Twenty memorable journeys around the world, Twenty unforgettable matches, Two very different journalists. One podcast. Where do their paths intersect? In the Press Box. Cricket writers Bharat Sundaresan and Anand Vasu relive some of the incredible events in cricket that they witnessed and covered together.
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Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss all things Brewers throughout the year. From the press box to the parking lot -- and everywhere in between -- they cover the most important stories surrounding the team.
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Get postgame reaction from Statesman writers Danny Davis, Brian Davis, Kirk Bohls and host Cedric Golden.
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In this week's Longhorns Unfiltered, hosts Danny Davis, Brian Davis, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down how Texas pulled off a 27-16 win over Baylor to run its record to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play.By Gannett
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2020 team awards, and prospect development thoughts from Appleton
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Will and DVR hand out virtual hardware for Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, and Rookie of the Year, and share their thoughts on prospect development at the alternate site in Appleton. Rundown 2:00 BA is Playing Deep into October 3:52 The Brewers' Rookie of the Year 10:29 Most Improved Player 15:27 Unheralded Contributors for The Crew in …
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Longhorns Unfiltered: Oklahoma 53, Texas 45 (4 OT)
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The Texas football team is 2-2 after losing a quadruple-overtime decision to Oklahoma in Dallas on Saturday. In this edition of the Longhorns Unfiltered podcast, the American-Statesman’s Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis, Danny Davis and Cedric Golden react to the Longhorns' 53-45 loss.By Gannett
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Braun's future, Brewers trade chips, and key offseason questions
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Will and DVR discuss the future of Ryan Braun and consider the possibility that he's played his last game in a Brewers uniform before discussing the team's best trade chips and several key questions as the offseason begins. Rundown 1:25 Ryan Braun’s Future 9:11 Josh Hader and the Brewers’ Trade Chips 18:14 Looking for Potential Partners to Deal 20:…
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Will and DVR discuss the Brewers' arrival in the postseason for the third consecutive year and the tall task ahead with a Wild Card matchup against the top-seeded Dodgers. Rundown 1:37 Anything Can Happen in a Best-of-Three Series 3:58 How Well Do the Brewers Have to Play to Pull the Upset? 6:32 Choosing Excitement over Frustration 9:35 Remember th…
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Longhorns Unfiltered: Texas 63, Texas Tech 56 (OT)
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The American-Statesman's Brian Davis, Kirk Bohls and Danny Davis react to UT's 63-56 win over Texas Tech.By Gannett
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Will and DVR discuss the Brewers' big week, which included a sweep of the Royals and a series win over the Cardinals, to get back to .500, before breaking down the final eight games of the regular season. Rundown 2:16 Grinding Through Two Doubleheaders for a Series Win 5:09 More Drama with the Cardinals 8:44 Jacob Nottingham's Increased Role & Clut…
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Is This Rock Bottom for the 2020 Brewers?
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Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss a frustrating week for the Brewers, which included a 19-run outburst in Detroit, a walk-off win over the Cubs, a Josh Hader blown save, and a no-hitter at the hands of Cubs starter Alec Mills. Rundown 1:25 Clinging to October Dreams at 20-24 4:42 Which Weekend Loss Was Worse: Saturday or Sunday? 7:47 Does the …
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On the first episode of the 2020 season, Danny Davis, Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis and host Cedric Golden give their postgame reactions to Texas' 59-3 win over UTEP.By Gannett
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Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss the Brewers' ongoing grind to return to .500, the decision to replace Justin Smoak with Daniel Vogelbach, the struggles of Adrian Houser, and the plan for Josh Lindblom as a three-game home series with the Cubs looms this weekend. Rundown 1:32 The Long Grind Back To .500 5:56 Where Might the Brewers Get More P…
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Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss the Brewers' decision to not play their scheduled game against the Reds last Wednesday in protest of social injustice, a relatively quiet trade deadline, and the slow push back toward the .500 mark. Rundown 1:06 The Brewers' Protest of Social Injustice 11:50 A Quiet Trade Deadline 16:51 A Bounce Back Against t…
