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Never Retreat, Never Surrender | A Texas Longhorns Dynasty

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ASH FACING INCREASING PRESSURE TO EXCEL AT QUARTERBACK
Being the starting quarterback at the University of Texas is no easy task...just ask sophomore David Ash, who after winning the starting job over junior Case McCoy in the spring has completed just 50% of his passes for 893 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions through three games this season. After struggling with accuracy issues in a 28-20 loss to conference foe Clemson, fans and experts across the country are beginning to question the coaching staff's decision to start Ash this season. With a bye week coming up, Case McCoy could usurp Ash at the starting spot if he under-performs next week against Kansas State.


TOP-RANKED FULLBACK COMMITS TO TEXAS
Texas' third commitment came in week three from the nation's top-ranked fullback, three-star prospect Jake O'Neal out of Richmond, Texas. With senior Ryan Roberson graduating at the end of the season, O'Neal stands an excellent job at occupying the starting spot as a true freshman next year over Alex De La Torre, who is redshirting this season. In high school, O'Neal has displayed an impressive balance of speed, strength, and talent in both running the ball and blocking. The team has been steadily increasing their focus on presenting a strong ground game over the last few seasons, and O'Neal could be a valuable asset to that unit.


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WEEK FOUR


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#11 KANSAS ST. WILDCATS (1-0, 0-0)
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Texas opened the season with a 20-17 overtime victory over UCF, a close win that made fans and experts alike skeptical of the talent of this Longhorns team. After week four, it's clear that those fears were perfectly justified. While the offense failed to score a touchdown for the first time this season, Kansas State's talented trio of runningbacks had their way with Texas' front seven, resulting in a 21-6 victory that puts the Longhorns in an 0-2 hole in Big XII play.

Looking to earn the top spot in the revamped east division of the conference, the Wildcats are looking like serious contenders for the Big XII crown. Senior quarterback Collin Klein completed 8 of 17 passes for 156 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, and also rushed for 60 yards off 15 carries to lead his team to victory. His go-to man was senior Chris Harper, who had four catches for 105 yards and a score, including a 65-yard TD reception late in the fourth quarter that safely put the game away. But it was the play of the team's runningbacks that truly won the day, as junior John Hubert rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns off 18 carries, while backup Angelo Pease added 81 yards off 14 carries, the two men combining to average 5.3 yards per touch. Kansas State's defense certainly deserves a good amount of the credit as well, as they recorded three sacks, one interception, and held the Longhorns to just six points and no touchdowns in five redzone trips.

As for the Longhorns, their offense seems to be getting worse instead of better. David Ash completed just one of six pass attempts for 12 yards and threw an interception before being sidelined with a sore throwing shoulder. Backup Case McCoy finished out the day, and was shaky to say the least in his first action of the year, completing 6 of 16 passes for 66 yards. Malcolm Brown continued to be a dominant force on the ground, rushing for 193 yards off 28 carries for an average of 6.8 yards per touch, while backup runningback Joe Bergeron added 42 yards off nine carries, but not even that was enough to get Texas in the endzone on Saturday. The defense recorded three sacks and forced two turnovers, but failed to contain the opposition's ground game, and received little to no help from their offensive counterparts.

With David Ash's starting job in serious question, the Longhorns will have thirteen days to prepare for their next opponent, #21 Oklahoma State (2-1, 0-1). A 35-28 loss to Florida State has put the Cowboys in an early hole in the Big XII west race, but a talented defense and the runningback duo of juniors Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith are hoping to turn things around.


<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="6">#11 Kansas State Wildcats at #21 Texas Longhorns</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">Sep 15, 2012</td><td align="right" width="10%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="10%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="10%">3RD</td><td align="right" width="10%">4TH</td><td align="right" width="12%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#11 Kansas State Wildcats (2-0, 1-0)</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right" class="active">21</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#21 Texas Longhorns (2-2, 0-2)</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right" class="active">6</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="3">Team Stats Comparison</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="60%"></td><td align="center" width="20%">KSU</td><td align="center" width="20%">TEX</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Offense</td><td align="center">393</td><td align="center">325</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Rushing Yards</td><td align="center">237</td><td align="center">247</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Passing Yards</td><td align="center">156</td><td align="center">78</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">First Downs</td><td align="center">21</td><td align="center">22</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Punt Return Yards</td><td align="center">34</td><td align="center">15</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Kick Return Yards</td><td align="center">75</td><td align="center">82</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Yards</td><td align="center">502</td><td align="center">422</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Turnovers</td><td align="center">2</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">3rd Down Converstion</td><td align="center">7-12 (58%)</td><td align="center">5-15 (33%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">4th Down Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-1 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">2-Point Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals</td><td align="center">4-2-0 (50%)</td><td align="center">5-0-2 (40%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Penalties</td><td align="center">6-61</td><td align="center">7-57</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Posession Time</td><td align="center">28:57</td><td align="center">31:03</td></tr></table></body></html>


