Texas Longhorns News for Feb. 18, 2009

Longhorns News

The Longhorns will retire Kevin Durant’s jersey during the Texas Tech game Feb. 25.

Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster has hired ex-Longhorn Richard Hightower as receivers coach:

"Hightower was a walk-on who eventually earned a scholarship at the University of Texas from 1999-2002, while Brewster was an assistant coach there. Hightower played defensive back, wide receiver, and on special teams for the Longhorns, appearing in 33 games.

“'He’s a tremendous character guy, a work ethic guy,' Brewster said. 'He has a tremendous personality. He’s going to be an outstanding coach and recruiter.'"

Longhorn legend Noble Doss has passed away:

"Some University of Texas football fans still remember 'The Catch,' a play Noble Doss made in 1940 to stun heavily favored Texas A&M.

"Doss, meanwhile, never quite forgot the rare drop he had the next year when a No. 1-ranked Texas squad tied Baylor. Both plays had a dramatic impact on the Rose Bowl invitations handed out those years.

"Doss, who played for UT from 1939-41, died Sunday at 88. He still holds the career interception record for the Longhorns with 17, a mark tied by Nathan Vasher in 2003.

The Longhorns' loss to Texas A&M has Texas on the outside of the tournament bubble.