NCAA.com | August 18, 2014 Texas takes break from practice to go bowling Share With training camps starting to wind down and preparations for opening games kicking into gear, Texas coach Charlie Strong felt his team deserved a break from the gridiron to hit the bowling lanes. As one might guess, the players were excited about the change of plans. Texas kicks off the regular season Aug. 30 against North Texas. VIDEO: After a tough morning practice on Saturday, @Strong_TexasFB surprised the Longhorns with a bowling break. http://t.co/dJHznoEQ0D — Longhorn_FB (@Longhorn_FB) August 17, 2014 VIDEO: @Strong_TexasFB accepting Ice Bucket Challenge http://t.co/pVxLvnYUQD — Longhorn_FB (@Longhorn_FB) August 16, 2014 The greatest venues in outdoor track and field, according to you These are the greatest outdoor venues in college track and field, according to fans and athletes. READ MORE Texas softball shocks No. 1 Oklahoma, stops Sooners' win streak at 40 games Texas softball handed Oklahoma its first loss in more than 300 days to defeat its rival for the first time since 2014. OU had won 40 games in a row overall. READ MORE WATCH: Texas and Texas A&M set top-4 NCAA times in blazing 400 meter race Texas and Texas A&M women's track set the top four NCAA 400 meters times in one race. READ MORE