Commentary
Dominant, decorated UH coaches span decades
We have a dynasty. UH has been blessed with our fair share of rulers at the helm who have led their respective teams to prized victory after victory. The men’s golf program’s reign spanned 29...
Not worth saving the Dome
If the Astrodome were to vanish tomorrow, like poof it’s gone like magic, would you notice? Would your daily life change in any significant or insignificant way? No, most likely not. It would be nice if...
Our Guy should be in
The opening sentence on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s website about its history is, “Since 1959, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has honored and celebrated the game’s greatest moments and brightest...
Can’t blame the guy
Don’t be mad at Kevin Sumlin for leaving. The former UH head coach traded in his signature red visor for a maroon one, and is now at the helm of Texas A&M’s football program. UH is...
Alabama, LSU rematch could benefit Cougars
If the college football season were to end today, the BCS National Championship would be a rematch between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama on Jan. 9 in New Orleans. That might not be...
Dirty hit taken care of properly
When punt returners wave an arm in the air to signal for a fair catch, it is a means of self-protection. Yet the gesture does not always guarantee a clean, safe result. On Oct. 30...
Bayou Bucket loses its luster
The rivalry between UH and Rice is overstated. The geographic location between the two universities breeds familiarity, but there is little hostility between Cougars and Owls. Neither school is mentioned in the other’s fight song,...
The Big What?
For a while, it looked like UH was going to be the only girl without a date to the dance. The Boston Globe reported Friday that UH is one of the six schools who received...
Siegel: It’s not as bad as it might look
Playing on Thursday instead of Saturday gave head coach Kevin Sumlin a chance to catch some of the other action happening around college football. “You watch the games Saturday and everybody’s scoring 30-something points,” he...
Low attendance turns Robertson into largest ghost town in Texas
The most notable absence in student attendance could be seen throughout the endzone bleachers which stretch from sections 209-216. | Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar Student support was at a high point during last...