LonghornGirlie
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11/26/02 05:51 PM
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Please post your memories, congratulations and message of appreciation for Rod here.
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Hook 'em Horns
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I believe
2500+ posts
11/26/02 07:05 PM
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Rod -- you have improved every year as a Longhorn. What more can a fan ask for?
I also love your motto that no one on your side of the field catches the ball -- not even you. Of course with the INTs this year your not exactly living up to that.
A stellar NFL career awaits you. Best wishes!
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houstonearlers
250+ posts
11/26/02 07:10 PM
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Rod-
I have enjoyed watching you play over the last few years. I admire the way you play & your stellar attitude. I am glad to see that you are getting the recognition you deserve. I hope the Texans draft you this Spring. Best of luck
"To the sunny slopes of long ago." - Gus McCrae
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benvolio7
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11/26/02 07:13 PM
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Rod, you are my favorite Longhorn to watch and cheer for! Keep the Lord first in all you do, and he will bless you. Good things are waiting for you in the NFL and in life. Thanks for being such a great Longhorn! Peace and God bless.
Morpheus: "You have the look of a man who accepts what he sees because he expects to wake up. Ironically, that's not far from the truth."
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RabidLonghorn
250+ posts
11/26/02 07:32 PM
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with your self earned nicname (stone hands)
you played your heart out and this year showed everybody you can catch the football.
Good luck in the pro's.
When the Longhorns win the Mnc I will fall to my knees and thank god for blessing the best college in the world.
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Fightin' Horn II
100+ posts
11/26/02 07:37 PM
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I'll never forget you and what you have done for the University. I will miss you very much. good luck in the NFL.
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cacti
1000+ posts
11/26/02 08:21 PM
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Another player all Horn Fans hate to see go, but of course we know there are Sunday games ahead.
I loved the great things you said on the Mack Brown senior salute radio show-sounds like you really loved the experience at UT.
It was fun this year, sitting in the stands, shouting "Hey that was intercepted by hands of stone!"
Tiger got to hunt, Bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, "Why, why, why?"
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iiiisofTX
250+ posts
11/26/02 09:06 PM
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Good luck in the NFL. It has been a fun four years watching you play.
"...and then I do not forgive." Vito Corleone
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orangeblack&gold
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11/26/02 09:16 PM
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Dang it, Stone Hands, I was hoping that you would continue dropping interceptions enough to drop to the Steeler's pick in the Draft. Now that you can catch too you'll probably end up with the Texans or Cowboys. Or the Bungles for crying out loud.
Look forward to seeing that smart aleck smile on some Rookie football cards next season.
Shut 'em down,
josepH
"They're like the old Texas teams. They scare you."
Larry Cochell, OU Baseball Coach
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Rammer
500+ posts
11/26/02 09:18 PM
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Rod you have been fun to watch. You have made some tremendous plays on defense and you have consistantly been one of the best cover corners in the country. You have represented THE University with class. Thanks and good luck in the future (hopefully in the NFL).
 HOOK EM HORNS
My team is on the floor.Norman Dale-Hoosiers
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dairyman
25+ posts
11/27/02 12:49 AM
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Your int to save the game against OSU and the int returned for a TD against OU are plays that I will never forget. You are the best CB in the nation and I wish you all the best.
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TheRoot21
250+ posts
11/27/02 12:52 AM
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I never bought into the stone-hands moniker...and this year proved that. You are a lock-down corner in every sense of the word. You might need to change your motto though. "No one catches the ball on your side of the field, unless its you." Your abilities will never be forgotten at this university.
"I'm not not licking toads" - Homer Simpson
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J D the Obscure
1000+ posts
11/27/02 12:58 AM
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Rod - I hope that you get to play next year in your home town. The Texans sure can use you. Good luck!
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scally
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11/27/02 01:11 AM
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Keep your pimp hand strong. You made this team fun to watch. I look forward to seeing you on Sundays.
The INT returned for the TD against OU was the coolest thing I saw all season.
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hookem115
100+ posts
11/27/02 01:31 AM
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You're a hell of a player, and I really appreciate you staying around for three hours after orange/white scrimmage to sign autographs like you did.
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drborange
250+ posts
11/27/02 02:24 AM
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Thanks for coming to UT. I hope playing here has been as much fun for you as it has been for us fans watching you. I'm sure I'll continue to have fun watching you with pride when you play on Sundays. Best of luck and HOOK 'EM!!!
HOOKEM HORNS!!!!!!!!!
be careful of the words you use,because one day you may have to eat them.
