What It Means to Be a Longhorn: Darrell Royal, Mack Brown and Many of Texas's Greatest Players - Hardcover

Bill Little; Jenna McEachern

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572439513 ISBN 13: 9781572439511

Publisher: Triumph Books, 2007

Synopsis

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Texas football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Longhorn football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. Texas fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.

About this title

From the Publisher:

"I was hoping Texas would call, but I wasn't full of myself enough to throw my name out there."--Darrell Royal, about being hired as head coach in 1956 "To be a Longhorn means...you don't have to say, `Hello.' Just say, `Hook 'em,' and that's okay."--Mack Brown "So what does it mean to be a Longhorn? To me, it's love..."--Vince Young

From the Inside Flap:

From the illuminating forewords by Darrell Royal and Mack Brown to reflections from Vince Young, What It Means to Be a Longhorn is an unprecedented collection of stories, thoughts, and memories of many of Texas football's greatest names. Coach Royal reflects on his team's remarkable run during his distinguished career: he posted an astonishing 167-47-5 career record and directed Texas to national championships in 1963, 1969, and 1970. Mack Brown follows with memories of the team's fourth national championship in 2006. In addition, the games, plays, and legends of Texas football lore are brought to life by the coaches and players who made them happen, from Howard Terry and Rooster Andrews to Major Applewhite and Vince Young. Other notable contributors include Tommy Nobis, Chris Simms, Roosevelt Leaks, Jerry Sisemore, Doug English, Eric Metcalf, Ricky Williams, Michael Huff, and many others. Each player's story is unique, yet there is a common thread that runs through all of them: when faced with a choice of colleges, each had the courage to challenge himself to compete with and against the best. They trusted their coaches to push them to their limits and beyond. They had the guts to step in front of 80,000 screaming fans to represent a school with impossibly high standards. The players stoically subjugated their personal desires and goals in order to achieve success as a team. Longhorns fans everywhere will enjoy reading Howard Terry's recollection of the varsity team defeating Notre Dame in South Bend in 1934; how Keith Moreland is recognized more for his playing days in Austin than his baseball career as a member of the Chicago Cubs; and reliving the epic 2006 Bowl Championship Series victory over USC through David Thomas's stirring firsthand account. Moment after moment is captured through the eyes and words of the players themselves and is enhanced by a collection of photos that creates a burnt orange and white tapestry of words and images that aptly reflect the depth and meaning behind Longhorns football.

About this edition

• Publisher: Triumph Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1572439513
• ISBN 13: 9781572439511
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240