81 Days Until Kickoff -- Who's Your Favorite No. 81?

[Blake Munroe]

We are officially 81 days until kickoff in Columbus against Ohio State. Who is your favorite Horn to ever wear No. 81?

Some notables include:

Sam Acho

 

Shane Dronett

 

Maurice Doke

 

Pat Fitzgerald

 

 

[Blake Munroe]

A little more on Doke:

Maurice Doke had an impressive collegiate career at the University of Texas, playing as a guard and linebacker for the Longhorns from 1957 to 1959. He started all 31 games of his varsity career and was a key contributor to Texas football during that era.

In 1959, Doke was named a First-Team All-American and helped Texas secure a share of the Southwest Conference championship. He also played in the 1960 Cotton Bowl Classic, where he was named co-MVP, despite Texas falling to Syracuse. His teammates recognized his leadership by awarding him the George “Hook” McCullough MVP trophy, and the Houston Post named him Southwest Conference Lineman of the Year.

Beyond football, Doke excelled academically. He was an Academic All-American, served as editor-in-chief of the UT Chemical Engineering Society Magazine, and was even a Rhodes Scholar candidate. His dedication to both athletics and academics made him a standout figure in Texas Longhorns history.

 

[Burnt Orange Horn]

Dronett.  But Doke certainly deserves his moment in the spotlight.  Is he still alive??

[Blake Munroe]

4 minutes ago, Burnt Orange Horn said:

Dronett.  But Doke certainly deserves his moment in the spotlight.  Is he still alive??

Maurice Doke passed away on June 5, 2018, at the age of 79.

[Burnt Orange Horn]

Thank you, Blake.  Why I want OTF to get Ted Koy and Bill Bradley as guests before it is too late.

[Modern Day Warrior]

Shane Dronett. The late 80s and early 90s are the teams I started following at a young age. 

[Sundancekid]

I always liked Sam Acho as a player and as an anylyst. He and Emmanuel are class acts.

[Jeff Howe]

Mike Jones!

[HenryJames]

9 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

Mike Jones!

[qaertyisthatdude]

19 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

Mike Jones!

Who?

[Blake Munroe]

1 hour ago, qaertyisthatdude said:

Who?

I knew the first response would say this lol. 

[Texas fan in Georgia]

5 hours ago, Blake Munroe said:

We are officially 81 days until kickoff in Columbus against Ohio State. Who is your favorite Horn to ever wear No. 81?

Some notables include:

Sam Acho

 

Shane Dronett

 

Maurice Doke

 

Pat Fitzgerald

 

 

Travis Kelce may need a DNA test on his father holy moly 

[Jarveaux]

10 hours ago, Burnt Orange Horn said:

Dronett.  But Doke certainly deserves his moment in the spotlight.  Is he still alive??

Dronett graduated from Bridge City High School. Same school Wishbone RB two time all American Steve Worster. # 30

[Drunk randoke]

Pat brought the TE position out of the dark ages. 
 

Dronett was a stud and spent time with my Broncos. 

[Raistlin]

Dronnett, tough, mean and a leader on a truly great defense (until they ran into Miami)