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QB CASE MCCOY TO START VS. OKLAHOMA STATE
A lackluster four-game stretch for David Ash has resulted in a 2-2 (0-2) record for the Longhorns to open the season, and prompted the coaches to make a change at quarterback. When the team takes the field to host the 17th ranked Cowboys in week six, it will be with junior quarterback Case McCoy at the helm, who will make his first start of the season after replacing Ash in a 21-6 loss to Kansas State last week. McCoy was less than spectacular in his first appearance this year, completing 6 of 16 passes for 66 yards, but the team felt it was time for a change regardless. Coaches were quick to point out that the quarterback situation is not set in stone, and another change could be in order if they see fit.


LONGHORNS ADD TWO MORE TO 2012 RECRUITING CLASS
The total number of commitments this season is up to five players after the team landed two more players this past week. Three-star prospect Charles Lambert out of Lubbock, Texas joins Blake Paris as the second prospect to commit at punter. Both players will certainly be in contention for the starting spot next season, but Lambert may have the upper edge with his balanced skill set of both power and accuracy. At cornerback, the team welcomes three-star prospect Jimmy Branch out of Mandeville, LA. Branch is a speedy cornerback who has displayed above-average skill in both man and zone coverage in high school, and will provide much-needed depth to a position that only features five players this season.


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You would think that by gaining THAT many rushing yards, the passing game would start to open up a bit more. And that Redzone offense...its offensive.haha.

Being a big school must be fun, being able to get recruits after one week. The earliest I've ever gotten someone to sign has been like, week 9. #smallschoolproblems
 
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You would think that by gaining THAT many rushing yards, the passing game would start to open up a bit more. And that Redzone offense...its offensive.haha.

Being a big school must be fun, being able to get recruits after one week. The earliest I've ever gotten someone to sign has been like, week 9. #smallschoolproblems
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Yeah man, our inability to convert on 3rd down, and our redzone offense is killing us.

The recruiting is pretty fun, getting to compete for the nation's top recruits every season. But on Heisman difficulty, it's intense having to compete with all the other big dogs.
 
WEEK SIX


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#17 OKLAHOMA ST. COWBOYS (3-1, 0-1)
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Questions and controversy still surround the quarterback position following Saturday's game, but one very important thing has changed: the outcome of the games. Led by a stout rushing attack that he become the calling card of this offense, and an inspired defensive performance that gave the Cowboys fits all day long, the Longhorns snapped a two-game losing streak with a 23-21 victory over #17 Oklahoma State.

Junior quarterback Case McCoy didn't have the greatest debut, completing just 12 of 35 passes for 150 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. But he did earn a win in his first start, which will likely be enough to keep him in the driver's seat for one more week. The offensively was predictably led by the ground game, where Malcolm Brown rushed for 137 yards off 20 carries for an average of 6.8 yards per touch, and backup runningback Joe Bergeron carried the ball 14 times for 67 yards and a touchdown. But defense is where the team truly excelled, recording four sacks and limiting the Cowboys to 273 yards of total offense, and just 56 rushing yards. Their biggest contributor was senior Kenny Vaccaro (FS), who returned an interception 48 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.

As for the Cowboys, their comeback attempt fell just short. True freshman quarterback Wes Lunt completed 17 of 34 passes for 217 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. His go-to man was senior Tracy Moore, who had four catches for 74 yards and two scores. Trailing 23-7 in the second half, Lunt connected with Moore twice to close the gap to just two points, but Texas' defense held firm when it mattered the most. Oklahoma State's defense was led by junior Shaun Lewis (OLB), who recorded eight tackles and two interceptions, but not even that was enough to knock off a determined Longhorns squad as the Cowboys fell to 0-2 in conference play.

