The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Robison's jersey retired at Splendora High School
09.30.2004 | Football
At its football season opener, Splendora High School honored UT defensive end Brian Robison (Class of 2002), along with Donald Moore (Class of 1980, by retiring their jerseys during a halftime ceremony. Athletic Director Kevin Weldon highlighted the two high school careers and gave banners that replicated their jerseys to each. Robison wore number 40 as a Splendora Wildcat and was a four-year starter (one year as a defensive tackle and three years as a linebacker), three-time All District performer as a linebacker, two-time All State Selection, and a member of the Academic All-State Football Team. He was selected twice as the East Texas Defensive MVP as a linebacker and was the defensive captain of the 2001 District Championship Team. Also, Robison won in the State Track Championships in the shot put and discus and was an All American in football and track. In addition to being UT's starting defensive end, he throws the shot put and discus for the UT Track Team. Brian was recognized this past year on the Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll, Big 12 Academic Honor Roll, and selected as a Big 12 Athlete of the Week.
Moore was a four-year starter on offense and defense, four-time All District Running Back and Defensive Back, and one of the all time leading rushers and scorers in Splendora History. He went on to play college football on a scholarship at Tyler Junior College.
Athletic Director Weldon also added, "Brian and Donald are great inspiration for the athletes at Splendora High School. They are always ready and willing to lend their time when called upon to help the athletic department in anyway. It is a pleasure and honor to have them involved with our athletic program here at Splendora." Banners of the replica jerseys will be displayed on the Splendora High School campus of retired football numbers.
