Crossing the Bridge- The most significant years of Coach Royal’s life were inspired by a poem that helped him overcome a fear of public speaking. In the process, the poem’s message was the epiphany that directed him to his true calling, which was, as poet Will Allen Dromgoole said, “ to help youth whose feet…
Bill Little- the writer -what is the question? Bill Little is the Master longhorn Sports historian capturing the Heart Beat of the University of Texas. Bill says that college sports are “played by imperfect young people who are pieces of adults.” As a believer in the goodness of the human spirit, he uses his writing…
During Erwin’s regime, his policy on the funds received from oil dividends was, “We do not use our money for social purposes.” following Harvard’s policy that their endowment should be used to serve society by maintaining a neutral stance on all political and social issues. It was difficult to dislike Erwin on a personal basis….
CHRIS PLONSKY 2001- 2023 07.04.2016 Texassports.com Chris Plonsky is the NACDA President for 2016-17. “It is an honor to serve NACDA, its membership and Executive Committee,” Plonsky said. “We are enjoying record levels of diversity, engagement, and participation in all NACDA organizations. This period is a critical time in collegiate athletics. NACDA members work every…
1914 Theo Bellmont 1913- 1929 1908 Baseball Manager Organized the building of Clark Field and Penick Tennis courts 1913-1923 promoted to director of athletics and professor of physical training. He promptly took the management of sports away from the students, looked for formidable opponents to draw large gates; originated the student “blanket tax” to fund…
January 2 2017 Gene Powell and the T-Ring Reflection The Chancellor and Chairman Gene Powell Strategizing Presenting at M.D. Anderson After reading your article about the “T-Ring” Billy, I am very glad to have provided a little bit of your inspiration to write the article. You are correct that achievements obtained early in life…
Frank Denius passed away on July 29th 2018 The information to order Frank’s book is below Phone: 800-252-3206 or 512-471-7233Fax: 512-232-7178Email: info@utpress.utexas.edu Mail:University of Texas PressP.O. Box 7819Austin, TX 78723United States Frank Denius, true hero and Consummate Longhorn By Milton Carr (Adjutant, Texas Capital Chapter 1919, The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Austin,…
About DKR Joe Jamil said: ““I don’t think this country ever produced a better coach… I know it never produced a better man.”” — Joe Jamail Joe Jamail thru the years http://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/the-greatest-lawyer-who-ever-lived/ Joe Jamail contributions to Longhorn traditions represents a portal to the past that reminds Longhorn fans that heritage shapes the present and…
Mike Myers A video sharing the story of Mike Myers. Mike Meyers contributions to Longhorn traditions represents a portal to the past that reminds Longhorn fans that heritage shapes the present and empowers the future.
History of Longhorn Coaches 1893-2017 Below is a chronological listing of all coaches from all sports since the “beginning” of Longhorn sports thru 2016. Each sport is color coded. This was a tedious process to complete, and I want to thank Rick Brimer a TRUE LONGHORN FAN for helping me complete this project. 1893…