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Derek VanRiper and Will Sammon discuss the Brewers' tough weekend in Pittsburgh, the effectiveness of the rotation as a whole to this point of the season, the ongoing struggles of the offense, and the importance of the next two series at home ahead of next week's trade deadline. Rundown 0:59 We All Feel 11-15 Right Now 5:12 The Brewers' Rotation Ha…
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Hyderabad 2018: West Indies in three days and a wander off the field
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An unusual Test match for the Press Box 2020 podcast. Bharat Sundaresan’s final Test in India as an Indian reporter — he would move to Australia and follow that team soon after. And Anand Vasu was out of the press box, thanks to issues with accreditation. The two stayed together in Hyderabad, perhaps for the first time, this Test and for a change t…
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Making Sense of The Crew Through 20 Games
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Derek and Will discuss the Brewers' season so far with the move back to .500 following three straight wins against the Cubs, as well as Corbin Burnes' return to the rotation, Freddy Peralta's success in the bullpen, and Keston Hiura's struggles with high fastballs. Rundown 2:41 Corbin Burnes Goes Back to Rotation 6:27 Freddy Peralta's Bullpen Domin…
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Bangalore 2010: Cricket in the time of the Commonwealth Games
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India and Australia snuck in a thriller of a two-Test series in the shadow of the Commonwealth Games in India in 2010. For the first time in ages, cricket took a back seat in the newspapers and on television, in India and it was a pity, because the action on the field was taut, tense and memorable. Ricky Ponting got shaded in Mohali by a VVS Laxman…
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Urías Activated, Strikeout Woes & A Big Series in Chicago
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DVR and Will discuss the activation of Luis Urías, how he fits into the Brewers' roster, the ongoing strikeout issues for the lineup to begin the season, and a very important four-game series on tap for the Brewers at Wrigley Field. Rundown 1:36 Luis Urías Activated, How Does He Fit? 5:38 How Often Will Keston Hiura DH? 10:30 Thinking Ahead to the …
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Melbourne 2014: When MS Dhoni retired from Tests with immediate effect and the shit hit the fan
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The Boxing Day Test of 2014 couldn't have ended in a more perfect fashion at the MCG as far as the Press Box was concerned. Despite it having been a run-heavy affair on a Melbourne pitch that was fast-gaining a reputation of being the flattest in the country, the facile draw which gave Australia an unassailable lead in the series meant everybody co…
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Cain Opts Out, Braun to the IL & A Weekend Without Games
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Rundown 1:28 Lorenzo Cain's Decision to Opt Out 5:32 Ryan Braun Goes on the IL 7:37 Bigger Roles for Ben Gamel & Logan Morrison 10:09 Christian Yelich's Early-Season Slump 15:01 Is Keon Broxton Now A Bigger Part of the 2020 Plan? 18:18 A Quick Look at the White Sox Series Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get…
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Mumbai 2013: Sa-chin! Sa-chin! One final time as destiny's man child leaves cricket's embrace
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The city that never sleeps, that never stops, was brought to a grinding halt for a brief moment. The year was 2013, and the cricket world turned its collective gaze on one of the world’s great cities, to one of cricket’s spiritual homes, to say goodbye to one of its favourite sons. Sachin Tendulkar played his last Test at the Wankhede Stadium, agai…
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Rundown 1:54 Ryan Braun’s Limited Appearances in Chicago 4:46 Friday’s Pitcher’s Duel 6:52 Expectations For Freddy Peralta & Corbin Burnes 10:37 Eric Lauer Pitches Well in Debut 16:50 Eric Sogard & Jedd Gyorko 19:31 Bullpen Observations: Knebel's Return & Usage 24:16 A Look Forward: Pittsburgh & St. Louis Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow …
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Johannesburg 2013: The draw is a thing ... Kohli arrives after the Fab Four have left the building
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After being battered repeatedly, by Quinton de Kock, rain and South Africa, not necessarily in that order, India went into the Johannesburg Test of 2013 mildly undercooked. It was, after all, India’s first big test minus Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. It goes without saying that the fourth corner of the Fab Quartet, Sourav Ganguly, …
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Getting Ready for the Brewers' 2020 Opener!
