The Final Goodbye

Our magazine is almost done
It has been quite a lot of fun

Soon it will be released
And our work will have ceased

I hope you will enjoy
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We have worked very hard
And gone the extra yard

For your reading pleasure
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We hope you like it
More than a bit
If you don't we will scream holy moly

Thanks for reading
For this magazine, we did a lot of bleeding
Just kidding
Cause that would be weird

- The Austonian Team

Homeless Pianist

"Dude, I can get the homeless man to teach me!" Yep, you heard it right, I want to learn piano from a homeless man. Roger Lambert is a homeless man who choses to spend his time playing piano instead of working to get a job and home. He is truly dedicated and loves what he does. Isn't that how all musicians should play? Mr. Lambert is setting up a program of music to play and is offering lessons. To see a video and get the full story check out http://www.kvue.com/home/Homeless-man-hopes-piano-playing-will-lead-to-work-111499854.html. 

French Freys

Last Stretch!

On Tuesday we sent in our rough draft of our magazine! There is only fourteen more days of school and the magazine is really coming together. Thank you to everyone who helped us put this together!
French Freys

Sports poll #2

Yo my peeps, take this poll!

News update

Hey guys if you didn't have the chance to watch plenty of football over the break here is all of the action that happened.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5860086 - Crazy Sunday football action.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5860167 - see the video from yesterdays Titans vs. Texans game

http://espn.go.com/college-football/ - College football from Thanksgiving, Friday, and Saturday

Here are the bowl projections from ESPN analyst - http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections?season=2010&week=13

For all of you soccer fans check out the La Liga El Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/

The US women's national team squeezed into the World Cup with a victory over Italy. Check out the draw process as well all of the coverage.
http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/index.html

     
    
  

Texas vs. Louisiana Tech

Texas - 89 vs. Louisiana Tech - 58 Freshman Update [Forward Tristan Thompson]

Freshman F - Tristan Thompson

Freshman Forward Tristan Thompson came alive last night in the Men's basketball game against Louisiana Tech. He was 6-11 (54%) from the field and had 17 points. He was 5-7 on free throws. The Horns overall have been a lot better in the area of free throws through the first 2 games. It was evidently an area of focus after last year's abysmal free throw problems. Thompson also had 3 assists, average for a forward, 3 blocks and 3 steals. This is a promising performance for the future. 

Vs. Louisiana Tech: News and Notes

Jordan Hamilton had another solid performance with 19 points and is playing much more like a team player compared to last year....Andrew Dick, Trent Morgan and Dean Melchionni got their first playing time of the year.....Senior leader Gary Johnson had a solid performance with 15 points and an assist 

Play of the Game: Dogus Balbay

Balbay, normally a defensive player, showed his offensive prowess on this play. Balbay drove into the lane for the lay-up. Louisiana Tech went on the fast break and Balbay sprinted down the court and blocked the attempted shot. This shows Balbay has both offensive and defensive potential. He had 8 points in the game. 

Texas vs. Navy - Men's Basketball

Texas - 83 vs. Navy - 52
After losing the likes of their Colt McCoy (Damion James) and Jordan Shipley (Dexter Pittman) of basketball, there where questions about how the team would fair this year. The team has a lot of young players this year and that may translate into freshman mistakes. The men's first game of the year was Monday versus the Navy Midshipmen, in Austin.


Starting Lineup:
Corey Joseph a freshman, Dogus Balbay , Matt Hill, Jordan Hamilton and Gary Johnson, who many expect to fill the shoes of Damion James this year.


Freshman Watch:
A reassuring sight was the play of freshman forward Tristan Thompson. He scored 12 points in the game, and had 7 rebounds.  He was 4-10 on free throws however, which needs to improve. 


Stats:
The Horns improved in both field goal and free throw percentage from the first to second half, finishing with a free throw percentage of 55%. Free throws in clutch moments where a sticky subject last year, even with all the experience on the team. 