Bolstered by their first conference win of the season, the Longhorns will stay at home next week to host #5 West Virginia (4-0, 2-0), a new and talented addition to the Big XII. The Mountaineers have had little trouble up to this point, winning three of their four games by double digits. The team boasts the nation's top-ranked passing offense, averaging 345 yards per game through the air. That success can be attributed to senior quarterback Geno Smith, who has completed 53% of his passes for 1,379 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions this year. His biggest targets are senior Tavon Austin and junior Stedman Bailey at wide receiver, who each average over 100 yards per game, and have combined to catch seven of the team's eleven receiving TDs.


<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="6">#17 Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Longhorns</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">Sep 29, 2012</td><td align="right" width="10%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="10%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="10%">3RD</td><td align="right" width="10%">4TH</td><td align="right" width="12%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#17 Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-2, 0-2)</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right" class="active">21</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Texas Longhorns (3-2, 1-2)</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">23</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="3">Team Stats Comparison</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="60%"></td><td align="center" width="20%">OKST</td><td align="center" width="20%">TEX</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Offense</td><td align="center">273</td><td align="center">388</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Rushing Yards</td><td align="center">56</td><td align="center">238</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Passing Yards</td><td align="center">217</td><td align="center">150</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">First Downs</td><td align="center">11</td><td align="center">26</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Punt Return Yards</td><td align="center">19</td><td align="center">17</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Kick Return Yards</td><td align="center">114</td><td align="center">60</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Yards</td><td align="center">406</td><td align="center">465</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Turnovers</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">3</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">3rd Down Converstion</td><td align="center">5-13 (38%)</td><td align="center">10-16 (62%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">4th Down Conversion</td><td align="center">0-1 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">2-Point Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals</td><td align="center">2-2-0 (100%)</td><td align="center">3-2-1 (100%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Penalties</td><td align="center">7-55</td><td align="center">6-40</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Posession Time</td><td align="center">26:06</td><td align="center">33:54</td></tr></table></body></html>


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WEEK SEVEN


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#5 WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS (4-0, 2-0)
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Given their track record through the first five games of the season, #23 Texas came in as a underdog in Saturday's contest despite playing at home. Up against undefeated #5 West Virginia and their top-ranked passing attack, fans and experts alike didn't give the team much of a chance. But seven weeks into the 2012 regular season, it looks as though the Longhorns may finally have found their rhythm. Led by a ground game that racked up 245 yards and two touchdowns, and a defense that smothered Geno Smith and the Mountaineers, Texas improved to 4-2 (2-2) with a convincing 31-17 victory.

On his way to cementing himself as the team's permanent starter at quarterback, junior Case McCoy completed 6 of 11 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown before being forced out of the game after taking his second sack of the day. Concerned that the young QB may have sustained a concussion, the coaches benched him for the remainder of the contest. And so, it was David Ash who ultimately led the team to victory, completing 11 of 24 passes for 158 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. After the game, coaches were quick to note that Case McCoy would continue to be the team's starter so long as he received a clean bill of health from the doctors. Leading the receiving corps was Jaxon Shipley, who had five catches for 74 yards and a score, while senior Marquise Goodwin caught five balls for 73 yards. But the ground game is where the team truly excelled, as Big XII leading rusher Malcolm Brown carried the ball 21 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Backup Joe Bergeron also contributed heavily, rushing for 100 yards off 13 carries for an average of 7.6 yards per touch. The offense seemed to be firing on all cylinders Saturday despite continuing to have problems in the turnover department, racking up 457 yards of total offense, converting ten of their seventeen 3rd down tries, and scoring 31 points in seven redzone trips. Defensively, the Longhorns were outstanding once again, holding the Mountaineers to a season-low 200 total offensive yards and recording three sacks.

As for the Mountaineers, it's clear that the offense lives and dies by the play of senior quarterback Geno Smith, who completed just 11 of 33 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns as he was harassed by Texas' front seven all day. His go-to man was senior wide receiver Tavon Austin, who had six catches for 104 yards and two scores. While the passing attack struggled, the ground game was non-existent, managing just 45 yards off 21 carries amongst six different runners. West Virginia's defense recorded four sacks, two interceptions, and recovered a fumble, but couldn't stall the Texas offense enough to make a difference.

Back-to-back conference victories have put the Longhorns back in the hunt for a Big XII title, but their biggest match of the year is just around the corner. On Saturday, the Longhorns will take the field in Dallas, Texas to face off against arch-rival #2 Oklahoma (5-0, 3-0) in the Red River Rivalry, who are the only undefeated team left in the conference.


