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Send us Fan Mail The ground shakes before you even see the sky. That’s how Chris “Nelly” Nelson describes the Red River tunnel—eye to eye with your rival, breath tight, and the urge to start the game right there between the gates. We bring you into that moment, then trace the line from Golden Hat glory to the craft of coaching, as Nelly shares what Texas–OU taught him about pressure, leadership, a...

Send us Fan Mail The Swamp was loud, unforgiving, and revealing. Florida shifted late, hit first, and dared Texas to solve problems on the fly—up front on both sides, in the run game, with pre-snap discipline, and in special teams detail. We dig into the tape and the truth: 15 rushing yards, six sacks on Arch, three missed chances to pin inside the five, and still a late shot to tie. That contradi...

Send us Fan Mail We map how Stephen F. Austin’s move into the UT System unlocks a sweeping master plan for academics, campus life, and athletics, and why alumni support now can lift both the fan experience and the value of every SFA degree. AD Michael McBroom lays out funding realities, design priorities, and the path to premier mid‑major status. • SFA’s transition into the University of Texas Sys...

Send us Fan Mail Texas enters Gainesville with a season reset in mind and a plan to let Arch move, adapt, and strike against a top-10 Florida defense in the rain. Around the country, we weigh Aggie momentum, Alabama’s resurgence questions, rankings churn, upset traps, and why coaches must adapt to NIL-era realities. • SEC opener framed as fresh start and mindset shift • Florida’s elite defense, pr...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Center, former University of Texas tennis coach, shares his journey from being arrested as part of the nationwide college admissions scandal to writing his book "Breaking Serve" about his path to recovery. • Center's coaching career began unexpectedly at 25 when offered the women's tennis coaching position at Kansas • The University of Texas tennis prog...

Send us Fan Mail I share my four-year journey with elevated PSA levels and prostate health monitoring. After seeing my PSA jump from 0.9 to 2.7 in two years, I embarked on a thorough medical investigation including multiple biopsies, MRIs, and ultimately successful treatment with Dutasteride. • PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) should ideally stay between 0-4 in men • Rising PSA levels warrant inves...

Send us Fan Mail Texas football faces a pivotal moment after their uninspiring 27-10 win over UTEP, with significant offensive struggles threatening their championship aspirations despite a dominant defense. • Arch Manning takes full accountability for offensive struggles, acknowledging his performance "isn't good enough" and "won't win games in the SEC" • Former Long...

Send us Fan Mail The Longhorns secured a 38-7 home opener victory over San Jose State, but Coach Sarkisian expressed frustration with 12 penalties that marred an otherwise strong performance. • The atmosphere at DKR was electric, featuring a B-1 bomber flyover and enthusiastic crowd despite brief rain • Arch Manning showed improvement but was seen wincing after throws, which Sark colorfully dismis...

Send us Fan Mail The Texas Longhorns opened their season with a 14-7 loss at Ohio State, where Arch Manning faced significant challenges in his first true road start but showed promising signs of growth during the second half. • Arch Manning's first major road start came in one of college football's most hostile environments • Texas defense held Ohio State to just 203 total yards of offe...

Send us Fan Mail Game week has finally arrived as the top-ranked Texas Longhorns prepare to face Ohio State in a highly anticipated rematch of last year's College Football Playoff semifinal. Both teams enter with new quarterbacks and roster changes, setting the stage for an electric season opener in Columbus. • Arch Manning brings a hunter's mentality to his first start, declaring "...

Send us Fan Mail Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, shares the remarkable story of how the museum grew from a one-room office to America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and discusses plans for a new 30,000+ square foot facility. • Negro Leagues history represents both the ugly reality of segregation and the triumphant spirit of Black baseball players who cr...

Send us Fan Mail Stevie Lee and  Shawn Clynch reflect on the devastating floods in central Texas, emphasizing the need for community support and recovery efforts while discussing Texas football and upcoming changes in college athletics.  • Over 129 confirmed deaths and 170 people still missing across central Texas from recent flooding • Organizations like HEB leading emergency response efforts, ou...

