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FOOTBALL

FIVE QUESTIONS: NOTRE DAME

Fans and pundits alike didnâ€™t know what to expect from the Texas football team in its season opener. Would the Longhorns prove they were, in fact, the nationâ€™s most improved team? Or would 2016 become a repeat of the past two seasons? Thanks to an impressive offensive performance and a muchimproved defense, the Longhorns took the win over Notre Dame in a double-overtime thriller. Senior editor Steve Habel gives you all the game details, including answers to ďŹ ve key questions about this Texas team.

FOOTBALL

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

This yearâ€™s AT&T Red River Showdown will truly live up to its name. After losing its one and only game against Texas last season, Oklahoma needs the win, both for redemption and to keep its playoff hopes alive. Texas â€” who already earned the underdog label going into this game â€” must preserve its standing within the Top 25. With so much on the line, fans should expect an intense battle between the Longhorns and the Sooners. Senior editor Steve Habel provides his insights on this historic rivalry and upcoming game.

DEPARTMENTS

LEADING OFF

SPIRIT OF THE MONTH - Forever Texas

MARK YOUR CALENDAR ROUNDUP

MEDIA VOICES

IN SEASON - Volleyball, Soccer FINAL SCORE

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LEADING

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With two goals from junior forward Olivia Brook and a score from sophomore midfielder Katie Glenn, Texas soccer rolled past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Mike A. Myers Stadium 3-0 on Aug. 12. The Longhorns out-shot the Islanders by a commanding 21-3 total, including 15-1 over the opening 45 minutes, and managed a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal and led 11-0 in corner kicks. Texas took control of the night’s proceedings right from the opening kickoff, controlling the run of play throughout the contest. “We came together as a team,” Brook said. “We’ve put in a lot of work and it all came together tonight.”

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HOT SHOT: The drama of coming down to the final round made the victory even sweeter for lifetime Longhorn Michelle Carter as she won gold and broke the American record in the women’s shot put at the Olympic Games. Carter found herself in second place behind New Zealand’s Valerie Adams after the first five rounds of throws. Then Carter unleashed a bomb in the sixth round. With a toss of 20.63 meters (67-8.25) Carter moved ahead of Adams and broke her own American record set in 2013. Adams was unable to respond on the final throw of the competition, putting a throw out that measured only 20.39 meters. The victory marks the first time an American woman has won gold -- or any medal at all -- in the shot put at the Olympics since 1960. “You can’t even put into words the emotion sitting there with Michelle’s dad as she’s winning the gold medal,” Texas head coach Mario Sategna said. “I couldn’t be happier for her and her dad, who was a silver medalist in ‘84. It was definitely a great day for The University of Texas and the Carter family.”

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AGAINST ALL ODDS CENTER OF ATTENTION

HAT ODDS DOES the Texas football team have of winning each game in 2016? With the release of ESPN’s FPI game projections, fans and pundits now have another tool to assess those chances. The metric predicts the Longhorns will win 7.4 games this season and rank No. 23 nationally against the 17th-most difficult schedule in the country. What does this mean? If Texas wins eight or nine games this season, it will have beaten the odds.

Here’s the game-by-game look: Notre Dame (Austin) UTEP (Austin) Cal (Berkeley) Oklahoma State (Stillwater) Oklahoma (Cotton Bowl) Iowa State (Austin) Kansas State (Manhattan) Baylor (Austin) Texas Tech (Lubbock) West Virginia (Austin) Kansas (Lawrence) TCU (Austin)

54.1% 98.5% 57.3% 27.3% 18.6% 89.8% 69.0% 51.5% 59.6% 62.7% 89.4% 61.0%

MALIK JEFFERSON RECEIVED a lifetime of promises over the course of his recruitment. In the days leading up to his decision, he thought back to a vow a Texas player made during his official visit. Quandre Diggs was leaving for the NFL right as the touted freshman linebacker was arriving. But he’s enjoying watching the promise he made come true. “I told Malik that he could be the guy,” Diggs said. “I told him that he could take this thing by storm. Come here, play football the right way, be a good person, and I guarantee you’ll be king of the city. It’s easy.” Jefferson needed less than 12 months on campus to accomplish that feat. Today, he’s the Big 12’s preseason Defensive Player of the Year. He’s on the cover of four preseason magazines in Texas. Few people are more invested in making Longhorn football great again. “He’s the face of that program as a true sophomore,” Diggs said. “His teammates gravitate toward him. That makes him a special dude. Not a lot of people have that.” Jefferson has all the tools to be “a top-15 guy in the NFL draft,” in Diggs’ estimation. But talk like that is why Charlie Strong and his coaches have been careful not to overpraise Jefferson. They don’t want to pile unnecessary pressure on his shoulders. Being the face of the program is more than enough for now. “A lot is said about Malik,” Strong said at Big 12 media days. “But it should be said.”

POWER INDEX

USING AN EXTENSIVE amount of data, the Associated Press ranked Texas as college football’s No. 8 all-time team. The AP has ranked schools since 1936. To determine the all-time top 25, the AP utilized 1,103 total polls, which included 165 schools. The formula awards one point each for poll appearances, an additional point for No. 1 rankings and 10 points for an AP national title. The top 10 is as follows: 1 2 3 4 5

Ohio State Oklahoma Notre Dame Alabama USC

(1,112 pts) (1,055 pts) (1,042 pts) (993 pts) (974 pts)

6 7 8 9 10

Nebraska Michigan Texas Florida State Florida

(901 pts) (894 pts) (822 pts) (714 pts) (674 pts)

Malik Jefferson

Total appearances: 703, 63.74 percent of all polls First appearance: 1940 No.1 ranking: 44 ½ Championships: Three (last 2005) Best full decade: 2000s appeared in 99.40 percent of polls. Worst full decade: 1990s appeared in 47.34 percent of polls. Poll point: The Longhorns have not had a top-10 ranking since Sept. 19, 2010 — the program’s longest streak since Nov. 26, 1984 - Nov. 4, 1990. 14 HORNS ILLUSTRATED

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IDENTITY PROTECTION HIGH SCHOOL team in Mississippi nicknamed the Aggies will begin to phase out its maroon steer logo after receiving a letter from The University of Texas, according to the Daily Corinthian. Texas sent Kossuth High School a trademark request over its logo, which bears close resemblance to Texas’ iconic Longhorn. According to the Daily Corinthian, Kossuth administrators said they have no issue with Texas’ request to change the logo. Kossuth made headlines in May for combining the similar steer logo with the Aggies nickname. Burnt Orange Nation said the high school was committing “sacrilege” for using Texas A&M maroon — the high school’s primary color — with the Longhorn image. “The Longhorns are protecting their logo and I understand why,” Kossuth Principal Travis Smith told the newspaper. “It’s just something we’ll need to overcome. It will be a hard change, but one we will work out.” According to the Daily Corinthian, Kossuth will transition its logo to another silhouette of a steer. They have used the Longhorn since the late 1990s.

CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT

TURNING PRO SMART CHOICE: Kevin Durant thinks Texas made the right decision in hiring Shaka Smart.

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POWER MOVE: Hossler is leaving Texas to pursue a professional golf career.

GOLFER BEAU HOSSLER announced via Instagram that he has elected to forgo his last season of NCAA eligibility and turn pro. “I have been preparing to become a professional golfer and have dreamed of this day for more than 10 years,” Hossler said in a statement. “I’m blessed to have surrounded myself with some of the greatest people in the world. Without each one of their contributions, I wouldn’t be in this position today.” Hossler’s decision comes after an impressive junior season. He earned five medals — the third-most single-season wins in Texas history — and Big 12 Player of the Year for the second straight season after leading the team in scoring. He also guided the Longhorns to a No. 1 seed and second-place finish at the NCAA Championships. “If I told you about all my experiences at Texas, it would take about a month,” Hossler said. “My teammates during these three years are some of the most special golfers I’ve seen, but more importantly, they’re some of the highest character people I’ve been around.” Hossler ranks as the nation’s No. 2 amateur golfer, according to the World Amateur Golf Ranking. He’ll attempt to earn a PGA bid.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS forward Kevin Durant has kept his on eye on Texas head coach Shaka Smart over the past year. And so far, he likes what he sees from his former college’s new coach. In a recent interview with Campus Insiders, Durant raved about Smart’s impact on the program since he took over in April 2015. “He’s done a phenomenal job,” Durant said. “Coming from Florida and then VCU — he’s a great basketball mind.” While Rick Barnes coached Durant during his short time at Texas, Durant said it didn’t take long for Smart to earn his support. He also praised the 39-year-old coach for his ability to handle his players and get the best out of them. “He knows how to talk to people,” Durant said. “He knows how to teach kids and that’s one thing that I learned about him from meeting him a few times. He enjoys people and all his players love playing for him.” Smart led the Longhorns to a 20-13 record and an NCAA Tournament berth in his first year at Texas. He made more noise this summer by landing five-star center Jarrett Allen in June and leading Team USA’s under-18 team to a gold medal in the FIBA America’s U-18 Championship in July. Durant is confident that Smart’s accomplishments over the past year will lead to more success on the hardwood in Austin. “He’s leading the program in the right direction,” Durant said. “He has all of my support.” OCTOBER 2016 HORNS ILLUSTRATED 15

