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Quandre Diggs Reflects on His Time at Texas (Live From the Hook ’Em House at SXSW) Mar 21, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Lifetime Longhorn, Quandre Diggs, live from the Hook ‘em House at SXSW. They discuss why he decided to play at Texas, his relationship with Pete Carroll, the future of his career in the NFL, and what it means to be a University of Texas alum.

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Texas DE Colin Simmons on Why He Chose Texas & His Relationship with Micah Parsons Mar 14, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas defensive end, Colin Simmons. They discuss why he chose Texas as a 5-star recruit, playing in one of the country's most competitive high school football districts, what went into his decision to enroll early, and his relationship with Micah Parsons.

Texas DB Michael Taaffe on the Trials of Walking-On & Hosting Arch Manning’s Visit Mar 08, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, Jeremy Hills, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas defensive back, Michael Taaffe. They discuss the trials he faced as a walk-on at Texas, what motivates him, the vibe of the DB room, and what it was like hosting Arch Manning’s official visit.

Texas Volleyball Head Coach Jerritt Elliott on Winning Back-to-Back Championships Mar 05, 2024

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Derrick Johnson, Jeremy Hills, Fozzy Whittaker, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas Volleyball Head Coach, Jerritt Elliott. They discuss how he landed as the head coach at Texas, winning back-to-back National Championships, learning from Pete Carroll at USC, and the evolution of the game of volleyball.

Texas LB David Gbenda Speaks on Why He’s Coming Back for the 2024 Season Mar 01, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, Jeremy Hills, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas linebacker, David Gbenda. They dive into why he initially chose to come to Texas, how he stays locked in, building relationships with the newer players, and why he decided to come back for the 2024 season.

Texas Kicker Bert Auburn Talks the Mental Side of Kicking & His Hair Care Routine Feb 23, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas kicker, Bert Auburn. They dive into the dynamics of the special teams unit, the possibility of him breaking the Texas all-time scoring record, if “icing the kicker” actually works, and his hair care routine.

Jordan Whittington Speaks on His Legacy at Texas & Preparing for the NFL Draft Feb 16, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, and Nick Shuley are joined by five-year Texas wide receiver, Jordan Whittington. They discuss his leadership role on the team, overcoming injuries, his relationship with Bevo, the legacy he hopes to leave at Texas, and how he is preparing for the NFL Draft.

Texas RB CJ Baxter Talks Why He Came to Texas & Listening to Adele Feb 09, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by first-year Texas running back, CJ Baxter. They get into why he chose to come to Texas as the #1 running back of the 2023 recruiting class, his relationship with running backs coach Tashard Choice, navigating the NIL space, and his pregame playlist.

Texas Center Jake Majors on Why He’s Coming Back for the 2024 Season Feb 02, 2024

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Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas center, Jake Majors. They discuss what made this year’s team special, what it’s like practicing against Texas’ elite defensive line, his thoughts on the “tush push”, and why he decided to come back for the 2024 season.

Texas OL Kelvin Banks Jr. Talks What To Expect From Next Year’s Team Jan 26, 2024

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Derrick Johnson, Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas sophomore offensive lineman, Kelvin Banks Jr. They delve into his decision to come to Texas after originally committing to Oregon, the toughest players he’s lined up against, the impact of the transfer portal, and what to expect from next year’s team.

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