<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="6">#5 West Virginia Mountaineers at #23 Texas Longhorns</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">Oct 6, 2012</td><td align="right" width="10%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="10%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="10%">3RD</td><td align="right" width="10%">4TH</td><td align="right" width="12%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#5 West Virginia Mountaineers (4-1, 2-1)</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">17</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#23 Texas Longhorns (4-2, 2-2)</td><td align="right">5</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">17</td><td align="right" class="active">31</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="3">Team Stats Comparison</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="60%"></td><td align="center" width="20%">WVU</td><td align="center" width="20%">TEX</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Offense</td><td align="center">200</td><td align="center">457</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Rushing Yards</td><td align="center">45</td><td align="center">245</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Passing Yards</td><td align="center">155</td><td align="center">212</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">First Downs</td><td align="center">8</td><td align="center">29</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Punt Return Yards</td><td align="center">13</td><td align="center">66</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Kick Return Yards</td><td align="center">119</td><td align="center">62</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Yards</td><td align="center">332</td><td align="center">585</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Turnovers</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">3</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">3rd Down Converstion</td><td align="center">5-14 (35%)</td><td align="center">10-17 (58%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">4th Down Conversion</td><td align="center">0-1 (0%)</td><td align="center">2-3 (66%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">2-Point Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals</td><td align="center">1-1-0 (100%)</td><td align="center">7-4-1 (71%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Penalties</td><td align="center">6-52</td><td align="center">6-40</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Posession Time</td><td align="center">21:06</td><td align="center">38:54</td></tr></table></body></html>


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FOUR MORE PLAYERS COMMIT TO TEXAS IN WEEK SEVEN
The Longhorns nearly doubled their amount of recruits in week seven with the addition of four more players. Four-star prospect Raishaun Blanco (TE) of Aspen, Colorado is just the team's second offensive recruit of the season. Blanco was ranked as the 4th best recruit out of Colorado, and may end up being one of the most valuable members of the 2012 recruiting class. Blanco has a very balanced skillset, exhibiting talent in both blocking and receiving, and with seniors Barrett Matthews and D.J. Grant on their way out, he will stand an excellent chance at securing the starting spot as a true freshman next year as he competes for the honor with M.J. McFarland. In the secondary, the team grabbed commitments from four-star prospects Chris Fogle (FS) and Willie Singletary (SS). Fogle is the top-ranked free safety in the nation, but both he and Singletary will likely redshirt in 2013 in preparation for taking over the starting spots in their second or third year with the team. Finally, four-star prospect Joey Whaley of Brownfield, Texas committed at middle linebacker. Whaley has a solid skillset, but with talented sophomore Steve Edmond holding down the starting spot, it will be a few years before he is in contention for a starring role.


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WEEK EIGHT


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#2 OKLAHOMA SOONERS (5-0, 3-0)
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#20 TEXAS LONGHORNS (4-2, 2-2)


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The highest-scoring offense in the nation took the field in Dallas on Saturday. Texas' response?

No problem.

Led by a defensive unit that is quickly proving be be one of the most formidable in the country, the Longhorns stunned #2 Oklahoma with a hard-fought 20-7 victory, extending their win streak to three games and keeping the team alive in the Big XII title race.

Enough can't be said about the defense, who smothered Oklahoma's potent offensive attack. They allowed just 244 yards of total offense, seven points in four redzone trips, and recorded two sacks and an interception in the victory. But there was also hopeful signs at quarterback, where junior Case McCoy had his best game of the season, completing 15 of 29 passes for 184 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Jaxon Shipley was contained by Oklahoma's secondary as he caught just two balls for 12 yards, but senior tight end D.J. Grant made up for his absence, recording nine catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. As for the ground game, Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergeron evenly split 34 carries, combining for 172 yards and a touchdown in the win.

"It's great to see this team really find it's identity," said interim head coach Major Applewhite after the game. "It was a work in progress early in the season, but the offense has finally started to come together as a unit. Case [McCoy] is becoming more comfortable in the pocket, and the ground game is opening up opportunities for him. And that defense...it's one of the best units playing right now, in my opinion."

