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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nebraska Legend Immortalized by Cotton Bowl
Nebraska Legend Immortalized by Cotton Bowl originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the most revered running backs in Nebraska football history took his place among some of college football greats. Advertisement Cornhuskers legend Tony Davis was one of eight inducted into the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame during enshrinement ceremonies at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. A tough, hard-nosed running back from Tecumseh, Neb., Davis closed his career as Nebraska's all-time leading rusher with 2,445 career rushing yards during his three seasons from 1973-75. (Davis has since dropped out of the top 20, with Mike Rozier the current record holder with 4,780 career yards.) Davis' first season coincided with the arrival of coaching icon Tom Osborne, and he starred with a career-high 1,114 rushing yards. Davis capped the 9-2-1 campaign with a legendary performance in Nebraska's 19-3 victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Advertisement Davis pounded the Longhorns all day long, rushing for 106 yards on 28 carries and scored on a three-yard run. Davis and his Husker teammates seized momentum in the third quarter and broke open a 3-3 stalemate with back-to-back touchdowns. Nebraska finished No. 7 in the final AP rankings. Davis continued to take a leading role for the Huskers in 1974 and 1975, helping the Huskers to appearances in the Sugar Bowl and Fiesta Bowl in his final two seasons. He was the MVP of Nebraska's 1974 Sugar Bowl win over Florida and was inducted into the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame in 2021, giving him the rare distinction of being in the Halls of Fame for two of the nation's oldest and most prestigious bowl games. He is also the only Husker in both the Cotton Bowl and Sugar Bowl Halls of Fame. Davis was joined in the 14th Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame class by Notre Dame fullback Jerome Bettis, Texas linebacker Randy Braband, Ole Miss head coach David Cutcliffe, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Chief Ambassador, Past Chair and former Team Selection & Playoff Committee Chair Finley (Fin) Ewing III, CBAA Historian Charlie Fiss, Auburn running back Bo Jackson and Alabama linebacker DeMeco Ryans. The eight honorees add their names to a group that has grown to 93 men and women who have left an indelible mark on the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, one of America's original bowl games. Advertisement Davis went on to play six seasons in the National Football League after being drafted in the fourth round, appearing in 89 career games with the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Axios
2 days ago
- Sport
- Axios
Dallas Trinity FC faces must-win game to end first season
Dallas Trinity FC could be on the brink of making the playoffs in their first season. Why it matters: Dallas is becoming a hub for professional soccer, with the professional women's soccer team, FC Dallas and another men's team on the way. The region is also preparing to host the FIFA Men's World Cup next year. The latest: Dallas Trinity is fifth in the USL Super League, with 11 wins, seven draws and nine losses. They face top-ranked Carolina Ascent FC at 7pm Saturday in Fair Park. The must-win game marks the end of the regular season. State of play: The team has steadily built a fanbase. Nearly 5,000 fans, on average, attend the home matches at the Cotton Bowl. The upstart USL Super League rivals the National Women's Soccer League. The Dallas Trinity name and logo were rolled out last May, just a couple of months before the season kicked off in August. The big picture: Dallas has the fifth strongest soccer economy among U.S. cities, per the latest ranking from the Sports Business Journal. The ranking measures fan enthusiasm, venue development and brand investment. Youth soccer involvement plays a large role in the growth of the sport in the region. Zoom in: Dallas Trinity officials regularly visit youth teams to drum up support for the team and the sport. The players hang out after matches to sign autographs, and kids have the opportunity to meet the professionals and walk with them on the pitch. What they're saying: The goal during next year's World Cup is to pitch the Dallas region as a possible host site for the 2031 Women's World Cup. "It's very important for us to make sure that we show FIFA that Dallas embraces women's sports, women's soccer, and cares about all constituents within the community," Dallas Trinity founder and chief operating officer Trip Neil tells Axios. Threat level: Dallas Trinity must win Saturday to advance to the playoffs. Dallas has won, lost and drawn in three meetings with Carolina. Carolina and Tampa Bay Sun FC have already clinched a playoff berth. Zoom out: Spokane Zephyr FC and Fort Lauderdale United FC are also in contention for the remaining two playoff spots. Two semifinal matches start June 7, and the first-ever USL Super League Final is the weekend of June 14. If you go: There is a pre-match concert before Saturday night's game and a fireworks show afterward for fan appreciation night.
