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Chris Beard at a Texas Tech NCAA National Championship game in 2019

April 5, 2021

Chris Beard Could Have Had a Statue in Lubbock, but He Chose UT Instead

Leaving a near-perfect situation at Texas Tech is an enormous risk for the once-beloved basketball coach, but Beard just might be good enough to succeed where other Longhorns coaches fell short.

By Richard Justice

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian on the field during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sports |

January 7, 2021

What Was the Point of UT Hiring Steve Sarkisian to Replace Head Football Coach Tom Herman?

Six questions to ponder about the Longhorns' coaching switcheroo, while we wait for Sarkisian to arrive in Austin.

By Jason Cohen

Sports |

August 27, 2018

Are Coaches’ Football Salaries Worth It?

The salaries of Texas college football coaches don’t always seem to make a lot of sense.

By Dan Solomon

Sports |

February 1, 2016

An Investigation Finds An Ugly Side To The Plano East Baseball Program

An ISD investigation into the Plano East baseball program turned up racial and gay slurs, concussions, a fight club, and more.

By Dan Solomon