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5 takeaways from Texas' availability: Longhorns tempering hype from 3-game winning streak

AUSTIN -- Texas players met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Longhorns' three-game winning streak and attempting to overcome the hurdle that Manhattan, Kansas, presents on Saturday.

Here are five takeaways from Tuesday's media availability:

1. No more belly-rubbing for DT Chris Nelson -- at least on the field

Immediately after he made a big tackle for loss during Texas' win over USC two weeks ago, senior defensive tackle Chris Nelson performed an unusual, yet amusing celebration -- a belly rub. Nelson's split-second reaction of rubbing both hands on his stomach soon got the attention of Twitter and his teammates.