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THE GAMES CLOSING CHANGER HIS CHAPTER

TEXAS JUNIOR JOSEPH Schooling led a loaded 100-meter butterfly field — including three-time defending Olympic champion Michael Phelps — and set an Olympic record on his way to gold at the 2016 Olympic Games. The only man under 51 seconds in the final, Schooling touched in 50.39 seconds, well under the previous record of 50.58 set by Phelps at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Phelps, South Africa’s Chad Le Clos and Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh all tied for silver at 51.14. Schooling is the first Longhorn swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal since 2008 when Aaron Peirsol won gold for the United States in the 100-meter backstroke. Schooling becomes the 25th Longhorns men’s swimmer or diver to win an Olympic gold medal and the 43rd to win an Olympic medal of any color. Texas men’s swimmers and divers accounted for 47 gold medals, 16 silver medals and nine bronze medals at the 2016 Olympic Games. Schooling won bronze for Singapore in the 100-meter butterfly last summer at the 2015 FINA World Championships. The 2016 co-National Swimmer of the Year swept the four NCAA butterfly titles contested in his first two seasons as a Longhorn. He holds the NCAA, NCAA Championship and U.S. Open records in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly events.

MOVING ON: Kris Kubik announced his retirement before the start of the 201617 season.

EXAS SWIMMING & diving associate head coach Kris Kubik announced his retirement after 34 seasons with the program. Kubik coached under Texas head coach Eddie Reese from 1979 to1981 and again from 1986 to 2016. “There’s a time in everyone’s career that the chapter should close and one should move on to the next page and see what that holds,” Kubik said. “There’s not a defining moment for me in terms of why this is occurring now.” Kubik helped Reese lead Texas to 12 NCAA team titles, including back-to-back championships the past two seasons. The two also won conference team titles in 33 of their 34 seasons together and produced 32 Olympians. He was inducted into the UT Athletics Men’s Hall of Fame in 2011. “He has made it his primary tenet to take care of the guys on the team and take care of me,” Reese said. “We’ll miss him dearly.” In addition to his accomplishments with Reese and Texas, Kubik also has a decorated national resume. He was an assistant for Team USA during the 2007 Pan American Games and was a special assistant with Team USA during the 2008 Olympics. “I hope when people reflect back on Kris Kubik, they’ll say quite simply that he cared and it showed,” Kubik said. “I don’t know if I always did the right thing for people, but I tried to. I always listened to my heart and strived to do what was best for each swimmer and diver.”

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IN PURSUIT OF GLORY WENTY CURRENT OR former University of Texas studentathletes earned spots on their home country’s Olympic teams, and five coaches with ties to UT Athletics also participated in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. All told, Texas athletes and coaches competed in 10 different sports (men’s basketball, men’s golf, women’s rowing, men’s swimming, women’s swimming, men’s tennis, men’s track & field, women’s track & field, men’s volleyball and women’s volleyball) and represented seven different countries (the Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, United States and Venezuela). A total of 17 athletes and coaches with ties to Texas represented Team USA in Rio.

GOLD RUSH: Ryan Crouser won gold in the shot put at the Olympic Games when he set a new Olympic record with a throw of 22.52 meters.

LONGHORNS IN RIO: CURRENT AND FORMER TEXAS ATHLETES, COACHES AND STAFF

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NAME

SPORT

COUNTRY

EVENT/POSITION

Rachael Adams

Women’s Volleyball

United States

Indoor Volleyball

Morolake Akinosun

Women’s Track & Field

United States

4x100m Relay; 100m alternate

Kate Bertko

Women’s Rowing

United States

Lightweight Women’s Double Sculls

Michelle Carter

Women’s Track & Field

United States

Shot Put

Jack Conger

Men’s Swimming

United States

4x200m Freestyle Relay

Ryan Crouser

Men’s Track & Field

United States

Shot Put

Kevin Durant

Men’s Basketball

United States

Team Basketball

Joanna Evans

Women’s Swimming

The Bahamas

200m Freestyle; 400m Freestyle; 800m Freestyle

Jimmy Feigen

Men’s Swimming

United States

4x100m Freestyle Relay

Chrisann Gordon

Women’s Track & Field

Jamaica

4x400m Relay

Townley Haas

Men’s Swimming

United States

200m Freestyle; 4x200m Freestyle Relay

Marielle Hall

Women’s Track & Field

United States

10,000 meters

Robyne Johnson

Women’s Track & Field

United States

Assistant Coach (Jumps/Combined Events)

Courtney Okolo

Women’s Track & Field

United States

4x400m Relay

Eddie Reese

Men’s Swimming

Singapore

Personal Coach (Joseph Schooling)

Miguel Reyes Varela

Men’s Tennis

Mexico

Doubles

Byron Robinson

Men’s Track & Field

United States

400m Hurdles

Mario Sategna

Men’s Track & Field

United States

Assistant Coach (Throws)

Joseph Schooling

Men’s Swimming

Singapore

100m Butterfly; 100m Freestyle

Clark Smith

Men’s Swimming

United States

4x200m Freestyle Relay

Ashley Spencer

Women’s Track & Field

United States

400m Hurdles

Brandon Stone

Men’s Golf

South Africa

Individual Stroke Play

Erik Sullivan

Men’s Volleyball

United States

Team Manager

Jhonattan Vegas

Men’s Golf

Venezuela

Individual Stroke Play

Jamal Wilson

Men’s Track & Field

The Bahamas

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PERFECT FIT

CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016 FOOTBALL 8: vs. Southern Miss., 11 a.m. 15: at Rice, Houston, Texas, 6 p.m. 22: vs. UTEP, 6 p.m. 29: at North Texas, 6 p.m.

SOCCER 2: at Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C., Noon 7: vs Rice, 7 p.m. 9: vs. North Texas, 1 p.m. 14: at UTEP, El Paso, 8 p.m. 16: at UAB, Birmingham, Ala., 1 p.m. 20: at Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, Ky., 7 p.m. 23: vs. FIU, 1 p.m. 28: vs. Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL 2: at UTEP, El Paso, 1 p.m. 9: at Marshall, Huntington, W. Va., Noon 14: at Middle Tennessee, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 7 p.m. 16: vs. UTEP, 1 p.m. 21: vs. Rice, 7 p.m. 23: vs. Western Kentucky, 12:30 p.m. 28: at UAB, Birmingham, Ala., 7 p.m. 30: at Louisiana Tech, Ruston, La., 1 p.m

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HIS SEASON MARKS a new era for the UTSA men’s basketball team. The Roadrunners will head into this year’s campaign without head coach Brooks Thompson. Thompson, who held the head coaching position for 10 years, was let go at the end of last season. He passed away from complications due to double organ failure at the age of 45 in June. Steve Henson will step in as head coach this season and is looking to get UTSA back to the NCAA Tournament — a place the Roadrunners haven’t been since 2011. “I’m thrilled, humbled and honored to be here,”Henson said. “This is a wonderful place.” This is Henson’s first head coaching job at a major university. Before coming to San Antonio, Henson spent the past 15 years as an assistant coach at the college and NBA level. Henson was an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks in the 2002-03 season and later joined the Oklahoma coaching staff in 2011. “We needed a strong person that has a great background as a coach, as a former student athlete and as a professional player,” UTSA Athletic Director Lynn Hickey said. “All those pieces fit in well with Steve.” On the women’s side, the Roadrunners will enter their fourth year under Lubomyr Lichonczak. Lichonczak was a longtime assistant under former head coach Rae Rippetoe-Blair before taking over in the 2013-14 season. Lichonczak has put together a record of 40-51 in her three seasons at the helm. The women made their last NCAA Tournament appearance in 2009.

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15: Bronco Invitational, Sunnyvale, Calif., All Day 29: C-USA Championships, Concord, N.C., All Day

SOCCER AFTER HELPING UTSA to a 2-0 start to the season, freshman Katieann Lochte was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week. The Seguin native scored three goals, including a pair of gamewinners, in road victories at Abilene Christian and Sam Houston State, as the Roadrunners started 2-0 for the third time in program history and the second time under head coach Greg Sheen. Her three goals came on just five shots. Lochte was key to helping the Roadrunners’ offense rack up a leaguehigh nine goals in two matches. The midfielder got UTSA started with two first-half goals, the squads first of the fall, in the seasonopening 4-1 victory at Abilene Christian. Then in the 5-2 win at Sam Houston State, she produced the teams third goal of the night to help secure the triumph.

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FOLLOW THE LEADER: New head coach Steve Henson plans to lead UTSA back to the NCAA Tournament.

