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Texas co-offensive coordinator Kyle Flood, special team coordinator Jeff Banks, and defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski will receive one-year extensions, according to the agenda book for the UT Board of Regents’ February 21 meeting. Each coordinator was extended to the 2026 season.

Here are the salaries for each coordinator

Jeff Banks (Increase of 4.3 %)
Guaranteed compensation (Increase of 4.3%):
Annual Salary:
Contract Year 4 (March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025): No Change ($1,150,000)
Contract Year 5 (March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026): $1,200,000
Contract Year 6 (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027): $1,250,000

Kyle Flood (Increase of 5.4%)
Annual Salary:
Contract Year 4 (March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025): No Change ($1,325,000)
Contract Year 5 (March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026): No Change ($1,400,000)
Contract Year 6 (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027): $1,475,000

Pete Kwiatkowski n (Increase of 5.9%):
Annual Salary:
Contract Year 4 (March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025): $720,000 (previously $680,000)
Contract Year 5 (March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026): $760,000
Contract Year 6 (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027): $800,000

Annual Payment to PK Enterprises LLC:
Contract Year 4 (March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025): $1,080,000 (previously $1,020,000)
Contract Year 5 (March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026): $1,140,000
Contract Year 6 (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027): $1,200,000

Today (Friday Feb 2nd) I had to put to sleep our sweet Maltese, Kerby. We got her the summer of 2007 for my daughter (from Nam). As in many cases, my daughter pledged to care of her puppy, but as years went by, Kerby became attached to me, especially when my daughter went off to college. Ever since, Kerby has been my shadow, she slept under my work desk and slept in our bed and would follow me everywhere.

She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure almost 3 years ago, I've been amazed she's lasted this long as most go within a year and a half after being diagnosed, but she's just not herself and started having problems sleeping/eating/vomiting. We didn't want her to suffer the final stages of her disease which is a very tough ending on her body and a painful death. We agonized over this decision for several weeks since at times she seemed better, but finally decided earlier this week to go for at home euthanasia.

We've been praying for confirmation of our decision and our prayers were answered when I went to get a haircut yesterday (of all places) with a new barber. The barber asked me how I was doing (a typical greeting right?) I said, do you really want to know? She said yes, so I told her about needing to put Kerby to sleep today and she then told me her story about her own Maltese she put down several months ago. Long story/short, she said she waited too long, her dog suffered/needed an emergency euthanasia and she told me 3 times over the course of my haircut that she wished she had done the euthansia much earlier so her pup didn't suffer. That's what I call a divine appointment.

This is one of the hardest things I've ever done, I'm a wreck right now, but I know now it's what was best for Kerby. I'll be taking some of my own "grief" medicine in the days ahead.

I'll see you on the rainbow bridge Kerby, you were the sweetest dog we've every had!

