That's a very good team we just played, and I'm just thankful to be a part ... a cowboy hat and flashed the dreaded "Horns Down" gesture toward whatever Texas fans still remained in UD Arena.

Xavier mounted a ferocious comeback aided by a rambunctious crowd against Texas on Wednesday night ... around and busting out the controversial "Horns Down" signal.

If the Horns ... down a bit. For what it's worth, I have them beating the Musketeers, Illinois and Kentucky — who they beat 82-78 at Moody Center on Feb. 15. And yes, that would be Texas ...

Texas basketball made a statement in a gritty, hard-fought, double-overtime win Thursday over bitter rival Texas A&M in the second round of the SEC ... But most of all, he liked looking down the bench ...