POTG:
The play of the game goes to Jordan Hamilton. He was 10-17 from the field, including 3-8 from 3 point land to finish with a double-double. He had 26 points and 10 rebounds.


Freshman (that played on Monday) profiles can be found here:


Tristan Thompson 


Corey Joseph

This Weekend: 2010 Austin Celtic Festival

I've already told you about the Gypsy Picnic (and I hope you'll go!) But the new event on Auditorium Shores isn't the only thing going on this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7, is the annual Austin Celtic Festival. It will be held at Fiesta Garden from Noon to 7:30 pm on both days, taking up both up both sides of the park. 

The festival hosts many different events, including a History portion with a Viking Invasion, a recreation of La Tene period, Archery contests and demonstrations, and various storytellers. Animals are also present, in the Celtic dog parade, the Roax Crew's heading demonstrations, Mini Horses from Minis and Friends, Clydesdales from Die Gelbe Rose Carriage, and Welsh Mountain Ponies from Primrose Farms. There will also be Highland games, various dance performers, musical performers, and vendors.

Arrowhead Films

Pat Fries (pronounced Freeze),

Runs Arrowhead Films in South/Central Austin right behind the Walgreens on South Lamar. He just got back from 7 weeks in Asia filming for the Discovery Channel. Pat has traveled all over the world to made short films for the UN about developing nations and how they use the aid given to them to buy food and clean drinking water.

Pat and his crew also restored a Huey Helicopter and flew it around the country to talk to Vietnam Veterens. That Helicopter is now on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C

Pat reads the newspaper every morning. When he read the newspaper and saw the story of Donald Matocha he knew right away that his story would be a movie that would touch so many people in a very strong emotional way. (See a clip from the movie and pictures HERE) Along with making movies, Pat works with many freelance more makers and photographers to makes documentaries.

I will be writing my feature story about Pat's story of how he became a film maker along with the stories he had to tell about his travels over seas, why he makes movies, and what his favorite and most memorable part of movie making has been. He had some great stories to tell me about why he made some of the movies he made and the strenuous film business he runs along with the "make it big or not at all" motto of the film business itself.

See a link to the Arrowhead Film website along with clips of the documentaries and movies they have made.
http://arrowheadfilms.com/index.html

Check it out
The Gramanator

Organic Foods vs. Processed

This weekend I made a trip down to beautiful Lamar Boulevard, why you ask? To find the answers to one of life's important questions, organic or processed foods? After talking to some wise people at Whole Foods, and letting the awesome culture sink into my skin I made a decision, ORGANIC IS AMAZING. And totally worth the extra two dollars. When you think about it, the benefits that organic foods can give to your health and life two dollars doesn't sound like much. I talked to a couple, Lee and Skye, and they had tons of benefits of organic foods, "mental clarity, better footprint on the environment", that's enough for me to put down my greasy hamburger or pizza to commit to a better life. Now, I'm not going to go into the greasy details of processed foods (mainly because it makes me want to throw up) but I will say one thing, the less chemicals that you put in your body the longer you will live. For information about Whole Foods and organics check out there blog and website. 
French Freys

       

Texas vs. Nebraska

Nebraska vs. Texas

Lincoln Nebraska

As Texas fans remember, Texas beat Nebraska in the 2009 Big 12 Championship game last year with a last second field goal by senior place-kicker Hunter Lawrence. Nebraska insisted they weren't out for revenge, but Texas fans knew the truth. Texas would face its highest profile opponent this year in the Nebraska Cornhuskers. More over, they had to try and beat them in Lincoln, Nebraska, in their house.
Texas opened the scoring with a 27 yard field goal by Justin Tucker. On the next drive, Eddie Jones forced a fumble from NU running back Roy Helu and it was recovered at the 21 by Keenan Robinson. On 2nd and goal to go, Garrett Gilbert rushed 3 yards into the end zone. After the PAT, the score was 10-0 Texas. After back to back punts, Nebraska scored a field goal just after the start of the 2nd quarter making it 10-3. Texas got the ball back after a Nebraska punt and scored off a Garrett Gilbert 1 yard rushing TD, his second of the game.

