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Beginnings
UH’s Involvement In World War 2
For nearly 95 years, the University of Houston has evolved to suit the needs of its students and its city. UH grew from humble...
Beginnings
Part 2: UH Students Defend The Country in WW2
Read Part One: UH’s Involvement In World War 2.
The War's Effect on UH As the number of enlistees to the war effort grew, the...
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Beginnings
Cougars win the Tangerine Bowl in 1962
On December 22, 1962, the Houston Cougars beat the Miami (OH) Redskins, 49-21, in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. Sophomore Joe Lopasky scored 4...
Basketball
Shead shines bright while Tranquil Brown fades to black
The Houston Cougars overcame a rash of banged-up players and a sluggish offense to beat Oklahoma State, 72-61, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth....
Beginnings
Bill Yeoman agrees to coach the Houston Cougars
On December 12, 1961, Bill Yeoman agreed to become the head coach at the University of Houston. Yeoman left a job on the staff...
Legends
Elmo Wright enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame
Elmo Wright, a dazzling split end on the 1968-70 UH football teams, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night....
Film Study
Cougars struggle to get it together in AAC Championship
Just some random thoughts from the Cincinnati game:
In the championship game era, the Cougars have gone 8-0 in the conference twice (C-USA 2011,...