Longhorns Notebook: Running on empty

Published Nov. 19, 2010 5:28 p.m. ET

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By Kevin Flaherty
LonghornDigest.com

The Texas Longhorns talked all spring, summer and fall practice about establishing the running game.

Now, if they want to stop a four-game losing skid, they might have to go back to it. Saturday's opponent, Florida Atlantic (4-5, 3-3), has had a rough season at stopping teams from running up and down the field, giving up 193.1 yards per game and 4.6 yards per game.

But if the Longhorns (4-6, 2-5) wish to take advantage, they might not have the personnel to do so. Running back Tr