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    Winning over Iowa 26-24 in the Alamo Bowl, when was the last time Texas lost a bowl game?Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      2003. Texas lost to Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.

    Who was the head coach of the Horns in 1999?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Mack Brown. Mack Brown, former head coach of North Carolina, has compiled an 18-8 record, and 2 bowl appearances in his first 2 seasons at the helm. His charisma and recruiting savvy have become legendary. Just take a look at the recruiting class of 1999, voted number one in America by several leading publications.

    Who was picked to win the South Division of the Big 12 in the 2000 season?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Texas. The Longhorns were picked to meet Nebraska for the Big 12 championship game, pitting North division champs against South division champs.

    Who scored the only touchdown in the agonizing loss to Texas A&M?Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      Jamaal Charles. Texas A&M won 12-7. That was A&Ms first win against Texas since 1999.

    Who led the Longhorns in tackles during the 2005-06 season?National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      Michael Griffin. Free safety M. Grifin led the D unit with 124 tackles that included a UT record-tying 23 against A&M.

    Who did redshirt freshman QB Colt McCoy beat out for the starting position?Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      Jevan Snead. Jevan was an Army All-American, and him and Colt battled all summer for the starting job. Colt won it, starting the opening game against North Texas. Snead transferred to Ole Miss.

    Who did Colt McCoy hook up with for his first collegiate passing touchdown in the season?Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      Limas Sweed. It was Colt's third pass of his career, and Sweed took it to the house on a slant route. Texas won 56-7.

    Which two Longhorns heard their names called during the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft?Texas Longhorns Football (hornmafia)

      Vince Young and Michael Huff. Young went No. 3 overall to Tennessee, and Huff went No. 7 to Oakland. Griffin went to Minnesota in the second round. Johnson and Benson were first round selections in 2005.

    Which Texas receiver led the nation in yards per catch with a mininum of 25 catches in the 2005-06 season?National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      Billy Pittman. "Big Play" Billy Pittman averaged 22.1 yards per catch for his 34 catches, and averaged 37.2 on his 5 touchdowns.

    Which team did Texas beat 3 out 4 contests from 1998-2001?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Nebraska. Texas, since the inception of the Big 12, has owned Nebraska. With the exception of the Big 12 Championship game loss in '99, Texas has had their way with the Huskers.

    Which receiver caught the go-ahead touchdown in the rally against Texas Tech?Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      Quan Cosby. Cosby caught the pass from McCoy early in the 4th quarter to give Texas the lead. Texas won 35-31.

    Which Longhorn running back did not score 10 touchdowns rushing in their 05-06 championship year? National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      Selvin Young. S. Young just missed the milestone with 8 TDs. Taylor had 12, Charles had 11, and Melton with 10.

    Which defensive back for Texas was suspened before the 1 vs. 2 matchup against Ohio St.?Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      Tarell Brown. Brown, who some said was Texas's best cover cornerback, was suspended, and that forced Texas to use inexperienced cornerbacks. Ohio State won 24-7.

    Which assistant coach won the Broyles Award for best assistant coach in college football in 2005-06?National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      Greg Davis. This gave Texas the honor of having consecutive winners on an active staff for the first time in the award's history (Chizik '04-'05).

    What was the Longhorns' game winning streak when the final whistle blew at the 2006 Rose Bowl?National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      20. The Longhorns had the longest winning streak in the nation after beating USC and the the Trojans' 34-game winning streak.

    What was the final score of the 2005 Texas-Ohio St. game in Columbus?National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      25 - 22 Texas. Vince Young to Limas Sweed with 2:37 left gave the Longhorns the final lead, and eventually Texas went on to beat the Buckeyes in an Ohio State record crowd of 105,565.

    What team did Texas defeat for the 2005 National Title (in the 2006 Rose Bowl)?Texas Longhorns Football (hornmafia)

      USC. They two were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 and had the two highest-scoring offenses in football. The month-long hype did not disappoint as Texas overcame a late deficit to prevail, 41-38.

