... the first time in five years, the Texas Longhorns entered spring practices on the heels of a bowl game loss. Losing to Alabama in the championship game was bad, but many Texas fans will tell you the manner in which their 'Horns lost was the most disturbing part. The loss of the winningest quarterback in NCAA history five plays into the game was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas, yet the game didn't end with McCoy's departure. Young Garrett Gilbert took his first meaningful snaps as a collegiate player and made the most of them, rallying Texas to within three points of the Tide after trailing 24-6 heading into the final minutes of the third quarter. Just when it seemed the Longhorns were finally going to steal the game,...

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