Thomas Jones
@thomasjones.bsky.social
Reporter at the Austin American-Statesman covering Texas Longhorns football, men's basketball, volleyball and other things Bevo. Reach out at tjones@statesman.com.
No. 13 Texas volleyball meets No. 6 Creighton in a round-of-16 match today at noon. How has first-year setter Averi Carlson adapted to life as a Longhorn, and how has she helped the Texas attack get its groove back?
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Texas volleyball setter Averi Carlson sets up Longhorns for title run in first season at UT
One of the top recruits in Texas high school history, Averi Carlson played two years at Baylor before choosing to join 'the culture' of UT volleyball.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:19 PM
No. 13 Texas volleyball meets No. 6 Creighton in a round-of-16 match today at noon. How has first-year setter Averi Carlson adapted to life as a Longhorn, and how has she helped the Texas attack get its groove back?
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Don't overlook New Mexico State. Aggies on the upswing w/ 2nd year coach Jason Hooten, a Killeen native who's spent his entire career in Texas before the move west. Horns on upset alert tonight.
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Texas vs New Mexico State: Preview, prediction, how to watch men's basketball game
Can the Texas Longhorns shake off a disheartening loss to UConn? They'll have to against a physical New Mexico State squad coming off a big road win.
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December 12, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Don't overlook New Mexico State. Aggies on the upswing w/ 2nd year coach Jason Hooten, a Killeen native who's spent his entire career in Texas before the move west. Horns on upset alert tonight.
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Texas football vs Georgia Bulldogs preview: SEC title game scouting report, predictions from the Statesman staff. How many of us pick Texas?
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Texas football vs Georgia Bulldogs preview: SEC title game scouting report, prediction
Scouting report, betting odds, time, TV/radio information and key matchups for Longhorns-Bulldogs, a rematch from earlier this season for the SEC title.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Texas football vs Georgia Bulldogs preview: SEC title game scouting report, predictions from the Statesman staff. How many of us pick Texas?
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Are we really talking about NET ratings already? Yep, and a Quad 2 win tomorrow at NC State for Texas basketball could prove beneficial down the road
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Texas basketball vs North Carolina State preview, prediction, how to watch
With big man Kadin Shedrick back near his hometown, the Texas basketball team will try and pick up a road win that will help its NET ranking.
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December 3, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Are we really talking about NET ratings already? Yep, and a Quad 2 win tomorrow at NC State for Texas basketball could prove beneficial down the road
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Believe it or not, National Signing Day is tomorrow but Texas is pretty busy this week. How does the SEC title game affect NSD for Sark and the Horns?
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Texas vs Georgia: How does the SEC title game affect UT on National Signing Day?
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he 'can't babysit' recruits during game week but he aso knows conference titles and CFP spots help recruiting.
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December 3, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Believe it or not, National Signing Day is tomorrow but Texas is pretty busy this week. How does the SEC title game affect NSD for Sark and the Horns?
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Texas volleyball nabs a No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, will host first 2 rounds. What it means for the Horns.
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Texas volleyball nabs a No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, will host first 2 rounds
With the NCAA tournament bracket revealed, here is where the Texas Longhorns are seeded and their schedule.
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December 2, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Texas volleyball nabs a No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament, will host first 2 rounds. What it means for the Horns.
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Making the trip to Aggieland? We have you covered. What to see, what to do, where to eat.
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November 28, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Making the trip to Aggieland? We have you covered. What to see, what to do, where to eat.
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Surprisingly, there haven't been many ranked meetings between Texas and Texas A&M. So where does this year rank when it comes to the high stakes that include a spot in SEC title game and (in Aggie's case) a possible CFP spot?
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Texas vs Texas A&M football: Is this the biggest game in the rivalry's history?
Only 10 previous games have matched Texas and Texas A&M teams that both were ranked in the national polls. Where does this year's matchup rank?
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November 27, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Surprisingly, there haven't been many ranked meetings between Texas and Texas A&M. So where does this year rank when it comes to the high stakes that include a spot in SEC title game and (in Aggie's case) a possible CFP spot?
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And that 4% has dropped about 70% over the past couple of years, haha. Crazy how we all once treated it as almost mandatory for sports coverage.
Completely agree with this sentiment.
From a reporter/news outlet branding standpoint, Twitter was great for a long time. But I can tell you after running a sports department for 10 years, the best that platform would give you consistently in its heyday is 4% of overall pageviews from referrals.
From a reporter/news outlet branding standpoint, Twitter was great for a long time. But I can tell you after running a sports department for 10 years, the best that platform would give you consistently in its heyday is 4% of overall pageviews from referrals.
This to me is Bluesky’s real shot.
I believe the future is ultimately a fractured social media environment — no genius take —but (speaking in the sports space) if sports outlets and individuals with scale & reach start posting here daily, you will see this place challenge X in the sports ecosystem.
I believe the future is ultimately a fractured social media environment — no genius take —but (speaking in the sports space) if sports outlets and individuals with scale & reach start posting here daily, you will see this place challenge X in the sports ecosystem.
November 27, 2024 at 5:32 PM
And that 4% has dropped about 70% over the past couple of years, haha. Crazy how we all once treated it as almost mandatory for sports coverage.
Want to try and find a last-minute ticket for Bevo v Aggie? Good news? They're available. Bad news? Well. ...
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Texas football tickets vs Texas A&M: Best prices for remaining available seats
See best ticket prices for Texas football game vs Texas A&M on StubHub and VividSeats.
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November 27, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Want to try and find a last-minute ticket for Bevo v Aggie? Good news? They're available. Bad news? Well. ...
