What happened to the once-dominant Texas athletic program?

"I think sometimes getting your ass kicked is good," Dodds said. "It's good for coaches and good for kids. It's good for everybody. Getting your ass

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The Longhorns' football, basketball and baseball programs have all struggled in recent years. — The Longhorns' football, basketball and baseball programs have all struggled in recent years :: George Frey/Getty Images

After losing to Alabama in the 2010 BCS title game, Mack Brown's Longhorns have fallen fast. — After losing to Alabama in the 2010 BCS title game, Mack Brown's Longhorns have fallen fast :: Cooper Neill/Getty Images

University of Texas president William Powers (center) has clashed with the school's Board of Regents. — University of Texas president William Powers (center) has clashed with the school's Board of Regents :: Erich Schlegel/Getty Images

"I think sometimes getting your ass kicked is good," Dodds said. "It's good for coaches and good for kids. It's good for everybody. Getting your ass kicked is not the right word. What's the right word? Getting beat. Being humbled. I think everyone needs that."

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Published Oct 8, 2013 | Modified Oct 8, 2013

PETE THAMEL

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.

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