Daily Round Up: Plan Ahead, Boys

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"It’s nice to come back and play better than we have the past two games. I thought we had some guys who were a little more relaxed and focused." - Rick Barnes [Dallas Morning News]

Rick Barnes has gone from heel to hero. [Inside Texas]

Is Texas the basketball team to beat this year? [Rant Sports]

The men's basketball team will participate in a barnstorming event in 2018. [ESPN]

Here's a quick look at the 2014 football season. [Dallas Morning News]

Vince Young still wants to play in the NFL. [Dallas Morning News]

Mack and UT have come to an agreement. [Dallas Morning News]

Big 12

Under this rule proposal, the offense will not be allowed to snap the ball until the play clock reaches 29 seconds or less. If the offense snaps the ball before the play clock reaches 29 seconds, a 5-yard, delay-of-game penalty will be assessed. Under current rules, defensive players are not guaranteed an opportunity to substitute unless the offense substitutes first. This part of the rule will remain in place in scenarios where the play clock starts at 25 seconds.

This will not go over well in the Big 12. [NCAA]

Open Range

News 8's Dale Hansen on Michael Sam.

Missouri always had Michael Sam's back. [ESPN]

Better Know A Draft Pick: Michael Sam. [Kissing Suzy Kolber]

Snapchat could be the SEC recruiting dream. They could offer anything they want and it would disappear after a predetermined amount of time. [Yahoo Sports]

You need to be mobile-friendly of you are an assistant college football coach. [Coaching Search]

The NFL wanted Myron Rolle until he was named a Rhode Scholar. [SB Nation]

Steve Spurrier works hard, according to Steve Spurrier. [Yahoo Sports]

Are fans a problem for college sports? [Bleacher Report]

Why do fans cross the line? [Tulsa World]

Dumb headline day. Where did A&M steal Manziel from? He was only recruited by a few schools? [Dallas Morning News]

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