Sports media/Olympics writer, @dctf 1980-2025, @HoustonChron 1990-2021 & occasional contributor 2021-. Texas HSFB HOF honoree. Sheltie dad. dbarron@comcast.net
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21 Dec 2023
It’s been 50 years since Earl Campbell led our shared alma mater to a state title. But Earl means a lot more to Tyler, Houston and Texas than just football. Thanks to @houstonchron for a chance to tell his story once more. houstonchronicle.com/texas-s… via @houstonchron
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May 12
Initial look at external contracts of NIL companies (e.g. Opendorse) and 30 Division I-FBS schools finds more of admin bloat than adding to football competitiveness. @MattBrownEP @dfbarron @etkeld @achristovichh @TJAltimore @reporterdavidj Read on: linkedin.com/pulse/millions-…
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Apr 4
⚾️ NEW: AI in the classroom and more time on the baseball field: The Bennett School in Houston uses a two-hour learning model to create more time for training and development. But leaders in public education say the rise of these academies is a threat to community and education-based athletics in the state of Texas houstonchronicle.com/sports/…
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Feb 9
Chris Gilbert, former Texas and Spring Branch star running back, dies at 79 houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
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25 Sep 2025
As always, interesting data here from Scott on the degree to which athletic departments are financial black holes for colleges.
25 Sep 2025
Report on $$$ beyond surplus raised by FBS athletics sent back to the school since 2015. Only 13 schools did it. Read on. @bradwolverton @dfbarron @RossDellenger @TheAthletic @TJAltimore #collegesports #NCAA @etkeld @reporterdavidj linkedin.com/pulse/excess-tr…
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21 Sep 2025
Tonight’s Astros/Mariners finale is also the likely end of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball as changes come to the sport’s TV deals. The great Jon Miller and @JimMiller, the expert on all things ESPN, discuss the legacy of a 36-season staple for the network.
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30 Aug 2025
At the risk of being old, Darrell would have gone for two there.
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31 Jul 2025
If you want to learn about Ramon Urias, this is a great piece @OurEsquina did on him when he was a rookie.
Did you know he was only the fourth Mexico native to win a Gold Glove?
Baltimore Orioles Rookie Ramón Urias Realizing His Dreams youtu.be/buFBZ0zYgC8?si=AQYC… via @YouTube
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25 Jul 2025
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane and Drayton McLane settle long-running dispute over failed TV network houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
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25 Jul 2025
Jim Crane and Drayton McLane have settled their lawsuit. Settlement details are confidential. #Astros
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25 Jul 2025
Testimony begins in Astros owner Jim Crane's lawsuit vs. Drayton McLane over failed TV network houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
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15 Jul 2025
On next week's MLB schedule: Jim Crane and Drayton McLane finally face off before a Harris County district court jury over the 2012-13 CSN Houston failure. #Astros houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
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20 Jun 2025
Remember this lawsuit? It's still active.
Texas A&M donors lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over Kyle Field seats and parking to proceed houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
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17 Apr 2025
I spent the first half of a 1999 Texas-Nebraska game running up and down the sideline with Lee, trying to keep up with him. He watched games with the same vigor he displayed as a coach. That day, and others, reflected the truth that any time spent with Lee Corso was a good time.
17 Apr 2025
After 38 incredible years, Lee Corso is retiring ❤️
For multiple generations, Coach has been the face of our Saturday mornings and the sport we love.
Our friend, our coach, our heart ... LC, you will forever be a College GameDay legend!
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17 Apr 2025
After 38 incredible years, Lee Corso is retiring ❤️
For multiple generations, Coach has been the face of our Saturday mornings and the sport we love.
Our friend, our coach, our heart ... LC, you will forever be a College GameDay legend!
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1 Apr 2025
Five weeks ago, Mary Kate Cornett was a normal 18-year-old, thriving as a college freshman at Ole Miss.
Then a false internet rumor destroyed her life.
She wants those who amplified the rumor to be held accountable and to understand the human cost nytimes.com/athletic/6245376…
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9 Feb 2025
For with its worth, I timed Jon Batiste at 1:59.95 (119.95 seconds) for the Super Bowl National Anthem, measuring from his first note sung to the last note sung. I think the extra two lines repeated plus the addition of the word “it” added about 15 seconds.
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6 Feb 2025
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks trade Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged (476,000 entries) for 1992 San Bernardino Yellow pages.
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27 Jan 2025
Investigate: Christian Benford was cleared from #concussion protocol 3 hours before the game after only one week off.
This seemingly modest hit forced him off on a cart.
When this impacts his career earnings, who will make him whole? They failed him.
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26 Nov 2024
Aggies and Longhorns, rivals, friends and, in one case, future teammates, have great stories to tell about their storied football rivalry. houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
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26 Nov 2024
From 1894 to 2011, every game Texas and Texas A&M have played. A look back as rivalry resumes houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
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