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Category: Rewind

Cougar History Rewind explores UH’s gloried past both on and off the field using photos, old newspaper clippings, and more.
 

1980: Houston wins a two-day game over the Aggies

  The final score shows Houston 17, Texas A&M 13. But like everything else in UH’s 1980 season, the win …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Remembering Coach Dave Williams

  University of Houston legendary UH golf coach Dave Williams is known as the father of college golf. Coach Williams …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Andre Ware wins the Heisman Trophy

Andre, his teammates, and head coach Jack Pardee celebrate when his name is called.   Today in 1989, the University …
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Houston ‘Edges’ Tulsa 100-6

  “I even know the play I scored on,” Larry Gatlin told me in a 1998 interview for the Daily …
by Ryan Monceaux/

In 1999, Houston throttles LSU in Death Valley

Tiger Stadium was not very intimidating in 1999.   On this day in 1999, Kim Helton and the Houston Cougars …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Archie Manning says UH was the best he ever faced

The Mad Dogs devour the Reb offense / The Houstonian Yearbook   In his three seasons as the Ole Miss …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Tennessee ’65: The day the Veer was born

Bo Burris eludes the rush at Neyland Stadium / The Houstonian Yearbook   The Cougars began the 1965 season in …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Houston steamrolls the Ponies, 95-21

John Jenkins talks to Patrick Cooper. Cooper scored the last touchdown of the game / The Houstonian Yearbook On this …
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Cougars Ware out Baylor, 66-10

Blast Baylor / The Houstonian Yearbook On October 7, 1989, #12 Houston destroyed Baylor, 66-10. Andre Ware threw for 514 …
by Ryan Monceaux/
Greg Ward Day

Today is Greg Ward Day!

Greg Ward went 13-0 in 2015 including an AAC title and a Peach Bowl win.   Very few players have …
by GoCoogs/

Bill Yeoman moves to 2-0 after 6-3 win over Aggies

Joe Lopasky following a block from QB Billy Roland. 53 is Ron Yokubaitis / The Houstonian Yearbook   In Bill …
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Houston Cougars beat Texas A&M Aggies 1976

Cougars Beat The Ags In 1st SWC Home Game

  On this day in 1976, the Cougars returned “home” to Rice Stadium and rocked #9 Texas A&M, 21-10. The …
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Coogs get 1st win in the Astrodome

Kenny Hebert scores UH’s first Astrodome TD / The Houstonian  
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Bill Yeoman beat Baylor in his 1st game

Coach Yeoman (kneeling) and the 1962 football staff / The Houstonian Yearbook   Bill Yeoman’s first game as UH’s head …
by Cougar History/
David Klingler

Klingler & Spoon shred the Red Raiders

In week 2 of the 1990 season, the #18 Cougars traveled to Texas Tech to play in a Thursday night …
by Ryan Monceaux/
Cougars home away from the Dome

Glory Days: Coogs Go 11-1 in 1979

1979 Team – 40th Anniversary Celebration / UHCougars Facebook The 2019 season will be the 40-year anniversary of one of …
by Ryan Monceaux/
robertson stadium renovation

OTD in 1999: Renovated Robertson Debuts

Robertson Stadium and those beautiful checkerboard endzones Renovation Earns Praise From Cougar Fans On this day in 1999, the Houston …
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Ty Cloud and Case Keenum

Former OL Ty Cloud Remembers UCLA 2011

Starting at left guard, Ty Cloud blockking for Case Keenum in 2011.   Note: Ty Cloud started 28 games at …
by Ty Cloud/

Coach Yeoman has passed away

Coach Bill Yeoman has died. Perhaps no person in the University of Houston’s 93-year history has touched more lives in …
by Ryan Monceaux/
Warren McVea

Wondrous Warren McVea Chooses Houston

Warren McVea signs with Houston: San Antonio Express-News McVea Broke The Color Barrier In Texas Football There were gasps all …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Pre- And Post- Game Video & Headlines: 1980 Cotton Bowl

Terry Elston hands off in the 1980 Cotton Bowl / The Houstonian The 1980 Cotton Bowl is perhaps the greatest …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Video: Golf Coach Dave Williams Discusses His Career

1967 Champions – Frank Wharton, Bob Pratt, Coach Dave Williams, Stan Binion, Jim Hiskey, Rex Baxter / The Houstonian In …
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Cougars Win! Early 70s UH Promotional Video

This is an early 70s promotional film that would likely have been sent to high schools. It focuses on the …
by Cougar History/

Video Highlights: 1965 Means Grass In The Dome & The Veer

Coach Yeoman and 1965 team captain Charles Guerrant / University of Houston Libraries Special Collections   The invention of the …
by Cougar History/
Billy Ray Brown

OTD: Billy Ray Brown Wins The NCAA

Billy Ray Brown – 1982 NCAA Champion 19 year old freshman Billy Ray Brown wins the NCAA Championship. It had …
by Ryan Monceaux/

1947: A Season Of Bad Luck & Bad Offense

UH QB Boyd Tingle lets it fly. The 1947 Cougar team was, perhaps, the worst the program has ever fielded. …
by Ryan Monceaux/

Photos & Articles: The 1984 SWC Champions

The Cougars forced 9 turnovers by the Longhorns The Houston Cougars overcame home losses to Arkansas and TCU to win …
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1948: A Season Of Modifications & Mischief

Cougar great Max Clark takes it around the left side vs. West Texas State. New Coach Clyde Lee Transforms The …
by Ryan Monceaux/

UH Completes The 1st College Building With AC

Roy G. Cullen Building The Cullen Family’s First Major Donation To The University On this day in 1939, the Roy …
by Ryan Monceaux/

The Early Days Of UH’s Cullen Rifles

The original Cullen Rifles – 1948-1949 In the late 1940s and 50s, before the University of Houston had achieved much …
by Ryan Monceaux/
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