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Jaxon Shipley got a head start from brother Jordan

Jaxon Shipley got a head start from brother Jordan

You'll see Jaxon Shipley's competitive spirit in a way you've never seen it in Chip Brown's latest can't-miss profile on UT's sophomore sensation.

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7/17/12
 • Chip Brown
Breaking down the offense

Breaking down the offense

T-minus three days. No we're not talking about the countdown to the start of the regular season for the fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns, but rather we'r

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8/24/07
 • Geoff Ketchum
The Forty Acres Report: J-Mike has some help

The Forty Acres Report: J-Mike has some help

In our latest practice report, we take a look at the Texas tight ends. Which of the young guys are stepping up? Find out inside. We also talked to sev

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8/14/07
 • Jason Suchomel
McCoy dominates in second practice

McCoy dominates in second practice

If the defense got the better of the offense on the first day of workouts for the Texas Longhorns this week, sophomore quarterback Colt McCoy made sur

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8/7/07
 • Geoff Ketchum
10 stories to watch in summer camp

10 stories to watch in summer camp

Football season is officially upon us and the Longhorns will take to the practice field for the first time on Monday evening. There are plenty of stor

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8/6/07
 • Jason Suchomel
Who plays, who sits

Who plays, who sits

When the Texas Longhorns report to campus on Sunday, 24 young men from the Class of 2007 will arrive for their first set of fall workouts. Of course,

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8/2/07
 • Geoff Ketchum
Key roles for the Longhorns up for grabs

Key roles for the Longhorns up for grabs

Don't look now Longhorn fans, but we're less than three weeks away from the start of preseason practices. Texas is scheduled to take to the field for

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7/19/07
 • Jason Suchomel
Instant contributor

Instant contributor

The Texas Longhorns offered scholarships to and gained commitments from three out-of-state players in 2007, but only one of the non-Texans stuck with

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4/26/07
 • Jason Suchomel
The home stretch

The home stretch

Texas is in its last week of spring practices, and there are still plenty of storylines to follow. In our latest practice notebook, we get the lowdown

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3/27/07
 • Jason Suchomel
Big 12 Signing Day dream team

Big 12 Signing Day dream team

With the No. 5 recruiting class in the nation, it's no surprise that Texas placed more players on the Big 12 Signing Day dream team than any other sch

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2/8/07
 • John Talman
Recruiting Overview: Breaking down the O

Recruiting Overview: Breaking down the O

You've heard certainly heard all of the buzz around the state of Texas in the last 24 hours about the top five recruiting class that the Texas Longhor

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2/8/07
 • Geoff Ketchum
Any reason for UT fans to worry about Irby

Any reason for UT fans to worry about Irby

Some Texas fans have been worried about Blaine Irby's commitment, largely because the UT fan base has become a little gun shy with non-Texas recruits

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1/30/07
 • Jason Suchomel
Future Horns take center stage in All-Star game

Future Horns take center stage in All-Star game

The Longhorns of tomorrow had a chance to be All-America stars of the present on Saturday at the U.S. Army All-America game in San Antonio. Texas comm

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1/8/07
 • Geoff Ketchum
Army game notebook: Toliver puts decision on hold

Army game notebook: Toliver puts decision on hold

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Hempstead (Texas) wide receiver Terrance Toliver was close to making his official commitment live on NBC Saturday. However, afte

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1/6/07
 • Sean Callahan
Army West notebook: West squad has final workout

Army West notebook: West squad has final workout

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The West team held their final workout before tomorrow's U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the San Antonio Alamo Dome. Head coach J

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1/5/07
 • Sean Callahan
Army West notebook: Griffen a scary match-up

Army West notebook: Griffen a scary match-up

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Avondale (Ariz.) Agua Fria defensive end Everson Griffen plans to make a statement in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Al

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1/4/07
 • Sean Callahan
A five-star shot in the dark

A five-star shot in the dark

Although National Signing Day is just a month away, the Texas Longhorns could be getting involved with one of the nation's elite prospects. Of course,

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1/3/07
 • Sean Callahan
Will Texas make a late run at McKnight

Will Texas make a late run at McKnight

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - With national signing day nearly a month away, New Orleans (La.) John Curtis athlete Joe McKnight thought he had his final four l

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1/3/07
 • Sean Callahan
UTs best class ever

UTs best class ever

It was only five years ago that Vince Young led a heralded class to Austin and eventually to a national title, but there's another star-studded class

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12/20/06
 • Geoff Ketchum
Ready to get started

Ready to get started

Most of the water cooler talk on the Horns banquet weekend visitors has been about the status of quarterback John Brantley, but there were two other o

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12/12/06
 • Jason Suchomel
Horns hosting commits this weekend

Horns hosting commits this weekend

The biggest official visit weekend of the year is here for Texas, but the staff in Austin won't be hoping for commitments. The only prospects schedule

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12/8/06
 • John Talman
Irby finds a home

