39 Days Until Kickoff: Who Is Your Favorite No. 39?

[Blake Munroe]

The countdown rolls on with 39 days until kickoff, and today's spotlight belongs to three Longhorns who each left their mark wearing No. 39.

Brian Robison (DE, 2002–06) headlines the group after helping lead Texas to the 2005 national championship. Robison started 36 games, totaled 181 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, and blocked six kicks (second-most in school history). He went on to play 11 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor in 2019.

Jud Atchison (HB, 1935–37) was one of the top all-around athletes of his era. A dangerous runner and return man, Atchison later became a two-time track All-American, won the 1939 NCAA long jump national championship, captured three Southwest Conference long jump titles, and was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor in 1985. He also served his country during World War II.

Lew "Mickey" Mayne (HB, 1941–42) helped Texas win the 1942 Southwest Conference title and the program's first-ever bowl victory in the 1943 Cotton Bowl. After serving in World War II, he played on the 1947 AAFC champion Cleveland Browns before returning home to build a legendary career as a coach, principal, and superintendent in Daingerfield. His impact was so significant that the town renamed its football stadium Mickey Mayne Tiger Stadium in his honor.

Three players, each with a legacy that extends well beyond the Forty Acres.

Who's your favorite Longhorn to wear No. 39? 🤘

[Blake Munroe]

Robison is going to be the pick today, and for good reason, but the other two definitely made an impact on the world. Very cool group.

[Jeff Howe]

Shoutout to Tyrone Jones. Mack signing those four guys from Texas City in his first class (Jones, Everick Rawls, Jermaine Anderson and Ervis Hill) was the first step in Texas dominating in-state recruiting.