Mike Fisher

Mike Fisher

Mike Fisher - as a newspaper beat writer and columnist and on radio and TV, where he is an Emmy winner - has covered the NFL since 1983 and is the Texas-based author of two best-selling books on the Dallas Cowboys.

Longhorns Prize QB Arch Manning Overrated Due to Family Name, Insists 'Godfather of Recruiting'
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Longhorns Prize QB Arch Manning Overrated Due to Family Name, Insists 'Godfather of Recruiting'

Said Farrell, “He plays a very low level of competition ... I’ve got Arch sliding into the sixth, fifth range in this class itself.”

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Texas Tryout: Could Longhorns Ex Malik Jefferson Make Cowboys Roster?
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Texas Tryout: Could Longhorns Ex Malik Jefferson Make Cowboys Roster?

The former Texas Longhorns standout is from Mesquite, where he was among the best high school players in the country.

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Texas Longhorns Legend Ricky Williams Legally Changes His Name
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Texas Longhorns Legend Ricky Williams Legally Changes His Name

"I've found that that's been really powerful in creating ease, intimacy and trust in my relationship.'' - the former Ricky Williams

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Former Longhorns, NFL Star Earl Thomas Arrested On Felony Charge
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Former Longhorns, NFL Star Earl Thomas Arrested On Felony Charge

The troubled former Longhorn is now in police custody

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Texas Longhorns Recruiting: Granddad Archie Manning 'Knows What Arch' Needs in College
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Texas Longhorns Recruiting: Granddad Archie Manning 'Knows What Arch' Needs in College

"We’re proud of Arch,'' the patriarch of the prominent football family said. "It really doesn’t mean anything to me for him to be the No. 1 recruit in the nation.

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Arch in March? New Commitment Prediction For Texas QB Target Manning
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Arch in March? New Commitment Prediction For Texas QB Target Manning

One analyst recently submitted his prediction for Manning’s landing spot. The Longhorns are the pick.

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Will COVID Push Longhorns’ Sam Ehlinger Ahead of Carson Wentz in Colts’ NFL Playoff Run?
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Will COVID Push Longhorns’ Sam Ehlinger Ahead of Carson Wentz in Colts’ NFL Playoff Run?

A rookie QB carrying NFL playoff hopes on his shoulders in Week 17? Big story. But wait …

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Texas Longhorns 2005 Champs: How High Do They Rank Among Top All-Time Teams?
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Texas Longhorns 2005 Champs: How High Do They Rank Among Top All-Time Teams?

While UT would love to wag the "We're No. 1'' finger as the Longhorns did that year ...

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Longhorns EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm So Stoked!' New Texas Coach Tashard Choice Explains His Big Move
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Longhorns EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm So Stoked!' New Texas Coach Tashard Choice Explains His Big Move

"The potential is always there at Texans because of the rich tradition,'' Choice tells us. "It’s time to put in the work to win.''

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Southlake Shortcut: QB Quinn Ewers is Texas Longhorns Jet Fuel
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Southlake Shortcut: QB Quinn Ewers is Texas Longhorns Jet Fuel

In the end? Coach Sark knows: Get me a quarterback. That’s the fastest and most structurally-sound upgrade.

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Mavs Owner Mark Cuban: Bold Prediction for Texas vs. OU
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Mavs Owner Mark Cuban: Bold Prediction for Texas vs. OU

Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban, via his ESPN “College Gameday” TV appearance here at the Cotton Bowl, talks football.

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Gary Patterson Critiques Texas RB Bijan Robinson Usage; 3 Problems with TCU Coach
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Gary Patterson Critiques Texas RB Bijan Robinson Usage; 3 Problems with TCU Coach

"I would never do 35 carries like they did for the guy at Texas," Patterson says, offering UT and Bijan a helping of misguided guidance.

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