For recruits and their families, a tour of the Texas Longhorns football facilities is part and parcel of the experience, but fans of the program don’t often get an inside look at the place where the players spend so much time.
Fortunately, quarterback guru George Whitfield was in Austin last week following a camp and tweeted out what he saw.
Few places in the country carry the prestige, tradition of UT. Came by to see my guy @Strong_TexasFB & his Horns. pic.twitter.com/gVaHcsLKre
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
The entrance includes the tribute to Texas safety Freddie Steinmark, who heroically played the 1969 season on a leg stricken by sarcoma. Steinmark had it amputated days after helping to save the “Game of the Century” and tragically passed away in 1971. The movie “My All-American” was based on his incredible story.
What every visitor sees when entering the #Longhorn football offices. #UT pic.twitter.com/EBEsiUnGZ3
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
Where all the Longhorn national championships are displayed... #UT pic.twitter.com/tRJ4vtG4CH
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
Texas A&M may have newer facilities than Texas, but the Aggies don’t have this many national championships to display.
The directive every Longhorn player is reminded of daily... #TheT #UT pic.twitter.com/SJ0aO1b4qe
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
Now well into Year Three, Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong is still working on this process.
The stark warning for all who pass thru this facility... #Texas #Longhorns pic.twitter.com/OVnaiwlAqD
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
Where the Longhorns family meet, inspire, and coordinate each day... #TeamRoom #UT pic.twitter.com/uj49nbzFi2
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
The 2 keys to success every Longhorn sees entering the locker room. #UT pic.twitter.com/NzsMlfGSm5
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
We all know Malik Jefferson takes this to heart.
The mantra every Longhorn sees when exiting the locker room. #LetsRide #UT pic.twitter.com/wv3NGdoSXl
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
At #UT those who excel week-to-week in the offseason training program are celebrated- like WCW stars! pic.twitter.com/jZ7EiRV4Eh
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016
Watch the “Battle for the Belts” and check out the other competition-based element of the summer strength and conditioning program for the Longhorns.
The place where every Longhorn player gets his battle gear... #TheEquipmentRoom #UT pic.twitter.com/usJelyE6LP
— George Whitfield Jr. (@georgewhitfield) July 30, 2016