Posted by srr50 on October 6th, 2008 under Football
It's Texas-OU Week. To fully understand the passion this brings to both sides, you have to understand the history involved. I thought I would put up a few posts on what are for me, some of the most significant games of this rivalry.
Begining with the game that happened 50 years ago. Texas had a great run in the late 40's, as TaylorTRoom pointed out thanks mainly to the incomparble Bobby Layne.
Texas never lost to
Posted by BRAGGonUT on September 25th, 2008 under Football
We have had some great information this week and two weeks ago when we were first slated to roast the pigs, so here is a recap for you.
Arkansas at Texas
2:30 Kickoff
Televised on ABCABC Regional Coverage Map
Also available on ESPN360.com if you don’t have a TV but do have a computer and the right high speed provider
Last Meeting: #7 Texas 22, Arkansas 20 (Sept. 11, 2004; Fayetteville, Ark.) Game Recap if you
Posted by TaylorTRoom on September 11th, 2008 under Football
" Layne is not the best passer in the league by a pretty long margin," a Detroit observer remarked. "He's certainly not the best runner, either. But he damn sure is the best winner."
"Some guys prayed that nobody would be hurt. Others prayed that they do their job well. I prayed for a win."
-Bobby Layne, on a pre-NFL Championship chapel visit
"I didn't come here to shake the SOB's hand. I came to beat his