Blake Bell would likely agree with Applewhite, as he completed just 13 of 36 passes for 149 yards and threw an interception in the team's first loss of the season. Meanwhile, the Sooners' normally stout rushing attack was limited to just 95 yards and a touchdown off 27 carries, an average of 3.5 yards per touch. Oklahoma also had issues on 3rd down, converting just five of their sixteen tries, but their biggest downfall came in the redzone, where they walked away scoreless in three of their four attempts. The Sooners' defense performed admirably, recording one sack and an interception as they limited Texas to two touchdowns, but a lack of points generated by their own offense ultimately sealed their fate.

With back-to-back wins against undefeated conference opponents in the bag, the Longhorns will hit the road next week for a three-game stretch. Their first opponent will be Baylor (3-4, 1-3), who proved they should not be taken lightly after stunning #9 TCU with a 27-24 overtime victory on the road this week for their first Big XII victory of the season. Senior wide receiver Terrance Williams is the undisputed leader of the offense, and currently leads the conference with 41 catches for 728 yards and six touchdowns.


<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="6">#2 Oklahoma Sooners at #20 Texas Longhorns</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">Oct 13, 2012</td><td align="right" width="10%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="10%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="10%">3RD</td><td align="right" width="10%">4TH</td><td align="right" width="12%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#2 Oklahoma Sooners (5-1, 3-1)</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">7</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#20 Texas Longhorns (5-2, 3-2)</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">20</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="3">Team Stats Comparison</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="60%"></td><td align="center" width="20%">OKLA</td><td align="center" width="20%">TEX</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Offense</td><td align="center">244</td><td align="center">376</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Rushing Yards</td><td align="center">95</td><td align="center">192</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Passing Yards</td><td align="center">149</td><td align="center">184</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">First Downs</td><td align="center">15</td><td align="center">21</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Punt Return Yards</td><td align="center">20</td><td align="center">27</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Kick Return Yards</td><td align="center">85</td><td align="center">30</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Yards</td><td align="center">349</td><td align="center">433</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Turnovers</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">2</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">3rd Down Converstion</td><td align="center">5-16 (31%)</td><td align="center">7-17 (41%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">4th Down Conversion</td><td align="center">0-2 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">2-Point Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals</td><td align="center">4-1-0 (25%)</td><td align="center">2-2-0 (100%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Penalties</td><td align="center">8-40</td><td align="center">7-43</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Posession Time</td><td align="center">27:36</td><td align="center">32:24</td></tr></table></body></html>


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WEEK NINE


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#14 TEXAS LONGHORNS (5-2, 3-2)
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BAYLOR BEARS (3-4, 1-3)


BAYLOR NO MATCH FOR SURGING LONGHORNS
A LOPSIDED 34-10 WIN HAS GUARANTEED THAT THE TEAM WON'T FINISH WITH A LOSING RECORD​


Since Case McCoy took over the starting role at quarterback in week five, the Longhorns have not lost a game. But his hold on the starting spot has been tenuous at best...until now. Against the Bears, McCoy completed 65% of his 32 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns, all but cementing his role as the team's starting QB for 2012. No one player stood out amongst the wide receivers, as Mike Davis, Jaxon Shipley, and tight end D.J. Grant all had at least four catches and 50+ yards through the air. Groundwise, Malcolm Brown continued to impress, rushing for 144 yards off 24 carries for an average of six yards per touch. Meanwhile, backup runningback Joe Bergeron carried the ball 14 times for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Texas' defense was also impressive once again, recording three sacks and an interception as they limited Baylor to 234 total offensive yards, one touchdown, and allowed just three successful conversions on twelve 3rd down tries. Heading into the final stretch of conference play, the Longhorns find themselves one game back of Oklahoma for the outright lead in the Big XII West. Next week, they'll look to keep pace as they stay on the road to face floundering Kansas (3-5, 0-5), who have have lost five of their last six games after starting the season 2-0. All five losses have come against ranked conference opponents.


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FIVE-STAR PROSPECT WILLIAMS HEADED TO TEXAS
The gem of the 2012 recruiting class has made his commitment to Texas official in week nine, as five-star prospect Seth Williams of Tumwater, Washington announced his intentions to suit up in burnt orange next season. Ranked #16 in the nation, and #1 in Washington state, Williams will certainly be a valuable asset to the team for the next handful of years. As an athlete, Williams' skill set will likely translate best to either runningback or wide receiver. Given how crowded the receiver position is, his destination will probably be in the backfield, where it will be a 2-3 year wait before he can compete for the starting job. But when he does crack the lineup, his skills will give him the ability to power the ball down the middle, escape defenders with his speed, and be a receiving threat out of the backfield.


