I may be getting on the hotel train a little late, but I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for hotels for the RRS.

I'm a student, so obviously I'm not looking for the Ritz.  Last year we stayed at a friend's house in Plano but it was a painful commute to the game.  Are there any places with a decent location for easy access to both the Friday night activities as well as the game?

Thanks

Any students have any concrete date on which the student season tickets go on sale for football season?  I remember hearing about them around July last year.  I also found out through facebook.  Texas athletics has not been on the ball in communication in all the years I've been here.

Also, does anybody have any advice for getting the best seats?  It seems like seniors (not 5th-years) with small groups get the best spots.  I'm sure one of you old, wise alums have some advice on the subject.

Guess this is no big surprise.  Here's the link.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas redshirt freshman QB G.J. Kinne has elected to transfer, he confirmed Friday. Kinne will depart the Longhorns program after one season, but has not yet determined where he will transfer.

"I chose the best school at what was the end of a very successful, but difficult high school career," Kinne said. "I have definitely become a better quarterback with the help of one of the most knowledgeable offensive coaches in college football, Greg Davis. However, the quarterback position is unique in terms of playing time, and I have to find a program that best fits my skills.

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Would anyone with any legal knowhow care to comment on these questions?

How did these steroid hearing make it to Congress?

Why do people agree to come to them?  Are they subpoenaed?  If so, how is that even legal?  What business does Congress have with this issue?  

If it's drug dealing Congress is concerned about, shouldn't that be a state matter?

Statesman link

Brown has been suspended for more than a month from his team at Port Arthur Memorial High after receiving a technical foul during a game.

Johnny Ray Brown said his son did not sign in November because "he was trying to get some things done," including qualifying academically for eligibility as a freshman. Brown has yet to qualify.

Johnny Ray Brown said he considers Henderson a friend but added, "We did some things he asked us to do. J'Covan took an anger management class. Then Terrul still turned his back on J'Covan."

Sounds like a project.