With trivia boxes, pep talks, records, and Longhorn lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Texas fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Longhorns covers the team's first live mascot, the season they broke the NCAA record for points scored, and the player that caught every single touchdown pass thrown in the 1972 season.
Jenna Hays McEachern grew up in the world of football. Her father was a successful Texas high school football coach, and both of her brothers were on the team. She has followed the Longhorns since she was nine years old.
While pursuing her degree in photojournalism at The University of Texas, McEachern also majored in UT cheerleading. She worked for Jones Ramsey and Bill Little as an editor and
go-fer in the Sports Information Department and was the editor for "One Heartbeat--A Philosophy of Teamwork, Life, and Leadership" and for "One Heartbeat II--The Road the National Championship," both written by Mack Brown and Bill Little.
Little and McEachern also collaborated on "What It Means to be a Longhorn", a collection of oral histories of some of Texas' greatest players. Her second effort, "100 Things Longhorns Should Know and Do Before They Die" was published by Triumph Books in 2008. "Life with Darrell Royal", by McEachern and Edith Royal, will be published by UT Press in August 2012.
Jenna is married to former Longhorn quarterback Randy McEachern. They still live in Austin where they reared three near-flawless children--Bailey, Hays, and Lester Simmons.
