Durant quickly becoming one of Texas all-time greats
Make no doubt about it — Texas is a school that prides itself on the players it produces in its historic football and baseball programs. But the likes of Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, Bobby Layne and...
View ArticleNov. 30, 1998: Williams breaks record in fantastic fashion against Aggies
They all knew it was coming, from the legion of orange-clad fanatics to the stoic Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, from the “Tyler Rose” to the “Rocket,” from a former Newton Boy to a real-life Cowboy...
View ArticleLonghorn legend Williams retires
Texas legend and 1998 Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams has decided to retire after 11 seasons in the NFL. Williams, 34, played with the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and spent his final year...
View ArticleRicky Williams an idol, enigma
Ricky Williams was Texas’ best football player of the last two decades, and arguably one of the best in school history. He ran for 7,206 yards and 72 touchdowns, won a Heisman Trophy and earned...
View ArticleWilliams honored with statue, appreciates career at Texas
On Sunday, Ricky Williams’ statue was unveiled. Dreadlocks and all.“Close enough,” Williams said laughing about the likeness.Williams saw the statue last summer when it was still clay. But the 8-foot,...
View ArticleStat Guy: Malcolm Brown may be the next great Longhorn running back
It may be hard to believe, but at one point in time Texas was Running Back U. And this past Saturday night could have marked its reemergence.With the likes of Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, Cedric...
View ArticleStat Guy: Where Tuckers kick ranks in school history
On Thanksgiving night, Texas kicker Justin Tucker added his name to Longhorn football lore with a career-defining kick that sent Texas A&M packing to the Southeastern Conference with one final...
View ArticleFormer Longhorns Ricky Williams, Cat Osterman inducted into Texas Sports Hall...
WACO, Texas — Shaquille O'Neal was a star in an overlooked Texas sport. Drew Brees was an overlooked player in the star of Texas high school athletics: football.They were supposed to share a stage...
View ArticleFormer Texas players impress at Texas Pro Day
Vince threw, Ricky donned a suit and Marquise danced.Athleticism marked Texas’ pro day as Texas graduates and NFL hopefuls strutted the skills they’d worked tirelessly to perfect for a bevy of scouts....
View ArticleJuniors return to Texas for chance to end their careers strong
On Jan. 8, 1998, Ricky Williams announced he would return to UT for his senior season. Williams’ return to Texas, despite being a probable top-five pick, is still seen as one of the biggest recruiting...
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