Axios
2 days ago
- Sport
- Axios
Dallas gets another professional soccer team
The Dallas-area sports scene is getting even bigger with another men's professional soccer team. Why it matters: Atlético Dallas will be part of the United Soccer League, which is adding a division to create a promotion and relegation structure, similar to ones common outside the U.S., like in England's Premier League. The Division One league launches in 2027-28 to rival Major League Soccer. Context: USL already has two divisions: USL Championship (second division) and USL League One (third Division). Dallas will play in the USL Championship division. The latest: The club unveiled their logo and team colors this month. The logo features a Mexican gray wolf and a rattlesnake. The team colors are Texas topaz, blackland crude, silver ore and white. Zoom in: FC Dallas, an MLS team, was founded in 1995 as the Dallas Burn. The launch came a year after the Cotton Bowl hosted six games for the 1994 World Cup. Dallas Trinity FC, a USL Super League women's team, is in their inaugural season at the Cotton Bowl.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
REPORT: Texas blocked Ohio State's attempt to move opener to prime time
When Fox Sports announced it had secured the rights to broadcast the Texas Longhorns 2025 season opener at Ohio State, there was one piece of information missing -- the time. Speculation swirled that, instead of the usual "Big Noon Saturday" time slot Fox uses for its top weekly game, the matchup would be moved to prime time. A new report suggests it was the Longhorns that blocked moving the game's start time. A few days after the original announcement, It was leaked that the game on Fox Sports would indeed be a Big Noon Saturday game. Ohio State fans have grown frustrated with Fox broadcasting the majority of their games at Noon. Many feel the early start diminishes the game-day atmosphere and excitement, especially for Ohio State fans accustomed to late afternoon or evening games that allow for a long tailgate. But the apparent reason Fox left the time off of the original graphic was because the Buckeyes' athletic department was lobbying for the Cotton Bowl rematch against Texas be moved to prime time on Sunday, either in the late afternoon or evening. Advertisement According to a new report by Chip Brown at Horns247, it was the Longhorns athletic department that rejected that proposal. Apparently, the feeling was Texas would have a better chance winning a Big Noon game on Saturday than a night game on Sunday. It's also possible Texas didn't want to disrupt travel or preparation for the next week's game against San Jose State. Obviously, those things could have been overcome if Texas actually wanted to facilitate the move. If the game could have been moved to prime time on Saturday night, Texas would have very little say in the matter. But the fact Ohio State wanted to move the game to another date (the next day) meant they had to get Texas' sign off. UT apparently did not sign off on the move. Saturday, August 30 has a slew of season openers, including LSU-Clemson in prime time on ABC. Sunday's only game is Notre Dame-Miami, also on ABC. Ohio State wanted the game to be played either in the late afternoon or at night on Sunday. Texas said no. Advertisement It's just one more storyline added to what will be an epic opener. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas blocked Ohio State's attempt to move opener to prime time
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chris Del Conte responds as Texas blocks prime-time move for 2025 opener at Ohio State
The Texas Longhorns will open their 2025 football season against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus — and it will remain a Big Noon Saturday kickoff despite efforts to move the game to Sunday night. According to multiple reports, including one from Horns247, it was the Texas athletic department that declined a proposal from Ohio State and Fox Sports to shift the highly anticipated matchup into a Sunday prime-time slot. Advertisement Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte didn't mince words when asked about the decision. 'Why would I want to move the game to Sunday night and have a short week? I've got to go to church,' Del Conte said Wednesday, citing concerns over recovery time and personal priorities. When Fox Sports initially announced it had secured the rights to the game, the kickoff time was noticeably absent, prompting speculation the network was eyeing a marquee evening slot. Ohio State's athletic department reportedly lobbied for the move in hopes of avoiding yet another noon kickoff — a time slot that many Buckeyes fans believe stifles the game-day experience and tailgating atmosphere in Columbus. But that effort hit a wall. Since a Sunday move would alter the scheduled date of the game, Texas had to sign off on the change — something it was unwilling to do. Sources indicate that Texas believed its chances of winning would be stronger with a noon start and preferred not to compromise its preparation for the following week's game against San Jose State. Advertisement Fox has faced criticism from Ohio State fans in recent seasons for placing the Buckeyes in the Big Noon Saturday window for several high-profile games, diminishing the typical energy associated with late afternoon or evening kickoffs at Ohio Stadium. Had the game remained on Saturday but simply moved into a later time slot, Texas would have had no jurisdiction. But the proposed shift to Sunday required mutual agreement, and UT made its position clear. Texas and Ohio State are set to rematch after the Cotton Bowl win that advanced Ohio State to the National Championship, and then to win it all. This will also be the first game Texas has Arch Manning at the helm of the team. The 2025 showdown is expected to be one of the premier non-conference games of the season, drawing national attention — regardless of the time slot. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Chris Del Conte shares thoughts on Ohio State game scheduling
