Replies to post #1715 on Collegiate Sports (NCAA)

[Justin C]

NLion ...

Fortunately Mr. Nixon isn't still around to name Ark. the #1 team

But that state's favorite son, Mr. Clinton, is available ... <g>

I'm among those still living today who watched the Texas-Arkansas "Game of the Century" on TV in 1969. Along with President Nixon's presence, the game featured Billy Graham delivering the invocation and Glen Campbell singing the National Anthem. With Texas trailing at halftime, Nixon predicted to Chris Schenkel that both teams would score in the second half and that Texas would win. I saved the front page of the next day's Houston Chronicle with the headline "Texas Wins Dream Game, 15-14" and a photo of Nixon presenting Darrell Royal with a Presidential No. 1 plaque.

In Friday's Chronicle, columnist Mickey Herskowitz reflected on the 1969 game, ending with "The series ended in 1991 after Arkansas bolted for the Southeast Conference. This is no longer the rivalry that rallies an entire state ... But for 60 minutes, it is Texas and Arkansas, a blast from the past."

Justin, saying "The thrill was gone yesterday"

[Colt1861Navy]

Thanks, NLionGuy. It turns out that Arkansas is a very good team but, the Longhorns still should have beaten them. Sure! They just outplayed us and as much as I hate to say this, they deserved to win that game. Maybe it's been a wakeup call for our young team.

Colt...