Habe on the Horns: Strong lauds players for unselfishness, gumption in clutch in win over Notre Dame

By Steve Habel/Senior Editor
AUSTIN, Texas — Twelve hours and 19 minutes after the winning touchdown in Texas’ thrilling 50-47 double overtime victory over Notre Dame, Longhorns coach Charlie Strong reemerged in front of the assembled media for his normal Monday availability.
But this press conference was anything but normal or routine. In the overnight hours since backup quarterback Tyrone Swoopes bashed his way through the Fighting Irish for the deciding score, things had changed for Strong and his program. Without making too much about one season-opening win, the indications are there that the Longhorns are back.
Let that sink in for a minute. Now think about this statement: the world [article-offer]