Blake Munroe

We’re 42 days away from kickoff and today’s countdown features one of the toughest jersey numbers in Texas history. Anthony Curl headlines the list after piling up 403 career tackles, earning two All-Southwest Conference selections, and serving as a team captain. His 157 tackles in 1992 remain one of the best single-season marks in school history. Richard Peavy was a three-year starting strong safety and four-year letterman who helped Texas reach three bowl games while providing steady play in the secondary. Caleb Bluiett rounds out the list after contributing on both sides of the ball, appearing in 44 games while recording 43 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, plus 10 receptions for 178 yards and two touchdowns. The current No. 42 is freshman deep snapper Trott O’Neal. Who gets your vote as the greatest Longhorn to wear No. 42? 🤘

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Just post a thread selling what you got. That’s fine as long as it’s Texas related. Im about to do the same soon.

I woulda put him in, but couldn’t find a picture.

There's not a 43 on the roster this season.

Today’s countdown spot belongs to the best Longhorns to wear No. 43, led by defensive end Kalen Thornton. Thornton played at Texas from 2000–03, appearing in 46 games with 35 starts. He finished his career with 155 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 14 sacks and 75 quarterback pressures. He earned Freshman All-American honors in 2000, was named honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2003 and was selected as Texas’ Outstanding Defensive End following his senior season. Also representing No. 43 is linebacker Jett Bush. The former walk-on earned a scholarship in 2020 and went on to play in 58 career games with six starts. Bush recorded 60 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and three sacks over his final four seasons. His biggest moment came in 2023 when he returned an interception 43 yards for a touchdown against Texas Tech during the Longhorns’ Big 12 championship season. 43 days to go, y'all.

We’re now 44 days away from kickoff, and today’s countdown features four Longhorn defenders who made No. 44 one of the most respected jerseys on the Forty Acres. Jackson Jeffcoat | Defensive End (2010–13) Jeffcoat capped one of the best defensive careers in school history with a dominant senior season in 2013. He was a Consensus All-American, Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-Big 12 selection and captured the Ted Hendricks Award as the nation’s top defensive end. His 27.5 career sacks and 50.5 tackles for loss remain among the best totals in Texas history, while his 13 sacks in 2013 are tied for the fourth-most in a single season by a Longhorn. Rashad Bobino | Linebacker (2005–08) Bobino was a fixture in the Texas defense, starting for four seasons and finishing with 235 career tackles. A three-time All-Big 12 selection, he was also a starting linebacker on the 2005 national championship team, helping anchor one of the greatest defenses in school history. Winfred Tubbs | Linebacker (1989–92) Tubbs developed into one of the Southwest Conference’s top linebackers during his career. He earned First-Team All-Southwest Conference honors, served as a team captain, and was named Texas’ team MVP in 1992. He finished his career with 157 tackles, a total that ranked among the program’s best at the time. Breckyn Hager | Defensive End/Linebacker (2015–18) One of the emotional leaders of the late-2010s Longhorns, Hager earned Second-Team All-Big 12 honors while totaling 136 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks during his career. He was also a starter on Texas’ memorable 2018 Sugar Bowl championship team that defeated Georgia. Current No. 44s: LB Markus Boswell & K Gianni Spetic What do you think? 🤘

We’re officially 45 days away from the start of the 2026 season, so today’s countdown recognizes three outstanding Longhorns who proudly wore No. 45. Bo Robinson | Defensive End (1989–92) Robinson was one of the anchors of Texas’ defensive front during the early 1990s. He earned All-Southwest Conference honors in 1992 and was part of four straight victories over Oklahoma from 1989-92. After his Longhorn career, Robinson spent time with the Houston Oilers. John Walker | Running Back (1980–83) Walker was one of Texas’ top offensive weapons during the early 1980s. He finished his career with 1,641 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, led the Longhorns with 714 rushing yards in 1981, and helped Texas post a 10-1-1 record and a No. 2 national ranking that season. He was later selected in the 1984 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Reed Boyd | Linebacker (2000–03) Boyd was the heart of the Texas defense in the early Mack Brown era. He led the Longhorns with 123 tackles in 2002, recorded 203 tackles over his final two seasons, and added 80 tackles in 2003 while starting at both middle and strongside linebacker during his career. Current No. 45: LB Darius Snow & P Mikey Bukauskas Who was your favorite Longhorn to wear No. 45?