The Horns entered the locker room at halftime ahead, 17-3.

On their second drive of the 3rd quarter, Texas kicked a 28 yard FG to make it 20-3. Nebraska fans (and perhaps some UT fans) where shocked. Nebraska scored another field goal before the end of the 3rd quarter making it 20-6 on the way to the fourth. 

With 3:24 left, Texas lined up for a field goal but pooch-punted it away. Eric Hagg returned the punt 95 yards for a touchdown, making it 20-13. With this much time left, the Horns lead was in jeopardy. Texas got the ball back and started to run out the clock. Cody Johnson rushed the to the left side and made a tremendous play to stay in bounds and keep the clock running. The Horns ended the game winning 20-13 in Lincoln.

The Horns are undefeated in Lincoln under head coach Mack Brown. They beat the Cornhuskers one final time before they move to the Big 10 next year. 

Player of the Game: Garrett Gilbert

Gilbert was only 4-16 for 62 yards in the game but he rushed for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns. He channeled his inner Colt McCoy and led the Horns to a victory. Gilbert is going through a rapid maturation in his time at Texas, and is beginning to play the role he needs to. 

Calling all sports fans!

Take this poll about the latest sporting news. Give your opinion and make your voice heard!

- Mr. Hammondeggs

Whole Foods

Hey everyone! Come and check out this poll about Whole Foods. For my feature story I am writing about Whole Foods and the benefits of eating here as well as the culture. Thank you very much for your help!

French Freys

Texas vs. OU

Texas vs. Oklahoma - Dallas, Texas (Cotton Bowl)

Game Review by Hammondeggs
One of the most anticipated games and historic rivalries in college football made its 2010 appearance on October 2nd. The game is so epic and the rivalry is so great, the two teams must meet at a neutral site: the State Fair in Dallas, Texas, at the Cotton Bowl. These two teams have been knocking helmets since 1900. Texas’ only longer rivalry is the game vs. Texas A&M that started in 1894. This game historically is always important in determining the Big 12 champion. The stakes are high and the tension is too as the fans anxiously await the two rivals.
Texas did not look good in the first quarter, allowing two Oklahoma TDs, one from Demarco Murray and one from Landry Jones to Kenny Stills. The life was put back into the Horns when running back DJ Monroe sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown, out running several OU defenders along the way. The first quarter ended with a score of OU 14, UT 7.
Another Landry Jones TD pass made the score 21-7 in favor of OU. All of Texas’ drives stalled but their defense held strong allowing no more OU scores before the half.
On the first drive of the second half, Texas kicked 22 yard FG making the score 21-10. After more failed drives by Texas and resilient defense against Oklahoma, the third quarter came to and end.
At the very beginning of the fourth quarter, Demarco Murray rushed 20 yards into the end zone, a dagger in the heart of the burnt orange faithful. Gilbert took control of the offense and lead a 76 yard drive that was capped off by a 5 yard Cody Johnson TD. The score was 21-17. Texas forced 2 OU punts and found themselves faced with a big decision, go for a fourth down within the OU ten yard line or kick a field goal and make the score 28-20 and make the Horns go for a 2 point conversion if they where to score another touchdown to even tie the game. In what most fans determined was a lapse of judgement by the UT coaching staff, the Horns went for the FG and played for the tie. Justin Tucker kicked the FG and made the score 28-20. The Horns defense stopped OU and forced a punt on the next drive. There was still hope for Texas. The punt flew into the air, and down into the waiting arms of Texas DB Aaron Williams. However, the ball went in and out. Williams let the ball slip through, a fumble. The OU kick coverage scooped it up, taking possession. The last glimpse of hope faded away. OU ran out the clock and came away with the Golden Hat.

