48 Days Until Kickoff — Who’s Your Favorite No. 48?

[Blake Munroe]

We are now 48 days away from when the Longhorns will open the season against the buckeyes in Columbus. Who is your favorite Horn to wear No. 48?

options today include…

Ty Allert

Malcolm Minnick

 

[Blake Munroe]

Ty Allert (Linebacker, 1982–85)

•  All-Southwest Conference Selection: Allert earned All-Southwest Conference honors, recognizing his excellence as a linebacker in the competitive SWC.

•  1985 Team MVP: He was named the Texas Longhorns’ team MVP in 1985, highlighting his leadership and on-field impact.

•  Third in Career Solo Tackles: Allert’s 287 career solo tackles rank third all-time among Texas linebackers, showcasing his consistency as a tackler.

•  Fourth in Single-Season Solo Tackles: His 107 solo tackles in 1984 are the fourth-highest single-season total in Texas history.

•  Seventh in Career Sacks: Allert recorded 27 career sacks, including 10.5 in 1985, placing him seventh all-time in Texas program history.

•  1983 Southwest Conference Champion: He contributed significantly to Texas’ 1983 SWC Championship team as a key defensive player.

•  NFL Draft Pick: Allert was selected in the fourth round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, launching a five-year professional career.

Malcolm Minnick (Defensive End, 1972–73)

•  Two-Time All-Southwest Conference Selection: Minnick earned All-Southwest Conference honors in 1972 and 1973, recognizing his excellence as a defensive end in the Southwest Conference.

•  Key Defensive Contributor: He was a standout on Texas’ defensive line, helping the 1973 team secure the program’s fifth straight SWC title despite a 25th-ranked national defense.

•  Consensus All-SWC in 1973: Minnick was one of nine Longhorns named consensus All-Southwest Conference in 1973, underscoring his role in a dominant conference run.

•  Transitioned to Defensive End: Originally a linebacker, Minnick was moved to defensive end midseason in 1971, showcasing his versatility and adaptability under coach Darrell Royal.

•  Contributed to 1972 Cotton Bowl Victory: Minnick played a key role on the 1972 team that finished 10–1 and defeated Alabama in the Cotton Bowl Classic, solidifying Texas’ dominance.

•  Part of Historic SWC Streak: He helped Texas achieve a 40–2 SWC record from 1968–73, including six straight conference titles, a testament to his contribution to a dynasty.

[Jeff Howe]

Shoutout to Maurice Gordon, for playing defensive tackle at about 250 pounds in 2001.

[McCoy2Shipley]

Jake Ehlinger days

[Born Burnt Orange]

Definitely going with Ty Allert as he graduated from my Alma Mater (Northbrook HS).  I believe he is the only person from Northbrook to make it to the NFL.  
 

Ricky Williams in the class of 1990 might have made it as he had a full ride to Miami but his academics prevented that from happening.  It is a shame as the dude was a beast.  

[Waxahorn]

Malcolm Minnick was a winner. He played a lot bigger than he was.