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Rundown 1:57 News & Notes: Ryan Braun's Status & Keston Hiura's Arm 7:31 Brett Anderson to the IL; Burnes' Bid to Start Game 2 10:12 Ray Black, Logan Morrison & Justin Grimm 12:14 How Has Corey Knebel Looked in Summer Camp? 16:22 Projecting the 30-Man Opening Day Roster 23:54 Most Impactful Player Starting 2020 in Appleton? 27:15 Most Impactful Pla…
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Lord's 2019: World Cup for England, Love for New Zealand -- by the barest of margins
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By the barest of margins. The baaaarest of margins. The 2019 World Cup was decided — some will argue it wasn’t even decided — by the barest of margins. When the game was completed, nothing separated England and New Zealand. When the SuperOver was done, nothing separated England and New Zealand. And yet, England won the World Cup, on the back of hav…
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Rundown Interview w/Jeff Levering 3:52 Camp Observations 6:34 Adjustments For the Radio Team 12:18 Best Moments with Bob Uecker 15:55 Calling Scrimmages Post-Interview Topics 18:55 Eric Lauer Placed on the IL 21:36 Player Pool Additions Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Jeff on Twitter: @JLevering4 G…
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Kolkata 2016: Brathwaite makes a name and Samuels snarls as West Indies win
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Remember the name, remember the game. On a hot, steamy evening in Kolkata, West Indies and England provided a finish that was made for television, made for drama and will be replayed in minds for some time to come. The sight of Carlos Brathwaite standing tall and launching Ben Stokes, and with him England, to defeat, was something else. But the gam…
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Rundown 1:43 What Are The Summer Camp Workouts Like? 4:42 Information is Elusive 9:39 Testing Process Working Effectively for Brewers? 12:32 Corey Knebel & Fifth Starter Battle Update 19:57 2020 Schedule Analysis Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/4…
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Brewers Announce Initial 2020 Player Pool
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Rundown 1:02 Any Surprises From Initial Roster Pool Release? 3:45 Corey Ray a Lock for Appleton Reserves? 6:57 Versatility As a Strength 8:31 Competition for Additional Roster Spots 14:52 Ueck Returning for 50th Season Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.c…
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Adelaide 2014: Captain Kohli's blaze in the shadow of Phil Hughes
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India's tour of Australia in the 2014-15 season was plunged into despair when Phil Hughes died, after being struck on the head by a bouncer, just as India were preparing to leave for Australia's shores. The players went to Macksville for the funeral, the Brisbane Test was shifted to Adelaide, and when play began, India were without Mahendra Singh D…
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The Milkmen Are Ready to Deliver Live Baseball in Milwaukee
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Rundown 0:52 Update on 2020 MLB Season Interview with Kyle Lesniewski 7:36 Roster Building Process Entering Year 2 9:12 How the Milkmen & the American Association Designed a Safe Environment to Play Live Baseball in 2020 11:46 What Makes Independent Baseball Unique? 16:38 Adjustments Made in the Wake of the Pandemic 22:55 Greatest Areas of Concern …
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Examining the Brewers' 2020 Draft w/Keith Law
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Rundown Interview with Keith Law 4:11 How Did Garrett Mitchell Fall to the Brewers' 20th Pick? 8:30 Will Freddy Zamora Stick at Shortstop? 10:57 Zavier Warren Projection & Comp 13:11 Joey Wiemer & Hayden Cantrelle 17:38 Is Keith Still a Believer in Luis Urías? 20:12 Where Else Could Keston Hiura Play Defensively? 22:39 What Might Player Development…
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Rundown 1:45 Excitement for the Draft 7:41 Unique Preparations for 2020 11:18 Very Limited Signing Bonuses for Undrafted Players 17:12 Current Brewers Drafted After First Five Rounds 21:30 All-Time Great Brewers Outside First Five Rounds Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athl…
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Will and DVR discuss David Stearns' recent call with the media, and the ongoing uncertainty regarding the return of baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Rundown 2:44 Justin's Path to Milwaukee 8:34 Motivation After Waiting for the Call in 2019 11:52 Different Ways Teams Utilize New Data in Coaching 14:19 Stay Prepared in Isolation 16:21 The Challenge of Pitch Tunneling Effectively 18:46 Spring Performance & Looking Forward 24:51 Implications of Expanded Rosters Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon F…
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Rundown Interview w/Adam McCalvy 2:51 Humble Beginnings in 1970 5:00 Favorite Part of Writing Process 9:50 The Inspiration for Bernie Brewer 12:05 Hank Aaron's Role in the Move Out of County Stadium 16:05 Filling In The Brewers' Mount Rushmore 20:02 Chasing Down Prince Fielder 23:35 Most Underrated Brewer Since 2001 (Post Interview) 28:37 Assessing…
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Taking the Pulse of the Brewers' Fanbase