POTG: (LB) Keenan Robinson
The star linebacker finished the game with 19 tackles, 10 solo and 9 assists. He had no sacks but he did tackle the running back in the backfield 2 times. Robinson has evolved into a leader of the defense in his short time at UT. His profile can be found here.

ESPN Highlights of the Red River Rivalry can be seen here.

Gypsy Picnic

You probably know one of the big attractions of Austin is the food scene, and that aside from great restaurants we have the fun little food trailers.Well, now the trailers are getting more recognition- on November 6, 2010, The city of Austin will host it's first food trailer festival, The Gypsy Picnic!

 It will be on Auditorium Shores from 11 am to 9 pm. So for a glorious 10 hours maximum, you have the opportunity to enjoy all your favorite mobile eateries gathered in one place. According to Tasty Touring, the festival will be divided into six sections- Outliers (or rovers) South Congress, Southside, East Austin, Downtown, and UT campus -according to each trailer's location in the city.
And it's not just a gathering of trailers, oh no, it's a trailer chef show-down. Each trailer pays $300 for participation in the festival, and each chef gets to all their profits from the day. Each will provide two to three items from their menu, whichever best represent them, and one smaller sample item- "a 'tasting' portion — at no more than $3".

        -Aguti

Best Places to Carbo Load after Exercise

My colleague Aguti is currently in the process of writing a story about the trailer park eateries in Austin. I thought it would be fitting to write about some of my favorite trailers to eat at after exercising. Here's a list of what I view  as the best places to eat:
Torchy's Tacos:
Though some people may say that this place is a heart attack waiting to happen I will proudly say that I ate Torchy's three times in the same week and haven't died yet. My usual is the Chicken Fajita taco, I can inhale it in about five minutes, but others like the Trailer Park, and the Green Chile Pulled Pork taco are also good contenders.
For more pictures and the menu that is beyond amazing click here.




Flip Happy:

This is the place that I would live at if my parents allowed it. Flip Happy has an assortment of crepes to satisfy anyone. There are savory crepes that can be your meal and sweet crepes that will make you want to buy more of them.
For pictures and the full menu click here. 






Of course there are tons of other places to go and eat, but these are definitely some of my favorites, especially after I've exercised for a while.

French Freys

Green Mesquite and County Line

Green Mesquite is Austin's own local BBQ and bluegrass headquarters. They feature local bluegrass and country rock names and also some national stars. The Green Mesquite is located on Barton Springs road right next to P. Terry's, another great Austin restaurant.When the people think of the Green Mesquite they think of Sholtz's Garden, Hogan's Heroes, dogs and kats, live music, great food, and great brewing. The County Line is known for having a pristine location on the lake out in the Hill Country. Everyday The County Line throws a couple racks of ribs on the smoker in preparation for the lunch and dinner crowds. The County Line is known for their BBQ, while the Green Mesquite is known for their Bluegrass music and artists.
When Mr. Hammondeggs and I visited the Green Mesquite around lunch time the UT fans were getting their fill of great Texas BBQ before heading to the game. When we walked in we immediately felt the bluegrass and country rock feel with the wooden floors and oak tables. We ordered the got 2 meat plate with sausage and ribs along with corn, pickles, beans, and bread.
I would give the Green Mesquite an A- and the County Line an A+.
Mr Hammondeggs would give the Green Mesquite an A-.

You can check out the County Line's menu and etc HERE
You can check out the Green Mesquite's Menu HERE

