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We honor Memorial Day and the servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives so we can wake up to the freedom we have every day.

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College baseball's field of 64, the regional field was revealed. 

Fast forward to the 5:35 mark for the college baseball content.

The 16 regional sites where four team double elimination tournaments will be played doesn't include any site in Texas. Eight of the 16 sites are SEC programs as hosts and 3 are in the state of South Carolina.

Texas will be in Coral Gables, Florida at Miami. Also in that field is Louisiana and Maine.

The 64 team is comprised of 10 programs from the SEC and 6 from the Big 12.

Sark adds another experienced and successful former head coach to his staff at Texas.

Second segment, we discuss the hole-in-one by on the PGA Tour by a former Texas Longhorn great.

and Tes reveals another easy to get to summertime getaway in Texas.

Tik Tokking in the Man Cave.

And, Tell Me Something Good we pay tribute to Bob Ballou and Under Ballou Skies raising over $1,000,000 collectively since the inception of the event for ALS.

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A product of L.C. Anderson High School in Austin, TX, Jake Williford began deep/long snapping his junior season and committed to learning that specialty. 

A commitment which resulted in a scholarship to University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX.

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Williford was a long time undersized offensive lineman who played on the highest level of high school football in Texas, 6A.

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His commitment to traveling across the country to gain exposure in long/deep snapping camps helped Williford receive interest from college football coaches.

Williford's social media plan and strategy in marketing himself and his brand played a vital role in this process.

It was a draining, disappointing, and a learning process which is proof we all end up where we belong IF the commitment and work is put forth.

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was about a road rip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee with his mom for a deep snapping camp.

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is about never giving up on your dream.

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It's been nearly 2 weeks since the last true episode.

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I've taken some time away due to the passing of my mom, "Mama C".

Beginning Monday, May 22nd the episodes return with episode 260.

Thank you for your patience through this time.

During this time, Texas Baseball trusted the process and swept Big 12 leading West Virginia to claim a share of the Big 12 regular season title and the #1 seed in the Big 12 postseason baseball tournament.

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That was UT's 81st regular season conference title.

UT will be need 1 or 2 wins in Arlington to solidify and lock down a regional host opportunity.

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The McEacherns: The UT cheerleader meets UT quarterback

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One of Austin's favorite couples.

Randy and Jenna McEachern are longtime Austinites who are deeply tied to various transition of this great city.

Randy is from Pasadena, Texas and Jenna was a football coach's daughter who is from El Campo.

In this episode, we discuss classic Austin eateries and bars, some don't exist. But, Dirty's was definitely a part of the McEachern's routine.

Randy was a quarterback for Darrell K. Royal and Fred Akers at Texas and Jenna was a Longhorn cheerleader.

Their 1st date was Deep Eddy Cabaret off of Lake Austin Boulevard.

A 2nd date ended up being for a lifetime.

The McEacherns built a family of 2 biological kids (Hays and Bailey) and one adopted son, Lester.

All were Loyal Forever Austin High School Maroons.

Randy made his mark in the financial world and will forever be known as a #HookEm qb who beat OU.

Jenna is an accomplished author of all things Texas Longhorn related books.

Their relationship with the late, DKR and his lovely wife Edith remains strong.

Randy discussed his emotional experience with death after being stung by wasps and the angels who saved his life.

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Enough is enough, we had to speak out on the tragedy in Allen, TX.

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We dedicated the 1st segment to the senseless loss of lives on Sunday at the mall in Allen, Texas. 

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Segment Two:

How potent is UT football's offense potentially? We debated On3's JD Pickell's take on the level of difficulty the Longhorns' offense presents defenses.

Dylan Campbell's record breaking hit extending the UT baseball record for consecutive games with a hit to 26.

KEYE Sports', Bob Ballou delivered a beautiful tribute to Lance Blanks, the former Texas Longhorns men's basketball great who recently passed away.

Stevie's ATX recommendation is the Omni Barton Creek. At dusk, a selected guest receives the honor of the final tee off of the day and the "Eyes of Texas" is sung in unison in honor of DKR.

Tik Tokking of the Week is followed by Tell Me Something Good.

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Episode 258:
Inside the Fieldhouse with TD, installment #4 

Brought to you by Shoal Creek Saloon, the home of this series with the retired 7-time state champion high school football coach, Todd Dodge.

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Dodge and I discussed retirement living in Horseshoe Bay with his better 1/2, Elizabeth.

The transfer system of high school athletes and the protocol for transfers to make the move. 