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ON TRACK

CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016 VOLLEYBALL 1: vs. Coastal Carolina, 6:30 p.m. 7: vs. Little Rock, 6:30 p.m. 8: vs. Arkansas State, 6:30 p.m. 13: vs. Texas State, 6:30 p.m. 21: at Georgia Southern, Statesboro, Ga., 6 p.m. 22: at Georgia State, Atlanta, Ga., 6 p.m. 25: at Texas State, San Marcos, 6:30 p.m. 28: vs. ULM, 6:30 p.m. 29: vs. Louisiana, 6:30 p.m.

M/W CROSS COUNTRY 14: Crimson Classic, Tuscaloosa, Ala., TBA 29: Sun Belt Conference Championships, Troy, Ala., TBA

CLOCKWIS E FRO M TOP L EFT: COURTESY UTA AHTLETICS , ELL MAN PHOTO GRAPHY, UTA ATHLETICS

Alexus Henry

Katelyn Hayward

HREE MEMBERS OF the UT Arlington track & field programs earned spots on the 2015-16 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s All-Academic Team. In addition, the UTA women’s team earned All-Academic Team honors with a team GPA of 3.02. Distance runner Katelyn Hayward, high jumper Alexus Henry and triple jumper Tobi Fawehinmi each received honors for the first time in their collegiate careers. “We’re proud of Katelyn, Alexus and Tobi,” head coach John Sauerhage said. “They all enjoyed remarkable seasons, both on and off the track. “For our women’s team to earn better than a 3.0 team GPA illustrates the dedication and hard work shown by our student-athletes, academic support staff and coaches,” he added. Hayward broke her own school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase when she finished second at the Sun Belt Conference Championship. She also won the conference title in the 1,500 meters, winning the event in 4:29.25. She placed 42nd in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA West Preliminary Round. Just a freshman, Henry tied for 17th place in the high jump at the 2016 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Henry, the first female from UTA to qualify for the national meet in the event, earned honorable mention AllAmerican accolades after establishing a new school record in the event when she cleared 5 feet, 11 1/2 inches. Fawehinmi placed 17th in the triple jump at the NCAA West Preliminary Round, setting a world Paralympic record in the event with a leap of 50 feet, 11 1/2 inches. He also finished third at both the Sun Belt Indoor and Outdoor championships.

M GOLF

Zach Galliford

IN PREPARATION FOR his upcoming senior season, Zach Galliford won the Welsh Amateur Championship at Southerndown Golf Club in Ormore By the Sea, Wales. Head coach Stuart Deane called it the biggest victory in program history. “Galliford has recorded the biggest win in men’s golf history by winning the Welsh Amateur Championship,” Deane said. “Our program is proud of his accomplishment. Zach has grown into a player who doesn’t let any situation become too big. Zach is tenacious and stubborn with an unwavering belief in his ability. We can’t wait to see him back on our side of the Atlantic.” UTA golf opened the 2016-17 season Sept. 22 at the Maverick Open, the annual fundraising event hosted by Maverick Club.

BASEBALL JUNIOR INFIELDER RJ Williams was honored as one of the premier players in his summer league after earning a position on the All-California Collegiate League (CCL) team. Williams was one of four shortstops named to the allleague team after finishing 10th in the league with a .328 batting average (in a league that requires players to play with wooden bats) in 35 games. He also had three home runs, 11 doubles, one triple and 22 RBIs. Williams’ strong performance helped the Menlo Park Legends finish their season with a 27-17 overall record in the 12-team league for the summer, including a 14-12 mark in conference play.

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main philanthropy is Superhero Kids, a nonprofit enhancing the quality of life for patients and families during treatment for pediatric cancers and blood disorders.” Members of Forever Texas help raise funds for Superhero Kids through various events around Austin, as well as by organizing and running activities for the children at the Children’s Blood & Cancer Center of Central Texas. “What I found most rewarding was working closely with Superhero Kids,” Brown said. “I was

able to become directly involved and got the chance to spend time with the kids through the clinic activities and volunteering at their events. I found my passion for service.” Socially, Forever Texas hosts several events throughout the year, including tailgates, mixers and date events, such as the Halloween Skate Dash. Even though they don’t have any official partner organization, Forever Texas is constantly participating with other organizations on campus through numerous service and social functions. “Being a member of Forever Texas has allowed me to find a home on campus and feel like a part of something bigger,” Brown said. “We have a passion for service and I personally feel like our members are very accepting, approachable and down to earth. I have made many friendships that I truly believe will last a lifetime.”

AS A DUAL-SPORT athlete, Marquise Goodwin spent his college career wowing Longhorn fans with his speed on the football field and the long jump runway. Texas fans remember that speed on display in 2009, in an away football game against Texas A&M. Goodwin returned a kick for a touchdown, helping Texas defeat the Aggies 49-39. Texas then went on to win the Big 12 Championship against Nebraska, before falling to Alabama in the National Championship. Goodwin finished his football career at Texas with 120 receptions for 1,364 yards. He caught seven touchdowns during his time on the 40 Acres. Prior to coming to Austin, Goodwin attended Rowlett High School, where he was a three-year letterman in football and also claimed multiple state titles in track & field. As a member of the Texas track & field team, Goodwin was a four-time All-American. He was a two-time NCAA champion (in 2010 and 2012) in the long jump and also claimed five Big 12 Conference titles (both in indoor and outdoor). Goodwin continued his success after college in both track and football. In the 2013 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills selected Goodwin in the third round with the 78th overall pick. He caught his first touchdown in the NFL against Cincinnati Bengals during Week 6 of his rookie year. He made the 2012 U.S. Olympic team as a long jumper after completing a jump of 8.33 meters at the Olympic Team Trials. At the London Olympics, Goodwin qualified for the finals with a jump of 8.11 meters. However, he failed to produce a similar performance in the finals, finishing 10th overall. In 2016, Goodwin jumped a personal best of 8.45 meters in the long jump at the Meeting Region Guadeloupe. Unfortunately, Goodwin missed out on his dream of returning to the Olympics when he finished seventh (with a jump of 8.25 meters) in the Olympic Trials in July of this year.

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OREVER TEXAS MAY be a small organization, but its size is what makes it unique. Nina Leis founded the organization in 2003 as a way for dedicated women on the Texas campus to grow through spirit, service and sisterhood. Forever Texas is a small organization that provides a place for individuals to find a home on a large campus. The organization provides its members an easy way to become involved in the community. “Forever Texas helps create memorable experiences and friendships that will hopefully last the entirety of one’s lifetime,” Forever Texas chapter president Brittany Brown said. “[Nina Leis] wanted to focus on helping the community so that both members and the community would benefit.” The spirit organization primarily supports Longhorn football, basketball and baseball throughout the year. The group has several home and away game traditions, including member tailgates with other spirit organizations, member group seating at home games and watch parties while teams are on the road. “My favorite thing about game days is getting to spend a fun-filled day (getting ready together, tailgating, socializing and sitting in the same section) supporting the Longhorns alongside my Forever Texas friends,” Brown said. In addition to supporting Texas athletics throughout the year, Forever Texas actively participates in intramural sports every semester. In the fall, members participate in flag football, volleyball and softball. In the spring, they participate in basketball and volleyball. They also host teams that are open to non-members and various co-ed teams. Throughout the year, Forever Texas is heavily involved in service both within The University of Texas and the Austin community. “Service is the most important pillar to us,” Brown said. “Forever Texas is involved in any kind of community service opportunity. Our

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

JOHNNY WALKER REVIEW FORMER LONGHORN JOHNNY WALKER GIVES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE OPENING WEEKEND OF FOOTBALL

JOHNNY WALKER'S RESUME • Played football and baseball at Texas from 1987 to 1990 • Two-time All-Southwest Conference • Caught the game-winning reception to beat Oklahoma in 1989 • Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1990 (4th round)

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THIS WIN MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA FOR TEXAS FOOTBALL. THE THREE-YEAR REBUILDING PROCESS HAS ENDED, AND I BELIEVE THE TEAM DOMINANCE AND SWAGGER ARE BACK.

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UP AND COMING: Sam Ehlinger will enroll at Texas this December.

MAKING A STATEMENT EXAS QUARTERBACK COMMIT Sam Ehlinger led Austin Westlake to the doorstep of a Class 6A state championship in 2015. This season, he has a goal of breaking the door down in his final campaign as the Chaparrals’ quarterback. His senior season got off to a good start on Aug. 26. Ehlinger threw for 250 yards and a touchdown and ran for 64 yards and another score as Westlake kicked off the 2016 season with a 32-29 win over reigning Class 6A Division II state champion Katy. Ehlinger’s first touchdown run of the season gave Westlake a 22-19 third quarter lead. It was a lead the Chaps never relinquished. With Westlake leading 25-22 late in the fourth quarter, Ehlinger was forced to scramble on a play where the Chaps were simply trying to run out the clock. As his opponent started to close in, Ehlinger spun back against the grain and found Andrew Boykin for a thrilling, game-clinching 18-yard touchdown. The blockbuster high school football tilt between Austin Westlake and Katy was played before a sellout crowd at Chaparral Stadium in Austin. Several Longhorns had the opportunity to watch the action right from the sideline.

