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What happened to the once-dominant Texas athletic program?

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.

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.

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.

"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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