AUSTIN, Texas -- There was still no school band but the song still played. And this time, the Texas players stayed on the field for "The Eyes of Texas.''
While some sang with the crowd, others stayed quiet. Some put up the traditional "Hook'em Horns" hand sign, while others in the back kept their arms down.
Regardless of who sang or just stood around after Texas beat Baylor 27-16 on Saturday, Texas school officials got exactly what they wanted: The Longhorns stood on the field together and it appeared nobody left in protest.
"When it comes to the team, within the team, my honest opinion was it wasn't an issue,'' said defensive lineman and co-captain Ta'Quon Graham.