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PUTTING ‘THE U’ IN FAU Head coach Howard Schnellenberger has spent 13 years with Florida Atlantic in a 50-year career that includes a national title with Miami.
HEAD GAMES Sophomore corner Kenny Vaccaro has come to appreciate the mental aspects of college football since joining the Longhorns.
RACE TO THE FINISH While Nebraska has a clear shot at the Big 12 North title, the South division remains up in the air and could come down to the BCS tiebreaker.
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Texas cornerback Kenny Vaccaro has improved during his two years in Austin and reminds defensive coordinator Will Muschamp of Earl Thomas, the former Longhorn who went 14th overall in the 2010 NFL draft.
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By Jordan Godwin Daily Texan Staff Football is king in Texas, but is Texas king of football? With the state’s fifth-best team hosting the state of Florida’s fifth-best team, Saturday’s game opens up the age-old question: Does the Lone Star State produce better football than the Sunshine State? “They have a lot of talent out there, but any time you play a game like this, there’s state pride involved,” said Texas receiver Malcolm Williams. “You want to show people which state is the best.” In this anomaly of a college football season where traditional powerhouses such as Texas, Florida, Florida State and (at times) Miami are all unranked, the big guns have had to make way for teams from states like Oregon and Idaho. On the high school level, in terms of producing talented five-star recruits, does Florida have the edge?
“No,” said Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. “The emphasis in the state of Texas, from top to bottom, is way better. There’s nobody that compares to Texas.” Muschamp speaks from experience, as he has recruited in both states. One would think that talent would translate to national championships for Texas schools, but that’s hardly the case. Since 1960, the state of Florida has had three different national champions enjoy 10 titles, more than California (five) and Texas (four) combined. At the NFL level, Texas dominates the all-time landscape. With 2,072 total Texans having played in the NFL and 28 Hall of Famers versus Florida’s measly 1,107 and eight in the Hall of Fame, Texas takes the cake. But these days, things have gotten a little hazy. Texas has only four more active players than Florida in the league. At least
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Texas receiver Malcolm Williams returns the ball last Saturday versus the Cowboys. Williams and the Longhorns must defeat FAU this week to keep their postseason dreams alive. one Floridian ranks among the top five in tackles, interceptions, rushing and receiving yards. At least one Texan ranks in the top five in quarterback rating, rushing yards and field goals. Regardless of which state is better at football, if Texas loses to Florida Atlantic, the debate will be over. The Owls rank 109th in scoring and 53rd in points allowed in the Football Bowl Subdivsion. But don’t get too excited — Texas ranks 97th in scoring and 54th in points allowed. Most fans are already counting this one an easy victory for the Longhorns and looking ahead to next week’s Thanksgiving Day game against Texas A&M, but with the way 2010 has gone, nothing is assured. “We have to plan like we’re playing anyone else, like we’re
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playing Oklahoma,” Williams said. “As a team, we can say yes, we need to respect the opposing team, but if we don’t as an individual, then it’s going to be hard to.” As unfortunate as it is for the Longhorns that they’ve been backed into this corner of having to win out just to make a bowl game, it might turn out to be a blessing. Texas now has plenty of experience with losing, and the bitter taste isn’t appetizing. “We’ve put ourselves in this situation where it’s really a two-game season,” safety Blake Gideon said. “We have to win these two to give ourselves a chance at a postseason game. So it’s pretty easy to focus on one at a time when there are only two left. We have to win this one to give ourselves a chance at a
bowl game, and that’s our main focus right now.” But one of the most intriguing aspects of the game is how Texas’ offense will approach trying to score against the Owls. Florida Atlantic ranks 98th against the run and 17th against the pass. Quarterback Garrett Gilbert’s 15 interceptions and multiple fumbles make up the bulk of Texas’ 25 turnovers, but he’ll likely be heavily relied on again this weekend. He’s second on the team in rushing yards, so maybe relying on him isn’t such a bad thing — just not his inaccurate arm. “They have a very good pass defense, and we see that as a challenge,” Gilbert said. “As long as we play with a high level of energy, we feel like the little things will take care of themselves.”
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Florida Atlantic head coach Howard Schnellenberger has been with the team since 1998. He won a national title with Miami in 1983.
Florida coaching legend helps build FAU program By Austin Laymance Daily Texan Staff Back in 1959, President Eisenhower was running the country, Fidel Castro was rising to power in Cuba, Alaska and Hawaii became states and Howard Schnellenberger accepted his first coaching gig. Fast forward to 2010 and Schnellenberger is still roaming the sidelines, barking out instructions to his newest team — Florida Atlantic — in a deep, rumbling voice. A half-century of coaching is quite an amazing feat these days considering the coaching carousel that’s become the norm in college football. Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert will lead the Longhorns against Schnellenberger’s Owls on Saturday, and the sophomore was sure to pay his respects earlier this week to the 76-year-old coaching legend. “That’s pretty incredible, being around the game for that long,” Gilbert said. “He’s got great knowledge of the game and he’s been in almost every situation you can think of in a football game.” Schnellenberger is in his 12th season at Florida Atlantic and is the only coach in the Owls’
history, helping start the program in 1998. Schnellenberger made his name at Miami, where he took the Hurricanes to the top of the college rankings with a national championship in 1983, molding a winner out of a cupcake in just four years. His success in South Beach can be traced back to his recruiting efforts. Schnellenberger focused on the best local prospects — most of whom were signed by schools outside of Florida at the time — creating a pipeline of recruits from the surrounding neighborhoods. He built up the school’s reputation by recruiting from what he called “The State of Miami.” Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, who often recruited in those same areas while coaching in the SEC, had nothing but compliments for the veteran coach. “The job he did at Miami was amazing,” Muschamp said. “He put that program on the map as far as winning the national championship. He did a great job of recruiting two counties. From Tampa down was all they did as far as signing players.”
