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Former Texas wide receiver announced via Twitter on Thursday that he officially signed his rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Former Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson announced via Twitter on Thursday that he’s officially signed his rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Continue reading “Former Texas WR signs contract, listed among top steals of NFL Draft”
When the 2019-20 NBA season resumes on July 31, the San Antonio Spurs will be without one of their top players.
When the 2019-20 NBA season resumes in late July, the San Antonio Spurs will be without one of their top players. Continue reading “Texas ex LaMarcus Aldridge undergoes surgery, season over”
Three former Longhorns were cut from their Minor League Baseball teams this week.
Uncertainty continues to surround Minor League Baseball. Continue reading “Former Texas star Kacy Clemens among those cut in minor league”
Draft Wire recently ranked the top No. 1 overall NFL Draft picks over the past 50 years.
Over the past 50 years, we’ve witnessed numerous No. 1 overall picks in the NFL Draft experience either successful or disappointing professional careers. Continue reading “Earl Campbell ranked as one of the best No. 1 overall picks since 1970”
The Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick wrote an op-ed on Dallas Morning News about how to get fans back in the stands for sporting events.
The Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick recently wrote an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News on the topic of bringing sports back with fans in the stands. Patrick was once in the business of sports reporting, most recently at the Houston, Texas television station KHOU-TV. He left the station in 1983 and after a failed stint with a sports bar chain, Patrick returned to broadcasting as a conservative talk show host before eventually becoming the Lt. Governor of Texas.
Each fan would be limited on the number of games he or she could attend, including season ticket holders, so more fans can have the opportunity to attend a game. Fans will have their temperatures checked at the security entrances. A fan with a high temperature will not be allowed in and the ticket will be refunded. Tickets will clearly state that fans waive liability if they should become ill. – Dan Patrick’s idea on Dallas News
Patrick goes on to discuss how a computer program can determine the seating so that fans can still be socially distant while enjoying their favorite team at a ball game. Fans obviously would need to wear their masks and even suggesting some sponsors would provide them with the team logo. A great opportunity for company branding.
The idea isn’t a farfetched idea and there is a lot of positives about his idea. Even at the 30% capacity that he suggested, that would still mean 30,000 screaming fans at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturdays. It won’t make everyone happy, including the season ticket holders based on Patrick’s plan. However, it would be a way to get to watch their team at the stadium. For college sports, the atmosphere is everything.
As Dan Patrick stated, let’s end this talk about sports with no fans in the stands. The focus should be on finding ways to get fans in the stands for games without putting people at any higher risk and the Lt. Governor might have some good ideas for the major sports leagues to take a look at.
Former Texas quarterback Shane Buechele has found success on and off the field in Dallas.
After leaving Texas, quarterback Shane Buechele has found success on and off the field. Continue reading “Former Texas QB reaches goal for COVID-19 fundraiser”
Devin Duvernay reflected on his collegiate career at Texas, where he hopes to be remembered as someone who led by example.
Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay is hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream of being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas WR Devin Duvernay on his legacy as a Longhorn”
Out of the 14 quarterbacks selected in the 2010 NFL Draft, only one remains active in the league.
Former Texas safety Adrian Phillips agreed to a two-year deal with the New England Patriots on Thursday.
Former Texas safety Adrian Phillips is no longer an NFL free agent.
Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports announced that Phillips agreed to a two-year deal with the New England Patriots on Thursday.
A team source tells Yahoo Sports that Pro Bowl safety Adrian Phillips has agreed to a two-year deal with the #Patriots.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 19, 2020
Phillips was a 2018 Pro Bowl selection that will bolster the Patriots secondary after safety Duron Harmon was traded to the Detroit Lions on Wednesday.
The versatile defensive back is also expected to contribute on special teams. Although his 2019 season was cut short with the Los Angeles Chargers due to a broken arm, Phillips compiled 94 total tackles, one interception, and nine passes defended in 2018.
Phillips was an undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2014 and has spent his entire professional career with the Chargers.
Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has agreed to a new contract that will keep him in the NFC East.
One former Longhorn legend has found a new home.
According to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants have agreed to terms with quarterback Colt McCoy on Thursday.
#Giants have agreed to terms with QB Colt McCoy, source says. He stays in the NFC East.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 19, 2020
McCoy was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. After three seasons in Cleveland, the former Longhorn had a brief stint in San Francisco before landing with the Washington Redskins.
After five seasons with the Redskins, McCoy is now expected to play behind quarterback Daniel Jones in New York. Although he’s had an injury prone career, he’s the type of high-character leader and veteran that you’d want on your roster.
McCoy is established and comfortable in the backup quarterback role and is widely respected both on and off the field.
The Giants couldn’t have landed a better mentor to groom their franchise quarterback.