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mudboy
2500+ posts
11/27/02 04:45 AM
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you have been under-appreciated since you got here. The real football fans know how much you have meant to our defense. We will miss you next year.
cullen@texas.net
"I would kill everyone in this room for one drop of sweet beer."
-Homer J. Simpson
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freshhorn
25+ posts
11/27/02 05:09 AM
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In the last two years playing with Jammer and being one of the leaders on this year's team you've proved that you can hunt with the big dogs. Good luck at the next level and thank you for being a Longhorn.
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pgv645
25+ posts
11/27/02 09:53 AM
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From one Redskin/Longhorn to another, you made us proud!
Good luck in the NFL!
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hooverhorn
100+ posts
11/27/02 09:57 AM
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Rod,
Thanks for all the memories. You really proved that you are one of the best DB's in the country. I can't wait to see you and Roy go 1 on 1 in the pros. Thanks and Hook 'em.
"If the world were ever to get an enema, College Station is where you would connect the hose."
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Telemakhos
< 25 posts
11/27/02 10:05 AM
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rod, you were one of the best DBs we've ever had, & one of my favorite players, ill miss you when you graduate.
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longhorns93
25+ posts
11/27/02 10:07 AM
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Rod,
First of all thanks for being part of the Longhorn family. Second, thanks for all the hard work and stellar football you gave us. Continue these attributes and you will succeed at whatever you desire to do and I'm looking forward to following your career. Good luck.
Hook'Em!!!!
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UTChE96
2500+ posts
11/27/02 10:45 AM
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Rod-
Thank you for all your hard work. You were simply incredible this year. I will always love your quote, "Nobody catches the ball on my side of the field. Not even me." 
Trev Alberts: the only sports analyst that Lee Corso can make fun of.
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hookedinzona
250+ posts
11/27/02 10:53 AM
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Rod-
Thank you for all you have done for The University of Texas. You are great to watch. Good luck in the future.
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HornNHotlanta
100+ posts
11/27/02 11:29 AM
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Rod "Kool-Aid"-
We will miss your leadership, enthusiasm and "all around" athletic ability. Keep your head high and thank you so much for representing The University with such class. Hopefully you can team up with Ricky or Priest so I can keep my favorite NFL team list down to 2.
Hook'em
"The most important thing I learned during my time in Texas was pride. I can't help taking pride in their accomplishments." - Ricky Williams Run-Ricky-Run
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FWHORN
500+ posts
11/27/02 11:34 AM
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Thanks for representing the Univeristy in such a class way, I will always remember your interception run back for a td in the OU game what a play. Best wishes and good luck on sundays in the years to come.
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The Dog
2500+ posts
11/27/02 12:04 PM
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keep talking trash and shutting them WRs down. thanks for four great years!
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canwegolf2
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11/27/02 12:24 PM
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I've been very very impressed with your consistent play. I hate to see leave! Thank you so much for coming to Texas and I will watch you play on Suday!! God Bless you!!!!!
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LaOrange
25+ posts
11/27/02 12:35 PM
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Rod,
Thanks for representing the University with class and dignity. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Hook em'
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D_Wreck11
500+ posts
11/27/02 12:35 PM
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Mr Personality--you're tops on my list for all-time favorite UT defensive players to watch AND listen to. Love to hear your interviews, and see you shut down the opposition's best WR. Good luck and Hook 'em!
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TxnByBirth
25+ posts
11/27/02 12:36 PM
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It sucks that you are leaving, but I can't wait to see you in the NFL blowing up receivers and dropping interceptions ;-) Thanks for choosing UT and leaving such a huge mark on the program. You are class all the way and I'm going to miss seeing you out there next year. Good luck the rest of the year and God bless you. Hook 'Em! ~ Robert
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HoosierHorn
100+ posts
11/27/02 03:00 PM
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Rod,
I used to complain about you getting burned and talk about how bad you were as a DB. I've gladly eaten my words over the last two years. You are a bad ass cover man, and you know it. Keep working hard and you will continue to reward yourself with success - in anything. Thanks for giving The University part of your life. Best of luck in the league and in life.
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Don't tell me my posts are meaningless. I know that already.
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Bevoette
1000+ posts
11/27/02 03:19 PM
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Rod,
The past few seasons have been VERY exciting for Texas Longhorn football. You all will be missed. You ints were always exciting. Lets get some on Friday against the aggies !!
I am glad you were a part of the great progame at UT. God Bless and Best
of Luck to you in the future.