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By Jon Parrett Daily Texan Staff It’s not a secret why Florida Atlantic is making the trip to Austin this weekend — for the Owls, it’s a big pay day. Texas will pay FAU $900,000 for Saturday’s contest in what’s referred to as a “money game”, where schools from larger conferences pay schools from the small conferences to play on the road. The result is almost always a win for the larger schools. So why do smaller schools trade a paycheck for a loss? Are athletic directors that greedy? Contrary to popular belief, collegiate athletic programs are not as profitable as they seem. In fact, Texas is one of only 17 athletic departments that posted a profit between 2004 and 2006, and 16 of those schools compete at the highest level of college football know as the Football Bowl Subdivision. The athletics department at FAU committed to pay $1 million annually on a loan toward its $70 million on-campus stadium that’s scheduled to open next season. According to FAU athletic director Craig Angelos, the easiest way to cover the $1 million expense is to play more money games. “We are trying to balance both
budgets, the athletic budget and paying off debt service on the stadium loan,” Angelos said in an interview with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The Owls played Michigan State earlier this year, but the $900,000 that Texas is paying them is the largest check they will cash this season. FAU will open next season at Florida, Michigan State and Auburn, and Angelos is already in talks with other SEC schools to schedule future games. The Owls will receive $975,000 for their trip to Auburn next season. “We will have to play another money game for the first couple years and then re-evaluate it,” Angelos said. If their new stadium generates more revenue than expected, the Owls may be able to cover the $1 million due on the loan without playing for another big paycheck. While FAU head coach Howard Schnellenberger doesn’t mind playing money games, he would prefer the Owls only play two per season to give them a better chance at six wins and becoming bowl eligible. “We have always felt it is important to play the best competition,” Schnellenberger said. “Get-
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ting a paycheck is important for the budget, but it is also important to get experience against those teams.” Florida Atlantic has only had a football team since 2001, and is 1-20 in money games. The lone win came in 2007 at home against a Minnesota team that finished the year 1-11. The Owls have never won a money game on the road. Despite their record against larger schools, FAU players still look forward to the bright lights that accompany money games. “We really do, we love to go in those stadiums,” said FAU quarterback Jeff Van Camp. “They are always on TV. You always want to play against those teams.”
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QUARTERBACK After struggling through a five-game losing streak in the middle of the season, FAU’s Jeff Van Camp has found his rhythm with five TDs and just one pick as the light has turned on for the junior — he’s led the Owls to three straight wins. Garret Gilbert, on the other hand, has been intercepted 10 times and thrown just three touchdowns during Texas’ four-game skid.
RUNNING BACK Texas took a hit this week when Tre’ Newton gave the team the news his career was over because of head injuries. The Longhorns will sorely miss last season’s leading rusher and the already lackluster backfield will be without its top playmaker. FAU’s Alfred Morris has broken the 100-yard mark three times this year, has eight total touchdowns and is on pace for another 1,000-yard season.
RECEIVERS FAU senior Lester Jean will be the best receiver on the field Saturday as he looks to find the end zone for the fifth straight game. Jean’s best performances have come on the road, including a nine-catch, 164-yard outburst at UAB — he also added two scores. Mike Davis gets the starting nod again this week for Texas and the freshman has been a bright spot in a tough season for Longhorn receivers.
OFFENSIVE LINE The statistics aren’t good for either team’s linemen. The Owls replaced their entire line in the off-season and have given up 24 sacks in just nine games. Texas has shuffled the lineup because of injuries, and the line has yet to play consistently all year. But despite their woes, give the edge to the Longhorns based on their talent level and size up front.
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DEFENSIVE LINE The Longhorns will need to find a way to plug up the middle of the defensive front, an area that has given them troubles against talented rushers this season. Texas defensive end Sam Acho should have a field day as he goes up against an Owl team that is poor in pass protection. FAU freshman Cory Henry is proving to be a force on the edge — he leads the Owls in sacks and QB hurries.
LINEBACKERS The Longhorns know what they are getting each week from defensive mainstays Keenan Robinson and Emmanuel Acho, but Texas needs to find more consistent play from Dravannti Johnson to shore up an awful run defense. The Owls’ Malik Eugene is a sure tackler on the weak side, but the strong side has been the Owls’ nemesis as they field one of the worst rush defenses in the Sun Belt.
SECONDARY Florida Atlantic’s defensive backfield is chock full of ball-hawks and playmakers, and the Owls’ pass defense is the class of their conference as the team has intercepted 10 passes in just nine games. The Longhorns need to find the right replacement for injured cornerback Chykie Brown and must do so quickly before yet another accurate and well-coached QB comes knocking on the door this week.
SPECIAL TEAMS Starting FAU linebacker Michael Lockley has been a handful on special teams. He’s blocked three kicks this season and has racked up some huge hits on kick returns. Texas will need a spark in the return game to possibly put points on the board, or at least set up the offense with better field position. But Longhorns place kicker Justin Tucker is putting together a season to remember.
