in town, the NCAA outdoor championships not only represent a chance to make history, but also a chance to do so in a cool city. The athletes are here to win, but there isn’t anything wrong with having a good time between heats. It’s Austin, after … Read More
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On Second Thought Ep 140: Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson on June 10 Best of Centex banquet, Bru McCoy saga
May 30th, 2019
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Golden: Kevin Durant’s Golden State legacy is riding on the NBA Finals
Before Kevin Durant limped off the court with a calf injury in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, the Golden State Warriors were the odds on-favorite to win their fourth title in five seasons. Now with KD still on the shelf as the Dubs await the winner of the … Read More
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On Second Thought Ep 139: Deshaun Watson coming to 2019 Centex preps event; MLB Network host Robert Flores
May 23rd, 2019
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Golden: Austin has been home, sweet home for Texas heptathlete Ashtin Zamzow
Ashybelle’s Cookies is a now-defunct Austin-based business which took off in the summer of 2018. Ashtin Zamzow, its owner, wore several hats. “I baked, I delivered, I ordered, and I shipped,” Zamzow said. “I did everything. I was delivering cookies all over the place. It got pretty successful, but I … Read More
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On Second Thought Ep 138: Texas softball coach Mike White on NCAA tourney, Texas baseball on the brink
May 16th, 2019
