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'The NFL Beat': The End of the Super Agent

I have actually been around Drew Rosenhaus more than the average American, and I can tell you one thing is true. The whole phone thing, the thing about him always being on the phone: This is true. In fact, I am under the impression that the bluetooth conspicuously implanted in his ear is actually dedicated to a separate line than his handheld blackberry. Read More | Comment »

6:26PM Wed. May. 23, Alex Dunlap

What You Know About Them Texas Boys?

They played under the Friday night lights, and now they are headed to the big time. These are the Top 5 former Texas High School players who were taken in this weekend’s NFL Draft. Read More | Comment »

11:33AM Mon. Apr. 30, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Jenkins Island

Janoris Jenkins will one day have an “island” of his own. Like Darelle Revis, or former University of Florida teammate Joe Haden, Jenkins possesses the ability to be a true NFL shutdown corner. A cover corner who leaves the opposing receiver feeling stranded, frustrated, and helpless like Tom Hanks in Castaway. Read More | Comment »

9:00AM Mon. Apr. 23, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Mock Draft

This is "The NFL Beat" and today I brought some friends. We set up the studio, got our wicked-smaaat scouting reporter friend from Boston on the horn, and then proceeded to ignore friends and loved ones while pretending to be NFL GMs. You know, like all the grown-ups do. Here is how things shook out … Read More | Comment »

3:45PM Tue. Apr. 17, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Wonderlickin' Bad

Wonderlic, Inc. administered its first exam in 1937. Since then approximately 120 million prospective employees have taken this test across virtually every industry in existence. The test is used by employers as a general measure for gauging intelligence and problem-solving aptitude present in potential members of their given workforce. Read More | Comment »

5:36PM Thu. Apr. 5, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Brees, Tannehill, and More

Many of you, my loyal readers, may know that I played alongside Drew Brees in high school at Austin-Westlake. We were state champions and I was an all-district defensive end; solely because I went to every one of Drew's film sessions and whiteboard meetings, even the ones that didn't involve my position group. Read More | Comment »

5:32PM Sat. Mar. 31, Alex Dunlap

'Out of Bounds': The Incredible Life of Ricky Williams

When Ricky Williams announced his retirement, the NFL and its fans lost one of the sport's most fascinating figures from the past decade in a half. An athlete who performed at the highest level on the field, he will be remembered for his eccentric lifestyle off the field as much as his record-breaking, highly successful college and pro careers. Read More | Comment »

4:20AM Sat. Mar. 31, Mark Fagan

'The NFL Beat': A Day in the Beat

On Wednesday I took in the largest media event Waco has seen since the Branch Davidians’ standoff with the ATF in 1993. One hundred thirty credentialed media members and more than 80 representatives from between 28 and 32 NFL teams were on hand to see Heisman Trophy-winning Baylor QB Robert Griffin III toss the football with his friends. Read More | Comment »

8:47PM Sat. Mar. 24, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Combine Commentary

This is “The NFL Beat” and for the first time in my life I have writer's block. I keep thinking, "Where do I even start?" Yet, you my loyal reader, know by now I have never been one to back down to a challenge. Take a deep breath, and start from the beginning with me. By the end, I predict I will be ranting as usual. Read More | Comment »

3:40PM Thu. Mar. 1, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Scouting Combine Preview

Wherever you are. Whatever spot you have found yourself in. Somehow, you are in a place where you find yourself here. It is imperative that you understand two critical elements of our newfound relationship before consenting to treatment: This is "The NFL Beat" and I am sick about the NFL Scouting Combine. Read More | Comment »

9:56PM Fri. Feb. 24, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Browns Face Tough Decision at QB

I was in Cleveland the day LeBron announced he would be taking his talents to South Beach. I’ve performed music in Cleveland more times than I can count. One of the things I enjoy about touring is getting to meet sports fans of all different teams, and walks of life. In that one day I gained more respect for Cleveland as a fan base than I have for any other in my life. Read More | Comment »

4:20PM Sat. Feb. 18, Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Scouting the Senior Bowl

This is "The NFL Beat" and I’ve spent the last week in Mobile, Ala., rubbing elbows with more than 800 NFL general managers, coaches, and scouts during Senior Bowl week. Read More | Comment »

4:18PM Fri. Jan. 27, Alex Dunlap

Texas D vs. Baylor Fire Bolt

Texas fans nibbled on Thanksgiving turkey and expected the worst. The Aggies could taste this win. They wanted to end the rivalry with forever bragging rights as they shuffled off to the SEC and leave the Longhorns with the beer-soaked, early-morning regret that is the Big 12. Read More | Comment »

12:44PM Thu. Dec. 1, 2011, Joe O'Connell

Fallen Warriors Remind of Roosevelt Leaks

Instead of pondering how Texas will survive its last three football games of this schizophrenic rebuilding season without Fozzy Whittaker, whose UT tenure was ended by a knee injury, I keep thinking back to Roosevelt Leaks. Read More | Comment »

2:40PM Fri. Nov. 18, 2011, Joe O'Connell

Horns/Tigers Preview

At 4-5, NCAA statistics disclose how the Missouri Tigers have contended with the nation’s fourth-toughest schedule. Though they lack a win of significance, one might consider at least three of their losses moral victories. Read More | Comment »

2:15PM Fri. Nov. 11, 2011, Russ Espinoza

Longhorns Pop Some Viagra to Battle the OU-beaters

Longhorn football fans have their own version of porn: watching someone else beat Oklahoma. For what is porn but being a voyeur instead of being part of the action? Read More | Comment »

12:27PM Fri. Nov. 4, 2011, Joe O'Connell

'Out of Bounds': LHN Flounders, Patriots and Porn Stars, and More

It's been a rough start for UT's upstart Longhorn Network. As of the Kansas/UT kickoff Saturday at 6pm, the only Central Texas homes that will be able to tune in to this lopsided affair will be those that subscribe to Grande or Verizon FiOS. Not to mention the sad Longhorn fans spread throughout the country who have no access to the mighty LHN. Read More | 1 Comment »

4:20PM Fri. Oct. 28, 2011, Mark Fagan

UT Looks to Easily Snare Jayhawks

Fans are notorious for taking outcomes for granted. Journalists too. In the event you’ve had it drummed out of your head by discussion of a Big 12-West Virginia union, the Longhorns (4-2) have a home game this Saturday – albeit one that is sane to sleep on. Read More | Comment »

3:12PM Thu. Oct. 27, 2011, Russ Espinoza

OSU UT Preview

The Longhorns return to DKR Texas Memorial Stadium without the luster of a perfect record, without a year’s worth of “scoreboard,” and – in all likelihood – a chunk of their dignity in the fallout from last week’s 55-17 manhandling by No. 3 Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl. Read More | Comment »

1:44PM Fri. Oct. 14, 2011, Russ Espinoza

Stoops Ready to Helmet Tackle Longhorns

My mysterious voice-mail message from Bob Stoops*: Joe! How’s my favorite cranky scribbler? Coach Stoops here, bubba. Yeah, I read that piece you wrote pretending to be my brother. A laugh riot, compadre. Read More | Comment »

4:16PM Fri. Oct. 7, 2011, Joe O'Connell

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