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Rundown 2:50 What Are Your Realistic Expectations for the 2020 Brewers? 8:39 Next Five Years: Are the Brewers Headed in the Right Direction? 14:12 How Committed to Winning is Mark Attanasio? 20:06 Rating Craig Counsell 27:58 Some Frustration in Losing Moustakas & Grandal? 33:34 Have the Brewers Surrounded Yelich with Enough Talent? 38:40 Which Pitc…
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Revisiting the Brewers' Offseason Additions
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Rundown 5:49 Setting Expectations for Avisaíl García 11:15 Figuring Out Omar Narváez 18:15 What Will Josh Lindblom Do In Year 1 w/The Crew? 23:31 Justin Smoak's Likely Role 29:01 Differing Views of Luis Urías 34:08 Veteran Depth: Sogard, Gyorko & Holt 38:58 Is Brett Anderson a Rotation Fixture in 2020? 44:32 How Will the Brewers Adjust Eric Lauer? …
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Rundown 3:39 Braun's Place in Brewers History 9:09 How is Braun Viewed Outside of Milwaukee? 11:30 Does He Have a Hall of Fame Resume? 16:14 Comparisons to Similar Historical Hitters 24:27 Cooperstown Cases: Braun vs. Joey Votto 32:20 Could Braun Re-Sign Beyond 2020? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a …
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Rundown 2:04 Simulations of the 2020 Season 9:13 The Athletic Alternative Universe - Will's Brewers 18:36 What's Going to Happen This Season? 28:05 The 'Arizona-Florida' Plan 35:44 Teams at Home, in Empty MLB Stadiums? Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.co…
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Rundown 2:33 Going Back to 1993 7:47 A 2001 Deal with Houston 11:54 Nelson Cruz Becomes a Brewer 14:47 The Carlos Lee Trade 19:21 A Return to the Postseason 21:32 The Blockbuster with Kansas City 24:22 Greinke for Segura, Segura for Anderson, Hill & Díaz 31:21 The Christian Yelich Trade Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow Derek on Twitter: @…
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Rundown 2:40 Spring Training Observations 5:54 Clubhouse Chemistry & New Additions 9:58 How Are Players Passing The Time? 12:06 Sophia’s Favorite Brewers Classics 15:22 Remembering Game 163 at Wrigley 18:33 Miller Park Wins ‘Best Park in MLB’ Title 21:25 Favorite Road Trip 24:53 Non-Baseball Shows to Binge 27:02 Biggest Obstacle in Career Path 31:1…
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Rundown Interview with Jeff Cirillo 5:10 What Is Jeff Doing to Pass the Time? 6:00 How Can Players Stay Ready During Shutdown? 6:52 Jeff’s Path to Scouting & Broadcasting 9:47 Synthesizing Advanced Stats and Tech in Scouting & Coaching 13:30 On The Juiced Ball 16:04 Commish For a Day: Would Jeff Ban the Shift? 18:18 How Would You Fare Against Today…
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Rundown 4:02 Roster Adjustments 14:12 Why Don't the Brewers Officially Retire #17? 19:14 Is Ryan Braun's #8 A Lock to Be Retired? 23:57 All-Time Brewers Draft Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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Rundown 1:22 Making Health the Top Priority 11:03 Back of the Baseball Cards 17:35 The Legend of Will Sammon 20:29 Re-Naming the RTBNL 23:16 The Sixth Sausage 25:47 Best Offensive Season in Brewers History Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Lear…
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Rundown 4:26 The Yelich Deal is Official 14:52 The Third Base Options 24:35 Tough Cuts: Projecting the 26-man Opening Day Roster 34:05 Spring Notes: Phil Bickford, Braun, Urias & Houser Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad…
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Rundown 1:47 Christian Yelich Nearing Seven-Year Extension 14:07 What Were You Doing on May 15th, 2008? 21:54 Injury Updates: Braun, Houser & Urías 26:07 Spring Notes: Burnes, Morrison & Faria Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/422 Learn more abou…
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Get 40% off a new subscription to The Athletic at TheAthletic.com/422 Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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LISTEN: Texas offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich on QB Sam Ehlinger, calling plays in 2020
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New Texas offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich said he welcomes the praise and criticism that comes with being the Longhorns' new play-caller and working with quarterback Sam Ehlinger, who will be a senior next season.By Gannett
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LISTEN: Texas defensive coordinator Chris Ash on moving to a four-man front
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New Texas defensive coordinator Chris Ash met with reporters for the first time Tuesday and discussed some of his early thoughts on the Longhorns' defensive players and moving to a four-man front.By Gannett
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LISTEN: Texas coach Tom Herman discusses roster movement, new coaching staff
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Texas coach Tom Herman met with reporters Tuesday and discussed all the offseason changes around the Longhorns program and some of the personnel changes both on the roster and the coaching staff.By Gannett
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LISTEN: Tom Herman and the Longhorns speak to the media after defeating Utah in the Alamo Bowl
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LISTEN: Tom Herman and the Longhorns speak to the media after defeating Utah in the Alamo BowlBy Gannett
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