Blake Munroe

We are 89 days away from Texas football, so today’s countdown turns to the best Longhorns to ever wear No. 89. The top spot, in my opinion, has to go to Charlie Talbert. Talbert played at Texas from 1961-63 and was a two-way starter at receiver and defensive end. He was the leading receiver on the 1963 national championship team, finishing that season with 14 catches for 188 yards and a touchdown, and he also recorded an interception and a defensive touchdown during his career. Talbert was more than just a football player, too. He earned Academic All-Southwest Conference honors as a senior and was later inducted into the Longhorn Hall of Honor in 2007. One of his biggest moments came in the 1962 win over Arkansas, when he caught three passes on the historic 20-play, 90-yard late touchdown drive that helped Texas beat the Razorbacks, 7-3. Jermain Anderson gets the runner-up spot. Anderson was a defensive end for Texas from 1998-2001 and finished his career with 39 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7 sacks and an interception. His best season came in 2001, when he posted 20 tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks and a fumble recovery. No. 89 is not one of the deepest numbers in Texas history, but Talbert gives it a national championship resume at the top.

We’re down to 90 days until Texas football, which means today we’re looking at the best Longhorns to ever wear No. 90. This is one of the better numbers in the countdown, especially if you love defensive linemen. Rodrique Wright was a massive piece of the 2005 national championship team and finished his Texas career with 227 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks and six forced fumbles. Add in a consensus All-American honor, a Lombardi Award finalist nod and three All-Big 12 selections, and his résumé is hard to beat. Malcom Brown's 2014 season was one of the best by a Texas defensive tackle. He finished his career with 165 tackles, 29 TFL and 8.5 sacks, was a consensus first-team All-American, an Outland Trophy finalist, a Nagurski Trophy finalist and eventually became a first-round NFL Draft pick. Byron Murphy II's peak was ridiculous. In 2023, he was the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year, a second-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 selection. He finished his Texas career with 70 tackles, 15 TFL and eight sacks, then went No. 16 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. The current No. 90 is DL Josaiah Sharma.

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3. UNC 2nd baseman is just so damn good defensively. I’d take him on my team any day of the week. I love his game.

1. Can’t believe Miss State found a way to lose that game after being that has to be frustrating. I just don’t like Georgia. At all. 2. North Carolina HAS to be better with RISP. This game should be blown wide open. They’ve struggled in both games. Tar Heels should be up by at least five or six. If that’s not fixed very quickly, the Trojans will be heading to Omaha.

As the countdown rolls on, we’ve reached a number that doesn’t have a long list of Texas legends attached to it, but it does feature several players who made meaningful contributions during their time in Austin. Kheeston Randall gets the top spot, in my opinion. Randall started 35 games during his Texas career and finished with 98 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, four sacks and 25 quarterback pressures. He earned All-Big 12 honors in 2011 and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was a steady presence on the defensive front during a transitional era for the program. Ethan Burke played in 51 games, recorded 17 starts and earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors in 2023. His 2024 season was arguably his most complete, highlighted by nine tackles for loss, an interception returned for a touchdown, four pass breakups and a blocked kick. Bryce Cottrell rounds out the list. While he wasn’t a full-time starter, he was a reliable contributor across four seasons, finishing with 53 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and three pass breakups. Any older No. 91s you’d put into the discussion?

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The problem with baseball portal recruiting is very few are in the know. Most throw crap at the wall and hope it sticks (see: Samford INF visiting, Watters being all Ga Tech). The best part of baseball season being over is the reporters pretending to know baseball can stop playing like they know for awhile and we don’t have to see it. If you’re wanting legitimate Texas insider information, there’s two people I’d trust. One is typing this message as you’re reading it. The other is Zachary Symm. I normally wouldn’t post a competitor on here, but I think he does an outstanding job covering baseball and I know he’s connected. So a hat tip from me. If it’s not coming from one of us, I’d be cautious. I’m not trying to say no one else is ever right (nor am I tooting my own horn), but I feel track records speak for themselves.

