Burnt Orange

I love the Texas Longhorns. I grew up in Austin, and some of my best memories are going to Disch-Faulk field to watch the 'Horns play baseball with my dad. We would sit in the stands, talking about the players and strategy, he taught me to keep score, and how to eat peanuts right from the shell.

In the fall we would sit together at home, watching college football and just hanging out. Winter brought basketball, going to the Erwin Center and catching a Sunday afternoon game.

I lost my dad in '95, and I can't help but think about how much he would have enjoyed the current success of the Longhorns. He wasn't around for the football championship in '05, or the baseball championships in '02 and '05. That would have thrilled him to no end.

As this year's football season draws closer, I think about my dad, and realize he is up in Heaven, watching his 'Horns and doing all he can to help them win.