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Texas outside linebacker Breckyn Hager (who’s also a Westlake alum) stood on the sidelines with teammates Malik Jefferson, Holton Hill, Jean Delance, Malcolm Roach and Demarco Boyd. On Ehlinger’s game-clinching touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, Jefferson and Boyd waited to greet him as he came off the field. An Elite 11 finalist, Ehlinger remains solidly committed to the Longhorns. He’s planning on graduating in December and enrolling on the 40 Acres in January in order to participate in spring practice.

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LHN Anchors and Analysts Remember: EMMANUEL ACHO

TAKING THINGS TO THE NEXT LEVEL: Former Longhorn Emmanuel Acho took the next step in his career when he made his debut on Texas Gameday.

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ACH MONTH HORNS Illustrated showcases one of the Longhorn Network’s anchors, and includes details about each anchor’s favorite memory, why they love their job and stories about what it’s like working for LHN. We like to call this column, LHN Anchors and Analysts Remember. This month Horns Illustrated interviewed former Texas linebacker Emmanuel Acho, who made his debut as a co-analyst for Texas Gameday on Sept. 4.

Horns Illustrated: Tell us about how you became an LHN co-analyst. Emmanuel Acho: The Longhorn Network started around my junior or senior year of college. I had the opportunity to come on set and get some exposure on air. Once I went to the NFL, every offseason I’d come back, whether it was for Pro Day, Signing Day or even the Spring Game. After four years in the NFL, a real opportunity presented itself for me to step into a more seasonal role with the network, as opposed to a once-in-a-bluemoon type of deal. I definitely wanted to capitalize. HI: What’s your favorite aspect of working for LHN? EA: It’s humbling to work with two of the greatest Longhorn athletes. I look to my right and I see Vince Young. Then I look to my left and I see Ricky Williams. Beyond that, the network has a great atmosphere. From the producers, to on-air talent, to the editors — everyone’s great. I love being able to bring my unique skillset to the network. HI: Tell us more about your mission work in Nigeria. EA: My family owns a non-profit organization called Living Hope Ministries. My parents have been going back to Nigeria for 25-plus years now. The ministry features doctors, nurses and people who just have a heart to give. This year was no different than the rest. We gave out 3,500 prescriptions and performed roughly 70 surgeries. We were there for 14 days — 10 of which were in the mission field, two of which were for travel, and two for

leisure. It’s been a great experience to not only help those in need, but to also bring some of our teammates from the U.S. and let them experience what life is like in a third-world country.

HI: Do you miss playing in the NFL? EA: Playing in the NFL was amazing. You work for it your whole life. It’s a dream for many, but not many people get to experience the reality of it. Texas prepared me for that step. In 2012, when my phone rang and the Cleveland Browns called, I was ecstatic. I thought of my football career as an unpaid internship up until that point. Everybody does unpaid internships their senior year of college until they get a job. From eight years old until 21, football was more or less an unpaid internship. Then I finally got that call and everything changed. From life experiences, to people you get to meet, to doors and opportunities that were opened — such as the Longhorn Network — I am thankful. I’m still not technically retired, but happy with where I’m right now.” OCTOBER 2016 HORNS ILLUSTRATED 23

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But who will be the quarterback? Both need to be on the field at all times.

Heard started and played more last year but Swoopes came in on 3rd and short, and when we got inside the 10. I would not be opposed to that again this year.

What I’ve read is that Swoopes is adapting well to the new offense [Sterlin] Gilbert brings, whereas Heard hasn’t. But who knows, we’ll find out on the 4th.

If Buechele comes in and throws three picks, it doesn’t benefit anyone and sets his progress back. Strong might start Swoopes and run the 18-wheeler a couple of times and send in Buechele into a roaring stadium.

My boys are impressed by @Dev_Duv5’s end zone grab this morning. Getting ready for Week 1 vs. Notre Dame #HookEm — @PlancksLaw

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during the week of 9/7 - 9/14 Shane will start and play the majority. Swoopes will be utilized in his 18-wheeler packages like last season.

MEET THE T-ASSOCIATION The T-Association is an organization made up of former varsity athletics letter winners. An additional designation for the T-Association members is the T-Ring, which is awarded to an athlete who lettered for 2 or more years, who did not compete the last 2 years of eligibility anywhere other than The University of Texas and who graduated from college. David McWilliams, former Longhorn head football coach, currently serves as the executive director for the T-Association. T-Association Mission - The T-Association’s mission is to create and maintain an enhanced atmosphere and structure whereby UT student-athletes become lifetime members of The University of Texas Athletics family and are welcomed, involved and encouraged to participate during and after their college tenure. TAPN Mission - The Letter Winner’s Professional Network exists to unite the members of the T-Association on a professional level by providing networking opportunities and a database of contacts, thereby furthering the opportunities, community, education and success of Longhorn Letter Winners.

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TEXAS REVOLUTION THE VICTORY OVER NOTRE DAME HAS TEXAS BACK IN THE FOREFRONT OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL N THE WHIRLWIND that passed after Texas quarterback Tyrone Swoopes bashed his way to the winning touchdown in the Longhorns’ thrilling 50-47 victory over Notre Dame in the two teams’ season opener Sept. 4, the whole perception of Charlie Strong’s team has changed. All of a sudden, the Longhorns are a team that can win in the clutch, beat a good opponent and overcome adversity all at once. With the flip of the switch and carrying the nod of approval from fans from around the nation, Texas is the newest darling of the college football world — again. Without making too much about one seasonopening win, the indications are that the Longhorns are back. Let that sink in for a minute. Now think about this statement: the world of college football is a better place with Texas being a good, and maybe great, team again. Starting 2016 the way the Longhorns did added credence to those who have pointed at this season as Texas’ turnaround campaign. “You always talk about good people that believe in you but you have to give them a reason to believe in you,” Strong said. “By winning that game it took us at least a step forward instead of going backwards. We went forward with it. “Now we need to continue to build on that each and every week because the more games you win, the more they’re going to believe in you,” Strong added. “You’re just hoping this can’t be a one-night wonder, and it won’t be.” Texas won because the two-quarterback system that failed Notre Dame worked for the Longhorns. Freshman Shane Buechele did just about everything right, save for a third quarter interception that almost cost Texas the game, and Tyrone Swoopes, a player who would rather not be in the spotlight but who’s had little choice, excelled in the power running package. After the game, Strong admitted that three weeks ago Swoopes had the advantage in the battle to be starting quarterback but then Buechele made huge strides in fall camp. Once Strong settled on the freshman as his starter — the coach said it wasn’t until Friday before the Notre Dame game — Swoopes went to Buechele and told him, “I’m behind you. I want you to succeed.”

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It’s that kind of selflessness that can carry a team. And it’s something that Texas hasn’t had in the past few seasons, despite the fact that it’s had a handful of big wins. “We’re 1-0,” Strong said. “We wanted to make a statement and we did. There are so many things we can clean up. You have to grow from game to game. You have to take this game, correct the mistakes, move on to the next one.” If Texas stays the course, it’s likely that it can be undefeated when it strolls into Dallas on Oct. 8 to square off against Oklahoma. Wouldn’t that set the table for another memorable game in the Cotton Bowl?

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RUNNING HOT: Dâ€™Onta Foreman and the Longhorns need a second consecutive win against Oklahoma to help set the tone for the season.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS F YOU HAVENâ€™T made the trip to Dallas to attend the Texas-Oklahoma football game, youâ€™re missing out on a great experience. Even if you donâ€™t like football, the entire venue offers plenty to do (thanks to the State Fair), making the trip up construction-laden I-35 worth the hassle. For the fans, you receive the opportunity to mingle, cheer and boast with about 120,000 other fans and fairgoers in the shadow of the venerable Cotton Bowl. Thatâ€™s the pitch I sold my three college-aged children in 2015 when I scored additional game PE?GAPO BKN PDAI BKN PDA Å‚ NOP PEIA 2JBKNPQJ=PAHU =HH

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of my preaching about the game and the experience HKKGA@ =O PDKQCD EP S=O CKEJC PK B=HH Åƒ =P 1DA Longhorns were coming into the game with a 1-4 record and on the heels of a 50-7 lambasting by 1 2 But, as we all know now, last yearâ€™s win by Texas was one of the greatest surprises in the history of the series. I always know where Iâ€™ll be on the second Saturday of October. As a reporter, Iâ€™ve covered the game for the past 21 years (since 1994) and this seasonâ€™s contest will mark the 32nd time (since 1977) that Iâ€™ve watched the game live. The Texas,2 C=IA EO = C=IA PD=PÂ†O =HS=UO ?EN?HA@ KJ IU

calendar. And after last yearâ€™s 24-17 upset by the Longhorns, my three older kids are clamoring for more. By the time you read this article, weâ€™ll know how good the two teams are and how theyâ€™ve fared PDNKQCD PDA Å‚ NOP IKJPD KB PDA OA=OKJ QP PDA C=IA will still be a tussle, no matter how the records paint the picture beforehand. Since 1900, Texas and Oklahoma have lined up against each other on the gridiron. During the early days â€” when facemask-less leather helmets were worn and the teamsâ€™ rosters were less than 30 players â€” the game was played in Norman, Okla., (and sometimes in Oklahoma City) or Austin.