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Stage 3: Bargaining
“The third stage involves the hope that the individual can somehow postpone the inevitable.” There wasn’t much of a bargaining stage for fans. It basically entailed a week’s worth of moaning and begging the Longhorns to beat Nebraska, which they did. But if you refer to the Wikipedia definition of this Stage 2: Anger stage above, all the win did was “Once in the second stage, the postpone the inevitable. individual recognizes that denial cannot continue.” Stage 4: Depression. According to my research, “During the fourth stage, the which involved hours of fan observation, this stage seems to man- fan begins to understand the ifest itself with the most intensity. inevitable.” Poor Jewish studies and music Perhaps the most telling sign of anger occurred for you after the junior Sam Rosen went through loss to Oklahoma in the Red Riv- this stage with full force following the two embarrassing losses er Rivalry. What my scientific prowess to Iowa State and Baylor. “I never really liked football discerned as the worst manifestation of anger was an ex- until this year. In fact, during pletive-filled tirade made by a my years in high school I was, fan at the Cotton Bowl that sun- in essence, anti-football,” Rosen ny Saturday in October. The fol- said. “Now I even watch entire Stage 1: Denial lowing has been cleaned up for Houston Texans games ... But just as I started liking football, “Denial is usually only a tempo- obvious reasons. rary defense for the individual.” “I will literally play every UT starts sucking. What’s wrong This stage was most preva- damn position on the field,” the with me? Should I just stop carlent following the UCLA loss way male fan said. “You guys suck so ing and maybe we’ll do better?” This classic case of questionback in September. much. Give me the ball, and let ing one’s self-worth is the quintRemember that game? It was a me truck somebody.” nationally televised unraveling of He later went on to direct his essential example of depression. the Big 12’s most powerful pro- anger at the coaching staff. “Are I’m here to say no, Sam Rosen, gram, but no one wanted to be- you blind? Are you blind? How it’s not your fault Texas is playlieve it. many passes do we plan on ing so poorly, and once you reBusiness senior Matt Hochman throwing to the sidelines? Oh, alize this you will be able to offered his theories after the game it didn’t work the first 37 times, move forward with your life. as to why the Longhorns lost. why not try it again?” “I was hoping the team just GRIEF continues on page 18 His hate-filled words were Texas fans, the Longhorns are 4-6. From the banal early-season wins to the surprise of losing to UCLA, to the euphoria of watching Texas beat the Cornhuskers, and the embarrassment of the ensuing four losses, you are watching your team potentially coast its way to its worst season in recent history, and I’m concerned for you. I think its best we chronicle your stages of grief to help you through this process. According to the omnipotent Wikipedia, grief is “a multi-faceted response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something to which a bond was formed.” In your case you’ve lost the bond you felt when you watched your team win. My hope is that by charting your grief you can cope better with the “lost” season and can try to look forward to brighter days. Let’s start from the beginning.
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Cornerback gives Longhorns depth, added aggression
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When coaches would come in and ask if I can be physical, coach showed them the piece of cracked helmet.”
— Kenny Vaccaro, Cornerback
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No. 16 Kenny Vaccaro tracks down Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter in last week’s home loss. Vaccaro has matured from a hard-hitting head-hunter into one of the best defensive backs on the team.
By Laken Litman Daily Texan Staff Kenny Vaccaro and his father Ken are best friends. Last Saturday when Texas played Oklahoma State, it was Ken’s birthday and Kenny honored him with nine tackles, an interception and two pass breakups. Ken was there to see his son’s performance, but not in the way one might think. When Kenny was 16 years old, his father passed away from emphysema — he was a lifelong smoker. Alesia, Kenny’s mother who works several jobs to pay the rent for Kenny’s younger brother and twin sisters, brought the urn with Ken’s ashes to the game so they could celebrate together. “In pregame, I looked up at the sky and said, ‘This one’s for you,’” said Kenny, who plays cornerback and on special teams for the Longhorns. “I knew it was going to be a special day and I was going to play lights out.” Growing up, Kenny Vaccaro was an angry kid who faced a lot of adversity. His family didn’t have much money, he bounced around from school to school, he tore his ACL during senior year at Early High, and when Ken died, he didn’t have a role model. So he found refuge in football, the game his father introduced him to. “That was my comfort zone. That was my home,” Vaccaro said. Vaccaro discovered his natural hitting instincts when he’d go out to practice to relieve stress. Every day he’d bust up receivers and eventually got the reputation as the hardest hitting safety at Brownsville High School, where he played before transferring to Early. In fact, in his first game as a starter his sophomore year of high school, he knocked a receiver out of the game with a concussion and broke the ear piece off the player ’s helmet. His high school coach, Steve Freeman, kept that piece of helmet as a recruiting tool. “When coaches would come in and ask if I can be physical,
coach showed them the piece of cracked helmet,” Vaccaro said. That same aggression has carried over to college, for better and for worse. Last year as a freshman, Vaccaro got into an altercation with a law student on the basketball court in Gregory Gym and punched the student. An arrest warrant was issued for Vaccaro on the charge of misdemeanor assault. Since then, Vaccaro has buckled down and gotten serious about his football career. He’s spending more time in film study and becoming a better student of the game. “Kenny has put in the work and has realized it takes more than physical ability to be a great player,” said defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. “When you get up against some of these receivers, he’s realized it helps to use your grey matter upstairs.” Vaccaro first started seeing a difference in his play and mentality in training camp this summer. “I used to do stupid things that cost the team penalties, but what struck me is I knew I had matured as a football player when I didn’t play bust one time during two-a-days,” Vaccaro said. “I had been working hard on the mental side of the game and that comes with maturity. I knew if I kept this going, I could have a great season.” Vaccaro is only a sophomore, but Muschamp sees him emerging as one of the team’s best defensive backs. Muschamp doesn’t like to compare players, but said Vaccaro has the same skill set as Earl Thomas, who finished second in the NCAA last season with nine interceptions and was selected No. 14 overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Both cover the slot, have impeccable zone instincts, can blitz and are good against the run. “I try to pattern my game after him,” Vaccaro said. “Earl was a good role model for me because he loved football and I love football, too. Hopefully I can do half of what he did.” Looks like Vaccaro is on the right track.
