David Barron

Sports media/Olympics writer, @dctf 1980-2025, @HoustonChron 1990-2021 & occasional contributor 2021-. Texas HSFB HOF honoree. Sheltie dad. [email protected]

[David Barron @dfbarron]

It’s been 50 years since Earl Campbell led our shared alma mater to a state title. But Earl means a lot more to Tyler, Houston and Texas than just football. Thanks to @houstonchron for a chance to tell his story once more. https://t.co/rVcNwZn3rb via @houstonchron

[Scott Hirko @hirko_scott]

Initial look at external contracts of NIL companies (e.g. Opendorse) and 30 Division I-FBS schools finds more of admin bloat than adding to football competitiveness. @MattBrownEP @dfbarron @etkeld @achristovichh @TJAltimore @reporterdavidj Read on: https://t.co/BFoXqcvWmH

[David Barron @dfbarron]

@Aquinas82nd 40-plus years of sports broadcasting history, at least in Texas, gone in a flash.

[Jon Poorman @JonPoorman]

⚾️ NEW: AI in the classroom and more time on the baseball field: The Bennett School in Houston uses a two-hour learning model to create more time for training and development. But leaders in public education say the rise of these academies is a threat to community and education-based athletics in the state of Texas https://t.co/HIFnDVHOgD

[David Barron @dfbarron]

@sfutterman Steve, you were the first person I thought of when I heard this. Sad news indeed. Hope all is well otherwise.

[David Barron @dfbarron]

@LancePhegley @Joseph_Duarte The longest I’ve heard about was 4 minutes and 34 seconds by Aretha Franklin at a Lions game on Thanksgiving Day 2016.

[Kirk Bohls @kbohls]

Chris Gilbert, former Texas and Spring Branch star running back, dies at 79 https://t.co/ownyjadG14 via @houstonchron

[David Barron @dfbarron]

@JeromeSolomon Was the Undertaker in the same elementary?

[David Barron @dfbarron]

@EmilyGiam @APSE_sportmedia Emily, you did a splendid job covering gymnastics and so much more. I was hoping that your data role would keep you on board and am disappointed to learn that it did not. Best wishes to you.

[David Barron @dfbarron]

As always, interesting data here from Scott on the degree to which athletic departments are financial black holes for colleges.

[Scott Hirko @hirko_scott]

Report on $$$ beyond surplus raised by FBS athletics sent back to the school since 2015. Only 13 schools did it. Read on. @bradwolverton @dfbarron @RossDellenger @TheAthletic @TJAltimore #collegesports #NCAA @etkeld @reporterdavidj https://t.co/ct5S82fI7I

[Greg Rajan @GregRajan]

Tonight’s Astros/Mariners finale is also the likely end of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball as changes come to the sport’s TV deals. The great Jon Miller and @JimMiller, the expert on all things ESPN, discuss the legacy of a 36-season staple for the network.
https://t.co/dCqoQKuztd

[David Barron @dfbarron]

At the risk of being old, Darrell would have gone for two there.

[Jose de Jesus Ortiz @OrtizKicks]

If you want to learn about Ramon Urias, this is a great piece @OurEsquina did on him when he was a rookie.
Did you know he was only the fourth Mexico native to win a Gold Glove?
Baltimore Orioles Rookie Ramón Urias Realizing His Dreams https://t.co/mRFNfXlosA via @YouTube

[David Barron @dfbarron]

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane and Drayton McLane settle long-running dispute over failed TV network https://t.co/nX9LRYS33N via @houstonchron

[David Barron @dfbarron]

Jim Crane and Drayton McLane have settled their lawsuit. Settlement details are confidential. #Astros

[David Barron @dfbarron]

Testimony begins in Astros owner Jim Crane's lawsuit vs. Drayton McLane over failed TV network https://t.co/VnIIsb2Kv8 via @houstonchron

[David Barron @dfbarron]

On next week's MLB schedule: Jim Crane and Drayton McLane finally face off before a Harris County district court jury over the 2012-13 CSN Houston failure. #Astros https://t.co/bfSbQsVVDy via @houstonchron

[David Barron @dfbarron]

Remember this lawsuit? It's still active.
Texas A&M donors lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over Kyle Field seats and parking to proceed https://t.co/0i6OXPDRrL via @houstonchron

[David Barron @dfbarron]

@_Mark_Cohen Mark, I just saw this. I'm sad and disappointed to hear this news. Thanks for all your help with my annual @dctf recruiting recaps and @HoustonChron work for these many years. Best wishes.

[David Barron @dfbarron]

@GregRajan @Rolando91Flores PPV was the rule for early-round playoff games throughout the 1990s. I think they might have extended into the early 2000s but would have to dig through old files to be sure.

[David Barron @dfbarron]

I spent the first half of a 1999 Texas-Nebraska game running up and down the sideline with Lee, trying to keep up with him. He watched games with the same vigor he displayed as a coach. That day, and others, reflected the truth that any time spent with Lee Corso was a good time.

[College GameDay @CollegeGameDay]

After 38 incredible years, Lee Corso is retiring ❤️

For multiple generations, Coach has been the face of our Saturday mornings and the sport we love.

Our friend, our coach, our heart ... LC, you will forever be a College GameDay legend!