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BOTH TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE AT THIS YEARâ€™S AT&T RED RIVER SHOWDOWN

This is a huge win because weâ€™re better than what weâ€™ve shown on the field and we needed to see some evidence that the work weâ€™re doing is making us a better team. - Charlie Strong, after last seasonâ€™s win against Oklahoma

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A WIN TO REMEMBER: Texasâ€™ upset victory over Oklahoma was a shining moment in the Longhornsâ€™ 2015 campaign.

4DAJ PDA PSK PA=IO LH=UA@ EJ !=HH=O BKN PDA Ĺ‚ NOP time in 1912, the Sooners prevailed 21-6. Dallas is almost equidistant from Norman and Austin and playing at the neutral site was a smash, a way for the fans to get away from the rigors of the college semesters and enjoy a real weekend in the big city. In 1914, the schools moved the game to Dallas permanently, with the majority of the games taking place in the Cotton Bowl. With the grounds of the State Fair as its backdrop, the Texas-Oklahoma game is much more than just a game. If youâ€™re a college football fan and enjoy the rivalry and the chance for some goodnatured ribbing of your opposite, the hours before kickoff are beyond compare. Thousands of fans from both schools mix with regular fairgoers to enjoy the best of the State Fair, with midway rides and attractions, sponsorsâ€™ booths by the hundreds, livestock exhibits and a plethora of places to get unique food and drink. The game is also unique because the crowd at the Cotton Bowl is split into two distinct halves, right down the 50-yard line. The stadiumâ€™s capacity EO SEPD PDA PDNKJC NECDP KJ PKL KB PDA Ĺ‚ AH@ Â… Ĺ‚ HHEJC PDA L=NPE?EL=JPO SEPD AJANCU =J@ L=OOEKJ You have to be dead not to get excited if youâ€™re

sitting in the stands. Both teams are traditionally very good, meaning that the winner can use the victory as a springboard to the Big 12 title and the National D=ILEKJODEL OAIEĹ‚ J=HO P HA=OP KJA KB PDA PA=IO has usually come into the game ranked (68 times in all), including in every one of the last 17 meetings. However, last yearâ€™s game resulted in the exact opposite. Although Oklahoma lost to Texas, it was the Soonersâ€™ only setback of the regular season. By the end of the year, Oklahoma earned a berth EJ ?KHHACA BKKP>=HHÂ†O Ĺ‚ J=H BKQN SDANA EP BAHH PK undefeated and top-ranked Clemson 37-17 in the Orange Bowl. The Longhorns, meanwhile, stayed home following a disastrous 5-7 campaign that ended with them not qualifying for a bowl game. The win over Oklahoma was, in fact, the highlight of Texasâ€™ season. THE LONGHORNS GAVE THEIR BEST Last seasonâ€™s upset victory by Texas over Oklahoma not only showcased the Longhornsâ€™ strengths, but it also seemed like the springboard Texas needed to jump into a winning season and a bowl game. â€œThis is a huge win because weâ€™re better than

SD=P SAÂ†RA ODKSJ KJ PDA Ĺ‚ AH@ =J@ SA JAA@A@ to see some evidence that the work weâ€™re doing is making us a better team,â€? head coach Charlie Strong said after Texasâ€™ win. â€œWe accomplished a lot of things out there, but getting the win was the most important thing.â€? The lasting memory from Texasâ€™ win last season was of Strong, surrounded by fans on the Ĺ‚ AH@ =BPAN PDA C=IA Ĺƒ =ODEJC = >A=IEJC OIEHA SEPD the Golden Hat trophy on his bald pate. Alas, the Longhorns won only three more C=IAO EJ =J@ LNK@Q?A@ = Ĺ‚ J=H NACQH=N OA=OKJ record that had college football insiders scratching their heads about how Texas beat a team as good as Oklahoma. If the Sooners needed any added incentive to >A=P 1AT=O PDAEN >=BĹƒ EJC LANBKNI=J?A EJ H=OP UA=NÂ†O Red River Showdown will have them foaming at the mouth this time around. SOONERS RANKED THIRD IN PRESEASON POLL Oklahoma is considered one of the nationâ€™s best teams, and the preseason Coachesâ€™ Poll backs up that notion by placing the Sooners at No. 3. But the only way for the Sooners to maintain OQ?D = HKBPU LAN?D S=O PK Ĺ‚ J@ = S=U PK >A=P PDNAA N=JGA@ PA=IO Â… +K %KQOPKJ =J@ +K 1 2 on the road and No. 5 Ohio State in Norman â€” before arriving in Dallas. If the 2016 Oklahoma football team does what the media expects it to, come December, the Sooners will own their 10th Big 12 title under head ?K=?D K> 0PKKLO ,2 S=O PDA NQJ=S=U LE?G PK win this yearâ€™s league championship in a preseason media poll that was released in August. Stoops, whoâ€™s getting ready to start his 18th season in Norman, has led Oklahoma to conference titles in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, OCTOBER 2016 HORNS ILLUSTRATED 27

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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: Texas will likely be the underdog in this yearâ€™s showdown against Oklahoma, but as in years past, the Longhorns are ready to take on the challenge.

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2010, 2012 and 2015. No other program has won more than two Big 12 titles during Stoopsâ€™ tenure.

ITâ€™S ABOUT HEART The Sooners look capable and strong throughout their roster and Texas â€” even with a hot start â€” would likely be a decided underdog. That situation didnâ€™t scare Strong and his squad last year and likely wonâ€™t this time around, either. Historically, Texas owns a 61-44-5 lead over the Sooners in the 110 times the two teams have played. However, in the last 32 meetings, Oklahoma leads the series 17-13-2. But this game, perhaps more than any other in college football, is not about records or past results. The Red River Rivalry is about heart, execution and riding the momentum during a back-and-forth

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battle for 60 minutes. Given those parameters, PDA )KJCDKNJO SEHH D=RA = Ĺ‚ CDPEJC ?D=J?A 1DAEN rallying cry could well be â€œRemember 2015.â€? Both teams will.

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OKLAHOMA IS LOADED The Sooners return 13 starters from last yearâ€™s team which went 8-1 in the Big 12 and became PDA HA=CQAÂ†O Ĺ‚ NOP LNKCN=I PK >A OAHA?PA@ BKN PDA four-team College Football Playoff. Seven offensive starters are back in the fold, including 2015 Big 12 ,BBAJOERA -H=UAN KB PDA 6A=N =GAN *=UĹ‚ AH@ =J@ OET starters return on defense. Oklahoma welcomes back 92 percent of its total offensive yards from last season and 63 percent of its tackles. Nine Sooners were named to the preseason HH EC PA=I EJ?HQ@EJC *=UĹ‚ AH@ Â… SDK was Sporting Newsâ€™ National Player of the Year last season â€” punter Austin Seibert, receiver Mark Andrews, offensive tackle Orlando Brown, linebacker Jordan Evans, defensive back Steven Parker, running back Samaje Perine, defensive back Jordan Thomas and defensive lineman Charles Walker. ,GH=DKI=Â†O BKQN KBBAJOERA OAHA?PEKJO =J@ Ĺ‚ RA defensive honorees led the league on each side of the ball, while the nine picks in total were nearly twice as many as the next closest team, Kansas State Ä Ĺ‚ RA Texas had four on the preseason All-Big 12 team (offensive linemen Patrick Vahe and Connor Williams, cornerback Davante Davis and linebacker Malik Jefferson, the preseason Defensive Player of the Year).

Any discussion about Oklahomaâ€™s talent has to >ACEJ SEPD *=UĹ‚ AH@ EPO MQ=NPAN>=?G =J@ = Heisman candidate. Not one to shy from pressure, *=UĹ‚ AH@Â†O NKHA =O = HA=@AN SEHH >A ?NQ?E=H PK PDA teamâ€™s 2016 success. â€œI had a vocal role last year, but I think itâ€™s more important now since we lost some key leaders,â€? *=UĹ‚ AH@ O=E@ Äź&Â†I PNUEJC PK P=GA KJ = >ECCAN NKHA but Iâ€™m not worried about it. I feel comfortable in getting our guys ready to play.â€? The Sooners lost three of their 2015 starting linebackers to the NFL during the offseason and now must reload on perhaps the most important position on the defense. â€œThe biggest challenge will be at linebacker,â€? Stoops said. â€œThat will be the biggest challenge, right in the middle of our defense. I do believe we have capable and strong players at those positions.â€?

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the football game as thereâ€™s no way to attend the game without walking through the State Fair of Texas. The fair is one of the main reasons fans make the trip, but once there, what is there to do before and after the game?

