The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Texas Longhorns' National Championship season is commemorated by Dave Campbell's Texas Football
01.11.2006 | Football
DALLAS and LEXINGTON, Ky.-- Dave Campbell's Texas Football announces its release of a special edition to celebrate the Texas Longhorns' Rose Bowl victory and national championship season. Printed by Lexington, Ky.-based Host Communications Inc., the 64-page magazine is a once-in-a-generation collectible that highlights this magical season and the performance of Vince Young in the 2006 Rose Bowl.
With a limited press run of 45,000 copies, this book is a rare collector's item with an insight into the Longhorns in a way only Dave Campbell's Texas Football can provide Longhorns fans. Printed on a special, catalog-style paper, the publication is sub-titled "One for the Ages" and includes a cover featuring Vince Young celebrating with the national championship trophy.
Made available on Texas newsstands on January 10, the magazine sells for $9.95. This special edition also is available at several retailers, including Wal-Mart, H-E-B, Barnes & Noble and others. It also can be purchased online at .
Highlights of the special issue include:
- Vince Young, Superstar - A column by Managing Editor Jake Shaw reflects on the enormity of the win and the unforgettable performance of Vince Young.
- The Rose Bowl - This breakdown and summary of the "Game of the Century" includes 15 pages of game photos.
- Mack Brown Insight - Written by veteran Texas Sportswriter David McNabb, this article shows what this win means to Texas Head Coach Mack Brown and the Texas program.
- Matthew McConaughey - The most famous of Longhorns fans and People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2005 writes a personal letter to Texas players and fans.
- Plays of the Year - Texas Football looks at the top five plays of the season, plus five plays you may have forgotten on Texas' run to the Roses.
- Game-by-Game Recaps - Follow the road to the title with breakdowns from each step of the Longhorns' national championship season.
- Postcards from Pasadena - A unique and exclusive look at the week prior to the game and the hype surrounding it.
Dave Campbell started Texas Football in 1960, and since that time, the "bible" for football in Texas has kept readers informed of the latest news on high school, college and pro football and recruiting. Additional information is available on .
Lexington, Ky.-based Host Communications Inc. owns Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, texasfootball.com and created the Texas Football Classic in 1999.
