From 'track guy' to Hall of Fame, Texas' Michael Huff continues Longhorn legacy

One of Duane Akina’s favorite days as a coach is when the incoming freshmen officially move in every summer. He smiles on the inside as moms and dads brag about their sons and boast about their upcoming exploits. They’d tell the seasoned defensive backs coach how fast Little Jimmy was or how quickly he’d break into the starting lineup. Akina respected the confidence. 

Something different happened when Michael Huff moved onto the Forty Acres in the summer of 2001. The Irving native was more track star than football phenom. He wasn’t highly recruited. He didn’t come with a bunch of star rankings or press clippings. And his father knew it.