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Texas Longhorns Football: Q&A with Legendary QB Peter Gardere

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The University of Texas has a long, storied tradition of great players to have lined up under center for the Longhorns. Bobby Layne, James Street, Major Applewhite, Vince Young, Colt McCoy all achieved greatness in Austin. However, none were able to match the feat of the man known as Peter the Great.

In the 100-plus year history of the Red River Shootout…err Rivalry, no starting quarterback on either side has been able to claim four straight victories over the other. No one except Peter Gardere!

After Gardere and the Horns wrapped up a 34-24 win over Oklahoma in 1992, the Sooner crowd broke out with a “Graduate!