Texas 21 - OU 63

Time to reassess: After the Red River Rivalry, should Mack Brown retire?

It’s time. Texas exposed itself in Dallas and Longhorn nation must ask whether Mack Brown is the man to lead this team any longer.

Most of the Texas Longhorns failed to even show up at the State Fair. Those who did got fried like so many Oreos, bananas, corn dogs and butter. Mack Brown showed up. I saw him on the sideline looking, well, confused.

Did anyone actually watch the second half? The stands were emptying before the half ended; the football game was all the carnival midway anyone needed.

There is no need to dissect a game that Texas gave up on in the first quarter. Instead, let’s ask some hard questions. Has Mack Brown stopped coaching and is he ready to retire? Mack, you can only be embarrassed by Oklahoma so many times before being fired at Texas.

You’ve been out-coached again by Bob Stoops. You’ve won a national championship, you deserve the right to leave on your terms. This is gut-check time.

How did Texas' defense get so bad so fast? Manny, you knew you had problems with tackling and coverage when you played Wyoming. Things have only gotten worse. Are you actually practicing this stuff?

How did Texas’ offense get so bad so fast? The defensive virus must be contagious. One stat to think about: At the end of the half, Texas had almost as many points, 2, as first downs, 3. OU, with 400 yards of offense, 200 yards rushing and 36 points, owned the ball for two-thirds of the game — in the first half.

Did anyone actually watch the second half? The stands were emptying before the half ended; the football game was all the carnival midway anyone needed. And we’re done. There is little else to say outside of this: Longhorn nation is not happy, and Mack Brown needs to be looking over his shoulder.

Because this kind of embarrassment is not anywhere in the neighborhood of Texas’ standard.

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These 4 Texans are competing for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Amber Glenn, figure skating, Skate America

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The XXV Winter Olympic Games, also known as the Milano Cortina 2026, are right around the corner, running February 6-22 in northern Italy. Out of the 2,900 athletes who will participate in this year's Games, 232 will represent the United States, with four hailing from the Lone Star State.

To catch these Texas-born athletes in the 2026 Winter Olympics, viewers can tune in to NBC and its affiliate networks, websites, and apps (like Peacock).

Without further ado, these are the Winter Olympians competing for Team USA with roots in Texas.

Hannah Bilka, 24
Sport: Ice hockey
Texas tie: Bilka grew up in Coppell and is the youngest of four children. At age six, she followed in the footsteps of her older brother, Anthony, and started playing hockey. Due to a "lack of girls’ hockey teams in Texas," she grew up playing hockey with boys.
Fun facts: She won the 2024 National Championship in women’s ice hockey with the Ohio State Buckeyes, the same university where she earned a master's degree in sport management. Her two older sisters, Christina and Stephanie, were figure skaters.
When to watch: The women's ice hockey preliminary round begins on Thursday, February 5. The women's bronze and gold medal matches will take place on Thursday, February 19.

Hannah Bilka, 2026 Winter Olympics hockey player Hannah Bilka is one of two North Texans competing in this year's Games.Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Emily Chan, 28
Sport: Pairs figure skating
Texas tie: Chan hails from Pasadena, a Houston-area suburb in Harris County, but she also calls Dallas home. She graduated from Texas Online Preparatory School as the valedictorian.
Fun facts: She loves to cook, bake, make jewelry, and dreams of opening her own café in the future. Her longtime skating partner, Spencer Akira Howe, is from Los Angeles. They both relocated to train at the Skating Club of Boston in 2019, where Chan now coaches young figure skaters. Chan is also pursuing a family and marriage counseling degree from Grand Canyon University.
When to watch: The figure skating "team event" kicks off on Friday, February 6. The pairs figure skating competition begins on Wednesday, February 16.

Emily Chan, 2026 Winter Olympics figure skater In addition to being a top-notch figure skater, Emily Chan is also trained in Chinese modern dance and ballet.teamusa.com/

Amber Glenn, 26
Sport: Singles figure skating
Texas tie: She was born in Plano, and started skating at just five years-old.
Fun facts: Glenn is a mental health advocate and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She came out as pansexual in 2019. She loves to play Magic: The Gathering, and her dog, Uki, is named after stalking shadow card Ukkima. She also enjoys anime and Star Wars. On Friday, May 29, Glenn will visit Dallas-Fort Worth suburb Allen during the 2026 Stars on Ice Tour.
When to watch: The figure skating "team event" kicks off on Friday, February 6. The women's singles free skate competition begins Thursday, February 19.

Amber Glenn, figure skating Plano's Amber Glenn will have the Dallas-Fort Worth crowd on its feet. Facebook/ISU

Boone Niederhofer, 32
Sport: Bobsledding
Texas tie: Niederhofer grew up in San Antonio, and later became a wide receiver at Texas A&M University. His father, Dan, played football for Abilene Christian University. Niederhofer and his family previously lived in Midland .
Fun facts: Niederhofer has a degree in petroleum engineering and worked in Texas' oil and gas industry while competing in bobsledding competitions.
When to watch: The bobsled competition begins on Sunday, February 15. The men's two-man heat will take place on Tuesday, February 17, and the men's four-man heat is scheduled for Sunday, February 22.

Boone Niederhofer, 2026 Winter Olympics bobsledder Boone Niederhofer is a former Texas A&M University football player.Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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