Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Texas committee finds that ‘The Eyes of Texas’ has ‘no racist intent’

Texas school officials’ 24-person committee examining the origins and intentions of the school song “The Eyes of Texas” determined that the song does not have “racist intent.”

That’s according to a report in the Austin American-Statesman. From the Statesman: “In an executive summary, the committee determined, ‘These historical facts add complexity and richness to the story of a song that debuted in a racist setting, exceedingly common for the time, but, as the preponderance of research showed, had no racist intent.’ Social justice issues brought to light last summer triggered an ideological controversy over the century-old song sung at football games, graduations, weddings and funerals. Texas President Jay Hartzell had already announced ‘The Eyes’ would remain in place despite criticism from all sides, both on campus and off.” For the full report, click on the Statesman’s link above.

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: Two former Horns reflect on alma mater

Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Texas men are rising at the right time

Austin American-Statesman: Angela Kelly gets 250th career victory as Longhorns shut out Texas State

Dallas Morning News: Texas key offseason issues: Can Steve Sarkisian meet his lofty expectations?

Dallas Morning News: Six months before his first game, ‘The Eyes of Texas’ is already forcing Steve Sarkisian’s first audible

Dallas Morning News: With the release of extensive report on ‘The Eyes of Texas,’ UT knows how its football team reacts will be crucial

Dallas Morning News: Longhorns reflect on Matt Coleman’s legacy ahead of Big 12 Tournament

247Sports: Morning Brew: Sarkisian and VY quarterback careers ended in same place

247Sports: Texas pitcher Ty Madden earns multiple player of the week honors

Inside Texas: Burton: Hating waiting

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Texas improves to No. 13 in new AP Poll

Texas F Kai Jones wins Big 12’s Sixth Man of the Year award

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

247Sports: Mike at Night: Odds and ends to start the week

247Sports: Texas monitoring Del Valle 2023 wide receiver Braylon James

247Sports: The Stampede: A fresh look at the Texas recruiting board

247Sports: Jordan Hudson details communication with Oklahoma, Texas

247Sports: Texas commit Evan Stewart working to be the best

247Sports: Texas in consistent contact with four-star OL Neto Umeozulu

Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: Mathews, Stewart, Banks, CJ Williams, and some hoops

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Austin American-Statesman: Big 12 commish: ‘Years’ before schools recover

Dallas Morning News: One year later, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby recalls the surreal day the sports world came to a halt because of COVID-19

Our Daily Bears: The Coaches Got it Wrong: Why Jared Butler should have won Big 12 Player of the Year

Our Daily Bears: Baylor Basketball Big 12 Awards: Two First Team, Mitchell DPOY and Drew is Coach of the Year

Frogs O’ War: Evaluating TCU linebacker Garret Wallow’s NFL Draft destinations

Cowboys Ride For Free: Cade Cunningham named Big 12 Player of the Year

The Smoking Musket: Derek Culver named to All-Big 12 First Team

Bring On The Cats: Kansas State Football: Wayne Jones to LB

Rock Chalk Talk: RCT Q&A: Scot Pollard, part 2

WHAT WE’RE READING

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SB Nation: LaMelo Ball is having a historic rookie season

NEWS ACROSS THE FORTY ACRES AND BEYOND

• No. 2 Texas volleyball pulled off a sweep against Texas State last night.

• Six Longhorns ended the year with All-Big 12 honors, including:

• Apparently Texas alum Sam Ehlinger is working with Patrick Mahomes’ trainer.