Irby finds a home

All year, there has been some discussion and debate (including among the Texas coaches) on where Blaine Irby would line up for the Horns, and it looks

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11/29/06
 • Jason Suchomel
Irby impressive in St. Bonny win

Irby impressive in St. Bonny win

We were in attendance this past Friday when Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure took on Encino (Calif.) Crespi. We were interested to see how the Seraphs

10/2/06
 • Greg Biggins
St. Bonaventure makes a big statement

St. Bonaventure makes a big statement

Defending state team of the year St. Bonaventure of Ventura opens up the 2006 season with a historic 34-0 shutout win over Hart of Newhall. Go inside

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9/2/06
 • Ronnie Flores
Blaine Irby: I expect us to do big things

Blaine Irby: I expect us to do big things

The Longhorns have scored some big commitments so far this year, and Mack Brown and staff were up to their usual tricks again with a pledge from Calif

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6/23/06
 • Jason Suchomel
AMP: Irby to Texas

AMP: Irby to Texas

The Longhorns land their 22nd commitment, and third outside Texas. Ventura (Calif.) tight end Blaine Irby is now on board, giving the Horns another v

6/22/06
 • Rivals.com AMP
Irby pulls the trigger

Irby pulls the trigger

As expected, it came down to two schools for Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure athlete Blaine Irby. His final two choices were Texas and Arizona State.

6/22/06
 • Greg Biggins
Big 12: Colorado doing well in state

Big 12: Colorado doing well in state

In the this week's edition of the Big 12 Blitz, Rivals.com national recruiting analysts Jeremy Crabtree and John Talman give you the inside scoop from

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6/21/06
 • John Talman and Jeremy Crabtree
Where will Irby land

Where will Irby land

With the way the landscape of college football recruitig has changed in recent years, it's getting more and more rare that top national athletes remai

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6/19/06
 • Jason Suchomel
Is Irby getting close

Is Irby getting close

There may not be a more versatile player out of the West region this year than Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure standout Blaine Irby. The talented ath

6/19/06
 • Greg Biggins
Irbys heating up

Irbys heating up

Heading into last weekend's Texas Longhorn mini-camp, the hot storyline that most fans wanted to hear about was the potential visit of California blue

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6/12/06
 • Jason Suchomel
Texas tidbits: Horns find room for more

Texas tidbits: Horns find room for more

Though it appeared Texas was done with more commitments from in-state, the Longhorns' one-day camp changed all that early this week. Two more prospect

6/7/06
 • John Talman
Video: Irby takes it the distance

Video: Irby takes it the distance

Video: Irby takes it the distance

5/15/06
 • Rivals.com
FSU looking west for blue chip tight end

FSU looking west for blue chip tight end

Three years ago, Lorenzo Booker announced on national television that he was leaving the friendly confines of Ventura, California and heading to Flori

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5/14/06
 • Lee Gordon
Irby holds Sun Devils in high regard

Irby holds Sun Devils in high regard

Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure star athlete Blaine Irby grew up in Tempe, Ariz. and considered the Sun Devils to be his favorite program until his f

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5/3/06
 • Chris Karpman
Five on the rise

Five on the rise

During the camp season and May evaluation period, there always are multiple prospects that go from unknown to wanted man in a short period of time. In

4/20/06
 • Rivals.com Football Recruiting Staff
Irbys one of the chosen ones

Irbys one of the chosen ones

There aren't many prospects left on the Texas recruiting board heading into the May evaluation period, but one of the high-profile out of state player

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4/20/06
 • Geoff Ketchum
UA recruits impress at Nike Training Camp

UA recruits impress at Nike Training Camp

<i>Los Angeles, Calif. -</i> The second official Nike Training Camp took place this weekend in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California. S

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4/17/06
 • Ryan Stevens
Nike Camp Gets Offensive

Nike Camp Gets Offensive

Imitating last year's USC team, the USC Nike Camp held Saturday was headlined by offensive stars. While a number of talented defenders showed up to Ho

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4/16/06
 • Michael Schwartz
As good as gold

As good as gold

LOS ANGELES – In the 1840s settlers flocked to California in search of gold. On Saturday more than 300 prospects will head to the University of South

4/14/06
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Texas tidbits: Horns keep rolling

Texas tidbits: Horns keep rolling

It's the same story, different week. Texas has added more key pieces to the puzzle in their 2007 class with three more commitments from this past week

3/29/06
 • John Talman
Moving on up

Moving on up

Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure athlete/tight end Blaine Irby might be the fastest rising prospect on the West Coast. The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder alrea

3/21/06
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Irby takes top SPARQ Rating at SoCal combine

Irby takes top SPARQ Rating at SoCal combine

When it comes to testing at the various camps and combines, few players come in as well prepared as the players from Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure.

3/7/06
 • Greg Biggins
SoCal ATH joins teammate with early offers

SoCal ATH joins teammate with early offers

Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure has a pair of players that will be recruited at the national level. Defensive back Michael Williams, a member of the

2/6/06
 • Greg Biggins