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Have you been spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about DJ Monroe’s package this offseason?

We here at the BC won’t judge you, we’re understanding that way. In fact, we’ll even offer you a little nudge to give definition to your mental imagery. If you want to understand what’s gonna make DJ the big man on campus, the best place to start is with Boise State’s very own horizontal threat, Jeremy Avery. Although Jeremy doesn’t quite have DJ’s legs and Monroe doesn’t have Avery’s hands they both do a pretty good job of stretching out the opposition when called upon to do so. Boise State did design a special set of looks just to accentuate Avery’s obvious assets. And even though everything is happening behind closed doors this summer, we have a pretty good idea about what Harsin might be doing now that he has his hands on a physical freak like Monroe. (more…)

The billion-dollar Longhorn Network goes live today.

That’s right. Billion. The big daddy with three commas.

If you want to know where we got that number, stay tuned. This post is the first in a three part series analyzing the “License Agreement” between Texas, IMG Communications and ESPN that created the LHN. This installment offers a high altitude overview. Part II delves into economics – and most of what has been written on that subject is wrong. Part III covers the finer points of the contract and will serve as a Q&A for readers.

Care for a glimpse of the future of Texas (and collegiate) athletics? (more…)