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Also, Trey Zuhn on Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. He's “nothing that we haven't seen before and nothing that we can't handle.” Gotta love the guys embracing the hate, haha
Trey Zuhn may be from Colorado, but there may not be an Aggie in the program who understands the rivalry more.
"I've been dreaming of playing in this game ever since I was a kid. Ever since I started playing football, I was born and raised an Aggie…”
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"I've been dreaming of playing in this game ever since I was a kid. Ever since I started playing football, I was born and raised an Aggie…”
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Texas A&M vs Texas: Why Trey Zuhn has waited a lifetime to play the Longhorns
Texas A&M Aggies' Trey Zuhn understands what it means to line up against the Texas Longhorns and in Week 14 the LT will get his first chance to do so.
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November 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Also, Trey Zuhn on Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr. He's “nothing that we haven't seen before and nothing that we can't handle.” Gotta love the guys embracing the hate, haha
Would Texas football reach CFP even w/ a loss at Texas A&M? Yes. ... maybe.
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Texas vs Texas A&M: Would Longhorns reach the College Football Playoff with a loss?
Entering the final week of the regular season, the College Football Playoff picture still seems murky. What would happen if Texas loses to Texas A&M?
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November 26, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Would Texas football reach CFP even w/ a loss at Texas A&M? Yes. ... maybe.
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Mack Brown is out at North Carolina. Stubborn, hard-headed, tenacious; these helped lead to his firing at age of 73 but they also make him one of the greats in contemporary college football
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Mack Brown fired: Former Texas football coach axed by North Carolina, per report
Mack Brown rejuvenated the Texas Longhorns during his 16 years from 1998-2013, including leading the program to its last national championship.
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November 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Mack Brown is out at North Carolina. Stubborn, hard-headed, tenacious; these helped lead to his firing at age of 73 but they also make him one of the greats in contemporary college football
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From last night, Texas soccer's season ends in heartbreaking fashion
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Texas soccer vs Michigan State: Golden goal ends Longhorns' season in NCAA Tournament
The Texas soccer team falls in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Nov. 22, 2024.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:20 PM
From last night, Texas soccer's season ends in heartbreaking fashion
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Texas basketball is on a dogfight in the UKG Legends Classic title game v Sant Jo's in Brooklyn tonight. Follow along for the finale
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Texas vs Saint Joseph's game score: Live updates in a tight game in the second half
It'sTexas vs Saint Joseph's in the finals of the UKG Legends Classic basketball tournament. Follow our live game, score updates as Tre Johnson leads UT
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November 23, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Texas basketball is on a dogfight in the UKG Legends Classic title game v Sant Jo's in Brooklyn tonight. Follow along for the finale
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Can Horns bring home an in-season trophy from Brooklyn? Texas vs Saint Joseph's preview, prediction, how to watch
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Texas vs Saint Joseph's preview, prediction, how to watch
The Texas basketball team tries to win the UKG Legends Classic trophy against Saint Joseph's Friday in Brooklyn.
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November 22, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Can Horns bring home an in-season trophy from Brooklyn? Texas vs Saint Joseph's preview, prediction, how to watch
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BTW Texas fans, you can stop worrying about Tramon Mark. The Arkansas transfer got back to the court for the first time after turning an ankle in a preseason scrimmage v Colorado. Six points in 19 minutes while shaking off some rust
So far, Arthur Kaluma of Texas basketball looking like one of the best portal signings in the country
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Texas basketball beats Syracuse, reaches final of UKG Legends Classic
The Texas Longhorns lean on clutch foul shooting down the stretch to beat Syracuse in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:09 PM
BTW Texas fans, you can stop worrying about Tramon Mark. The Arkansas transfer got back to the court for the first time after turning an ankle in a preseason scrimmage v Colorado. Six points in 19 minutes while shaking off some rust
So far, Arthur Kaluma of Texas basketball looking like one of the best portal signings in the country
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Texas basketball beats Syracuse, reaches final of UKG Legends Classic
The Texas Longhorns lean on clutch foul shooting down the stretch to beat Syracuse in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:59 PM
So far, Arthur Kaluma of Texas basketball looking like one of the best portal signings in the country
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Texas basketball is in Brooklyn for 2 games, starting w/ tonight's matchup v Syracuse. Preview, matchup, prediction. And bonus points for anyone who can name the two teams' stars in the last matchup between these programs.
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Texas basketball vs Syracuse: Preview, prediction, how to watch
After three straight wins over low-major squads, the Texas basketball team steps up the level of competition at the UKG Legends Classic in Brooklyn.
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November 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Texas basketball is in Brooklyn for 2 games, starting w/ tonight's matchup v Syracuse. Preview, matchup, prediction. And bonus points for anyone who can name the two teams' stars in the last matchup between these programs.
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Fort Cavazos gunnery exercise keeps Armored Brigade Combat Teams ready. See the photos.
Army soldiers with the III Armored Corps, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery participated in a gunnery exercise using the Paladin M109A7 artillery system.
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November 21, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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Texas football v Kentucky scouting report w/ matchups, key players, series history and predictions. We all see kinda the same thing; what y'all got? www.statesman.com/story/sports...
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November 21, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Texas football v Kentucky scouting report w/ matchups, key players, series history and predictions. We all see kinda the same thing; what y'all got? www.statesman.com/story/sports...
Texas football will celebrate a lotta seniors before Saturday's game against Kentucky (even if they could play another home game in December). But which ones could return? www.statesman.com/story/sports...
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November 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Texas football will celebrate a lotta seniors before Saturday's game against Kentucky (even if they could play another home game in December). But which ones could return? www.statesman.com/story/sports...