In less depressing Texas Longhorns football news, the school’s first Black letterman is finally getting the tribute he deserves. Last week, school officials unveiled a statue of Julius Whittier, who lettered for the football team way back in 1970, following other Texas schools.
WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: After a crushing loss, Texas must deliberate on Tom Herman’s cloudy future
Austin American-Statesman: No. 13 Iowa State 23, No. 17 Texas 20: ‘Wish it didn’t have to go this way’
Austin American-Statesman: Texas-Iowa State notebook: Brennan Eagles has career day, but Horns can’t find him late
Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Texas’ Sam Ehlinger was all-time good, not all-time great, and that’s OK
Austin American-Statesman: Texas report card: Eagles, the defensive line lead the way in Horns’ deflating loss to Iowa State
Austin American-Statesman: Texas report card: Defense led the way on the field and in our game grades
Austin American-Statesman: Five key plays: No.