If you find it hard to laugh at yourself, I would be happy to do it for you.
~~~~~~~~~~ Groucho Marx

Laughter really IS the best medicine. For many of us, as we've worked through the process of trying to be perfect, we find out that we can laugh at most anything or anyone. Except ourselves. Especially if it means laughing at our mistakes and miscues, because there weren't supposed to be any of those! Well, big news, Dudes and Dudettes, we weren't stamped out on an assembly line. We are individuals with wonderful quirks and flaws, and we're all capable of doing something colossally goofy sometimes. Those things make life interesting.

The ability to laugh at ourselves is God's version of Today's Gift. He made us. We disappoint Him at times, but I'll bet the house we make Him laugh too. If He can laugh at us, so can we. My Dad once said that our little town was so small that we didn't even have a full-time village idiot, so he and another guy took turns. We can all take a turn.

With a smile on my face, I wish you all a great Monday.
NT
Exodus 4: 1-17
In memory of Allen Jones, who reminded me to laugh at me.

Saw these floating around on twitter, these MF's will be in Burlington's after the election. LMAO

TRUMPERS, get yourself a pair while supplies last.

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Enjoy your night!!

Cliffs Notes: The Longhorns picked a bad day to play poorly on the road against a Final Four-level team, as No.3 Houston took Texas to the woodshed to the tune of a 82-61 beat-down.

The Participants: NR Texas (16-9, 5-7 Big 12) and No.3 Houston (22-3, 9-4 Big 12)

Pre-Game KenPom Rankings: Texas (No. 25) and Houston (No. 1)

Game MVP: Dylan Disu came to play today, even if it felt like he was alone for large stretches of the game, as the senior finished with 16 points on 5 of 13 shooting from the floor, while grabbing 7 rebounds and committing zero turnovers. Shout out to Chendall Weaver, who was the only other Texas player to finish in double figures, as he scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.

Backcourt Domination: The UU starting backcourt of Jamal Shead, LJ Cryer and Emanuel Sharp ran circles around the Texas starting backcourt of Max Abmas, Tyrese Hunter and Weaver all night, dominating the match-up in points (57-25) and three-point shooting (8 of 18 to 2 of 9).

Key Stretch: A game that was within reach turned into a runaway loss early in the second half went on a 15-4 run in the first 4:42 of the half to make it a 55-31 game. The Cougars were on a 38-14 run at that point. Everything else was window-dressing.

First Half Issues: The Longhorns trailed by 13 at halftime, but it could have been more when you consider the totality of the ugly that existed in the first 20 minutes. The Longhorns shot 34.5% from the floor and 37.5% from the free throw line (3 of 8), while getting dominated on the glass (26-18), in fast-break points (11-0) and points in the paint (18-10).

Things You Need to Know: The Longhorns were dominated on the glass (45-34) and steals/blocks (20 to 9). If there was a loose ball, it wasn't the Longhorns who were getting to it.

Making History: Abmas (2,986 points) came into the game needing 16 points to reach 3,000 career points and 22 points to pass Hersey Hawkins (3,008) for 11th place in the all-time scoring list. He left the game with 7 points on 2 of 14 shooting, which means that he's still 9 points away from 3,000 career points and 15 points behind Hawkins.

Making History II: After moving into 4th place on the NCAA' all-time 3-point shots made list last month, Abmas made 1 of 5 shots from downtown on Saturday to leave him 10 made threes behind third-place Travis Bader (Purdue 2010-14) on the NCAA's all-time list.

ESPN Bracketology: They seem determined to get the Longhorns and Aggies matched up together in the first round.

With spring training about to start , I figured I'd take a few minutes and post a poll question about which guy is the all time best at the position in your opinion. Take everything into consideration, not just one stat or reputation. I won't vote on this but want o see what the OB family has to say. I found a top 10 list on ESPN from a few years back but will only put 9 players on here in order to leave space for a write in option. A couple o these guys were before my time although I'm at least familiar with all of them. I assume either Brooks Robinson or Adrian Beltre will win. Then again, you know what happens when you assume? You make an ass of u and me. Who's your pick?

Right here:

Looks like they building about 10 in south Carolina. Mostly in upstate area but 1 will be in Columbia. Of course it will be on the other side from where I live. 30 ride but haven't been there in like 8 years. Anything new I should try.

You're welcome.

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Is the G League planning on having a dunk contest between the NBA and G League dunk champions a la Steph v. Sabrina since both are G League players? For those that didn't see, former UT women's basketball quitter Sheryl Swoopes' son (from the first time she was a straight women) won the G League contest today. Will always despise her for the anti-Jody whisper campaign she conducted attacking Jody for being a lesbian, especially since she made a fortune by coming out as a lesbian and making a ton of endorsements even though she then dumped her wife and married a man.

I went to UT and was a Greek but I keep hearing of people talking about Resurrection Weekend being held this weekend at UT. What is it and why is it named Resurrection Weekend.

I hear it is a big weekend for high school kids to visit UT but that was what Round Up (now Greek Week?) Was for when I was in school.

Any info would be appreciated.

Morning OB brethren. Looking to take our kiddos down to NASA in April (4/19-4/21) and have never been to Galveston or any other beach town in Texas; thought it would be a good excuse to make a fun weekend out of it with the family.

1) Since I've never been to that area.... which beach area would be the best to go to with the family, daughters are 7 and 10. Sand castles and swimming is all we will mainly be after.
2) Does anyone have a beach house/condo that we can rent? If you desire, share your listing if you have one in that neck of the woods please and thank you!

“Sir, do you know why I stopped you today?”
I replied,

“One minute please officer…, I’m on the phone,”

Longhorns move up to 7-0 on the season.

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73,000 competing for 9,300 slots.

Most ever. A winning football team makes more people want to go to Texas.

