The Longhorn Republic

We continue our 2019 schedule preview by taking a look at the Rice Owls. Rice had a disappointing season last year, finishing 2-8 in their first year under a new head coach. With a graduate transfer quarterback and a ton of talent returning to the offense, what are fair expectations for the Owls moving forward?

With the conclusion of the 2019 outdoor track and field championships, the Longhorns conclude an impressive 2018-19 athletic year. We take a look back at all of the major accomplishments for the year and reflect on several special seasons. 

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The #cloUT2020 class got a major boost Monday evening as Duncanville quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson committed to the Texas Longhorns. The 6-foot-2, 219-pound star for the Panthers becomes the highest-ranked player in the 2020 class and potentially adds another talented signal caller in that room. Where does Jackson fit in the grand scheme of Longhorn quarterbacks and what impact does this have on DFW recruiting?

Now that the Bru McCoy transfer back to the USC Trojans is official, we wanted to take a look at it from the USC angle. Dina Colunga of Conquest Chronicles answered our questions about the impact McCoy’s move had on the USC program.

We continue our 2019 schedule preview with the LSU Tigers and welcome in Billy Gomila, managing editor of And the Valley Shook to give us an insider's view of LSU. 

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After a January filled with drama, Bru McCoy landed with the Texas Longhorns, but reports began to surface that the talented receiver wanted to return to USC. McCoy spent the spring practicing with Texas but was not yet approved to play in 2019. What does the move mean for the University of Texas and the future of the NCAA's transfer policy?

We also welcome in Tanner Spearman of Underdog Dynasty to kick off our season previews with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. LA Tech returns several key starters but lost top defender Jaylon Ferguson to the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Draft. What will the Bulldogs bring to the table when they travel to Austin for the season opener?

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In a big week for the athletic program, the men's tennis team won its first-ever National Championship, while the men's golf team, women's golf team, and softball teams all continued their march through their respective tournaments.

In the final offensive position breakdown, we take a look at the running backs and the expectations for the Longhorn backs. What can Keaontay Ingram do as he steps into his first year as the No. 1 back and how can the coaches leverage the skillset of Jordan Whittington?

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The Texas baseball team was rained out this week, so they have just four games left in the regular season. As it stands right now, they are on the outside of the Big 12 tournament looking in. We unpack the latest scenarios to allow Texas a postseason birth and try to set expectations for its remaining schedule.

Continuing our position breakdows, we take a look at the wide receivers and tight ends. Lil'Jordan Humphrey decided to take his talents to the NBA, while Johnson wanted to give one more ride. Wha are expected levels of performance and who will step up to fill in the gaps?

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The Texas Longhorns baseball woes continue as they went to Lawrence, KS and left with three losses, putting them firmly at the bottom of the conference. As they look down the barrel of missing the postseason altogether, Kyle and Gerald try to figure out where it all went wrong and how Texas can improve for the future.

As the 2019 football season gets closer and closer, we take a look at the next position group, the offensive line. Texas needs to replace Calvin Anderson and Patrick Vahe, both of which are currently fighting for a spot on an NFL Team. Thankfully they have what appear to be ready-made starters in Samuel Cosmi and Parker Braun to fill the spots. How will those two fair and how deep will Texas be at those spots?

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The Texas Longhorns had two players drafted, Charles Omenihu and Kris Boyd, while nine others joined NFL teams as undrafted free agents. To help us understand how things shook out, we welcomed Thor Nystrom of RotoWorld.com to break down where these players landed and how much of an impact will they have on the team's they're joining.

Baseball continues to limp along, as the bullpen struggles to put games away after receiving leads of various sizes over the past six losses. The Longhorns did manage to win Sunday's contest and hopefully its a sign for the immediate future.

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The Texas baseball team had its worst stretch of the season, being swept by the Oklahoma State Cowboys and giving up 36 runs in three games. Now as they enter into the final stretch of the season, they need to look for answers if they want to salvage a once-promising season. So what does David Pierce need to do in order to right the ship as they welcome the West Virginia Mountaineers to Austin?

As the Longhorns head into the summer, the football team has questions that need to be answered, including the quarterback position. Nobody is questioning Sam Ehlinger as the starter, but what are fair expectations for him heading into his junior season? And with his style as a runner and injury history, will Casey Thompson be ready to step into the role if-necessary?

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The Texas Longhorns took the field for the annual Orange and White game to cap off their 2019 spring practice season. The wind kept down much of the offense, which gave the defense an advantage. Fans got a look at the new-look secondary, a retooled offensive line and an idea of what the future can hold with the early enrolees. 

Texas struggled at home for the first time since beginning conference play, falling to the Kansas State Wildcats two gamess to one. Both the bats and pitching were inconsistent, Texas had a couple of key performances from its usual contributors.  

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The Texas Longhorns wrapped up their spring practice with the 2019 Orange and White game. The white team - comprised of the first team defense and the second team offense - came out on top 12-6. The defense looked sharp and held the first team offense in check.

To provide immediate takes on the spring game, Gerald welcomed Burnt Orange Nation site editor Wescott Eberts for a quick check-in. Wescott breaks down what he liked about the defense and what to expect from the offense heading into the 2019 season.

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