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No. 9 Ohio St. vs. No. 20 Iowa 9-1 (5-1 Big Ten) Last game: 38-14 win vs. Penn State
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Ohio State is locked in a three-way tie with Wisconsin and Michigan State for the lead in the Big Ten. Unfortunately for the Buckeyes, Iowa is the toughest opponent any of those three teams will face this year. Quarterback Terrelle Pryor announced he will be returning for his senior season, and the junior has made strides as a passer in 2010. Iowa let last week’s game against Northwestern slip away late, and with it the team’s chance at a Big Ten title. The usually stout Hawkeye defense gave up 14 points in the final seven minutes, allowing Wildcat quarterback Dan Persa to orchestrate 85- and 91yard drives for the win. Persa hurt Iowa with his mobility — using his legs to extend plays long enough to find an open receiver. The Hawkeyes will have their hands full again on Saturday with Pryor, who’s one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the country.
The Cornhuskers control their own destiny in the Big 12 North, needing to win only one of their final two games to make it to the Big 12 Championship. Nebraska’s offense was unimpressive last week against Kansas, but a solid running game and stingy defense — the Jayhawks only had 87 yards of offense — are usually a recipe for success. The Aggies are riding a four-game winning streak that includes impressive victories over Oklahoma and Baylor. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has taken over for Jerrod Johnson and thrown for 951 yards and seven touchdowns in three starts. Texas A&M will look to improve its 2-9 record against ranked teams since Mike Sherman arrived in College Station in 2008 and could still make it to the Big 12 Championship, but the road starts here.
Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett continues to have a superb junior season, throwing for 2,967 yards and 24 touchdowns. The Razorbacks haven’t lost since Mallett was knocked out of their Oct. 16 loss to Auburn, but it hasn’t all been because of the passing game — sophomore running back Knile Davis has run for 550 yards and nine touchdowns during the Razorbacks’ four-game streak. Mississippi State is bowl eligible for the first time since 2007 and for only the second time since 2000 but last week’s 30-10 loss to Alabama showed there’s still some work to do in order to become an SEC contender. The Tide’s defense gave Mississippi State fits last week, but it should be the opposite on Saturday against Arkansas’ offense, which is ranked second in the SEC in scoring and total offense.
Miami quarterback Jacory Harris will miss his third consecutive game with a concussion, so true freshman Stephen Morris will make his second consecutive start. Since replacing Harris on Oct. 30 versus Virginia, Morris has thrown for 678 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions and the ‘Canes are 2-1 with victories over Maryland and Georgia Tech. The Hokies have won eight consecutive games since dropping their first two, and could clinch the ACC Coastal division with a win on Saturday. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor has thrown 15 touchdowns to only three interceptions in that eight-game span and is second on the team in rushing with 581 yards. Miami represents the biggest hurdle remaining between Virginia Tech and a BCS bowl.
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By Jordan Godwin Daily Texan Columnist
Thirteen years after Texas last failed to gain bowl eligibility, the Longhorns face a similar predicament. Many optimists expect them to win their last two games and squeak in, but just what apocalyptic events can we expect if they don’t?
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Despite the monumental meltdown of 2010, the blame has been placed on almost everyone wearing burnt orange except for the guy making $5.1 million this season. The man in charge is a man of charm, but if Mack Brown misses his first bowl game since 1991, he should donate the entirety of his pay to The Salvation Army.
Gone are the days when people from Alaska to Maine wanted to watch the Longhorns on television, so instead of primetime, nationally televised games, Texas will play at 9 a.m. on your local public broadcast station.
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Greg Davis will step down as offensive coordinator to assume another position on campus. Davis has failed to make anything out of an offense loaded with talent, and Texas ranks a pitiful 97th in the nation in scoring. With his proven ability to sink, chances are, he’ll be teaching PED 102G next fall — “Basic Scuba Diving.”
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Last year, Texas raked in more revenue than any other athletic program. Think that will continue this year? Doubtful. Texas’ stock is falling faster than The Snuggie, and the changing trend will hit the University Co-op hard. The official merchandiser will be forced to sell apparel of other Texas schools, and textbook prices will triple.
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Will Muschamp is going to beat somebody up. No doubt. The fiery, Hulk-esque defensive coordinator is increasingly volatile, and if he doesn’t find another job, he might punch a referee.
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Because of an embarrassing loss of prestige and pride, the unofficial ending to Texas’ fight song will be readapted so that someone other than the opponent will have to consume fecal matter.