(psst. time to beat the aggies)
Hook'em ~..~
Help! I'm stuck in aggieland
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Statalyzer
1000+ posts
11/27/02 05:02 PM
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Rod had some key INTs this year, proving he does catch the ball after all. But nobody else on his side of the field does!
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longhrnfan
1000+ posts
11/27/02 07:15 PM
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thank you for not folding... what can I say... you have been our best corner for awhile now in my opinion.
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NebLHAB
25+ posts
11/27/02 08:10 PM
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Thank you for coming to Texas. You've been fun to watch and have the catchiest quote "Nobody catches the ball on my side of the field. Not even me." You DID catch a few and they were always appreciated. Good luck in your future endevors.
\m/
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TexanByChoice
500+ posts
11/27/02 09:03 PM
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Damn man, that catch and run against ou (sucks) was the craziest moment I have ever been apart of during a football game, us students woulda taken a bullet for you about then! People like you and Chris were the reason we were even in that game and most games for that matter. We are all going to miss you at The University. Good luck and God Bless.
TEXAS! FIGHT! 
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PUT_SIMMS_IN
1000+ posts
11/28/02 03:55 PM
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If everyone that ever wore a burnt orange jersey had your attitude we would have a lot more championships to speak of. Your confidence is obvious and you are one of those players that I never worry about when you have made a mistake because I know you will come back the next time and shut it down on your island out there. You are, in my opinion, underrated still. I know you have started to recieve a little credit recently but it is not enough. You are just nails and that should have been realized a long time ago.
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Orangesweat
2002 Omaha Challenge Champion
11/29/02 03:57 AM
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Rod,
You were a high profile recruit when you came to Texas. That's a lot of pressure for anyone to handle. You handled it well and then some. You have had a brilliant career and it has been a real jy to watch you play over the past four years.
Good luck next year with whatever pro team is lucky enough to get you. And I hope you get your degree.
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Horns2005
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11/29/02 10:44 AM
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Thanks a whole lot, Babers... for making almost every defensive possession really really BORING. I mean, they pass the ball to their big game receiver, you knock it into the ground, and nothing happens. NOTHING. Thanks a lot.
Oh, yea--And thanks for being a real worker for the University of Texas. You'll be missed.
Hook'em
Class is overrated. We're Texas. Who the heck are you?
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teco
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11/29/02 12:56 PM
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Thanks for everything, You are the best player on the team for two straight years.
LET OUR BOYS BOOGIE WOOGIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Statalyzer
1000+ posts
11/29/02 04:29 PM
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Pearson gets the INT but Babers caused it! Rod Babers is the Secretary of DEFENSE!
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naijahorn
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11/29/02 04:30 PM
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Badddddddddddddddd man! Good work Rod. Will be watching you in the Big L. Thanks for the time you've spent here. God Bless and the Eyes of Texas will always be watching you.
Iron that cuts, polished silver, a sprig of mistletoe, and a loaded pistol
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Anonymous
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11/29/02 08:21 PM
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Hey Rod --
You have been our favorite player for the last 3 years. We sit in section 4 which is right in front of where you warm up. We are the ones who go crazy when you "get funky".
Good luck - we can't wait to watch you on Sundays!
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Bleed Orange
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11/29/02 10:23 PM
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Straight out of Lamar High School. I went to neighboring St. John's and always enjoyed watching you play in high school...i was lucky enough to follow you to texas...you're one hell of a corner; my talent for talking [censored] has come straight from number 21. thanks for the domination.
I Love Texas
I Hate Oklahoma
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10Horn
100+ posts
11/30/02 12:10 AM
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rod -
congrats on a wonderful career at UT, and a promising future in the NFL.
i have followed you closely simply because my folks graduated from lamar long ago ( i was a r.e. lee grad back when lamar was our chief rival - hell, when lee actually had a team!).
anyway, we are all pulling for you, and can't thank you enough for the great memories (especially that robbery in the OU game). keep up the great work.
10Horn
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clwalk
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11/30/02 01:08 AM
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I'm sure am going to miss screamin' "Babers, Baby!" on Saturdays. Thanks for the memories and best of luck in all future endeavors. Hook'em.
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alden
100+ posts
11/30/02 03:56 AM
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Rod,
Enjoyed watching you play at UT and high school (I'm Lamar class of 97). I was proud when you came to UT. Your game was tight this year. Thanks for saving the day numerous times this year. You definitely had a few plays I won't forget.