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#11 TEXAS LONGHORNS (6-2, 4-2)
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TURNOVERS DOOM KANSAS IN EMBARRASSING LOSS
THE DEFENSE FORCED SIX TURNOVERS AND SCORED A TOUCHDOWN IN A LOPSIDED 52-10 WIN​


The Longhorns' -8 turnover differential has been one of their biggest issues all season, but Kansas' -11 turnover differential was even more troublesome. Up against #11 Texas, it continued to be a major problem as the Jayhawks fumbled the ball five times and threw an interception in a crushing 52-10 loss. For the third straight week, the defense allowed just one touchdown in sixty minutes of play, and limited the Jayhawks to 284 yards of total offense. Leading the charge was junior DeMarco Cobbs (OLB), who recorded six tackles, 1.5 sacks, and returned a fumble 23 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter to help his team jump out to a 31-0 lead in the first half. As for the offense, Case McCoy performed well when the team decided to go through the air, completing 9 of 16 passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns. McCoy also put the first points on the scoreboard in the opening quarter when he broke free for a 40-yard rushing touchdown. Speaking of the ground game, Malcolm Brown rushed for 95 yards off 14 carries before being pulled due to the team's large lead. True sophomore Joe Bergeron finished the game, carrying the ball 18 times for 79 yards and three touchdowns. Next week, the Longhorns begin a three-game Texas tour to end the season with a trip to Lubbock, where they will face off against rival Texas Tech (3-4, 2-3). The Red Raiders' passing game has been dominant as ever this year, but it has been perfectly offset by their non-existant ground game, and a defense that has struggled mightily to contain opposing runningbacks. With Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergeron coming to town, it could be a recipe for disaster.


<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="6">#11 Texas Longhorns at Kansas Jayhawks</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">Oct 27, 2012</td><td align="right" width="10%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="10%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="10%">3RD</td><td align="right" width="10%">4TH</td><td align="right" width="12%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#11 Texas Longhorns (7-2, 5-2)</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right" class="active">52</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Kansas Jayhawks (3-6, 0-6)</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">10</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="3">Team Stats Comparison</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="60%"></td><td align="center" width="20%">TEX</td><td align="center" width="20%">KU</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Offense</td><td align="center">361</td><td align="center">284</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Rushing Yards</td><td align="center">247</td><td align="center">117</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Passing Yards</td><td align="center">114</td><td align="center">167</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">First Downs</td><td align="center">16</td><td align="center">16</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Punt Return Yards</td><td align="center">15</td><td align="center">26</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Kick Return Yards</td><td align="center">63</td><td align="center">150</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Yards</td><td align="center">439</td><td align="center">460</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Turnovers</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">6</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">3rd Down Converstion</td><td align="center">5-11 (45%)</td><td align="center">3-11 (27%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">4th Down Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">1-2 (50%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">2-Point Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals</td><td align="center">5-4-0 (80%)</td><td align="center">1-0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Penalties</td><td align="center">14-150</td><td align="center">8-78</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Posession Time</td><td align="center">31:30</td><td align="center">28:30</td></tr></table></body></html>


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#4 TULSA CLINCHES BIG EAST SOUTH DIVISION
With three games left to play, #4 Tulsa (9-0, 7-0) has clinched the south division of the Big East, and is guaranteed a spot in the conference's inaugural conference championship game. This is the Golden Hurricane's first year in the Big East.


GRANT NOMINATED FOR MACKEY AWARD
Senior TE D.J. Grant has been named as one of twelve finalists for the John Mackey Award. Grant has 25 catches for 324 yards and four touchdowns through nine games this season. Named for the Pro Football Hall of Famer, the John Mackey Award is presented annually to the nation's top tight end.


WALTERS NOMINATED FOR OUTLAND TROPHY
Junior RG Mason Walters has been named as one of twelve finalists for the Outland Trophy. Walters has recorded 11 pancake blocks, and given up just two sacks through nine games this season. The Outland Trophy is given annually to the nation's best offensive lineman by the Football Writers Association of America.


