66 Days Until Kickoff -- Who Is Your Fav No. 66?

[Blake Munroe]

We are down to just 66 days before Texas opens the season against Ohio State. Who is your favorite Longhorn to wear No. 66?

Some options today include...

Harley Sewell

 

Herb Gray

 

Doug Dawson

[Blake Munroe]

Went deep into the archives for today, yall. Check out the blurb on Sewell...

Harley Sewell

Harley Sewell had a remarkable collegiate career at the University of Texas, where he played as a linebacker before transitioning to offensive guard in the pros. Known for his grit and hustle, he was a two-time All-Southwest Conference selection and earned First-Team All-American honors in 1952.

One of his standout moments came in the 1953 Cotton Bowl, where he helped lead Texas to a win over Tennessee and was named the game's Most Valuable Player. His performance in that game was legendary—he anchored a defense that held the Vols to just six first downs and minus-14 rushing yards.

Sewell’s journey to Texas is the stuff of football folklore: he was discovered working atop a telephone pole in the tiny town of St. Jo, Texas. A recruiter shouted up, “How would you like to play football for the University of Texas?” and just like that, a Longhorn legend was born.

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Herb Gray:

He played for the Longhorns from 1953 to 1955, earning All-American and All-Southwest Conference honors in his senior year. He was also named team co-captain and the Houston Post’s SWC MVP for defense in 1955. After college, he was drafted by the Baltimore Colts but chose to play in the Canadian Football League, where he had a stellar career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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Doug Dawson:

Doug Dawson had a stellar collegiate career as an offensive lineman for the Texas Longhorns from 1980 to 1983. A Houston native and Memorial High School graduate, he quickly rose through the ranks to become a team co-captain and was recognized as a consensus First-Team All-American in his senior year.

He wasn’t just a force on the field—he also earned Academic All-American honors, showing his dedication in the classroom as well. His leadership and performance helped anchor the Longhorns’ offensive line during a competitive era in Southwest Conference football.

 

[Born Burnt Orange]

How old do you think we are? Lol@Blake Munroe

[TexasMDcoach]

I like Doug Dawson...he was a total stud.

[Jeff Howe]

Honorable mentions today go to Brett Valdez and Sedrick Flowers.