Good Eats!!
The Gramanator

Texas vs. UCLA

Texas Longhorns vs. UCLA Bruins - Austin, Texas
Game Review by Hammondeggs

Texas and UCLA has played only 4 times since both schools started their football programs. The last game ended in UCLA’s 66-3 route of Texas in Los Angeles. This was not exactly a storied rivalry but it was always an interesting game historically.
Texas opened the scoring late in the 1st quarter with a 31 yard Justin Tucker field goal. That's the way the 1st fifteen ended, Texas 3, UCLA 0.
In the second quarter, UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince threw a 1 yard TD pass to Ricky Marvay, making the score 7-3 UCLA. It was Wyoming all over again, we where getting beat in our own house bu a team we ought to have been beating handily by that point.
A Texas punt led to another UCLA field goal and after Garrett Gilbert fumbled, UCLA kicked yet another field goal. The half ended with a score of 13-3 in favor of UCLA.
The first half was depressing for  a Texas fan. The offense never really got going. Garrett Gilbert showed his inexperience at the college level, completing few passes. I doubt UT fans where worried however, Texas historically has a slow start and gets much better in the second half. Alas, this was a time that went against history.
On the first drive of the second half, UCLA’s dynamic QB/RB rushing combo took over. RB Johnathan Franklin scored on a 11 yard run. The score was 20-3 and Texas fans where getting worried. The only slight glimpse of hope came late in the third. The offense started clicking, Gilbert completed a few passes and Texas found itself at the UCLA 17 yard line. The drive however stalled and Texas was forced to kick a field goal, UCLA 20, Texas 6.
On the ensuing drive, UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince faked the hand off to the running back and sprinted 38 yards into the end zone.
With 5:05 left in the 4th quarter, Texas scored a touchdown on a 5 yard pass from Garrett Gilbert to WR James Kirkendoll. Texas went for the 2 point conversion but failed making the score 27-12, in favor of UCLA.
UCLA scored another rushing touchdown and that's the way the game ended, UCLA 34-Texas 12.

Players of the Game: (Linebacker Emmanuel and Defensive End Sam) Acho Brothers

The Acho brothers, Emmanuel and Sam, each registered a sack and a tackle-for-loss in the loss to the Bruins. The had 7 and 5 tackles respectively, 6/4 of them solo tackles. Both of the Achos are consistently hard workers on every play and deserve recognition.

Sam Acho, the older of the two can be seen to the left.

A link to his Mack Brown Texas Football Bio can be found here.

Austin Food Carts

If you've lived in Austin for over five years, then you've probably eaten at one of the many food carts scattered around town, and if you haven't you definitely need to. But rather you've tried one already, or are just having trouble finding good places to eat, the following link could be very beneficial to you. AustinFoodCarts lists a host of great food carts, an extremely useful map of where they are, and even a section for submitting an undiscovered cart! So without further ado, I present to you: AustinFoodCarts.com
-- Aguti

Thundercloud: Your local Sandwich Shop

Thundercloud subs

Thundercloud is Austin's own sub sandwich restaurant. There are shops in South Austin, Central Austin, Downtown, and in North Austin. There are two Thunderclouds within walking distance of my house. The most visited location is probably the store on Lake Austin Blvd. On any day during lunch time you will see at least 15 people either eating their favorite sub sandwich or in line ordering. My last visit with Mr. Hammondeggs was splendid. We received great service and awesome sandwiches. We also got a nice break after biking around town to find great spots to take pictures. I got the the large classic sub, "wich" had turkey, chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, american and provalone chesse, on wheat bread. My partner in crime Mr. Hammondeggs had a small meatball sub with american chesse on white bread. If I had to pick Thundercloud or Subway I would go with Thundercloud any day. I'd make that choice because I'm all about supporting the local businesses. By eating local and being the healthy person I am, I need a healthy meal after a long bike ride. I know my Mr. Hammondeggs would agree with me on that. People enjoy Thundercloud because it is a great and cheap. Plus Thundercloud sponsors "Fun Runs" in Austin such as the Turkey Trot. This shows that Thundercloud is supporting a healthy living style.

The Gramanator

Texas vs. Texas Tech

Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders - Lubbock Texas

Game Review by Hammondeggs

If you are a University of Texas Football fan, you remember the fateful moment that Michael Crabtree sprinted into the black and red endzone with a second left in the game, dashing Texas' hopes for a national championship berth. Texas payed a visit to Lubbock last Saturday and they had a chip on their shoulder.