T h e D allas Museum o f Art, the p r e mier art museum, and one of the largest in the country, is on the northern edge of downtown. The museum features a collection of different exhibits, as well as educational tours, movies, a study of works by Texas artists, late-night programs and concerts. Admission to the museum is free, although

OKIA OLA?EĹ‚ ? ATDE>EPO @K EJ?HQ@A = BAA #KN more information, visit www.dma.org. Food is available, but only during the day and on Thursday nights. However, the museum is across the street from Klyde Warren Park (klydewarrenpark.org), which has become a popular site for visitors of all ages because of its attractions which include ping pong tables (equipment is available on-site), a splash park for kids and a dog park for the four-legged among us, as well as a stage for live music. The park is also the site of one of the most complete collections of food trucks anywhere, with an array of offers that ranges from sandwiches to tacos to barbeque â€” well worth the visit.

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OME FANS WILL schedule one big trip to watch their favorite team play each year. Thereâ€™s something special about gathering friends and family and taking a road trip, cheering on a favorite team while seeing a less familiar location in the process. For many Longhorn fans, the highlight of the season is the trip to Dallas. Whether those fans live in Austin or anywhere else, the game against the rival Oklahoma Sooners is an event that must be seen in person. But going to Dallas means much more than

' Q OP ł RA IEHAO OKQPDSAOP KB PDA Cotton Bowl is the Dallas Zoo (www. dallaszoo.com), which is a fascinating way to enjoy an hour or a full day — and in early October, the weather could make for a perfect day out. Visit a collection of African habitats with a ride on the Wilds of Africa Adventure Safari Monorail, a one-mile loop from which guests can learn about the mountains of Ethiopia, the woodlands of Kenya, the Great Rift Valley, the Sahara Desert or the Serengeti of Tanzania. Learn about all kinds of animals, from elephants to camels to zebras, as well as some lesser-known species like nyala, lesser kudu and red river hogs. Other must-see exhibits include the Lemur Lookout, the Koala Walkabout and Elephants on the Savanna.

A n y visit to Dallas for the game will likely include the consumption of a lot of calories, whether it’s at the aforementioned food trucks, at the stadium and the State Fair, or in any of the countless restaurants around the Dallas area. If such indulgence creates the need to exercise, head a few miles northeast of the Cotton Bowl to White Rock Lake. Joggers, walkers and cyclists circumnavigate the lake’s nine-mile border, enjoying views that range from the boaters on the water to a bustling dog park to a distant view of the city’s skyline. If watching those on the lake isn’t enough, join them. White Rock Paddle Club (whiterockpaddle.com) rents stand-up paddleboards and one- or two-person kayaks from its waters-edge location on the northeast side of the lake.

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Th e Deep Ellum neighborhood is an A?HA?PE? =NA= GJKSJ BKN PANNEł ? @EJEJC ranging from the burgers at Angry Dog to the extraordinary pizza at Il Cane Rosso to Twenty-Seven, an underground culinary gem that offers everything from vegetarian fare to elaborate seafood and beef options. Deep Ellum is also home to numerous HERA IQOE? RAJQAO SDANA CQAOPO ?=J MQE?GHU ł J@ an array of musical options ranging from rock to country to alternative.

F or those Texas fans who come to the game for a true Texas experience, it’s worth the drive across the Metroplex to visit the Fort Worth Stockyards, where visitors can step out of their cars and back into a cattle drive from yesteryear. Yes, there are cattle drives through the streets, and longhorns posing for pictures — in some cases, with passengers on their backs (for an increased fee), and the H3 Ranch Steakhouse and Saloon even features bar stools with saddles. Cowboy hats and boots are everywhere, and the area comes to life even more at night, when the famous Fort Worth Stockyards’ almost nightly lineup of live music starts playing.

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FIVE QUESTIONS

NOTRE DAME THE WIN AGAINST NOTRE DAME MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW TYPE OF SEASON FOR THE LONGHORNS

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ITH TEXAS IN dire need of a signature win to vault the program back into the college football rankings, the Longhorns turned to a tried-and-true strategy — manon-man, stop-us-ifyou-can, smash-mouth football — with the game in the balance. Backup quarterback Tyrone Swoopes rammed his way to a 6-yard score in the second overtime, propelling the Longhorns past No. 10 Notre Dame 50-47 before a stadium-record crowd of 102,315 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Swoopes, running Texas’ 18-wheeler package, which calls for the 6-foot-4, 249-pound senior to bash his way through opponents, also scored on a 3-yard keeper on the first possession of overtime. “I wanted the chance,” Swoopes said. “I knew a touchdown would win the game and everybody worked together to make it happen. We prepared well and I felt great moving forward and making plays. It was a big game in a big situation and our team is built to be resilient and never stop fighting.” Notre Dame immediately answered Swoopes’ first-overtime touchdown pass from DeShone Kizer to C.J. Sanders to send the game to a second overtime. After Justin Yoon gave the Fighting Irish a 47-44 lead with a 39-yard field goal on Notre Dame’s next possession, Texas took over and marched to the winning touchdown. Swoopes did the majority of the damage, including a punishing 10-yard run two snaps before his final touchdown, in which he ran through three Notre Dame defenders. Notre Dame roared from behind in the final quarter and a half thanks to Kizer’s five touchdown passes. The Irish (0-1) sent the game into overtime when Jarron Jones blocked Texas’ Trent Domingue’s extra point attempt after a 19-yard touchdown run by D’Onta Foreman. Notre Dame’s Shaun Crawford returned the ball delete for 88 yards and for two points. Kizer completed 15-of-24 passes for 215 yards and rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown. He was at his best when the Fighting Irish handed him the reins to their offense after splitting time with Malik Zaire (2-for-5, 23 yards) through the first series of the third quarter. Texas receiver John Burt had six catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. Foreman ran for 131 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries. Notre Dame running back Tarean Folston gained 88 yards on 18 carries, with 54 of those yards coming on the second snap of the game.

THE OFFENSE STRIKES BACK: Jerrod Heard and the Longhorn offense ended the game with 517 yards of total offense. Last season, in the loss to Notre Dame, Texas managed only 163 total yards.

Texas head coach Charlie Strong said he told Swoopes, before the game, that he would have a chance to make a winning play. According to Strong, the senior has accepted his role as a backup and situational player without complaint. “I told him, ‘You’ll have your chance,’” Strong recalled. “At the end I said, ‘Listen, we’re not throwing the ball. We’re going to line up and let the 18-wheeler run over people.’” Notre Dame opened the game with Kizer at quarterback, and he drove the Fighting Irish 78 yards in six plays, ending with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown and a 7-0 lead. True freshman Shane Buechele got the starting quarterback nod for Texas and only showed signs of confidence in his first game at the collegiate level. He wound up 16-for-26 for 280 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. His 19-yard touchdown pass to Armanti Foreman at the end of the Longhorns’ initial possession capped an 11-play, 75-yard march and tied the score at 7. Texas took its first lead at 14-7 with 7:13 to play in the first half when Buechele lunged across the goal line from 1 yard at the end of a 16-play, 88-yard drive. The Fighting Irish answered with Kizer’s second scoring hookup to St. Brown — this time a 30-yard rocket down the left seam that tied the score at 14 with 3:44 to play in the half. Texas went deep to grab the lead at intermission. Buechele found Jerrod Heard — who started 10 games at quarterback for the Longhorns last season — in stride for a 68-yard gain to the Notre Dame 1-yard line. Swoopes scooted around the right end three snaps later to put the Longhorns up 21-14. Buechele went deep again on Texas’ opening drive of the third quarter, hitting Burt in stride for a 72-yard catch-and-run touchdown that expanded the Longhorns’ lead to 28-14. After Domingue put the Longhorns ahead by 17 with a 25-yard field goal six minutes into the third quarter, Notre Dame came to life with Kizer back at the helm. He directed a 61yard, four-play drive and took the ball the final 29 yards to the end zone, bringing the Fighting Irish back, 31-21. Buechele then made his first big mistake with an interception that Crawford returned to the Texas 6. Kizer then hit Torii Hunter Jr. on a 5-yard touchdown pass to bring Notre Dame to within 3. The Fighting Irish’s bid to tie the game was thwarted when Yoon’s 36-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Texas’ Naashon Hughes on the next to last play of the third quarter. Kizer’s fourth touchdown pass of the game was his most impressive. Working under duress from a swarming Texas rush, he found OCTOBER 2016 HORNS ILLUSTRATED 35

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RISING UP: Tyrone Swoopes rushed for 53 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner in the second overtime. The win marks Texasâ€™ first victory over the Fighting Irish since 1970.

