Published on August 17th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
Growing up playing sports in small-town Texas, where white Christians were the majority, a prayer was often a prelude to game day. While I was not particularly religious, I paid no mind and thought of it as …... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
When the Cougars’ defense takes the field against the University of Oklahoma on Sept. 3, there will be some new faces at various positions. The secondary lost the most starters of any group following last season, …... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez, Nicholas Williamson, Reagan Earnst
After a season that did not go as planned in 2015, volleyball will look to turn the tide as a program in 2016. The Cougars will begin their season on Aug. 26 when they take on …... Read More →
Published on July 29th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
Last week, The Cougar looked at one half of the secondary. For this week, the safeties are the focus. This group is even more questionable as both safety positions were vacated last season and the returning players have …... Read More →
Published on July 27th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez, Nicholas Williamson, Reagan Earnst
Coming off a season in which the team went just 4-13, the The Cougar sports staff believes there should be raised expectations for the team in 2016, which will begin with a matchup against Texas Southern University …... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
Under Todd Orlando, a first-year defensive coordinator, the Cougars defense was great at stuffing the run, finishing in the top 10 in the NCAA in rushing yards allowed. However, the Cougars gave up nearly 275 yards …... Read More →
Published on July 18th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
Despite how the Cougars were in the top half of the NCAA in total passing yards last season, there were times when it seemed like the only person catching the ball was Demarcus Ayers. With Ayers …... Read More →
Published on July 8th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
The Cougars just had arguably their best season last year, but key players from that team have either graduated or left for the NFL. Five new transfers, however, show the ability to prolong the University of Houston …... Read More →
Published on June 22nd, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
As the dust continues to settle on talks of a Big 12 expansion, it is likely that the league will stand pat and the University of Texas will get its way. If the Big 12 decides …... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2016 | by Jonathan Valadez
Embed from Getty Images If the Golden State Warriors win their second consecutive Larry O’Brien Trophy, one thing is certain: LeBron James should be named this year’s NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. The series’ outcome should …... Read More →
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