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Arch Manning sends clear message to Quinn Ewers
Former five-star quarterback prospect Arch Manning did not play much during his first season with the Texas Longhorns last year as he sat behind starter Quinn Ewers. Manning is expected to sit behind Ewers once again this season, barring something unexpected, but it sounds like he’s happy to learn from the more veteran quarterback.
Tiger Woods entertainment venue coming to Austin.
Building Austin: PopStroke Mini Golf and Entertainment Venue Teed Up for Northeast Austin. Tiger Woods-backed PopStroke to open Northeast Austin venue. PopStroke, a mini-golf and entertainment concept with Tiger Woods as an investor, has signed a lease for a new venue in Northeast Austin. Karlin Real Estate announced that PopStroke Entertainment Group will join the Parmer Austin corporate campus, with plans for two 18-hole mini-golf courses and a made-from-scratch quick-service dining option, along with a bar. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2022, with a targeted opening in spring 2025.
Five-star WR Dakorien Moore sets July 4th commitment date
There will be an explosion of fireworks over Austin, Baton Rouge, Columbus, or Eugene tomorrow evening. Per Hayes Fawcett of On3, five-star Duncanville (TX) wide receiver Dakorien Moore is set to make his college commitment tomorrow on July 4th. The nation’s top wide receiver is set to decide between LSU, Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas.
Texas QB Arch Manning Reveals Biggest Change He's Made This Offseason
Arch Manning's on-field presence was limited during his freshman season at Texas this past year. But the Manning scion is hoping that he can continue to improve even as he waits for Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers to hand over the reins. Speaking to reporters at the Manning Passing Academy, the nephew of ...
Men’s Basketball signs Jamie Vinson
Jamie Vinson 06.03.2024 | Men's Basketball Austin-based forward spent his final two years of high school at Oak Hill Academy. AUSTIN, Texas — Jamie Vinson has signed an Athletic Scholarship Agreement (ASA) to play basketball next season at The University of Texas, head coach Rodney Terry announced Monday. Vinson will join the Longhorns as a freshman for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Vinson (6-10, 220), a forward from Austin, Texas, attended Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) and played for head coach Yerrick Stoneman during his final two seasons of high school. He is ranked as the No. 26 center...
Denny Hamlin Calls For NASCAR To Punish 21-Year-Old Driver
21-year-old Carson Hocevar has been having a pretty strong season in his first year as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver. But he was responsible for an incident this past week that has at least one of his fellow drivers annoyed. On the latest episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast, ...
Aggies President Eviscerates Former BsB Coach That Bailed For Texas With Joke About His Divorce
The Texas A&M baseball team introduced a new head coach on Tuesday in former assistant Michael Earley. Earley was previously on staff with Jim Schlossnagle, who bolted for rival Texas shortly after season’s end. Now, he looks to continue building the program after seeing the Aggies reach the national title series in June. Most are […] The post Aggies President Eviscerates Former BsB Coach That Bailed For Texas With Joke About His Divorce appeared first on BroBible.
It's bigger, and it just means more: Texas' jump to the SEC shows how much college sports is about to change
AUSTIN, Texas — High above the University of Texas campus, within the school’s iconic clock tower, a party ensues. This is not any ol’ party. While more than 18,000 orange-clad fans sprawl across the 40 acres below celebrating the school’s entrance into the Southeastern Conference, a much more exclusive gathering unfolds above.
Round Rock Aims for Major League Status with Sports Center Expansion, Maintains Operation Amid Enhancements
The city of Round Rock is making moves to become a bigger player in the lucrative sports tourism industry, starting with the expansion of the Round Rock Sports Center. The project, which kicked off construction this week, aims to enlarge the existing facility by adding two additional courts, creating a commodious space that will allow for a diversified array of events. With a competitive completion target set for early 2026, the development plans to usher in a facility capable of hosting larger tournaments and other sporting functions.
Bye to the Big 12 and hello SEC: Texas and Oklahoma party as conference move now official
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma finally got the chance to celebrate its long-awaited move to the Southeastern Conference. As the switch from the Big 12 became official on Monday, the school finally was letting loose. Festivities started Sunday night and stretched to events statewide on Monday. There were pep...
Texas football recruiting: Longhorns land Top247 DL Smith Orogbo
The Texas Longhorns have landed a commitment from Alief Hastings four-star defensive lineman Smith Orogbo. Orogbo chose the Longhorns over the three other schools in his top four which included Oklahoma, Texas Tech, and Washington. Orogbo discussed the decision to commit to Texas football with Horns247. "Man it felt like...
Former Longhorn heads to second straight Olympics
AUSTIN, Texas - Former homegrown Longhorn Alison Gibson is headed back to the Olympics. She's hoping her Tokyo experience will lead to a medal this time around in Paris. "This pool that we're in right now, I grew up here. This city is my city, and it's so cool. People made jokes as a kid, I was called mayor of the swim center," Gibson said.
‘Family on me’: Texas softball seniors changed program for better
They weren’t just words that senior pitcher Estelle Czech said to break out huddles this season, but a reflection of the culture that the Texas softball senior class created throughout their careers. “This is the closest team we’ve had,” head coach Mike White said. “I think that’s due to...
From the Dawghouse: welcome to new conference kin, and check your egos at SEC stadium gates
The new half-year is here and with it the new-look Southeastern Conference. Come August and the opening of football, along with soccer, volleyball, et.ball., there are sixteen school teams competing under the SEC logo. In the spirit of good sportsmanship, welcome to Oklahoma and Texas. Is this a ginormous event...
Sugar Land Snags 4-3 Win Over Round Rock on Wednesday
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express (5-4 | 42-41) fell 4-3 to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (5-4 | 54-30) as they celebrated Independence Day Wednesday night at Dell Diamond. Round Rock starter RHP Gerson Garabito (1-4, 2.98) was tagged with the loss after allowing four runs...
Round Rock Steals 11-9 Victory from Sugar Land
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express (4-3 | 41-40) stole an 11-9 victory from the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (4-3 | 53-29) at Dell Diamond on Monday night. A daring steal of home by Round Rock 2B Jax Biggers was the nail in the coffin for Sugar Land as the Express took the lead in the seventh and never let it go.
Gusto Shines, But Earns Loss Against Round Rock
Sugar Land Righty Gives Second Straight Quality Start and Ends Scoreless Streak at 10.1 Innings. The Space Cowboys (53-30, 4-4) were shutout for the first time this season against the Round Rock Express (42-40, 5-3) as they dropped game two at Dell Diamond on Tuesday night, 1-0. RHP Ryan Gusto...
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