Both my kids got capped, even tho my wife and I each have two UT degrees. Bummed me out. But then again, I didn't go to Tech like my mom and dad did.

Cause we have a contender.

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This dude is good. Too Slow?

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No, we are not living in a the bizarro world. No, this is not a joke. I thought the NFT’s were embarrassing but there is apparently no bottom here. Gotta get some Trump Victory Cologne.

https://gettrumpsneakers.com

After a less than stellar performance yesterday in which the Horns lost 6-5 in extra innings, Coach Pierce and the squad will need to bounce back and refocus in a hurry. That all starts with the man on the mound, Tanner Witt. The Horns need him to go out and throw well for 4-5 innings. He does not need to be perfect, but he needs to compete and rely on his defense, while avoiding giving up an early lead. Offensively, the Horns need their experienced players like Jack O’Dowd and Porter Brown in the middle of the lineup to get things going. Right now, the offense has no rhythm and is far too disjointed between the top and bottom. At the end of the day though, the goal is simple, a series win. That is all that matters.


Here are the recaps from the first two games:
Game Two Recap
Game One Recap


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Matchup:
Date: Feb 18
Time: Sunday at 1 p.m
Location: Disch-Falk Field (Austin, Texas)
TV: LHN
Radio: AM-1300 The Zone


Record:
Texas Longhorns: 1-1 (0-0 Big 12)
San Diego Toreros: 1-1 (0-0 WCC)


Pitching Matchups:

• Sunday - Texas RHP Tanner Witt v. San Diego RHP Ryan Kysar

Lineups will be posted once they are available -

“Sorry, I’m not following you,”

I'm sure @TheAssquatch has!

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W: SMITH, Austin (1-0)
L: Selvig, Cole (0-1)
S: MAUTERER, Vaughn (1)
BOX SCORE

RECAP
After falling behind in the 1st inning due to some inconsistency by RHP Charlie Hurley, the Horns starter was able to cruise through the next two innings without a hitch. In the 4th inning though, Hurley started cutting his sinker and ran into location issues, which ultimately saw him depart, leaving the Horns to utilize the bullpen much earlier than expected. The Horns got off to another slow start offensively, but that changed in the 3rd inning when Will Gasparino got the first hit of the game for the Horns, which was immediately followed by a double to RF by lead off man Jared Thomas. This all setup Peyton Powell at the plate to launch one over the RF wall after getting the ball up into the stiff wind blowing left to right.

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When Charlie Hurley departed, he did so with the bases loaded. Thankfully freshman RHP Easton Tumis came in and was able to get out of the jam without any damage. In the 5th inning, Tumis ran into trouble, ending up with the bases loaded but escaped with giving up just one run on a sacrifice fly.

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In the 6th inning, LHP Luke Harrison made his return from injury that saw him miss all of last year and he quickly settled in, putting San Diego down in order 1-2-3. Unfortunately a sinking liner to RF ate up Max Belyeu which put a runner on 3B for the Toreros. That error would be costly as he would be driven in by the very next batter when he hit a soft grounder to Flores at SS, tying up the game at 3-3.

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Texas was able to put up zeros in both the 8th and 9th inning, but unfortunately could not capitalize on their own chances. In the Bottom of the 8th, the Horns had two runners on base, but Dee Kennedy was thrown out going to 3B when he went because the wild pitch barely got away from the catcher. In the bottom of the 9th, Jack O’Dowd drew a 1 out walk, followed by a Porter Brown single. Unfortunately, Casey Cummings was over powered at the plate and Tommy Farmer popped up to end the scoring threat.

In the Top 10th, pinch hitter Ryan Ward hit a fastball to RF off the taco sign, a 2-run bomb, giving San Diego the 5-3 lead. Not deterred, Texas fought back and tied the game up in the Bottom 10th. Kimble Schuessler led off by crushing a ball over the head of the CF for a stand up double. Will Gasparino followed that up with a strikeout, but Jared Thomas hit a sinking liner to RF for a single, followed up by a Powell RBI single up the middle to make it a 5-4 ball game. Jalin Flores, who had been 0-4 on the day drew a walk to load the bases for Jayden Duplantier. Gumbo as Duplantier is known, hit a sac fly to CF on the 10th pitch of the at-bat, bringing Jared Thomas home and tying the game at 5-5. Unfortunately, Porter Brown hit a slow chopper to 1B to end the scoring threat and chance to walk it off.

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In the Top of the 11th, freshman RHP Cole Selvig gave up back to back singles, which put runners on the corners with no outs. He was lifted in favor of Heston Tole who got a strikeout, but surrendered the eventual winning run when there was delayed double steal, whereby Kimble threw down to 2B and the runner scored from 3B. This gave San Diego the 6-5 lead, one which they did not surrender.


Big Moment
With two runners on base and 2 outs in the Bottom of the 10th, Porter Brown was in prime position to walk it off and give Texas a series win. Instead his quiet start to the 2024 season continued as he rolled over on a pitch, slowly chopping it to 1B and ending the scoring threat.


Individual Performance
Last night Jalin Flores had the grand slam and tonight Peyton Powell was the one with the big fly. His three run HR gave Texas back the early lead, one that they unfortunately could not hold on to. Powell nearly hit another 3 run HR in the Bottom of the 10th, but it just went to the right of the RF foul pole.


Takeaways
The catcher position remains an issue as Texas has not been able to hold San Diego at bay on the base paths the entire weekend. While it can seem trivial, this puts a massive amount of pressure on the pitching staff and defense. In addition, the starting pitching has to go deeper into games and not allow opposing teams to eat into the Texas bullpen so early. Lastly, the offense has not had a lot of flow to it yet with guys like Jack O’Dowd and Porter Brown struggling to get going. After a really solid evening last night, Flores struggled today. The 20mph wind blowing in did not help and nor has the cold, but the Texas offense will need to find its footing fast.


Up Next

San Diego Toreros (1-1)
Sunday Feb 18th at 1pm