Just a quick note, mainly over the theme (or color) changes.
I went with the University of Texas colors (white and burnt orange) for a couple reasons. Firstly and most obviously, to cheer them on for their shot at an undisputed championship in college football against USC (University for Spoiled Children). The Longhorns haven’t been the top dogs in decades (some say never) and last year’s close-shave victory at at the Rose Bowl was spoiled by the drubbing that happened at the Orange Bowl, thus making that winner the champ. It’s going to be tough against a school with TWO Heisman Trophy winners on their home turf.
The second (and better) reason is the upcoming hockey game (January 20 at Chapparal Ice) between the Longhorns and their true rival, The Aggies of Texas A&M (alma mater to my brother-in-law). I feel that this may be the first hockey game I’ll get to see in which UT has to actually work for it. A&M is likely to have the same level of good resources, access to talent and the rivalry always fuels more effort from both sides. Somewhat like the Bears v. the Packers.