A couple of years ago, some people were quietly rapping Vince Young for not having the intelligence to play the position in football that is most demanding on a player's smarts. All of those concerns seemingly went out the window as Vince took the Horns to an undefeated season and National Championship last year. Well, the doubters are back. Apparently (or allegedly) Vince scored a miserable 6 (out of 50) on the Wonderlic test... more ›

The Longhorns finally had some quarterback recruiting news go their way this week. After losing Ryan Perriloux to LSU at the 11th hour last year and watching high school standouts Kyle Wright (Miami) and Bobby Reid (Oklahoma State) go elsewhere, the Longhorns had been in a bit of a funk with regard to getting a nationally-ranked QB prospect. That all changed a few days ago when Stephenville High QB Jevan Snead made an oral commitment to attend UT next year, leaving the Florida Gators crying in their beer. Snead is ranked as the fourth-best dual QB propsect according to Rivals.com, a recruiting website and the 78th-best high school player in the coutnry, regardless of position. more ›

This weekend you will have your choice of ways to help out Austinist's favorite charity, Safeplace. more ›

This Saturday, April 30th, from 7pm-9pm, Progress Coffee (500 San Marcos St) is hosting a show entitled . The opening features wine, bite-sized food, music and the paintings of Sean Ripple, a self-made mover/shaker in Austin's art scene. more ›