Texas looked unstoppable in the first half, not allowing Tech to get a first down. After a botched snap by Texas Tech recovered by Jackson Jeffcoat, Fozzy Whittaker scored on a 7 yard run. Texas forced another punt and one the next possession, thanks to some great passing by Garret Gilbert, scored a touchdown. Gilbert threw a touchdown to freshman Mike Davis. Texas forced yet another punt but on their drive, after a break down of the offensive line, a pass from Gilbert was knocked into the air and picked off by Tech defender Jarvis Phillips and ran back 88 yards for a touchdown. The score was know 14-7, still in favor of Texas. The Longhorns were forced to punt on their next drive and Red Raider quarterback Taylor Potts engineered an 88 yard drive which resulted in a touchdown pass to wide receiver Lyle Leong. Texas had gone from blowout potential to tied with Texas Tech at halftime.

Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree caught the game
winning TD pass in 2008, with 1 second left

The Texas defense tightened up in the second half however. They registered several sacks and quarterback hurries. Eddie Jones and Jackson Jeffcoat played very well in the second half, they were almost always in the Red Raider backfield. Texas scored a field goal and a touchdown from Gilbert to Barre Matthews. 

With 3:30 left in the game, Texas Tech was faced with a 4th and 6. They had to go for it to have any chance at making a comeback. This was the game. Eddie Jones rushed through the Tech offensive line and caused Potts to through a bad pass. Texas took over on possession and ran the clock out. 

The Longhorns had avoided another catastrophe in Lubbock. 

Player of the Game: (Safety) Blake Gideon

Gideon had a lot to prove. He was, after all, the one who cost the Longhorns the game back in 2008, dropping the game sealing interception. He played extremely well, registering 6 tackles and an interception. It was evident that he had matured since he had come to Lubbock back in 2008. 

Image from: http://forums.azcardinals.co/

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Texas vs. Wyoming

Texas Longhorns vs. Wyoming Cowboys - Austin, Texas
Game Review by Hammondeggs

Texas Freshman WR, Mike Davis

It was finally here. The Texas Longhorns home opener at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium. The fans where in the stadium, the tailgaters where outside it and the lights where on. The people where ready for some football, all that was missing was the teams: the Texas Longhorns and the Wyoming Cowboys.
There where still a few questions after last weeks mere 17 point victory of Rice: can Garret Gilbert lead the team and can the defense step up in bigger games? Both of these questions would be answered at the end of the game.
The Longhorns got off to another slow start only scoring on a 45 yard FG by Justin Tucker in the first quarter and not allowing Wyoming to score at all.
In the second quarter, after another Tucker 36 yard FG, Wyoming quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels rushed 18 yards for a touchdown making the score 7-6 Wyoming with 5:31 left to play in the half. The Texas fans groaned. How could Wyoming be beating us in our own house? Ah, but they spoke too soon. After working there way to the Wyoming 39 yard line with some great passing by Garret Gilbert, running back Fozzy Whittaker rushed 39 yards, breaking two waves of tacklers on his way to the end zone making the score 13-7, Texas. Order was restored. Texas stopped Wyoming on their next drive, forcing a punt. On the very next play from scrimmage, Garret Gilbert completed a pass to freshman wide receiver Mike Davis who spun around his defender and sprinted 45 yards into the end zone. Garret Gilbert had just thrown his first touchdown pass as a Longhorn. That’s the way the half would end, with Texas up 20-7.
In the second half, Texas’ defense held strong, allowing no points but Texas running back Cody Johnson scored 2 touchdowns making the final score 34-7 in favor of Texas.

