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  1. On 8/6/2020 at 1:01 PM, Pasken said:

    When are they going to take out that random steel beam just shoved in the supports for the southwest stands?

    Apparently, it's not a random piece of steel.   They're now building on top of it.    It's the open decks that the concept photos show.  Of course, in real life, they won't be open and will probably be filled with concession stands.

  2. Latest email from Bellmont.... for only $50 .... send in your favorite photo of yourself, family member or pet and you are in the stadium...
     
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    Anyone have any good photos of Jimbo Fisher, Bob Stoops, Elvis?
    Lots of great possibilities here!
  3. If some states/teams/conferences/players want to play, please respect their decision.

    If some states/teams/conferences/players don't want to play, please respect their decision.

    Same thing for fans that want to attend/don't want to attend, please respect their decision.

    Ultimately, everyone will have to live with the consequences of their own choices.

    "You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice.   If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.  You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill.  I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose freewill."

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  4. led lights cost $20 on amazon if we cant find the money to buy led lights for the emblem someone needs to be fired 
    How about Surly raises and donates the cash for the LEDs and SurlyHorns gets the naming rights? The athletic dept will be even more willing to monetize anything and everything right about now.
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  5. Putting this here because high school football: 

    Buster Gilbreth, head coach of the Cuero Gobblers during their championship runs during the 70's, died this week.

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    But it was his 11 years with the Cuero Gobblers that left an indelible mark on Texas high school football. Gilbreth compiled a record of 107-22-4, of which 50 were shutouts. The Gobblers advanced to the playoffs nine times and made four State 3A Finals appearances in 1970, 1973, 1974 and 1975. The Gobblers won back to back Championships in 1973 and 1974 with undefeated seasons. Gilbreth’s Gobblers won 44 consecutive games from 1973 to 1975, shutting out the opponent in 27 games and allowing a total of only 161 points during the winning streak. This streak still ranks in the top ten of Texas high school football records. In 1974, Harris Ratings Weekly selected Gilbreth Coach of the Year and the Cuero Gobblers Team of the Year. In 2014 Fox Southwest Sports selected Gilbreth and the Gobblers to be featured in their documentary, “Legends of Texas High School Football” covering the success of Gobbler Football for the last five decades.

    Obituary:  https://www.freundfuneralhome.com/obituary/7094740

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  6. 1 hour ago, Neonmoon said:

    That sucks. Hope he’s okay long term, whatever it is. 

    Never heard of the backup. Matthew Downing 

    edit: it appears Downing was a walk-on at Georgia and then transfered to TCU. What happened to the Collins guy?

    Downing will probably have a career game against Texas, and will be mentioned in the Heisman race afterwards.

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  7. 1 hour ago, Penche Gringo said:
    TFC will announce shortly that based on City of Austin extension of their orders of no gatherings of 10 or more, they have opted to cancel all tailgating on state lots.


     

    We won't be tailgating this year.  Instead, we'll be protesting peacefully.

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  8. FBI looking into Houston consulate spying on UT-Austin

     

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    FBI looking into possible Chinese spying on UT-Austin’s COVID-19 research
    By Brittany Britto, Staff writer

    Houston Chronicle

    FBI looking into possible Chinese spying on UT-Austin’s COVID-19 research


    The FBI is investigating whether the Chinese government attempted to illegally obtain COVID-19 research from American universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, according to an email obtained by the Houston Chronicle.

    The federal law enforcement agency told UT officials last week that the July 22 closure of the Chinese Consulate in Houston sparked the probe, wrote Daniel Jaffe, UT’s interim executive vice president and provost, in an email to the university’s faculty, graduate and post-doctorate students on Monday.

    As a result of this “ongoing and evolving national situation,” the FBI will contact UT researchers “about the role of the consulate and efforts by the Chinese government to illegally procure research from American universities,” Jaffe said.

    “We do not know whom the FBI intends to contact or what they plan to discuss, nor have we shared anyone’s information or details about ongoing research with FBI agents,” Jaffe wrote. “It’s not unusual for federal law enforcement officers to ask to speak with researchers if deemed necessary to support criminal or national security investigations.”

    The FBI San Antonio office referred the Chronicle to the U.S. State Department, whose officials said they are now working on the newspaper’s request for additional information.

    U.S. officials took over and closed the Chinese consulate in Houston last week as ordered by the Trump administration amid accusations of espionage activity. The Trump administration, which confirmed the closure, cited a need to protect American intellectual property and private information. The Chinese government threatened to retaliate and on July 24, announced the closure of a U.S. consulate in Chengdu.

    The Justice Department also indicted two suspected Chinese hackers, alleging they targeted U.S. companies conducting COVID-19 research. Several research facilities within the Texas Medical Center are involved in that work. In addition, federal authorities claimed the alleged hackers stole “business proposals and other documents concerning space and satellite applications” from an unnamed technology firm in Texas. That firm was just one of 25 victims across the U.S. and abroad that were named in the indictment.

    Jaffe, UT’s provost, urged students with questions or concerns about sharing details of their work with anyone to contact their deans for research and Jeff Graves, UT’s associate vice president for legal affairs. Students should also alert the information security office about any phishing attempts or unsolicited emails from foreign countries or entities.

    “Our international scholars are a vital part of our research community. You enrich our environment and are critical to our teams’ success, and we value your contributions,” Jaffe said. “We realize that this news is coming during an already difficult time, so we encourage you to reach out to your supervisors or Texas Global and let us know how we can continue to support you.”

    Staff writer Currie Engel contributed to this report.

    brittany.britto@chron.com

     

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