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Legendary Longhorns coach, Darrell Royal, dies at age 88
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09:55 AM ET 11.07 | The University of Texas has confirmed that the Longhorns' legendary former head football coach has passed away at the age of 88. University spokesman Nick Voinis on Wednesday confirmed Royal's death. Royal was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and had recently suffered a fall at an assisted living center where he was being cared for. No further details have been reported at this time. The university honored Royal in 1996 by renaming their football stadium "Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium." Royal is the legend among Texas fans who led their beloved Longhorns from 1957-1976. During his time as the team's head coach, Royal won two national titles and a share of a third. He totaled a 167-47-5 record during his 20 years at Texas, which the best record in the nation over that span of time. Royal never had a losing season during his time with the Longhorns. He added 11 Southwest Conference titles.
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Rest in peace, sir. A great coach and a good man. (met him in 1964)
FrogFan
Hornedfrogville, TX
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Condolences to all Longhorns...
Jus' Sayin'
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RIP DKR....great man.
BackRoads
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RIP
HOGGIE STYLE
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He was one the of greats building blocks of colleage football.
HAIL TO THE VICTORS!
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RIP
12-0 deal with it…
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Got the call last week and was able to pay last respects.
Maisal did a good job here...
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SL Guido
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Been out too long...
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SL Guido
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+1
DearbornSparty
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Alzheimers sucks. I'm sure he is in a better place. RIP.
Joe Kidd #1
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He was one of the great ones.
TheRock isa smallguy
Beverly Hills , CA
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"I don???t know. Never had one." ??? Darrell K. Royal, to Mack Brown on how to coach a team after a losing season
TheRock isa smallguy
Beverly Hills , CA
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Kenny Mossman ???@Kenny_Mossman
Darrell Royal still holds the record for the longest punt return in OU history, 96 yards vs. Kansas State, 10/16/48.
TheRock isa smallguy
Beverly Hills , CA
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RIP, DR, you was and always will be one of my favorite college football coaches!!!!!
The Oldtimer
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RIP, Coach, and I hope his family is at peace as well. Alzheimer's took my grandfather; I know first hand about the kind of toll it can take on a family.
Jesus H Manziel
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+1....
My Dad had it and it is tough for everyone. Bless his family as well, for they now have peace.
BackRoads
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RIP, Sir, all is well on the homefront.
colonel
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Never realized how much coach Royal looks like Joe Gibbs.
Peace out to ya....RIP!
Joe Mammy
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It's good to go out remembered so well by so many!
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