Brown trying to avoid distinction of being first Texas head coach to miss postseason since 1997 By Laken Litman Daily Texan Staff
In his 26 years as a hea to 19 bowl games, 12 of w The last time Mack Brown didn’t make the post- Longhorns, and two natio The last time Texas didn season was 1991. Back then, he was head coach at North Carolina was in 1997; that wretched with a team that went 7-4 — a record better than was eerily similar to this lost to UCLA, Oklahoma Texas will finish with this year. Up until that year, Brown had been the head coach A&M among other team at Appalachian State and Tulane, where he suffered Austin in ’98, started his L losing season after losing season. In 1988, he was 9-3 record that ended with hired at UNC and started his career there with back- and Texas has made the p The Longhorns must w to-back one-win seasons. So he hasn’t always been the winning coach Texas Florida Atlantic and nex fans know and love. He’s had his fair share of nega- A&M in order to become Desperation is setting in tivity. “This would be the firs Although he’s been in similar — and worse — we haven’t been, and they situations than he’s in now with a 4-6 Texas team, not go to,” Brown said. “ he’s forgotten what losing is like. “I don’t remember what it’s like not to go to a bowl keep fighting and fight ha If Texas does not win ou game,” Brown said.
s will resort to a “You Make The mat where fans are encourge their votes for which plays uld run. When cell phone sigwe’ll go by a show of hands.
ad coach, Brown has been which have been with the onal championships. n’t play after Thanksgiving d year under John Mackovic s season — the Longhorns a State, Baylor and Texas ms. Brown swooped into Longhorn career off with a h a win at the Cotton Bowl postseason ever since. win this weekend against xt Thursday against Texas bowl eligible. n. st time in our 13 years that y don’t want to be the team “That is why I think they’ll ard.” ut, what a sour way for the
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Garrett Gilbert will spend the summer with selfhelp guru Tony Robbins. The first-year starter has fallen deeper and deeper into a 4-7 hole and ranks outside of the top 100 in passing efficiency. He’s one of only two quarterbacks in the nation to have thrown 15 interceptions. Being the first Texas quarterback in a long line of greats to not reach bowl eligibility will shrink his confidence exponentially.
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In an attempt to “shake things up,” athletic director DeLoss Dodds will rename DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium to WTF-Texas Memorial Stadium in an obvious salute to the World Taekwondo Federation.
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With a growing number of students bored with attending the football games, tickets will be considered a burden. Instead of sending annoying mass e-mails trying to sell tickets for $50-100, students will send those emails begging the class to take the tickets off their hands.
Angry and frustrated with the football team, the Longhorn Foundation will divert the bulk of its funds to Texas’ truly dominant, national championship sport — swimming and diving.
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Malcolm Brown will find a way to avoid having to play for Texas next season. Wonder how many times the five-star, top-ranked running back from Cibolo has text-messaged, “SMH,” this season?
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Out of spite, the UT System Board of Regents will raise tuition to punish students already thousands of dollars in debt. Well, they were probably going to do that anyway.
Texas head coach Mack Brown, center, argues with referees over a call in the Longhorns’ Sept. 25 game against UCLA.
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seniors to end their collegiate football careers. “It’s understood that we’re trying to send the seniors off the right way,” said junior receiver Malcolm Williams. “And the best way we can do that is to win the next two games. We’re only guaranteed these last two.” Even more than the relief of possibly finishing the year 7-6, winning out is crucial for the Texas football program to prove that the team can overcome adversity and finish strong. “Getting to a bowl game will help the team for the future,” said senior receiver James Kirkendoll. “I want to leave on a winning note, but more than that, a bowl game would do wonders for this team and its psyche.” Though their salaries can’t compare, other national championship-winning coaches like Florida’s Urban Meyer, Alabama’s Nick Saban and Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops have had bad seasons. But Brown never thought it would happen to him at Texas.
“I thought we had too many good players and coaches for it to happen,” Brown said. “I just never thought it would happen.” On the bright side, if the Longhorns do not become bowl eligible, the coaches and players will be able to spend the holidays at home with their families rather than waking up for 6 a.m. practices. “I want to go to a bowl game of course, it’s one of those things you don’t want to not go to a bowl game,” Williams said. “I mean I want to go home and see my family at Christmas, but at the same time, [Texas] is my family too, and I want to be with them.” As the season comes to a close, bowl game or not, it will leave many mystified as to how the season got so out of control. “We had really big expectations coming into this year,” Kirkendoll said. “I mean we were just in the national championship. It’s crazy how you can go from being on top to struggling the next year.”
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Huskers on track to capture North in chaotic Big 12 tion after their heart-wrenching loss to Texas in last year’s championship, and also an opportunity to leave their mark in their last year with the Big 12. They need just one more win to capture the North crown. “This is the week to go out there and clinch the North,� said Nebraska offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles. “You never want to leave it up to the last game.� this week, Oklahoma State (9-1, But don’t count Missouri out 5-1) sits in the driver’s seat, with just yet. While the Tigers’ up- every opportunity to control its own fate. But not close behind are Oklahoma (8-2, 4-2) and Texas A&M (7-3, 4-2), just as eager for the opportunity to represent the South in the title game. “We can accomplish anything It’s bend-or-break time and I think we need to go this year,� said OSU receiver out there and win some games on the road.� Bo Bowling. “It’s been a while since we’ve been in this kind of — Travis Lewis, Oklahoma linebacker position.� The Cowboys are complete in every aspect this year — offense, defense and special teams. They have never won a season outright as a member of the Big 12 or its predecessor the Big Eight son may be winding down, but set over then-No. 1 Oklahoma for the past 51 seasons. But of course this wouldn’t be the race for the Big 12 title is just did wonders for their morale, it may not be enough for their ti- the Big 12 without some unpreentering full swing. In the North division, Mis- tle dreams. The Tigers (8-2, 4-2) dictability. If OSU beats the Soonsouri’s hopes have been fading need to win their remaining two ers in the final game of the regas Nebraska looks to be the front- games and have Nebraska lose ular season, the Cowboys clinch the South division. But Oklahoma runner. With a convincing 20-3 both of theirs. Nebraska holds the tiebreaker can capture the South if it manwin over Kansas last week, the Cornhuskers (9-1. 5-1 Big 12) are over Mizzou by virtue of its 31-17 ages to win out and Texas A&M loses once. And of course, if the closing in on a spot in the title win over the Tigers on Oct. 30. Meanwhile the South division Aggies win their last two games game. It’s fitting for the Cornhuskers, who get a chance at redemp- is unpredictable at best. As of and Oklahoma State loses its final By Alexandra Carreno Daily Texan Staff Unpredictability has been the name of the game this season in the Big 12. Who could have foreseen Texas’ meltdown or Oklahoma State’s resurgence? T h e u n p re d i c t a b i l i t y h a s brought upsets and triumphs, but above all else it has been a season to remember and the uncertainty show no sign of letting up. That’s because the regular sea-
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Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini meets Kansas head coach Turner Gill before their game on Nov. 13. Pelini’s Cornhuskers are poised to win the Big 12 North.
