Gene Powell
Season 5 – Episode 1
This podcast episode from the Texas Legacy Support Network features host Chris Doelle, Larry Carlson, and former Longhorn football player and UT System Regent Chairman Gene Powell. Their discussion centers on Powell’s experiences at the University of Texas, including his recruitment, playing under Darrell Royal, and the challenges faced by the team during the mid-1960s. Powell shares anecdotes about legendary figures like Bobby Lackey and Tommy Nobis, while also reflecting on the evolution of college football, coaching philosophies, and the establishment of UT Rio Grande Valley during his time as a regent. The conversation provides a historical perspective on Longhorn football and Powell’s broader contributions to the state.
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Texas Legacy Support Network
The Texas Legacy Support Network is a 501 c3 non-profit formed to help former University of Texas athletes. The funds raised by TLSN are used to offer temporary financial support to former qualifying student-athletes, managers, trainers, and their immediate family’s.
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