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The Big Shootout 1969

 

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Meet the 1969 Texas Longhorns

 

 

David Arledge, Defensive End

89 - David Arledge - DE - 6’1”, 195 lbs. - Sophomore - Richardson         
Outstanding agility.  Outstanding aggressiveness.  Good quickness.  He has all the qualities that make for an outstanding player.

 

Bobby Mitchell, Offensive Guard

64 - Bobby Mitchell - OG  - 5’11”, 206 lbs. - Junior - Wheat Ridge, CO
Took over number one spot in the spring.  Shot putter in track.  Coaches’ comments …”outstanding blocker; potential to be outstanding.”  Arts and Sciences major.

 

Scott Henderson, Linebacker

61 - Scott Henderson - ILB          6’0” , 213 lbs. - Junior- Dallas
Outstanding athlete.  Coaches’ comments …”consistent player who makes few mistakes; smart.”  All-SWC academic scholar.  Arts and Sciences major.

 

Julius Whittier, Freshman Team
First UT Affrican American Scholarship Player

Julius Whittier - OG - 6’1”, 215 lbs. - Frosh - San Antonio
Coaches excited about extremely talented prospect.  First African American scholarship football player in Longhorn history. 

 

Darrel Royal, Head Coach

Darrell Royal - Head Coach & Athletic Director
Royal came to Texas after the 1956 season, when the Longhorns were at one of their lowest ebbs in history.  When Royal and his staff carved out a 6-3-1 record and a Sugar Bowl berth, he was an instant hero to Longhorn fans.  Texas is Royal’s fourth stop as a head coach. 

Steve Worster, Fullback

30 - Steve Worster - FB, 6’1” - 204 lbs. - Junior - ridge City
One of the best fullbacks to play at Texas.  Coaches’ comments …”tremendous short yardage runner with speed to break; a devastating blocker; could play any of several positions.”    Had fabulous high school career, led team to state championship.  Business major.

 

Tom Campbell, Defensive Back

84 - Tom Campbell - CB - 5’11”, 183  lbs. - Senior  - Austin
One of twin sons of defensive chief Mike Campbell.  Good pass defender.  Coaches’ comments …”adapting well to new position.”  Business major.

 

James Street, Quarterback

16 - James Street - QB - 5’ 11”, 175 lbs, Junior, Longview
Took over starting quarterback job in third quarter of Texas Tech  game last season and has led Longhorns to 19 straight wins.  Coaches’ comments … “great arm, fine competitor and team leader.”  Business major.

Randy Peschel, Tight End

40 - Randy Peschel - TE - 6’1”, 194 lbs. - Senior - Austin
Good all-around athlete.  Played Outfield for Texas baseball team.  Coaches’ comments …”has good quickness and is a fine blocker.”  Business major.

 

Mike Dean, Offensive Guard

 

Mike Campbell, Linebacker

86 - Mike Campbell - OLB - 5’11, 186 lbs. - Senior - Austin
Brother of Tom.   Coaches’ comments …”good tackler; fine speed and hard worker."   Business major.

 

Bob McCay, Offensive Tackle

62 - Bob McKay - OT  - 6’5”, 240 lbs. - Senior - Crane
Has come back well from shoulder injury.  Coaches’ comments ...”size, speed and all it takes to be a great one.”  Education major.

 

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