Dodge's take on the current transfer portal system in college athletics.

All fathers like Dodge had a special appreciation for the NFL Draft moment when the Cowboys selected Deuce Vaughn. Deuce's father, Chris, who is the scouting director for the Cowboys, was delegated to make that special call to his son.

Dodge mentioned Westlake Chaps' running back, Jack Kiser is similar to Deuce Vaughn, who models his game after Vaughn.

We end things with Tell Me Something Good which was a shoutout to high school athletics and the Texas High School Coaches Association

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Episode 255 of Stories Inside the Man Cave is brought to you by an ATX original, Dirty Martins Place.

Thank you for watching this episode. 

In this installlment, Daniel and I visit with Charlie Schotz, a man who has accomplished quite a bit and is deeply ties to Austin, TX.

Schotz has witnessed signficant changes.

And, shared stories about what it was like growing up on the west side and what Friday nights looked like back in the 1950s and the legendary Austin names from that decade.

Schotz confirmed that Elvis did in fact spend time in Austin. The legendary 
muscian even stopped by Dirty Martin's Place during that era.

We introduce you to a face you probably have seen prepping your burgers at Dirty's, who has a big personality.

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Episode 256: Tuesdays with Tes, installment #27

Remembering Lance Blanks

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It's FRIDAY, not Tuesday... It's been a week.

We dive into the NFL Draft experience for 5 Texas Longhorns.

Tes' experience at the Bijan Mustardson NFL Draft watch party.

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Drew Pearson's mispronunciation of DeMarvion Overshown's name when the Cowboys selected him in the draft.

Perhaps the best moment of the draft, a moment to remember for life. The Dallas Cowboys' selection of Deuce Vaughn - Cowboys & the emotional phone call from his father, Chris Vaughn. Much love to the Vaughn family in Round Rock, TX.

Humor Me pics include an inappropriate pic of a blow up slide and a legendary pic in OKC at the finish line of a marathon in OKC from Eddie Radosevich

Tes' summertime roadtrip suggestions debuted with a recommendation of Marfa and West Texas.

Clynch's random discovery is the banana pudding from Dee's Sweets & Treats

Tik Tokking of the Week & Tell Me Something Good.

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The former #HookEm defensive tackle delivered his takes on the UT football spring game, Stevie Lee is impressed by quarterback, Maalik Murphy's cannon of an arm.

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Former Texas Longhorn receiver great/assistant principal in public school administration, Mike Adams is moving back to Austin. As well as his twin sons, who will be playing football for Drew Sanders at Vandegrift High School.

We discussed Prime Time transfer portal entries at Colorado.

The NFL Draft begins Thursdays. Will the Dallas Cowboys trade up from the 26th overall selection to scoop Longhorn great, Bijan Robinson?

In segment two, one Longhorn and NFL kicking legend offered his advice to the next great former Longhorn/NFL kicker, Dicker the Kicker.

Stevie calmed the waters regarding Adrian Peterson's comments about Mack Brown at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The transfer portal in college basketball is hyper active again. Rodney Terry scooped up a TALL addition from Virginia.

DC's streak for #HookEm baseball.

Tik Tokking in the Man Cave involves a human-like bear shaft on the Chicago Cubs mascot.

And, we put a wrap on things with Tell Me Something Good.

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Episode 253 with Greg Thomas
The Arkansas Razorbacks' 1st African-American QB1 who is now an author.

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A native Texan from San Angelo's Central High School, Greg Thomas ended up in Fayetteville not knowing much about the Razorback football program. But, thanks to a visit from Ken Hatfield, Thomas became a devoted Hog.

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From 1984 to 1987, Thomas amassed 3140 combined yardage (passing and rushing) and 23 career touchdowns for Arkansas.

A year ago, Thomas officially became an author. His book, No Doubting Thomas: Hawg Whisperer My Arkansas Memoirs.

A book which chronicles his journey to becoming the Razorbacks' starting quarterback, navigating thorough racial tensions, and relationships and stories.

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Arkansas was ideal for Thomas for multiple reasons including the heated rivalry with Texas, a program Thomas has no love for to say the least.

We reflected on the old/former Southwest Conference. Thomas said the SWC was once just as good as the modern day SEC.

In segment two, Thomas delivered a perspective about the new SEC on the horizon for what to expect for the Texas and Oklahoma fan bases.

He currently has many roles in Plano ISD including basketball coach and a mentor for at-risk students to make sure they graduate.

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