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We’re now 46 days away from kickoff, and today’s countdown features one of the deeper jersey numbers in Texas football history. Roosevelt Leaks | Running Back (1972–74) Leaks is one of the greatest running backs ever to wear the Burnt Orange. A Consensus First-Team All-American in 1973, he finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting after rushing for 1,415 yards and 14 touchdowns that season. He was a two-time First-Team All-Southwest Conference selection, finished his career with 2,923 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns, and set a Texas single-game record with 342 rushing yards against SMU in 1973. His legendary career was recognized with induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Joseph Ossai | EDGE/Linebacker (2018–20) Ossai developed into one of the nation’s premier defenders during his time in Austin. A Consensus All-American and First-Team All-Big 12 selection in 2020, he led the conference in tackles for loss during the regular season. He closed his career with 165 tackles, 35.5 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries, cementing himself as one of the most disruptive defenders of the modern era. Malik Jefferson | Linebacker (2015–17) Jefferson was named Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Big 12 in 2017 while earning Second-Team All-America honors. Jefferson started 29 of 33 career games, totaling 233 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, five forced fumbles, and four interceptions. He also earned Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors in 2015 and was a two-time Butkus Award semifinalist. Current No. 46s: Smith Orogbo (EDGE) and Spencer Barnett (Kicker). Who gets your vote as the greatest Longhorn to ever wear No. 46? 🤘

Texas LHP Haiden Leffew has signed with the Rays. Leffew wasn’t drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, but signed an UDFA deal late last week. This came as no surprise to the Horns coaching staff. Leffew provided Texas with a valuable high-leverage arm out of the bullpen during the 2026 season. In 17 relief appearances, he went 4-1 with a 4.05 ERA while striking out 31 batters over 20.0 innings and holding opponents to a .176 batting average. He had a season-high five strikeouts in three scoreless innings against Tennessee.

It was awesome!

He also added they start every day with with ball security drills. Should be music to y’all’s ears.

Juluke said he wanted to be the best HS coach in Louisiana history while he was at Edna Karr and then joked “they did much better when they got rid of my ass”

Today marks 47 days until kickoff, so the countdown rolls on with a look at some of the best Longhorns to wear No. 47. Andrew Beck | Tight End (2015–18) A true do-it-all tight end, he played in 51 career games with 30 starts, hauling in 40 receptions for 440 yards and four touchdowns while becoming one of Texas’ most dependable blockers and leaders. His senior season earned him First-Team All-Big 12 honors, and he was also named a Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award semifinalist. Mike Lockett | Wide Receiver (1976–77) Lockett was part of one of Darrell Royal’s final great teams. A two-year letterman, he helped Texas capture the 1977 Southwest Conference championship, finish 11-1 and No. 4 nationally, and earn a trip to the 1978 Cotton Bowl with a chance to claim the national championship. Luke Brockermeyer | Linebacker (2018–21) One of the best recent walk-on success stories, Brockermeyer earned a scholarship before becoming a starter in the middle of the Texas defense. He finished his career with 75 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and received Honorable Mention All-Big 12 recognition in 2021 after recording 62 tackles. He was also a Burlsworth Trophy nominee and a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection. Current No. 47: Trey Dubuc (Deep Snapper) Who’s your favorite Longhorn to wear No. 47? Any other names you’d add to the list? 🤘

Jeff and I are about to listen to RBs coach Jabar Juluke.

Asked about this year's recruiting class and how successful it has been. "I think it's worked out really well for us... It's the first class we were on level footing for. We had no chance in 25, playing catch up in 26 and 27 was the first time. Our message to those kids was we are going to be a developmental program and become a consistent winner." Added that this past draft validated their recruiting message.

On what he wants from both Reed and offense, development wise: "Consistency and urgency." Says those two things have been the most important piece of the offseason.

On roster building, Elko explains that they treat HS recruiting as the draft and the portal as free agency.

Elko says that Texas A&M moving to the SEC was important, but doesn't speak on the Horns move (he was asked). "That's what allowed us to grow our brand and recruit at a level, year in and year out, to be successful."

Elko says it's important for the Aggies to be great on the LOS. Notes they had 7 linemen drafted last year.

FWIW, I have a short sleeve dri-fit hoodie on. So I'm close.