Your Texas Longhorns will start out the year with the #5 ranking in the nation per the Collegiate Baseball Preseason Poll. Texas is the highest ranked Big 12 team, while 3 other schools in Texas are also in the top 10. Preseason Poll here

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Be honest with yourselves.  Do you really think Texas pulls it out.  I'd like to see the true general assessment in regards to the outlook the BONers have for the Longhorns Football Team.  I for one, see it as being a very close game, and I have yet to decide who would win it.  

Remember, you have to be honest with yourselves.  No homerism, no blatant pessimism.  Just honesty. I think I'll find it interesting to see the outcome after tomorrow.  

Enjoy the game. Hook em!

I remember a certain gem that 54b wrote a few years back asking, "What kind of BONer are you?" I've always figured that I've been a very optimistic fan, that at times fails to keep things realistic in his optimism.  I guess you can say that about alot of my favorite sports teams, as I've had to have learned patience after growing up an Astro and Oiler fan.  I'm not one to throw in the towel, and I'm not one to give up on a season in which so much can happen.  Remember 2007? After OU beat us, did anyone ever think that Rutgers would have a chance to play for the MNC? Kansas? Missouri?

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Hey guys, sorry about this, but I never got a chance to get a RttD this week for UCLA because I've been in the process of moving and also the new MMA blog over at Fantake just launched.  Scipio Tex and I will be writing over there for MMA news and whatnot, so along with trying to get the internet hooked up in my new home, I was busy with that and work.  

Needless to say, I didn't churn out a preview this week, and I apologize.  However, all is not lost.  Scipio Tex from BC has a great breakdown, although a bit depressing and unnerving about UCLA here and here.  Enjoy the previews and enjoy the game.  I'll be back with the RttD in late October, as TES and PB have Oklahoma and Nebraska covered respectively.  Enjoy the game and hook em horns!

Hey guys.  Longhorn fan here, and I was letting y'all know that I posted a preview of the game tomorrow over here at BON.  You're more than welcome to drop by and give your opinion, as I certainly appreciate feedback from the opponent.  I wish ya'll the best of luck tomorrow, and for those who are making the trip to Austin, enjoy the hospitality and most of all have fun.  Austin is a great city with an amazing fan base.  We'll treat y'all right!  

Hook em!

Bumped. Thanks, kriess! Good stuff. Hook 'em!  --PB--

Last year we took the trip to Laramie, Wyoming and left with a 41-10 victory, although the game at halftime was very indicative of our usual "slow starts".  We had to get accustomed to the altitude, the poor special teams play, and all around poor play in general.  Fast forward to a year, and a BCS MNC loss later, and we're in the same boat of some sorts.  Against Rice, we got out to a slow start, had poor special teams play, and the running game never got off like we would have hoped.  What can we expect from Wyoming this year? Well for one, at least we know who their starting quarterback will be.  Thats always a plus.  

Wyoming is coming to Austin on Saturday with a heavy heart, from a fallen Cowboy, who passed away last Monday due to injuries from a car accident in Colorado.  Ruben Narcisse, a freshman LB, will be honored by the Wyoming Cowboys all season for the next 4 seasons by wearing his initials on their helmets, and each week a player will get to wear # 12 in memory of Ruben.  DKR will hold a moment of silence in memoriam and the Band will play a tribute to the Wyoming Cowboys.  For those who are planning to be at DKR, make sure your horns are up, and your heads bowed.  Further information can be found at this link.  

Preview of our home opener after the jump

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    -Last year I had a series of previews (although my busy schedule didnt allow one for every team) called the "Leave No Doubt Tour 2009". Well we certainly didnt leave any doubt as to whether we deserved to return to the Promise Land in College Football, also known as The Rose Bowl.  Problem is: We came up short.  And numb. And blindsided.  But alas, we have moved on and realized that we live to play another day.  We have a chance to once again return to the Grand Stage if we play our cards right.
    This year, we have no need to remove all doubt.  This year, we start the dynasty.  This year, we redefine Texas Football.  This year, we silence the critics and whiners (I'm looking at you Bo Pelini).  This year, ladies and gentlemen....We Return to the Desert!

The house that John McCain built, but Quan Cosby tore it down.

     After a hellacious 8 months of zero Texas Football, we are back!  This Saturday, the Texas Longhorns travel to Houston and Reliant Stadium to take on the Rice Owls of the C-USA.  This is a low-caliber opponent to start off the season, but exactly what Mack Brown and the Texas Longhorns need to refine the new schemes they plan to unveil as the season progresses.  After the jump, lets dive into what to expect from the Rice Owls and how well, or not well they match up against our Horns.  Also, please check out Mr. Bean's quick take on Rice and also Scipio Tex's preview from BC.

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We take on Texas Christian University for the second year in a row at the Austin Super-Regional and the game dates and times have been announced.  

Friday, June 11th at 2pm (Texas Time) on ESPN2
Saturday, June 12th at noon on ESPN
Sunday, June 13th at 3pm on ESPN (if necessary)

Yes, the game is on national TV.  You're welcome Texas fans.  Obviously, the winner of this Super-Regional gets to punch their ticket to Omaha to play in the 2010 College World Series in Rosenblatt Stadium.  This will be the last CWS to be played at Rosenblatt.  Lets take that honor of winning there, back home to Austin for the 7th time.  Hook em!

I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend.  

Lyrics to a song, yes; but they convey a plethora of meaning in relation to Texas athletics this season as well.  We had our National Championship dreams taken away for the past year in numerous sporting events, and I'm not gonna lie to you...it takes its toll.  From losing to LSU in Omaha, to choking away a 2-0 game lead against undefeated Penn State in Volleyball, to a freak accident in the BCS National Championship Game, and to watching our extremely talented basketball team implode on their impressive 17-0 run to start the season.  Sure we have Men's Swimming and Diving to hang our hat on, and while its not exactly Women's Equestrian or Pork judging, its still not on a level as the Big Three.

And now, we have come to another road block.  Our beloved Heart-Attack Horns of last year have resurfaced its ugly head, making our BP and BAC rise significantly in the hot summer months.  For the first time all year, the Longhorn Baseball team has what we like to call, a "losing streak".  I know this may be a new concept to the younger BON-ers out there, but it is true, and it is staring you back in the face. 

So what are you going to do about it? 

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