Josh Adams out of the backfield on an arching, 17-yard scoring toss that gave Notre Dame a 35-31 lead with 10:57 to play. “We made plays but Swoopes is difficult to tackle,” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. “He’s a big, physical player. Clearly, we were not in positions to make tackles and then when we were, Texas ran through some of them. “What was a little bit more surprising for me was Texas’ perimeter speed,” Kelly added. “It was outstanding. The running game is obviously difficult, but if they don’t have the perimeter speed, they’re not the same offense. That was the game changer for their offense.” A NEW ORDER: Shane Buechele is the first freshman quarterback to start in a Texas season opener since the 1944.

or gave up on anything I’ve ever done. I just bought in. I know we have a plan and the plan came into fruition tonight and it was a great win.” Buechele said when he came to Texas he looked up to Swoopes and he still does. “Ty is the senior leader we’re always talking about,” Buechele said. “He keeps me calm, cool and collected. We have a great relationship and he’s a great teammate. I was thankful to be able to go out there and play, and just seeing Ty run out onto the field, I knew he was going to do great things. It was exciting.”

What was the game’s biggest play? For a while, the biggest play looked like Buechele’s interception and the short-field situation it created for Notre Dame. That play could have doomed Texas but the Longhorns found their way back and into the lead, and eventually won the game. The game’s biggest play turned out to be a non-call by the officials. Just prior to Hughes’ blocked field goal, Notre Dame’s Hunter was knocked out of the game by a helmet-tohelmet hit from Texas safety DeShon Elliott

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Can the Longhorns continue to thrive in the two-quarterback system? Yes. Buechele and Swoopes have both bought into the notion of situational play and have, refreshingly, tossed away their egos. “A lot of times, when you have a senior, it can go the other way and become a problem,” Strong explained. “But Swoopes told [Buechele], ‘Listen, I’m behind you. Anything that happens, I’m going to be there for you. Anytime we need to have a conversation, you just call because I’m going to be on the sidelines and I’m going to be there to help you.’” “It feels different but it feels good,” Swoopes said about sharing the job. “Anything I have to do to win, I’ll do it, and this team has the same mentality. I’ve never checked out

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that was not flagged by the referees. Not getting a penalty in that situation was a huge play in a game determined by the narrowest of margins. “A lot of small things will come back and haunt us,” Kizer said. “To throw the ball in the end zone and have Torii Hunter come across the field and be hit the way he did, that hurts. If there’s targeting on a defenseless receiver, that’s a replay you’re going to play over and over again.” Good teams take advantage of the breaks they’re given — even when it’s something like a penalty that doesn’t get called. Texas fans will tell you that the team has had its share of bad luck and calls that went the other way over the past few seasons. Perhaps things are beginning to turn around.

“Malik is a great edge rusher,” Strong said. “He’s a guy that can make plays and win oneon-one battles when he blitzes.” When the Longhorns ultimately decided that Kizer couldn’t be allowed to create yards with his legs, it was Jefferson who drew the assignment to mirror the Fighting Irish quarterback. “I have to go out there and make plays,” Jefferson said. “When it’s a big moment, people have to step up. Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time moments. And that’s what we were focusing on.” Jefferson is, no doubt, a big-time player.

Were there any surprises in the game? There were plenty, but the choice of Buechele as the starting quarterback wasn’t one of them. First was the clutch play of Texas slot receiver Jake Oliver, who had three catches for 36 yards and looks like the Longhorns’ answer for a possession guy to attack the middle of the field. Oliver, who spent most of his first two years at Texas on the scout team or on special teams, was the darling of fall camp, and the three passes he hauled in against the Fighting Irish were the first of his career. Second was the impact made in the middle by sophomore defensive tackle Chris Nelson, whose team-leading eight tackles were one more than he had in all of 2015. Third was the absence of two players expected to have a huge role in this season’s team — freshmen wide receivers Collin Johnson and Devin Duvernay. What’s next for the Longhorns? Texas followed up the season-opening gutcheck game against Notre Dame with a short week of preparation for its next opponent, Texas-El Paso. When the season started, the home game against the Miners, and perhaps the Longhorns’ road contest in Kansas on Nov. 19, might have been the only games considered automatic wins. Texas had a resounding victory against its West Texas-based little brother, beating UTEP 41-7. Three road games — at Cal, at Oklahoma State and in Dallas versus Oklahoma — loom on the schedule before the Longhorns return home in mid-October to face Iowa State. It’s up to Strong and his staff to keep Texas focused and moving forward. “What a great win tonight,” Strong said after the Notre Dame game. “It was amazing to see our crowd. I’m so happy for our fans because they needed it. We’ve been down for so long and people have been talking about us. It was a night for us to make it right — at least for one game. I’m so proud of our football team.”

Who was the best player on the field? Buechele, Swoopes and Kizer (who may be the best player in college football by the end of the season) shined in quarterback play, but who nod for this game goes to a defensive player — the Longhorns’ Malik Jefferson. Jefferson was credited with six tackles and a sack but there were times when his presence and pressures defused entire Notre Dame possessions. His play had the beat writers that cover the Fighting Irish singing his praises and shaking their heads in wonder. OCTOBER 2016 HORNS ILLUSTRATED 39

IN SEASON YOUNG GUN: THIS SOPHOMORE HOLDS THE KEY TO THIS YEARâ€™S SUCCESS â€” COMPETITIVENESS

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T FIERCE COMPETITION: Only a sophomore, BedartGhani is already a force to reckon with.

his yearâ€™s competition runs deep. Thatâ€™s precisely what the 2016 Texas volleyball team wished for, and perhaps needed, to reach itâ€™s goals set for this season. After falling to Nebraska in the 2015 National Championship match, the returning members of last yearâ€™s squad know that to reach the top, they need to defeat the nationâ€™s best. And with a 2016 schedule that will position Texas against the top teams, the Longhorns are pushing each other hard, every day in practice. Every opponent is aiming to take Texas down as well, so the players have to be each otherâ€™s buoyancy during the tumults of a long season. However, tough competition means only the best can start for Texas. Therefore, there are no guaranteed spots, no safety net and zero ?KJĹ‚ NI=PEKJ PD=P OAJEKNEPU SEHH SEJ KQP For rising sophomore Yaasmeen BedartGhani, who goes by Yaazie, competition is the natural state of being. Healthy competition forces every individual to become better, making the team stronger from end to end. And according to Bedart-Ghani, this yearâ€™s PA=I D=O AJKQCD OP=NPANO PK Ĺ‚ AH@ PSK PA=IO not just the one theyâ€™ll put on the court. â€œOur lineup is so deep â€” everybody is good,â€? she said. â€œEvery day in the gym is a battle. Thatâ€™s our goal â€” to keep our gym super competitive because we have two great teams in one.â€? Last season, Bedart-Ghani didnâ€™t start, but she eventually worked herself onto the Ĺƒ KKN IE@S=U PDNKQCD DAN BNAODI=J UA=N U tournament time, she was a relied-upon staple of the starting lineup, earning her keep by OCTOBER 2016 HORNS ILLUSTRATED 41

increased playing time this year after quite a few mainstays graduated from last yearâ€™s squad. â€œSheâ€™s one of my best friends,â€? Bedart-Ghani said. â€œWeâ€™ve become really close. Her and I share a lot of the same qualities â€” thatâ€™s why weâ€™re such good friends. She has that put-your-head-down mindset as well. â€œItâ€™s kind of a team thing,â€? she added. â€œEveryone is super pumped and ready to go.â€? Their bond has stretched out to the rest of the Longhorns, with head coach Jerritt Elliott helping NAEJBKN?A PDA JKPEKJ KB >A?KIEJC KJA QJEĹ‚ A@ entity. â€œOur biggest thing on the team right now is getting to know each other,â€? Bedart-Ghani said. â€œEveryone comes from different backgrounds, so someone may react to something differently from someone else.â€? Though she spent some time back in California this summer, Bedart-Ghaniâ€™s heart longed for Austin and for her other family back on the hardwood. â€œI love it here; my mom gets mad sometimes because I say, â€˜yeah Iâ€™m going home [back to

focusing on her strengths and staying even-keel. She shined as a starter and eventually earned a spot on the All-Tournament team at the end of the season. â€œI knew coming into this season that playing time isnâ€™t guaranteed and there were things I needed to work on,â€? she said. â€œI was able to get a great opportunity toward the end of last year and was able to capitalize on that, which is nice.â€? The team will face some tough situations this season, and with players potentially sharing positions, accountability will be a necessity. â€œNothing is guaranteed this year â€” any year, really,â€? Bedart-Ghani said. â€œI want to work as hard as I can and improve. Our personnel and team are dynamic and I want to help the team win.â€? â€œIf [I donâ€™t earn a] starting position, Iâ€™ll work to get a starting position,â€? she added. â€œYou donâ€™t want to get complacent.â€? Bedart-Ghaniâ€™s competitive nature runs in the 42 HORNS ILLUSTRATED