We continue our countdown of the best Texas Longhorns to wear each jersey number, and today’s number is a lot stronger than some might realize. At No. 93, the clear headliner is T’Vondre Sweat. Sweat put together one of the greatest seasons by a defensive tackle in Texas history in 2023, winning the Outland Trophy, earning unanimous All-American honors and being named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He played in 62 career games with 18 starts and finished his Texas career with 127 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and 13 pass breakups. Behind Sweat is Eric Holle, a key part of that loaded 1983 Texas defense. Holle was an All-Southwest Conference selection in 1983, helped Texas finish 11-1 and was later drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 1984 NFL Draft. Steve Llewellyn comes in next after a productive career in the mid-to-late 1980s. Llewellyn finished with 178 career tackles, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. His best seasons included 64 tackles in 1986, 52 in 1985 and 49 in 1987. And, of course, we have current No. 93, defensive tackle Hero Kanu. Who was the best No. 93 in your opinion and who is your favorite?

Reese needs to get out of her head, especially on off speed. Her defense though is something amazing. Her entire body of work as a catcher is just outstanding. Her pop time just amazes me.

Phenomenal win. Texas is playing loose. Love their body language. Their response to adversity. If they play like that next game, they don’t lose.

As we continue the countdown to kickoff, we've reached one of the more unusual jersey numbers in Texas football history. Some numbers are loaded with All-Americans, national champions and Hall of Famers. Others require a little more digging through the record books. No. 94 falls into the second category. Michael Pollack (1990) Pollack wore No. 94 during the 1990 season and turned in one of the better kicking campaigns in Texas history. That year, he connected on 20 of 25 field-goal attempts, good for 80 percent, while also making all 32 extra-point attempts. His 92 points helped Texas finish 10-2 and capture the Southwest Conference Championship. Current No. 94: Jamarion Carlton The current owner of No. 94 is freshman EDGE Jamarion Carlton. A four-star recruit who enrolled early in the spring of 2026, Carlton arrived on campus after an impressive senior season that included 68 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 games. It's far too early to know where Carlton's Texas career will ultimately rank, but he's the next player with an opportunity to add some history to the number.

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We're 95 days away from Texas football, which means it's time to look at some of the best Longhorns to ever wear No. 95. Marcus Tubbs (DT, 2000-03) The oversized defensive tackle was one of the most dominant interior defenders of the Mack Brown era, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors, serving as a team captain and eventually becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick. During his Texas career, Tubbs recorded 207 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and five forced fumbles while helping anchor some of the best defenses of the early 2000s. Poona Ford (DL, 2014-17) Few players have been more respected by Longhorn fans over the past decade than Poona Ford. Despite often being overlooked because of his size, Ford became one of the nation's most disruptive defensive linemen and was named the 2017 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year. He started 30 games during his career and developed a reputation as one of the toughest players to wear burnt orange. Oscar Giles (DE, 1987-90) Before becoming a longtime Texas assistant coach, Giles made his mark as one of the program's top pass rushers. A three-year starter, Giles earned AP All-SWC honors and helped Texas capture the 1990 Southwest Conference championship. He finished his career with 22 sacks, a total that still ranks among the best in school history. Three different eras. Three outstanding defensive linemen. One great jersey number. 95 days until kickoff. Who's your favorite?