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Nebraska is back in form since losing to Texas five games ago. They have since taken down two ranked opponents and will have a chance to do it again against the streaking Aggies on Saturday.
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The Cowboys made it look easy against Texas. The win was enough to keep their Big 12 South title hopes on course and their next game against Kansas will be treated as a tune-up for Oklahoma on Nov. 27.
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The Aggies are hot. They are on a four-game winning streak and quarterback Ryan Tannehill has an off-the-charts passer rating since getting the starting nod. Facing Nebraska at home has potential upset written all over it.
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After dropping two games in a row, the Tigers are back on course with their victory over Kansas State. Their chance at the North title is a long shot, but they have a clear opportunity to finish with 10 wins.
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The Sooners dismantled the Red Raiders at home last week behind Landry Jones’ 314 yards. Their next two matchups against Baylor and Oklahoma State will determine whether or not they can reclaim the South title.
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Special teams were Baylor’s downfall against Texas A&M last week. They only have one more game to make a name for themselves and it comes in the form of a tough Oklahoma team this Saturday.
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While the Wildcats’ run game had mild success last week, that was about the only thing the team had going for it. They need to fix their turnover woes to end the season on a high note.
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In what could have been their easiest potential bowl-clinching game last week against Colorado, the Cyclones blew their chances. They now have to beat Missouri this week in their final game to get to the postseason.
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Texas Tech was a victim of Oklahoma’s passing attack and the hostile Sooner crowd last week. The team’s play has been mediocre all year, but the Raiders can still easily clinch a bowl game in one of their next two matches against Weber State or Houston.
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Everyone knows the Longhorns’ tradition of winning has been missing in action this year but a loss to Florida Atlantic this week would represent a new low for Mack Brown’s team.
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After beating Iowa State easily for only their third victory, perhaps the coaching change was all the Buffs needed. Let’s see if it pays off against Kansas State and Nebraska in the coming weeks.
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Silence now golden rule for Iowa State’s Tiller Iowa State is one win away from becoming bowl eligible for the first time in six seasons, and head coach Paul Rhoads is hearing a lot about it. One person he doesn’t want to hear it from is his new starting quarterback, Jerome Tiller. Tiller, a sophomore who is filling in for the injured Austen Arnaud, has been prohibited from speaking to the media by his coach prior to Saturday’s matchup against Missouri. “He will not be talking to the media this week,” Rhoads said. “He’s got enough on his plate. I made that decision to allow him to remain completely focused on the preparation that needs to take place.” Rhodes knows the difficulty of Tiller’s task. The Cyclones were the preseason pick to finish last in the Big 12 North Division. With only one game left to play, its a do-or-die dilemma for ISU. “The season comes down to this — one great big opportunity here at home against the 15th-ranked Missouri Tigers,” the coach said. “A win, and we become bowl eligible — far exceeding most people’s expectations before this season began.” A loss would send the Cyclones back into football obscurity after a relatively successful year for a program without much respect in its conference. They won some big games this year against Texas and Texas Tech, and a victory over No. 15 Missouri would catapult the team into the postseason and secure it a spot as the third best Big 12 North team. Tiller, a San Antonio native, has thrown for 208 yards and one touchdown so far this season.
Nebraska’s Martinez preparing for Aggies Quarterback Taylor Martinez is expected to start against Texas A&M despite playing with a tender ankle against Kansas last week. Head coach Bo Pelini said that Martinez has been slowly recovering and has been getting more practice time. Pelini wants Martinez off the sidelines as much as possible to help him regain his form.
“I thought as the [Kansas] game went on, he grew more confident, which obviously was a big key,” Pelini said. “We didn’t want to sit him for two weeks. I thought it was important for him to get reps.” Martinez sprained his ankle against Missouri on Oct. 30 and he subsequently sat out against Iowa State the following week. Pelini wants Martinez in the game against the Aggies because of its huge implications. A victory against No. 19 Texas A&M would win Nebraska the Big 12 North title and take them to the Big 12 Championship Game.
