University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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' Horns ' Snowed-In ' at Sun City nation ' s top offensive and defensive teams, was expected by oddsmakers to be a close game. But after a 46-yard touchdown pass from Arkansas ' s Brad Taylor to Gary Ander- son tied the game, the ' Horns dulled the Razorbacks and dominated the next three quarters both offensively and defensively. After a 37-yard touchdown pass from Robert Brewer to Herkie Walls on the first play of the second quarter, the ' Horns never looked back. They subjected the Hogs to their 48th loss in the 64th meeting between the universities. Turnovers stopped six Hog drives three lost fumbles and three pass interceptions. The Texas defense sacked the Hog quarterbacks six times, each ending a potential drive. The Texas offense continued its scoring output with 137 yards rushing and 181 yards passing. Running back Darryl Clark gained 97 yards to become the first Longhorn since Earl Camp- bell to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season. Teammate Brewer broke a school record with 12 touchdown passes in a single season. The ' Horns ' final test of the season would come on Christmas Day at the Sun Bowl in El Paso against the Atlantic Coast Conference ' s North Carolina. by Reuben Galceran Texas 10 North Carolina 26 The ' Horns managed to shake off two mid -season losses and win six contests to earn a bid to the Sun Bowl in El Paso. UT led early with a touchdown coming from a blocked punt which Ronnie Mullins fell on in the end zone. The teams traded field goals in the second quarter and at halfttme, the ' Horns had the upper hand, 10-3. Despite that lead, the game as a whole was one of missed opportunities for Texas. Three times in the second quarter, the Longhorns got control of the ball in North Carolina ter- ritory, but achieved only a lone Raul Allegre field goal. After the half, the ' Horns twice took possession in the Heels ' end of the field, but the two series faltered. The first ended on a fumble, and the second died when a swarm- ing Carolina defense twice stopped powerful ' Horn fullback Ervin Davis at the one-yard line. The Heels plunged onward for 23 fourth quarter points, taking the lead on three field goals, a touchdown and a fumble recovery in the end zone. by Jeff Berger 1 Texas cheerleaders brave the snow to sing the Eyes. I Longhorns Kiki DeAyala (31) and Richard Peavy (42) cut off UNC ballcarrier. The blizzard-like conditions and the Tar Heels took their toll on the ' Horns. Texas lost 26-10. 240 Football

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The Spirit J.t took an incredible amount of gymnastic ability and many long hours of practice to develop the distinctive Texas style that defined the cheerleading team as one of the top squads in the nation. By competing in contests during cheerleading camp at the University of Tennessee in August, the squad qualified for the National Cheerleaders Association Championship in Dallas on Jan. 8. Memphis State won first place at the championship contest while the ' Horns tied for second place with the University of Florida. Although the ' Horns tied the Gators for second place, they were still rather disappointed. Memphis State had 34 members on their squad and Florida State had 14, while Texas had only 10. I don ' t think the judges were quite ready for that. It was a little unfair, said Longhorn cheerleader Martin Luecke. Five of the 1982 cheerleaders had been cheerleaders in 1981. These were Garry Day, Pepe Martinez, Scott Cole, Susan Fumic, DeeAnna Gilliam and Patrick Goudeau. Other members of the cheerleading squad were Douglas Mercer, Martin Luecke, Traci Wilcots, Stacey Beasley, Dee Carter and Lance Watson. Six alternates were chosen to help the cheerleaders during the rigorous basketball season. These basketball cheerleaders were: Joe Ford, Tracy Brannsford, Joe Center, Leslie Scott, Cara Garner and Goudeau. Fumic and Martinez were elected as head cheerleaders to lead the squad throughout the athletic seasons. Many of the Longhorn cheerleaders had had previous gymnastic experience and training before making the UT squad. Long hours of practice went into perfecting new and traditional yells and routines. The total number of hours spent cheering, practicing and attending various functions like alumni parties and parades amounted to approximately 20 hours per week. In spite of all the work involved, the squad enjoyed representing UT wherever they went. by Melanie Wilson FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS: FIRST ROW: Susan Marie Fumic, Deeanna Gilliam, Dee Ann Carter, Stacey Diane Beasley, Traci Siobhann Wilcots. SECOND ROW: Jose Agustin Martinez, Douglas William Mercer, Garry Stewart Day, Scott Warren Cole, Martin Wright Luecke. 242 Texas Cheerleaders