Burnt Orange Nation, a Texas Longhorns community

Afternoon Brewsky has the updates from Aaron Franklin's weekend visit, a new 2011 running back on the Texas radar and a belated review of Chris Whaley's performance in the THSCA All-Star game.

Afternoon Brewsky checks in for a Friday afternoon dose of news, with the latest breaking story on Ahmad Dixon, the possible end of Lache Seastrunk's recruitment by Texas, and some news on Darius White.

Afternoon Brewsky breaks down Corey Nelson's commitment to A&M, as well as looking at a defensive back now on the Texas radar again, the three freshman basketball players on campus, and more thoughts on Michael Wilcoxon's departure.

Morning Coffee talks a little Texas baseball, but focuses mainly on the present and future at the defensive tackle position, the biggest question mark heading into the 2009 season for the Longhorns, a football team expected to contend for the national championship.

With spring football starting in less than a week, it's time to check in on the Longhorn football program and discuss the storylines heading into spring ball.

Burnt Orange Nation's Recruiting Spotlight looks at defensive tackle Calvin Howell, one of the best at his position in the country and a player possessing an exceptional combination of size, speed, and quickness.

Burnt Orange Nation's Recruiting Spotlight turns to the only out-of-state recruit currently committed in the 2009 Longhorn football class -- Hoxie, Arkansas' Derek Johnson, a rare blend of strength and speed.