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On my way into work this morning I began reflecting on the Mack Brown era of Texas football. It was an era that was filled with some unbelievable highs, heart crushing lows, and everything mixed in between. Some of my favorite moments as a Texas fan were experienced while Coach Brown manned the sidelines.
I'll never forget hope restored by that dreadlocked kid from California during that magical Heisman run in 1998. I still remember how Lee Corso called him out just before the Nebraska game. We saw how that turned out for the Huskers. Ricky would go on to capture America with his run for the record books. Run Ricky Run.
I'll never forget that cold day in February of 2001 when we received the news that we had lost one of our very own. That was one of the toughest days of being a Longhorn fan. I have sat through a few Texas/OU blowouts, but nothing compared to the hurt that I felt that day. It was a life that was taken from us way too early. I still remember sitting in DKR on September 8th of 2001. Little did any of us know that just 3 days later our nation would be changed forever. But on that day, it was all about #44. I still get a little teary eyed when I think about the tribute that was paid to Cole that day. When the final score had been tallied, there was no doubt that Cole's presence had visited us. 44-14 and not a dry eye in the place.
Fast forward to the skinny QB from Houston. I remember the day he signed. Barry Switzer said that Texas would win a national title with Young at the helm. 4 years later, that prediction would come true. For me personally, it was the toughest year of my life. I had lost my mom, my best friend, my nephew, and two uncles in the last 6 months leading up to the game. I remember when it was 38-26, I prayed, "Lord, I know you don't care about this game, but you know how hard it has been for me the last few months and how much it means to me. If there is anything you can do, make it happen." 20 minutes later Mack Brown was hoisting the crystal ball. It still remains the happiest day of my sporting life. That was little gift given to my mom and John. Hook Em.
Then there was Colt. The gunslinger from the tiny Texas town that the nation fell in love with. He was the All American boy and the All American QB. He showed up an underrated and undersized QB and left a Texas Legend. Oh, what could have been on that January night in Pasadena. That loss does not take away from the impact that Colt had on all of us. Hard times don't build character, they reveal it. That night, the all time winningest QB in college history left with the appreciation and admiration of every fan that watched the game that night. He is still missed.
So, to close out, I guess I'll say this....I have just chosen to remember the good times that were had with Mack Brown. What is the point in focusing in on the negative when there was still a lot of good to celebrate. I hope, in time, all wounds and hurt feelings will be able to be healed.
But no matter what....Texas football will carry on. The passion of the fans will continue to carry on. Kids from coast to coast will continue to dream about playing in the burnt orange. Texas will be back in the nations spotlight...where we belong.
Hook Em
I'll never forget hope restored by that dreadlocked kid from California during that magical Heisman run in 1998. I still remember how Lee Corso called him out just before the Nebraska game. We saw how that turned out for the Huskers. Ricky would go on to capture America with his run for the record books. Run Ricky Run.
I'll never forget that cold day in February of 2001 when we received the news that we had lost one of our very own. That was one of the toughest days of being a Longhorn fan. I have sat through a few Texas/OU blowouts, but nothing compared to the hurt that I felt that day. It was a life that was taken from us way too early. I still remember sitting in DKR on September 8th of 2001. Little did any of us know that just 3 days later our nation would be changed forever. But on that day, it was all about #44. I still get a little teary eyed when I think about the tribute that was paid to Cole that day. When the final score had been tallied, there was no doubt that Cole's presence had visited us. 44-14 and not a dry eye in the place.
Fast forward to the skinny QB from Houston. I remember the day he signed. Barry Switzer said that Texas would win a national title with Young at the helm. 4 years later, that prediction would come true. For me personally, it was the toughest year of my life. I had lost my mom, my best friend, my nephew, and two uncles in the last 6 months leading up to the game. I remember when it was 38-26, I prayed, "Lord, I know you don't care about this game, but you know how hard it has been for me the last few months and how much it means to me. If there is anything you can do, make it happen." 20 minutes later Mack Brown was hoisting the crystal ball. It still remains the happiest day of my sporting life. That was little gift given to my mom and John. Hook Em.
Then there was Colt. The gunslinger from the tiny Texas town that the nation fell in love with. He was the All American boy and the All American QB. He showed up an underrated and undersized QB and left a Texas Legend. Oh, what could have been on that January night in Pasadena. That loss does not take away from the impact that Colt had on all of us. Hard times don't build character, they reveal it. That night, the all time winningest QB in college history left with the appreciation and admiration of every fan that watched the game that night. He is still missed.
So, to close out, I guess I'll say this....I have just chosen to remember the good times that were had with Mack Brown. What is the point in focusing in on the negative when there was still a lot of good to celebrate. I hope, in time, all wounds and hurt feelings will be able to be healed.
But no matter what....Texas football will carry on. The passion of the fans will continue to carry on. Kids from coast to coast will continue to dream about playing in the burnt orange. Texas will be back in the nations spotlight...where we belong.
Hook Em