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Thorp
500+ posts
12/01/02 02:43 AM
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Rod, Loved watching you at UT. I'll miss watching you play for UT,and really enjoyed your being interviewed on T.V., you're the man. Hook'em
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horninSA
100+ posts
12/01/02 01:38 PM
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You may have said that not even you catch it when it's thrown to the WR that you're covering, but you actually did catch a few. You are one of the best DBs that there is, and I hope that you will be playing on Sundays someday.
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BigFNHornFan
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12/01/02 01:54 PM
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Can't wait to start pulling for you on Sundays!!! PLEASE tell me there is going to be someone else to pick up your slack in the smack talking department. You have been cracking me up all year!! Kick ASS in the pros brother. You will alwyas be part of the Longhorn family!!
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Pitter09
500+ posts
12/02/02 05:18 PM
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Rod,
I have really enjoyed watching you grow intoa fantastic DB during your time at Texas. You have provided a lot of thrills for all of us. Best of luck to you in the future. I'll look forward to seeing you play on Sundays.
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Anonymous
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12/02/02 05:45 PM
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Rod: I watched you play at Lamar and I was most pleased when you committed to the Horns. Your play and contributions to the Horns couldn't have been better in any way. Thanks for the efforts and best of luck on your future in the NFL.
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longhorn6
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12/02/02 09:18 PM
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Rod
Thanks for everything you have given the University. You have not only played a great game, you have done so with class.
You have made us proud.
Good luck in the NFL. Cant wait to watch you on Sundays!
It would be awesome if you could end up playing with Chris or Cory.
HOOK EM
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NEwherebutA&M
100+ posts
12/02/02 09:21 PM
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Congrats Rod on a tremendous career at UT. You are next in line to go into the NFL as a great cornerback from UT. I wish you the best of luck, and I know you will do great. You left lots of memories, but the best was at the Tulane game when you had those pass breakups and when you got really pumped up as well did the fans, (that was a b.s. penalty by the way). I would come to the games early just to watch you warm up and dance to the music. I'm going to miss that.
Hook'em Horns!
P.S. Good hit against A&M
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hornya
250+ posts
12/02/02 09:39 PM
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You are just one outstanding young man. It just seems like yesterday when I got you the summer job at Ventech. You are really going to succeed in life. You have it all: good looks, good personality, great athlete, etc. - I don't want to build you hat size too much here.
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98Longhorn
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12/04/02 10:28 AM
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Rod - you have been by far my favorite DB this year. Talk about clutch plays! Good luck!
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SmileyFace
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12/10/02 12:31 AM
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Rod, Rod, Rod. I have had so much fun watching you grow and develop as a player.
I remember when it started dawning on people that avoiding Jammer meant that opposing teams were merely choosing a more lethal and incredibly underrated poison. Perhaps their error helped make you the great player you are.
Good luck, and I will be watching you on Sundays.
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gorbylonghorn
25+ posts
12/10/02 11:45 AM
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Babers, you truly kick ass and definately know how to hook 'em. Thanks for the great games you played. Hook 'em in the pros.
Gorby
Go Horns!
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Bierman
500+ posts
12/14/02 02:29 AM
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Rod you are the most under-rated player in the country and I will be following your pro career. Thanks for coming to the greatest University in the world and kicking ass....
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SouthTexas
100+ posts
12/14/02 07:53 PM
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Congrats on a great career here and for carrying om the UT tradition of great DB's! Your picks for TD's against Colorado and Oklahoma were unforgetable!
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PUT_SIMMS_IN
1000+ posts
12/26/02 12:17 AM
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Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and good luck in Dallas...
I'll be there!
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Thorp
500+ posts
12/29/02 04:24 PM
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Rod, You are one of those great guys that come around with that positive attitude and I love to hear you when they interview you. You are always there for your team,the people that want autographs,you are very appreciated at UT. Have fun in Dallas, we'll be watching. In life continue to do what you do best-you shine in everything you do. Congratulations! You'll be missed!
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Born Again Horn
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02/25/04 05:20 PM
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Babers = Excellent!!!
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Macanudo
25,000+ posts
01/13/06 03:34 AM
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All of our Longhorn brothers deserve kudos.
So?
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Hpslugga
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06/01/06 03:37 PM
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Thanks for choosing Texas and leaving the program better than you found it
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Longhorn Al
2005 Omaha Sweepstakes Champion
06/01/06 08:10 PM
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You will bleed orange forever. 
Chopper Commando v 2.0
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