Today’s countdown number belongs to a pair of defensive tackles from two very different eras of Texas football. One helped bridge the gap from the Southwest Conference to the Big 12. The other took one of the most unusual paths to success in recent Longhorn history. 1. Chris Whaley (2009-13) Chris Whaley arrived at Texas as a highly regarded running back, but injuries and roster needs eventually led him to defensive tackle. The move paid off. Whaley became a key contributor on the defensive line and served as a team captain during the 2013 season. He finished his career with 67 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three sacks across 47 games. His most memorable accomplishment came in 2013 when he scored two defensive touchdowns, becoming the first Texas defensive tackle ever to return two fumbles for touchdowns in the same season. For a player who began his career carrying the football, it’s fitting that some of his biggest moments came with the ball in his hands. 2. Chris Akins (1994-97) Akins was a steady presence on the defensive front during one of the most important transitional periods in Texas football history. A three-year letterman and senior starter, he helped the Longhorns capture the final Southwest Conference championship in 1995 before helping Texas win the first Big 12 Championship in program history the following season. Akins’ play earned him an opportunity at the next level, where he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1998 NFL Draft. While his name may not be as widely remembered today, he was an important piece of some significant Texas teams during the mid-1990s. No. 96 isn’t the deepest number in Texas history, but both players left their mark on the program in unique ways.

While No. 97 doesn’t have the star power of some other numbers, it has been worn by a pair of productive interior defenders and is currently occupied by a player who has a chance to make a name for himself in a hurry. 1. Frank Okam (2004-07) The easy choice at the top. At 6-foot-5 and more than 300 pounds, Frank Okam was one of the most physically imposing defensive tackles of the Mack Brown era. He earned Freshman All-American honors before developing into one of the top defensive linemen in college football. Okam was a 2006 ESPN First-Team All-American, collected multiple All-Big 12 honors and finished his Texas career with 160 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Most importantly, he was a key contributor on Texas’ 2005 national championship team. Heading into his senior season, many draft analysts viewed him as a potential first-round NFL pick because of his rare combination of size and athleticism. 2. Chris Nelson (2014-18) Chris Nelson may not have received the same national recognition as Okam, but he became a highly respected player from the Charlie Strong and Tom Herman eras. Nelson appeared in 45 games, made 29 starts, served as a team captain and finished his career with 109 tackles and 15.5 tackles for loss. 3. Alex January (Current No. 97) The story is still being written. January enters the 2026 season as the current owner of No. 97 and possesses the talent to eventually challenge for a spot on this list.

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100% would be flagged today lol

Thanks. It’s been fun to read about each team! Definitely brushing up on my Horns knowledge, that’s for sure.

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The 1929 Longhorns finished 5-2-2, but that record doesn’t begin to tell the story. For the first half of the season, Texas was virtually untouchable. The Longhorns opened the year with five consecutive shutout victories over St. Edward’s, Centenary, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Rice. Through five games, Texas had outscored opponents 120-0 and had not allowed a single point. Five games. Five wins. Five shutouts. That’s one of the most dominant starts in program history. Texas allowed only 28 points all season, an improvement from the 32 points surrendered by the 1928 Southwest Conference championship team. In fact, over the two-year span of 1928 and 1929, the Longhorns allowed just 60 total points in 18 games. Even more impressive? Only two opponents scored on Texas all season. TCU managed 15 points in a 15-12 victory, and Texas A&M scored 13 points in the season finale. That’s it. Officially, Texas recorded five shutout victories. Unofficially, the Longhorns held seven of their nine opponents scoreless when you include back-to-back 0-0 ties against SMU and Baylor. Seven of nine opponents failed to score a single point against Texas. Modern fans will never see another season quite like it. The strangest part of the year is how dramatically the season changed after the 5-0 start. Texas went from outscoring opponents 120-0 through five games to going 0-2-2 over its final four contests. The Longhorns played consecutive scoreless ties against SMU and Baylor before falling to TCU and Texas A&M to close the year. Despite the disappointing finish, the season still featured one of the most notable wins of the era. Texas defeated Oklahoma 21-0 in Dallas as the rivalry resumed after a multi-year hiatus. What would eventually become one of college football’s greatest rivalries returned to the schedule in 1929. 1929 Schedule & Results • St. Edward’s - W 13-0 • Centenary - W 20-0 • at Arkansas - W 27-0 • Oklahoma - W 21-0 • Rice - W 39-0 • at SMU - T 0-0 • Baylor - T 0-0 • TCU - L 12-15 • at Texas A&M - L 0-13 Seven opponents never scored. Nearly 100 years later, that’s still hard to comprehend.