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Beating a Dead Horse
Nearly 25 years after SMU received the death penalty, the Mustangs are finally on the trail to success. But an ESPN documentary reminds us how far the team had fallen thanks to ego, greed, and the religion of football.
December 1, 2010 | by Jeff Beckham | Web Exclusive
The Case for Keenum
The University of Houston quarterback leads the nation in passing attempts, completions, and yardage, and he’s tied for the NCAA lead with 38 touchdown passes. But does he have what it takes to win the Heisman?
December 1, 2009 | by Jeff Beckham | Web Exclusive
Don’t Back Down
Why can’t TCU seem to break into the national sports consciousness?
November 1, 2009 | by Jeff Beckham | Web Exclusive
The Real McCoys
Following in his brother’s footsteps, Case McCoy is looking to become the next quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.
November 1, 2009 | by Jeff Beckham | Web Exclusive
Becoming a Pro Soccer Player
Brek Shea on scoring goals, getting free cleats, and doing the faux-hawk. 
April 1, 2012 | by Jeff Beckham | The Horse's Mouth
Playing the Field
How the state's top two players made their college choices.
February 1, 2010 | by Jeff Beckham | Web Exclusive
The Eyes of Texas Are Upon Them
And the question on everyone’s mind is: Does TCU deserve a shot at the BCS title game?
November 1, 2010 | by Jeff Beckham | Web Exclusive
Purple Haze
The hip-hop inspired “purple drank” may have claimed its latest victim—former A&M defensive tackle Johnny Jolly of the Green Bay Packers—who faces prison time for possession of at least 200 grams of codeine, a key ingredient.
August 1, 2010 | by Jeff Beckham | Web Exclusive

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