EDMOND NOMINATED FOR BUTKUS AWARD
Sophomore MLB Steve Edmond has been named as one of twelve finalists for the Butkus Award. Edmond has recorded 39 tackles (ten for a loss), two sacks, one interception, four pass deflections, forced one fumble, and recovered two fumbles through nine games this season. Named after one of the greatest defenders of all time, the Butkus Award is presented annually to the nation's top college linebacker.


JORDAN NOMINATED FOR GROZA AWARD
Freshman K Nick Jordan has been named as one of twelve finalists for the Lou Groza Award. Jordan has hit 14 of his 19 (73%) attempted field goals with a long of 44 yards, and 27 of 28 (96%) extra point attempts through nine games this season. The Lou Groza Award is presented annually to the nation's top placekicker by the Palm Beach Sports Commission.


MONROE NOMINATED FOR MOSS AWARD
Senior WR D.J. Monroe has been named as one of twelve finalists for the Randy Moss Award. Monroe has returned 58 kicks and punts for 715 yards through nine games this season. Named for the former Marshall wide receiver, the Randy Moss Award is presented annually to the nation's top kick/punt returner.
 
WEEK ELEVEN
-RIVALRY GAME-


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#10 TEXAS LONGHORNS (7-2, 5-2)
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TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS (4-4, 3-3)


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In 1996, the University of Texas and Texas Tech University began the annual tradition of the Chancellor's Spurs, a travelling trophy awarded to the winner of the two team's annual rivalry game. For eight of the last nine years, that trophy has resided in Austin...but now it has a new home. Capitalizing off three turnovers, the Red Raiders used their high-flying passing attack and a surprisingly effective ground game to upset the #10 team in the country with a 26-21 victory.

Senior quarterback Seth Doege had his fair share of accuracy issues, completing just 45% of his 42 passes, but still threw for 309 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. That yardage was spread evenly among four targets, who all had at least four catches and 60+ yards. But the ground game is where the team truly surprised, as junior runningback Eric Stephens rushed for 72 yards off 12 carries, a noteworthy accomplishment on a team criticized for their lack of a rushing attack. Texas Tech's defense was perhaps the most instrumental part of the team's victory, recording three sacks and forcing three key turnovers. Junior Will Smith (MLB) led the charge with three tackles and two interceptions.

As for the Longhorns, turnovers continued to be an issue for the team. Junior QB Case McCoy completed 17 of 28 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions in the loss. His go-to man was senior tight end D.J. Grant, who was nearly unstoppable through the air with seven catches for 161 yards. On the ground, the dynamic duo of Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergeron combined for 132 yards and a touchdown off 30 carries, but that wasn't enough to overcome the offense's mistakes. Texas' defense recorded three sacks and an interception, but also allowed 428 yards of total offense, and 26 points in five redzone trips.

A third loss inside the conference has all but knocked the Longhorns out of contention for a spot in the Big XII title game, but a high-profile bowl game is still very much in reach. The team will have 13 days to prepare for their next rivalry game as they host Texas A&M (5-4, 3-4), one of four recent additions to the SEC.


<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="6">#10 Texas Longhorns at Texas Tech Red Raiders</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">Nov 3, 2012</td><td align="right" width="10%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="10%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="10%">3RD</td><td align="right" width="10%">4TH</td><td align="right" width="12%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>#10 Texas Longhorns (7-3, 5-3)</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right" class="active">21</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-4, 3-3)</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">10</td><td align="right">6</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">26</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="3">Team Stats Comparison</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="60%"></td><td align="center" width="20%">TEX</td><td align="center" width="20%">TTU</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Offense</td><td align="center">454</td><td align="center">428</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Rushing Yards</td><td align="center">149</td><td align="center">119</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Passing Yards</td><td align="center">305</td><td align="center">309</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">First Downs</td><td align="center">18</td><td align="center">20</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Punt Return Yards</td><td align="center">25</td><td align="center">21</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Kick Return Yards</td><td align="center">112</td><td align="center">112</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Yards</td><td align="center">591</td><td align="center">561</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Turnovers</td><td align="center">3</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">3rd Down Converstion</td><td align="center">9-15 (60%)</td><td align="center">11-19 (57%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">4th Down Conversion</td><td align="center">0-1 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-1 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">2-Point Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-1 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals</td><td align="center">3-3-0 (100%)</td><td align="center">5-3-2 (100%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Penalties</td><td align="center">8-65</td><td align="center">6-45</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Posession Time</td><td align="center">29:27</td><td align="center">30:33</td></tr></table></body></html>


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