Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Texas is developing committee to examine ‘The Eyes’ controversy

Texas Longhorns school officials are assembling a committee to further explore “The Eyes of Texas” controversy that arose over the summer following the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the Austin American-Statesman reports.

From the Statesman: “The university pledged to do more to support a more diverse campus community and reconsider symbols and names on campus — including renaming some campus buildings and erecting statues and monuments to honor Black alumni. But university leaders decided to keep the ‘The Eyes of Texas,’ pledging to ‘own, acknowledge and teach about all aspects of the origins’ of the song while continuing to sing it at campus and sporting events. The new campus committee is intended to do just that: chronicle the full history of the song and offer guidance on how to handle that history moving forward.”

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Austin American-Statesman: Will Matthews on mental health, protests and the Longhorns’ backfield

Austin American-Statesman: Longhorn Confidential: Red River recruiting

Dallas Morning News: This year’s Red River Showdown may be different, but intense pressure and spotlight remain for Oklahoma freshman QB Spencer Rattler

Dallas Morning News: Texas coordinators Ash, Yurcich discuss anticipation of their first Red River Showdown; Jordan Whittington expected to play

247Sports: The Insider: Jordan Whittington update

247Sports: Horns247 Staff Predictions: Texas vs. Oklahoma

247Sports: Horns247 Staff: Is Texas heading in the right direction?

247Sports: The Flagship: Previewing this year’s unique Red River Showdown

247Sports: This historical stat says Texas has the edge over Oklahoma

247Sports: Klatt on Texas-OU: ‘All the pressure in the world is on Texas’

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Texas will play 2020 Maui Invitational in Asheville

Sam Ehlinger challenges his teammates to be more disciplined

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

Burnt Orange Nation: Texas offers 2023 ATH Dalton Brooks

Burnt Orange Nation: Longhorns lose commitment from 4-star ATH Billy Bowman

247Sports: Mike at Night: What I know about Billy Bowman’s decommitment

247Sports: Mike at Night: What I know about Albert Regis

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Our Daily Bears: Takeaways from Dave Aranda’s press conference

Frogs O’ War: Midweek Musing: Max Duggan has got the juice

The Smoking Musket: True freshman Akheem Mesidor is off to a strong start at West Virginia

WHAT WE’RE READING

SBNation: Dorktown: The NBA team that was the very best at being the very worst

SBNation: Bills vs Titans in serious doubt following another positive COVID result

NEWS ACROSS THE LONGHORN REPUBLIC AND BEYOND

• There are a lot of new rules for fans. ahead of this weekend’s Red River Showdown. Check out the Dallas Morning News’ report on what’s cool and what’s un-cool at the game.