Send us Fan Mail A devastating flood in the Texas Hill Country has taken over 80 lives including young girls from Camp Mystic, raising questions about warning systems in these dangerous flash flood zones. The slow-moving tropical weather system combined with the unique geography of "Flash Flood Alley" created catastrophic conditions despite meteorologists' warnings days before. • Th...

Send us Fan Mail The Thunder clinch their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle, with the Larry O'Brien trophy making its way to Oklahoma City after their Game 7 victory over Indiana. The young squad's inexperience showed in their championship celebrations as veteran Alex Caruso had to teach his teammates how to open champagne bottles properly. • Oklahoma City becoming NBA...

Send us Fan Mail Oklahoma City's journey from being called "the black hole of the NBA" to winning a championship in just four years culminated in a parade with an estimated 500,000 fans flooding downtown. The celebration captured the Thunder's incredible transformation and the city's resilience, with the parade route symbolically passing by the Oklahoma City National Memor...

Send us Fan Mail Three broadcast veterans reunite to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's remarkable journey to the NBA Finals, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from their time covering the team's early years. • Thunder's return to the NBA Finals after 13 years represents one of the NBA's most successful rebuilds • Sam Presti's methodical approach turned 22-wi...

Send us Fan Mail Pat McEvoy, manager of Rocco's Pizza and Cantina, joins us to share the incredible story of how he created the CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge that has taken the College World Series by storm and raised over $350,000 for food banks nationwide. Growing up in Omaha with a deep love for college baseball, Pat accidentally turned a simple bar competition into a charitable phenomenon tha...

Send us Fan Mail Texas Longhorn softball team captured their first-ever national championship with a commanding performance against Texas Tech, defeating them in a decisive game. The championship celebration included players expressing their love for their team and for Coach Mike White who finally earned his first championship after eight College World Series appearances. • The Longhorn softball t...

Send us Fan Mail What does true resilience look like? In one of our most powerful episodes to date, we sit down with Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron and his mother Andrea for a conversation that transcends football, touching on faith, family, and facing life-threatening challenges. Josh's journey from Cedar Park High School to Baylor began as a preferred walk-on, fighting for a place on spe...

Send us Fan Mail The Texas Longhorns football program celebrates a historic NFL Draft with a record 12 players selected, while the baseball team continues their dominance with an impressive series sweep of Texas A&M.  • Texas had three first-round NFL Draft picks for the first time since 1980 - OT Kelvin Banks, WR Matthew Golden, and DB Jahdae Barron • Barryn Sorrell, another Longhorn, was pic...

Send us Fan Mail Jeremiah "Axeman" Trotter makes a triumphant return to his alma mater Stephen F Austin University for their spring football game. The Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer reflects on his journey from chopping wood in East Texas to NFL stardom while embracing his role as a proud father of two football-playing sons. • NFL legend and Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer Jeremiah...

Send us Fan Mail Sean Fresch Jr. shares his journey from Austin's LBJ High School to Rice University, and now to the doorstep of the NFL Draft as a versatile cornerback with elite speed and special teams abilities. His story represents the emerging wave of Austin talent reaching professional football, with his 4.34 speed and well-rounded game making him an attractive prospect for NFL teams. •...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to climb to the #1 ranking in college baseball? The Pass Rush welcomes special guest Ty Harrington, former Texas Longhorn player and legendary Texas State head coach, to break down the remarkable rise of Jim Schlossnagle's Texas baseball program in their inaugural SEC season. Harrington delivers fascinating insights into what makes this Longhorns squad speci...

Send us Fan Mail Morning routines and positive affirmations can transform how we respond to adversity and negativity in our lives. What happens to us doesn't define us – it's how we handle challenges that shapes our character and future success. • Daily accountability through programs like "The Successful Man" builds consistency in personal development • Morning routines with p...

Send us Fan Mail Fran Harris, a member of the undefeated 1986 Texas Women's Basketball championship team, shares her perspective on the Longhorns' return to the Final Four for the first time since 2003. • Harris draws parallels between Vic Schaefer's current squad and her legendary Texas team • Texas defense smothered TCU in the Elite Eight, holding them to just 29% shooting from th...