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Should schools block commits from visits?
David UbbenTexas made headlines last week after coach Mack Brown spelled out his policy on Longhorns commits visiting other schools. "What we'll tell guys, 'Don't commit to us unless it's over and you want to come.' Then the message we get, if you're committ...
Blog | February 12, 2013 -
Sooners find a spark in the running game
David UbbenDamien Williams took the handoff from Landry Jones as his two teammates in the backfield rushed to find white jerseys to block. Williams cut once through the line as a diving Kenny Vaccaro missed Williams' ankles. Williams slowed to let his blockers ...
Blog | October 17, 2012 -
Emails reveal Big 12 efforts to block Mizzou
David UbbenThe Big 12 looks like it's stabilized, but there's plenty we still don't know about the turbulent past few months that resulted in Missouri and Texas A&M's exits from the Big 12 into the SEC. David Briggs of the Columbia Tribune shed some ligh...
Blog | March 19, 2012 -
Q&A: West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen
David UbbenWest Virginia are the new guys on the block in the Big 12, but its coach has been around the Big 12 block plenty. Dana Holgorsen did stints at Texas Tech and Oklahoma State (with Houston in between) before being named the Mountaineers' head coach. ...
Blog | March 12, 2012 -
Oklahoma State last road block to rematch
David UbbenSo, you don't want a rematch? I hope your pistols are firing. Jump on the Oklahoma State bandwagon and ride it through championship weekend. After Stanford and Boise State lost on Saturday, two things happened: One, discussion of the possibilit...
Blog | November 14, 2011 -
Halftime: Confidence boost for A&M DBs
David UbbenThree different quarterbacks have set school records for passing yards against Texas A&M this year. The Aggies have given up 15 more yards per game through the air than any defense in the country. The defense can use all the building blocks...
Blog | October 29, 2011 -
K-State a reflection of its legendary coach
David UbbenCollin Klein was handed a laminated card at the first team meeting after Bill Snyder had been re-hired as coach at Kansas State. On it were the building blocks upon which Snyder started one of the greatest program turnarounds in college football h...
Blog | October 20, 2011 -
Building blocks take shape for Longhorns
David UbbenThe last time UCLA and Texas crossed paths, it was the beginning of the end for the Longhorns. It was no "Rout 66," but it might as well have been. UCLA needed only eight pass attempts to roll over an undefeated No. 7 Texas team, 34-12. The Lon...
Blog | September 14, 2011 -
Midseason review: Texas
David UbbenTexas Longhorns Record: 3-2 (1-1 Big 12) After losing Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley -- a.k.a., Texas' offense -- we knew 2010 would be somewhat of a rebuilding year in Austin, but the building blocks looked to be in place to keep the Longhorns...
Blog | October 12, 2010 -
Weighing in on the rule changes
David UbbenWe touched on the issue briefly in Thursday's chat, but the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved three rules changes for college football. A quick review: In 2010: No wedge blocks on kickoffs, meaning no more than two players standing ...
Blog | April 16, 2010 -
Virtual Pressbox in operation
David UbbenPlease feel free to join the conversation throughout the day at the Virtual Pressbox, where ESPN bloggers and recruiting experts will jump in throughout the day. Each conference will be featured during an hour-long block during the afternoon. The ...
Blog | February 03, 2010 -
DFW area dominates Big 12 recruiting areas
David UbbenA running joke about Big 12 recruiters is that you can find more players in a six-block area in Dallas than most cities across the nation. Those stories appear to be true, according to an innovative series developed by Tulsa World reporter Matt Ba...
Blog | February 01, 2010 -
How about a chat at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday?
David UbbenPosted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin I had some computer access troubles last week in trying to hook up for my weekly chat. I've got a backup plan for tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to being able to spend the entire 60-minute block answering Big ...
Blog | September 14, 2009 -
How about a chat today about college football?
David UbbenPosted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin The folks at SportsNation will be conducting an afternoon-long chat on all things college football. The festivities start at noon ET today when Big Ten blogger Adam Rittenberg starts us off. My 30-minute block wil...
Blog | May 20, 2009 -
Mack Brown's finishing school emphasizing dinner manners
David UbbenPosted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin College is a time for learning -- both inside and outside the classroom. The Texas Longhorns are discovering much more this spring than how to make form tackles and provide crunching downfield blocks. As is coach ...
Blog | March 05, 2009 -
Hawkins sold on new RB Scott
David UbbenPosted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Having a game-breaking back like heralded incoming freshman Darrell Scott coming into his program already is exciting Colorado coach Dan Hawkins. "You love to have those guys when you block it...
Blog | July 22, 2008