    What song is sung by coaches, players, and fans alike following each and every football game?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Eyes of Texas. The Eyes of Texas is sang after every Texas sporting event, whether it's swimming, golf, or badminton.

    What is the University's slogan?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Hook 'Em Horns.

    What is the name of the walk-on kicker who's first kick was the game-winner against Nebraska?Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      Ryan Bailey. Texas won 22-20. "You're the luckiest guy in the world, you've got a chance to be Dusty Mangum on your first kick". Mack Brown told Bailey that before his kick. Dusty Mangum kicked the game-winning field goal at the 2005 Rose Bowl, which Brown told him he was the luckiest guy in the world by being the hero at the Rose Bowl.

    What former Texas running back won the Heisman Trophy in 1999?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Ricky Williams. Ricky Williams later played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints.

    What former Texas defensive lineman is the 'franchise player' for the Jacksonville Jaguars?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Tony Brackens. Brackens was declared the team's franchise player in 1999.

    What 2000 Longhorn was the son of a former Super Bowl MVP?Texas Longhorns Football (kellguyusa)

      Chris Simms. Chris Simms, son of former NY Giant quarterback Phil Simms, is expected to share duties with incumbent Major Applewhite. The sophomore southpaw is heralded for his strong arm and 'Montana-like' vision.

    Vince Young nabbed MVP honors with an incredible game against USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl, but which two other Longhorns also found their way into the end zone for touchdowns?Texas Longhorns Football (hornmafia)

      Ramonce Taylor and Selvin Young. Selvin Young scored on a late toss from Vince Young to put Texas ahead 10-7, and Ramance Taylor's TD run later in the second quarter gave Texas a 17-7 lead.

    Until the 2005 Rose Bowl, Texas had never played fellow college power Michigan, and until the start of their 2005-06 home series, the Horns had never faced off against Ohio State. Also at that time, Texas still hadn't played coach Mack Brown's alma mater, a perennial power in their own right. Which team was this?Texas Longhorns Football (hornmafia)

      Florida State. Brown also attended Vandebilt, but he graduated from FSU in 1974.

    Texas saw its 280-game scoring streak, the longest active string in Division 1 at the time, snapped in 2004. What opponent became the first team since 1980 to shutout the Horns?Texas Longhorns Football (hornmafia)

      Oklahoma . The shutout marked the final loss of Vince Young's college career.

    Texas pulled off the biggest comeback win in school history against Oklahoma State in 2004, erasing a 35-7 second quarter deficit. What was the final score?Texas Longhorns Football (hornmafia)

      56-35. Vince Young threw a TD pass to Bo Scaife in the final seconds of the first half to close the lead to 35-14, and then the Horns reeled off six second half TDs.

    Prior to the 2006 home game with Ohio State, the University of Texas dedicated an eight foot statue of what former Longhorn great, outside the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium?Texas Longhorns Football (hornmafia)

      Earl Campbell. Campbell won the 1977 Heisman Trophy before embarking on a Hall of Fame NFL career. Unfortunately, his special night was marred by an Ohio State victory.

    In the 2006 version of the Red River Shootout, which defensive player recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and also intercepted a pass? Texas Longhorns 2006 (hf2ndbaseman)

      Aaron Ross. Ross also recovered another fumble, as the Longhorns won 28-10.

    How many yards did Vince Young run for in the 2006 Rose Bowl against USC?National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      200. He did get a season high 267 in a win against Oklahoma St., and his 200 against the Trojans put him over the 1000 yard mark for consecutive years.

    How many wins has Mack Brown collect between the 1998 and 2005 seasons (8 years)at Texas?National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns (mikebegone)

      83. Since Mack Brown came to the 40 Acres in '98, Texas led the nation in wins over that span, and was the only program with double-digit wins every season from 2001-2005.

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