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Description: Perhaps no symbol in college football is as easily recognized as the Hook ‘em ‘Horns of Texas Longhorns football. The longtime powerhouse has recorded two national championships and hatched a pair of Heisman Trophy running backs in its 113 years of gridiron greatness.
Longhorn legends abound: Bobby Layne, James “Jackrabbit” Sexton, Tommy Nobis, Earl Campbell, Chris Gilbert, Steve Worster, Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson, Derrick Johnson, and Vince Young among others—all have illuminated the Longhorn landscape with brilliant play. And then there are the great coaches and the fabled rivalries with Oklahoma and Arkansas. In all, the Burnt Orange and White have left an indelible brand on the openp range of of collegiate grid annals.
Longhorn Madness is the timeless story of University of Texas football. Its star players, teams, bitter rivals, and magical moments are presented in compelling quotations by Longhorn players, coaches, opponents, fans, and members of the media. Special chapters highlight the all-time Texans team, the great Earl Campbell, and the complete rosters of the Longhorns’ national championship teams. |