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PRINT THIS PAGE | E-MAIL THIS PAGE Tuesday, August 18, 1998 Longhorns guard says he'll transfer to Houston HOUSTON (AP) -- Texas Longhorns guard Bernard Smith says he'll transfer to the University of Houston to play for new coach Clyde Drexler. Smith told Houston TV station KRIV he's trying to get his release from UT officials so he can transfer. "I wanted to go there last year but the coaching situation was a little shaky but now the coaching situation is perfect for me," Smith said. UT athletic director DeLoss Dodds told the station Smith must talk with new Texas coach Rick Barnes before any release is granted. Smith said he's confident of getting his release. "Not any worries at all," he said. "I talked to DeLoss when all this stuff went on with (former UT coach Tom) Penders and he said if we had any problems and wanted our release just come to him and he'll give it to us." Smith, who played in 31 games as a freshman last season at Texas, would have to sit out one season if he transferred. He would have three years of eligibility remaining. Drexler declined comment on Smith's intention to transfer, saying he was bound by NCAA rules.   Send a Letter to the Editor about This Story | Start or Join A Discussion about This Story Send the URL (Address) of This Story to A Friend: Enter their email address below: texnews.com Reporter OnLine Local Sports Texas Sports Copyright ©1998, Abilene Reporter-News / Texnews / E.W. Scripps Publications Send the URL (Address) of This Story to A Friend: Enter their email address below:

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