Player of the Game: Garret Gilbert

Gilbert finished 22-35 with 222 yards, a TD, no sacks and no interceptions for the second week in a row. Gilbert looked much more comfortable today. There could have been many reasons, playing at home or lack of 1st game nerves but whatever it was, Gilbert played a lot better than last week, completing his first TD to Mike Davis. While Gilbert doesn’t have the hawk-like accuracy like Colt McCoy (not yet at least), he can certainly throw the ball and complete passes which is all the Longhorns need him to do this year as they have set much more store by the running game this season.

image from:

http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/texas-vs-wyoming-bests-and-worsts-910941.html?cxtype=ynews_rss

Texas vs. Rice

Texas Longhorns vs. Rice Owls - Houston, Texas

Game Review by Hammondeggs

Texas Running back Tre' Newton scored 3 TDs in the
34-17 defeat of Rice

The big moment is finally here. The day we have all been waiting for. The University of Texas Longhorn Football Team with a new quarterback at the helm, takes the field for the first time this season versus the University of Rice in Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas.
There are many questions heading into this season. Will the defense be able to hold up in a competitive 10 team Big 12 after losing superstars like Earl Thomas, Sergio Kindle and Roddrick Muckelroy? Can Garret Gilbert live up to the hype? And of course most important of all, can the Texas Longhorns make it back to the BCS National Title Game?
The Horns got off to a slow start in the first quarter, allowing a field goal by Rice and failing to score from inside the 5 yard line on 4th down. On the ensuing Rice possession, however, Texas’ linebacker Keenan Robinson intercepted a pass thrown by the Rice quarterback. Texas would score a field goal on that possession to tie the game 3-3 at the end of the 1st quarter.
Rice missed a field goal at the start of the second quarter and after working their way down the field, Texas scored a touchdown off of a 1 yard rush by running back Tre’ Newton making the score UT-10, Rice-3 after the extra point. Rice would start their drive at the 31 yard line and after two rushes which netted -3 yards, Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue was sacked by Sam Acho and fumbled. Keenan Robinson picked up the ball and ran it in for the touchdown. The score was 17-3 with 6:24 left in the half. Rice would be forced to punt on their next possession. After a 31 yard pass from Garret Gilbert to wide receiver John Chiles, Tre’ Newton scored his second TD of the game from the 1 yard line. Rice would score a TD off of a tipped pass late in the half making the score 24-10 at halftime.
The 3rd quarter started with 2 missed field goals by Texas punter turned kicker Justin Tucker and a punt. On their 4th possession, after a 16 yard pass from Gilbert to Marquise Goodwin, Tre’ Newton scored a 3rd touchdown making the score 31-10. In the fourth quarter, Rice would score another touchdown and Justin Tucker would make a 2nd field goal leaving the final score 34-17 in favor of the Longhorns.
Player of the Game: Tre’ Newton
Newton is 50 pounds lighter than Cody Johnson, Texas’ short yardage back from last year but he was still called upon in the goal-to-go situations on Saturday, and boy did he deliver. Newton rushed 18 times for 61 yards and 3 scores. He looks like he may be the feature back this year for Texas, although they have a very talented poll to pick from. 

image from: http://playmaker5.com/2010/09/longhorns-start-season-with-34-17-victory-over-rice/

Exercise Around Austin

With this beautiful weather and fresh air the season for exercise is beginning. There's events going on almost every weekend, if any of these sound interesting...register! Sure it's hard to cough up $60, but if you put in the effort to train you've spent a lot more than $60 in time. I, for one, am participating in the Women's Trek Sprint Triathlon on October 3rd! After training in the heat of the summer I am ready to jump into the lake and complete a half mile swim, then dry off with a 12 mile bike ride, and finish the job with a 3 mile run. Here's a list of all of the events going on in the next few months:

NAMIWalks- Changing Minds One Step at a Time ASA Open Water Swimming Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk The SHORE- Rogue FAT ASS Trail Series Trek Women's Triathlon Series Blue Dog Birthday Walk Get Your Rear in Gear Rattan Creek Festival 5k Run ...and many, many more! For all of the information (dates, and places) go to http://www.runtex.com/web/4-2.asp  By French Freys

*all information was from http://www.runtex.com/web/4-2.asp*