Missouri tight end Egnew receives due recognition The Tigers have performed extremely well this season as a team but individual players have received little recognition for their accomplishments. That changed this week when Missouri tight end Michael Egnew was named a semifinalist for the Mackey Award. The award goes to the nation’s top collegiate tight end, and three finalists for the award will be named on Nov. 22. “He’s a tremendous football player,” said quarterback Blaine Gabbert. “That’s a welldeserved honor.” Egnew is the nation’s leading tight end in terms of receiving with 71 receptions and 586 receiving yards. Statistically, Razorback tight end D.J. Williams, another Mackey semifinalist, is second best in the country with 42 receptions for 491 yards. “It’s definitely an honor to be mentioned amongst these names,” Egnew said. “These guys are great athletes.” Missouri has a history of Mackey Award winners. In 2008, fellow Tiger Chase Coffman won the award.
STANDINGS BIG12 NORTH 1. Nebraska 2. Missouri 3. Kansas St. 4. Iowa St. 5. Colorado 6. Kansas
CONF. OVERALL 5-1 4-2 3-4 3-4 1-5 1-5
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BIG 12 South notebook
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Aggies’ Johnson unhappy but A&M winning again Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson’s final home game at Kyle Field is Saturday. But instead of starting, the senior will watch someone else start as quarterback. Johnson lost his starting job three weeks ago to Ryan Tannehill. “It didn’t end the way I wanted. This whole situation, if I told you it was easy for me, I’d be lying,” Johnson said. Since Tannehill became the starter, the Aggies are winning again — something that was not happening with Johnson under center. The No. 18 Aggies (7-3, 4-2 Big 12) enter Saturday’s game against No. 9 Nebraska with a four-game winning streak as well as dreams to play in the Big 12 title game for the first time since 1998. Johnson began the season as a Heisman Trophy dark-horse candidate but his accuracy faltered from last year after offseason surgery. Leading up to his relegation he threw nine interceptions in a span of three weeks. “But to see ... us finally win in a way we want to win — I can’t sit on the sideline with a sour face when I’m watching all these guys being happy and I know I’m a part of that,” Johnson said.
OSU receiver still longshot for Heisman despite stats Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon has been as dominant a receiver offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen could have hoped this season but the sophomore is still considered an outside shot at the Heisman Trophy. “With the Heisman, you’re talking the best player in the country. It’s pretty prestigious,” Holgorsen said. “But all I can say is this: Every time he’s on the field, he’s the best player.” Blackmon has been averaging 9.33 receptions and 158.89 yards per game this season. His dominance continues with the 16 touchdowns he has tallied on 84 catches. “It’s pretty amazing what he’s done per game,” said OSU head coach Mike Gundy. Only two receivers have ever won the Heisman in the history of the award. The last to do so was Michigan’s Desmond Howard in 1991.
“He’s such an impact player,” said Cowboy quarterback Brandon Weeden. “He makes our offense better. He can change games. If you talk about the Heisman, you’re talking about the best player in the country. And I think Justin Blackmon is the best player in the country.”
Tech finishes Big 12 play with loss to Oklahoma With high hopes at the start of the season, Texas Tech’s conference season came to an end with a loss to Oklahoma last Saturday. The struggle remaining for the Red Raiders is trying to stay focused and motivated as they round out their season. “For me and for the rest of the guys, especially the seniors, it’s a lot of guys’ last times to play football,” said running back Baron Batch on Monday. “There’s not a lack of excitement, because it’s football. It’s a game that I love to play, that a lot of these other guys love to play, and it’s about to wind down for a lot of the guys.” With only two games left on its schedule, Texas Tech is done with Big 12 competition. While it would be easy to falter, Tech head coach Tommy Tuberville has extended a challenge to his team, especially the seniors, to finish strong. On Saturday, the Red Raiders welcome Weber State to Lubbock in a game honoring their seniors. Victory against Weber State and then Houston on Nov. 27, plus a win in a likely bowl game, would give Tuberville an 8-5 record in his first season at the helm. “I want them to go out on a good note, a positive note, to work with each other and have a good time,” he said. “Challenge the younger players. Get them ready to go, as well as all the coaches doing the same thing. We’ve still got a lot to play for. We want to be much better two weeks from now than where we are today.”
STANDINGS BIG12 SOUTH 1. Oklahoma St. 2. Oklahoma 3. Texas A&M 4. Baylor 5. Texas Tech 6. Texas
CONF. OVERALL 5-1 4-2 4-2 4-3 3-5 2-5
9-1 8-2 7-3 7-4 5-5 4-6
Marcus Bartels, DB Bartels is second on the team with 76 tackles on the year and usually finds himself around the ball. The junior is an adept pass defender with seven pass break ups and nine passes defended. Bartels has a team-high two interceptions on the year — both coming in the “Shula Bowl” win over Florida International — and can bring the wood. The redshirt not only makes quarterbacks pay for their mistakes in the passing game but also knifes into the backfield to stop ball carriers in their tracks. He is quick off the edge and has piled up four and a half tackles for losses in 2010. Bartels is a versatile defender and can play both the corner and safety position. Last season as a sophomore and first-year starter, Bartels led the team in tackles and was second in the Sun Belt Conference — he’s currently fourth in the conference. Since battling his way into the starting lineup, Bartels has brought tenacity to an Owl secondary that is the class of the Sun Belt.
Lester Jean, WR Jean leads the Owls in all major receiving statistics and is Florida Atlantic’s go-to player on the outside. The senior from Miami will be looking to extend his touchdown reception streak to five games Saturday and the bigplay threat is sure to be on the Longhorns’ radar this week. Jean is a wiry 6-foot-3-inch and holds a clear height advantage over the Texas secondary. He’s caught touchdowns of 80, 77, 62 and 45 yards this season, showing his athletic ability to climb the ladder and snag the ball over smaller defenders. Jean can stretch the field both horizontally and vertically with his diverse skill-set. He’s continued to take his game to new heights in his final season with the Owls and improved each year in Boca Raton. Double-teams are nothing new to Jean — he’s been facing them all year, and the veteran wideout is averaging over 83 receiving yards per game and 16.3 yards per grab.
