Quote of the Day
"There's no question it takes away some of your time. And when you do a show, if your mind is somewhere else, you're screwing that up, too."-- Univ. of Texas football coach Mack Brown, on how his commitments to Longhorn Network affect the team. (ORANGEBLOODS.com, 10/22)
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Univ. of Texas football coach Mack Brown yesterday "expressed some concerns" about the team's relationship with Longhorn Network, such as the "time commitment from him as well as if opponents may be gaining a competitive advantage" from watching it, according to Chip Brown of ORANGEBLOODS.com. Mack Brown "maintains LHN can be great exposure for Texas players, assistant coaches and for the school itself and is an incredible product for fans." However, Brown said that he "knows opponents are watching LHN content, which includes three shows featuring Brown breaking down Texas and opponents; an 'All-Access' show on Wednesdays; as well as the first 8 periods of practices." UT has added "two full-time staffers in the sports information department ...
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