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By far my favorite day on OTF was last July 3rd, aka DK Announcement Eve. Sure we would go on to lose a key recruit, but we saw @Joe Zura getting lit in real time and the birth of him becoming a Duck 4 Life and Lanning acolyte. This is where it all started.

@Gerry Hamilton wanting them hands this morning I see

Congrats from a McCombs BBA grad of 2025!!

Congrats!!

My bet is we will be getting some good news by the end of this week.

Venables is a great DC. Not so much a HC. I hope he saves his job 😉

Tony is the man, my favorite 79 for sure.

For anyone in a panic today, remember 8 teams with lots of talent are still playing. If nothing is happening in the portal now, perhaps there are reasons for the waiting game…

I find it hard to get too worried about the baseball program under Schloss. He's going to get some real good guys in the portal and we have a really good recruiting class coming in as well. The guy just won the SEC in his first year with David Pierce's roster.

My time at UT was under Charlie and Herman. I think I’m going to enjoy my two years watching sports a little better 🤘🏻

Not in my opinion. I don't want either of these jack wagons to win, especially LSU as that would put us two titles ahead of us. Again jmo, I'd prefer UCLA or Murray ST (lol) to come out of that bracket.

Tausch was bad ass.

Kenny Perry was (is?) a HS coach at Arlington Lamar, likely where that slip came from.

Thanks for filling us in on Terry Tausch. He was quite the accomplished OT for Texas for many years. Too often overlooked. 🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿

After talent Character & family are what Sark looks at to determine a fit for The Longhorns.

Oh crap. WTH was I thinking? Editing the OP.

Join us for Coffee and Football around 8:15 AM, as we talk the Longhorns and take your questions!

Tony!

More on Tausch: Terry Tausch had a distinguished collegiate football career at the University of Texas at Austin from 1978 to 1981, playing as an offensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns. A native of New Braunfels, Texas, Tausch was a highly touted tight end prospect out of New Braunfels High School before transitioning to offensive tackle at Texas. Recruited by legendary coach Darrell Royal, he played under head coach Fred Akers after redshirting in 1977. Key Highlights of Tausch’s Collegiate Career: Four-Year Letterman (1978–81): Tausch was a consistent contributor over four seasons, earning letters each year. All-America Honors: He was named a Football News All-American in 1980 as a junior and achieved consensus All-America status in 1981 as a senior, recognizing him as one of the nation’s top players. All-Southwest Conference: Tausch earned All-Southwest Conference honors in both 1980 and 1981, highlighting his dominance in the region. Team Success: During his tenure, the Longhorns achieved significant success, including victories in the 1978 Sun Bowl and the 1982 Cotton Bowl, where they upset No. 3 Alabama 14–12. In 1981, Texas was ranked No. 1 for one week and finished the season 10–1–1, ranked No. 2 by the Associated Press. Notable Performance: A signature moment came in the 1979 Red River Showdown against Oklahoma, where Tausch’s blocking helped Texas secure a victory over the No. 3-ranked Sooners. Work Ethic and Respect: Teammates and coaches, including offensive line coach Leon Manley, praised Tausch for his exceptional work ethic and leadership. He was known for earning the respect of peers and coaches alike, with teammate Lawrence Sampleton noting his gentle leadership and dedication. Tausch’s speed, dependability, and skill as a right tackle made him a standout, playing alongside teammates like tight end Lawrence Sampleton. His collegiate achievements earned him induction into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor in 2001. After his senior year, Tausch was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round (39th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft, launching an eight-year professional career.

We are just 79 days away until the Horns head to Columbus to take on the Buckeyes. Who is your favorite No. 79 overall pick the years at Texas? Not a lot of 79s to choose from, but a couple of options are: Tony Hills Terry Tausch Connor Stroh (current No 79)

Mid week visit is very interesting. Strikes as serious interest coming all that way. Let’s do it.

You can forget about Keys. He inked a deal with Adidas.