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That D’line with Large Leo, Bill Atessis, and Greg Ploetz was for sure a main ingredient in the success of the ‘68-‘70 run capped by the ‘69 Championship.

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More on Brooks… Leo Brooks had a standout collegiate career as a defensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns from 1968 to 1970, contributing significantly to one of the most dominant periods in the program’s history. 1968 Season: Brooks emerged as a key player on the Longhorns’ defensive line. His performance helped Texas achieve an undefeated 9-1-1 record, culminating in a 36-13 victory over Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl against Oklahoma. For his efforts, Brooks earned All-Southwest Conference (SWC) honors, establishing himself as one of the top defensive players in the conference. 1969 Season: This was the pinnacle of Brooks’ collegiate career, as he played a crucial role in Texas’ 1969 National Championship season. Despite battling a knee injury that limited his play, Brooks remained a force on the defensive line, contributing to the Longhorns’ perfect 11-0 record. Texas defeated Notre Dame 21-17 in the Cotton Bowl to secure the national title. Brooks’ resilience earned him All-SWC honors again, underscoring his impact even while not at full strength. His defensive efforts were integral to Texas’ dominance during a 30-game winning streak that began in 1968. 1970 Season: Brooks continued to anchor the defensive line as Texas went 10-1, extending their winning streak before a loss to Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl. His consistent performance helped maintain the Longhorns’ defensive reputation, though specific individual accolades for 1970 are less documented compared to his earlier seasons. Key Contributions and Legacy: Brooks was part of a formidable defensive unit that included players like Bill Atessis and Greg Ploetz, which was critical to Texas’ success under coach Darrell Royal. His ability to disrupt opposing offenses was a cornerstone of the Longhorns’ defensive strategy. Despite his knee injury in 1969, Brooks’ toughness and skill made him a standout, earning praise for his quiet leadership and team-first mentality. His collegiate success translated to a professional career, as he played six seasons in the NFL with the Houston Oilers (1971-1974) and St. Louis Cardinals (1975-1976). Post-Career Note: Brooks passed away in 2002, but his legacy endures among Texas Longhorns fans, particularly for his contributions to the 1969 championship team. His name often appears in discussions of the best players to wear number 71 for Texas.

More on Dowdy… Ray Dowdy was a defensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns from 1968 to 1970. Transferring from Texas Junior College, he played a key role on the 1969 and 1970 teams, which were part of Texas’ dominant run, including the 1969 National Championship and a 30-game winning streak. Dowdy earned All-Southwest Conference honors in 1970, showcasing his prowess on the defensive line. His contributions helped solidify Texas’ formidable defense during that era. After college, he pursued a career in high school football coaching and administration.

We’re now at 71 days until the Longhorns square off against Ohio State for the season opener. Who is your favorite No. 71? Some options today include… Ray Dowdy Chris Hall Leo Brooks

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They better hope Gavin or Caden can stay healthy. Chris has an awful fielding % as well. Yeah our starting pitching is definitely a question mark. I believe Dylan Volantis moves into the starting rotation but I do think we get 2 more arms. Maybe a Friday-Saturday starter, Luke Harrison might be our Sunday starter next year.

Everyone has started pitching questions so do we. I do think their pitching depth is worse than ours

Good. They are going to need a lot more on the pitching side of things to be decent. Gavin, Caden and Chris is a good trio. Pitching staff is going to take a big hit with their losses. Even with those trio, they don’t scare anyone.

Maryland ss has made it official to aggy on ig

Or his kid

All recruiting coverage is "click bait"... the trick is separating signal from noise.

Wait, that's not his girlfriend. What's he doing?

Too old to be doing this AD

Safe to say I won't be choosing him to be the one walking out of an alley lol 69002f67753590293e820d83863b3024.mp4

CJ, when will an announcement go public on softball player(s)?

I haven't looked at his position rankings, so can't say for sure! I'm guessing yes, however.

Like Cade Klubnik???

Is this the players that plays OF/1B?

I would keep an eye on softball portal outfielder out west.

They had Jackson Arnold in front of Arch.

Hey @Gerry Hamilton will this likely improve his 247 ranking? They have him as the #5 QB in the class.

I hope he likes getting religion crammed down his throat. Dabo is a complete douche bag.

@Blake Munroe Is Texas still in it with Ford?