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family, as her two older brothers both went on to (and currently still) play basketball at the collegiate level. The duo â€” Khaliq and Khalil â€” play for Yale and played for San Diego. â€œWeâ€™re still competitive,â€? she said about her relationship with her older brothers. â€œIt plays a big part in how I play and the way I play. I was the youngest and the only girl in the family. I think it gave me a little toughness.â€? She embodies the same competitive drive around her teammates, which keeps her focused whether things are going well or the other way entirely. The 20-year-old California native says she feels camaraderie within the team thatâ€™s genuine, and itâ€™s what drew her to Austin a few years ago. When thereâ€™s a chance to get away from the court, she heads to the greenbelt and other outdoor areas around town with her teammate and roommate, Morgan Johnson. Johnson is also in line for

Austin]â€™ and she says, â€˜thatâ€™s not your home, Los Angeles is your home,â€™â€? Bedart-Ghani said. â€œI like the atmosphere â€” itâ€™s inviting and comfortable. Itâ€™s a good cross between LA life and a relaxed, country vibe.â€? Early showings all point to this squad challenging for that national title that proved ever so elusive last season. The season kicked off Aug. 26 in Eugene, Ore/ and will conclude Nov. 26 at home against West Virginia. â€œLosing put a chip on a lot of our shoulders and made us want to get back there and win,â€? Bedart-Ghani said. â€œThrough the spring and summer, everyone was pushing hard because we know thatâ€™s the work that will get us where we want to be in the fall. That whole offseason will pay off.â€? Thatâ€™s the most magical aspect of sports for Bedart-Ghani. â€œMy favorite part of competing is seeing the >AJAĹ‚ PO KB UKQN D=N@ SKNG Â‡ ODA O=E@ Äź& HKRA being able to work on something and maybe not seeing results right away, but then one day, seeing the hard work pay off.â€?

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NET WORTH: BerdartGhani is working hard to prove to both the team and her coaches that she deserves a starting position this season.

I want to work as hard as I can and improve. Our personnel and team are dynamic and I want to help the team win.

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PACK MENTALITY: The Longhorns are working together to build a foundation for the Texas soccer program.

EVERLASTING HE 2016 TEXAS soccer team is ready to leave behind a legacy. The Longhorns have undergone a transformation; yet, it happened so seamlessly that there isnâ€™t a clear starting spot to point toward. Perhaps the transformation started when 11 new faces arrived on campus to play for the team this year â€” eight freshmen and three transfer students â€” after a myriad of seniors graduated from the squad. However, integrating the new players with those who returned isnâ€™t anything new for Texas â€” itâ€™s how things are done under head coach Angela Kelly. â€œI donâ€™t think relating to people is ever tough,â€? Kelly said. â€œI enjoy watching the

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integration of different personalities, and from PDA Ĺƒ EL OE@A =??ALP=J?A 4AÂ†NA DANA BKN = common reason â€” we have a common care and concern for each other. Thereâ€™s this underlying sense that this group needs to build on the foundation thatâ€™s been laid. They want to leave the jersey in a better place.â€? That saying comes from Legacy, a book that impacted Kelly greatly as she learned how to become a leader. She passed the book onto her team this past spring, and again to the freshmen this summer. For Kelly, the idea that changing players doesnâ€™t mean changing the team is key to the Longhornsâ€™ success â€” and the players agree. â€œOur culture should always stay with us,â€? redshirt sophomore Mikayla Flores said. â€œWe have the same values and traditions: respect one another and work hard for one another.

â€œThat has stayed with us,â€? she continued. â€œBut our personality is new. Itâ€™s a new feel and we still have to feel that out, but everyone genuinely loves everyone else. We had that last year, too, so itâ€™s still there.â€? The team melded quicker than usual because the entire incoming class attended the second summer school session on the Texas campus, pushing the team integration further ahead than years before. Crafting a culture that stands every season is a big reason returning players Jasmine Hart and Alexa Adams feel an ownership over of the team â€” one that stretches through every individual. â€œWe lost 10 players â€” key players,â€? Flores said. â€œThat being said, we also had new freshmen come in, a transfer from Australia and two new keepers. Thereâ€™s a lot of talent and we saw that P=HAJP EJ PDA Ĺ‚ NOP OARAJ @=UO ÄĽKB LN=?PE?A9 1DA

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team chemistry is there and to have that all SEPDEJ PDA Ĺ‚ NOP OARAJ @=UO EO =SAOKIA Â‡ Texas is making a few tactical changes this season with an aim to strengthen its offense and build up the squadâ€™s ability to close teams out. Though ranked only sixth in the Big 12 Conferenceâ€™s preseason poll, the Longhorns have loftier expectations. Äź4A S=JP PK Ĺ‚ JEOD >APPAN PD=J SA @E@ H=OP year,â€? said Adams, the teamâ€™s leading scorer last season. â€œWe have a lot of different personalities on offense this year and with the different people [in different positions], it will be different than last year.â€? With talented toe strikers up and down the

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- Mikayla Flores

FOCUSED ON THE END GOAL: Mikayla Flores and the Longhornsâ€™ goals this season include more than just reaching the NCAA Tournament.

roster, from Katie Glenn to Olivia Brook and newcomers Emma Jett and Monique Iannella, the Longhorns could have a number of people step QL =J@ O?KNA =O ARE@AJ?A@ EJ DAN Ĺ‚ NOP LNAOA=OKJ game when Texas outshot Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 21-3 in a 3-0 win. â€œ[The team is working on] what we do with PDA >=HH =J@ DKS SA IKRA PDA >=HH QL PDA Ĺ‚ AH@ through players,â€? Flores said after the game. â€œMaybe we donâ€™t want to get as wide, maybe we want to go through center channels. We can come to things from different angles and work KJ Ĺ‚ JEODEJC J@ SAÂ†NA SKNGEJC KJ PDA >=OE?O Â‡ The other basics, such as the adjustment to college and to each other, have been taken care of already, but one element remains. â€œWeâ€™re trying to get that feel of playing together and incorporating the new people in,â€? Adams said. â€œI think weâ€™re doing really well.â€? During the summer, as the players stepped =S=U BNKI PDA Ĺ‚ AH@ BKN = >EP (AHHU =HOK OPALLA@ away when she attended the European Cup with *E= %=II (AHHU =HOK SAJP =NKQJ@ PDA 2 0 SEPD Hamm, Texas volunteer assistant coach Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini â€” her friends and fellow ambassadors for the Team First Soccer Academy. â€œWhen youâ€™re at this level, [the sport] engulfs you,â€? Kelly said. â€œWe do our best to not have it become our identity and I think I have a great perspective in that regard. The game is OCTOBER 2016 HORNS ILLUSTRATED 45

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[Coach Kelly] emphasizes that weâ€™re building a legacy here, not only for us but for the people coming in after us. Itâ€™s about what youâ€™ve done throughout your four years and how you impacted those around you in your role at Texas.

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- Alexa Adams something Iâ€™m passionate about.â€? That passion began to peak while Kelly was at Tennessee, where she learned from the best. Kelly felt a sense of longing this summer after her longtime mentor, Pat Summit, passed away. Kelly said she was fortunate to spend some of her last days near Summit, who still continued to take care of everyone else. â€œShe was such a pillar in my life and meant so much to millions,â€? Kelly said. â€œThat relationship for me went from 18 years of waking up, on the professional side of things, wanting to make Pat Summit proud of me as my mentor, to such a tremendous angst and responsibility to share everything that sheâ€™s taught me.â€? Both Adams and Flores said the Longhorns feel their coachâ€™s passion, which has only fueled their drive to leave behind a positive legacy. â€œ[Coach Kelly] emphasizes that weâ€™re building a legacy here, not only for us but for the people coming in after us,â€? Adams said. â€œItâ€™s about what youâ€™ve done throughout your four years and how you impacted those around you in your role at Texas.â€? Flores missed the spring after undergoing surgery but is back up to full speed on the pitch and ready for this season. The time away, which was her second stint on the sidelines, resonated with her in ways she didnâ€™t foresee. â€œYou have four years here, and for most LAKLHA PDKOA BKQN UA=NO =NA PDA Ĺ‚ J=H UA=NO UKQ get to play a sport youâ€™ve loved your entire life,â€? Flores said. â€œItâ€™s important to work hard for your teammates and give it your all because you never know when it could be taken away from you. And me, personally, I had it taken away from me, so that was eye opening.â€?

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Former Longhorns Emmanuel and Sam Acho spent this past offseason in Africa. Their father, who was born in Isuikwuato, Nigeria, started Living Hope Christian Ministries after immigrating to America. For nearly 30 years, their parents have traveled to rural villages in Nigeria with a team of American doctors, nurses and volunteers with, as well as sole goal of saving lives. Living Hope works for weeks in these villages, removing hernias, lipomas, cataracts and extracting teeth. This summer the two former Longhorn football players traveled to Nigeria — along with Sam’s Chicago teammate De’Vante Bausby — on a humanitarian mission with Living Hope. “Our team of 27 Americans was outnumbered by the thousands of people we encountered in need of care,” Emmanuel said. “It was as if every time we treated one patient, two more walked in. We worked tirelessly from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Without fail, however, thousands more would still be waiting for our help the very next morning.”

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