Jeff Van Camp, QB As Van Camp goes, so go the Owls. In FAU’s four wins, Van Camp boasts eight TD passes with just two interceptions. But in the Owl’s five losses — which came consecutively — the junior signalcaller has thrown for only four scores while being picked off five times. Van Camp has an NFL body and at 6-feet-6-inches tall, the redshirt can scan the field with ease, even with defenders in his face. He’s fresh off the best game of the season, a three-touchdown outing against Louisiana-Lafayette in which he displayed deadly precision while capitalizing on a season-low 18 pass attempts. The second-year starter has improved leaps and bounds under head coach Howard Schnellenberger, a QB guru. The Florida native is primarily a pocket passer and is completing a hair over 60 percent of his attempts this year. Van Camp has five games with three touchdown tosses and will be looking to take advantage of a Texas pass defense that has been exposed in recent weeks.
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The crafty Schnellenberger made a habit of leaving his iconic tobacco pipe in the living rooms of top recruits, ensuring a return visit. He looks back on those days fondly, laughing heartily at the mention of his old ways before explaining he has had to quit smoking and retire the pipes at the request of his wife and kids. After his arrival, the Hurricanes took off and the program became a national powerhouse. The godfather of “The U,” as Miami is commonly known, Schnellenberger’s influence has lasted for generations. Texas linebacker Emmanuel Acho said Miami was a team that every kid watched. Acho puts on film of NFL linebacker Ray Lewis, one of the most iconic Hurricanes in recent memory, before games to get his mind right. In 2009, ESPN premiered a documentary about the rise of the Hurricanes and filmmakers visited Schnellenberger at FAU to get his take on the team’s first title. “It was a high point in my coaching career,” Schnellenberger said.
“The documentary that came out, ‘The U,’ has awakened the interest in how the Miami program developed.” But Schnellenberger is known for more than just his exploits at Miami. “I know a lot of older coaches that know him and think he’s probably the best quarterback teacher that they’ve ever been around,” Muschamp said. Schnellenberger also worked his magic at the University of Louisville and brought the dormant program back into the national spotlight, guiding the Cardinals to multiple bowl wins during his 10-year tenure. There’s virtually nothing that Schnellenberger hasn’t seen in his many years in the business. Yet he was still surprised by the Longhorns’ down year. “Every great team in the country has one of these spells,” Schnellenberger said. “It’s inevitable that the programs that are based on a firm foundation and have all the basic ingredients of success will bounce back and be right at the top their game again.”
GRIEF: Longhorns learning to cope From page 7
Stage 5: Acceptance “In this last stage, the individual begins to come to terms with truth.” So here they are. 4-6, with a bowl game hinging on every game. You’ve been through a lot, Texas fans, but most of you are at this stage of the grieving process: acceptance. For Hochman, well, he’s given up on the prospect of this season being anything great. Though he claims is still a loyal fan hoping for Texas to win out, he can’t help but
look to next season. “It’s more accepting that next year is our year and that this was necessary for our team to grow,” Hochman said. “I’ve also accepted the challenge of working out all summer and preparing to walk on to the squad next year as a long snapper.” If any more of you fans need counseling to get you through your time of need, please feel free to contact me. I am no way licensed to practiced psychology, but I attended 80 percent of my PSY 301 classes freshman year and I’m in the process of growing a full beard.
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LaMichael James, Oregon RB
HEISMAN watch — By Jon Parrett | Daily Texan Staff
Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma St. WR
Cam Newton, Auburn QB
Last Week: (33-16 W @ Texas) Nine receptions for 145 yards, 1 TD Season: 84 receptions for 1430 yards, 16 TDs Stock: Up Blackmon is having a ridiculous year for the Cowboys — he leads the country in receiving yards and touchdowns, even though he missed a game due to suspension. The sophomore has personified consistently this season, knotting at least 125 yards and a touchdown in each game he’s played.
Last Week: (49-31 W vs. Georgia) 12/15 for 148 yards, 2 TDs, INT; 30 carries for 151 yards, 2 TDs Season: 135/198 passing (68.2%) for 2038 yards, 21 TDs, 6 INTs; 1297 yards rushing 17 TDs Stock: Up Newton overcame the speculation surrounding his eligibility last week and proved he’s the top candidate being considered for the Heisman Trophy. As long as he stays eligible, it’s his to lose.
Kellen Moore, Boise St. QB
ON THE CUSP:
Last Week: (52-14 W @ Idaho) 19/26 for 216 yards, 3 TDs Season: 174/242 passing (71.9%) for 2588 yards, 24 TDs, 4 INTs Stock: Same Moore’s passing numbers exceed Newton’s, but Newton’s production on the ground is what has him above everyone else. Add the fact that Newton plays against tougher opponents than Moore, and it’s not even fair.
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Last Week: (15-13 W @ California) 29 carries for 91 yards Season: 225 carries for 1422 yards (6.3 ypc), 17 TDs; 10 receptions for 149 yards, 1 TD Stock: Down James had his worst game of the season and the Ducks had their first scare of the year, pulling out a close one against Cal. It was the first time all year James didn’t score, and only the second time he didn’t eclipse 100 yards rushing.
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