Football
Hayden’s speech propels team forward
Senior D.J. Hayden surprised his team with a visit on Monday afternoon’s practice. Hayden spent six days in critical condition after tearing a major vein that leads to the heart | Rebekah Stearns /The...
Hayden makes practice appearance
Phillip Steward shows that his injured teammate, D.J. Hayden, is still on his mind during Saturday’s contest against Tulsa. | Justin Tijerina /The Daily Cougar Less than a week after suffering a near-fatal injury,...
Offense inept without Sims
David Piland scrambles for yards as Tulsa defensive end Cory Dorris is in hot pursuit. | Justin Tijerina /The Daily Cougar On Saturday, redshirt junior running back Charles Sims proved he could have an...
Mistakes, turnovers lead to lopsided loss
Frustrated fans snooze at Robertson Stadium once the homecoming game against Tulsa gets out of hand. | Justin Tijerina /The Daily Cougar The Cougars just couldn’t find their rhythm on offense as Tulsa had...
Golden Huricane storm through Robertson
The Homecoming festivities were the only thing that went right for the Cougars on Saturday during a 41-7 loss to Tulsa. UH could not run the ball or stop the run, a formula for ineptitude...
Hayden’s injury ‘more associated with high speed motor vehicle’ accidents
Senior defensive back D.J. Hayden was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital Tuesday afternoon after colliding with a teammate in practice and, according to University of Houston Head Team Physician Dr. Walter Lowe, was required...
After injury Cougars need next man to step up
Senior defensive back D.J. Hayden returns an interception 97 yards in a 45-35 victory over UTEP this season. | Rebekah Stearns/The Daily Cougar Without senior corner D.J. Hayden covering the other team’s best receiver,...
Program defined by goal to produce consistent winners
As the football season progresses, the Cougars have been defined in a variety of ways. Head coach Tony Levine addressed the importance of building a winning program at an Aug. 28 press conference — the...
Sims doubtful against Tulsa, freshmen duo step into role
Freshman running back Ryan Jackson is one of a trio of backs expected to see more action following Saturday’s injury to leading rusher junior Charles Sims. Sims is doubtful against Tulsa this week....
Senior defensive back injured in practice
UH senior defensive back D.J. Hayden was transported by ambulance to Memorial Herman Hospital after sustaining an injury during practice Tuesday afternoon. Hayden was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week after intercepting two...