Davis Named SWC Hall of Famer
6/20/2022 6:15:00 PM | Football
Former standout among eight-member Southwest Conference Hall of Fame class
HOUSTON – Former University of Houston standout quarterback Danny Davis has been named one of eight members set for induction as part of the 2022 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame class, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame announced Monday.
Davis is joined by fellow inductees Ben Cowins (Arkansas), Santana Dotson (Baylor), Kareem Streete Thompson (Rice), Putt Choate (SMU), Betsy Mitchell (Texas), Carven Holcombe (TCU) and Maury Buford (Texas Tech).
The Southwest Conference (SWC) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will be held at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco, Texas, at noon Tuesday, Aug. 16. To purchase tickets, tables or sponsorships, click here or contact Krista Martin at krista.martin@tshof.org / 254-756-1633.
Considered by many Houston football fans as one of the all-time greats, Davis legitimized the Cougars membership in the Southwest Conference, and is the only quarterback in the history of the program to guide his team to two Cotton Bowls.
As a sophomore in 1976, Davis led the Cougars to a 10-2 record and a Southwest Conference championship in Houston's first year in the league. Then, on January 1, 1977, Davis guided Houston to an impressive 30-21 win over Maryland in the Cougars' first-ever visit to the Cotton Bowl, finishing fourth in the nation after the win.
Two years later Davis did it again, taking the Cougars to another SWC championship and a 9-3 overall record. On New Year's Day at the Cotton Bowl, Davis and his teammates lost a heartbreaker to Notre Dame, 35-34, but still finished ranked ninth nationally. Davis finished his career with a 20-5 record as a starting quarterback.
Davis becomes the 20th Cougar to be inducted into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and fifth Houston Football member, joining Andre Ware (2013), Wilson Whitley (2013) and Bill Yeoman (2013), David Klingler (2014).
Season Tickets on Sale
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
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Davis is joined by fellow inductees Ben Cowins (Arkansas), Santana Dotson (Baylor), Kareem Streete Thompson (Rice), Putt Choate (SMU), Betsy Mitchell (Texas), Carven Holcombe (TCU) and Maury Buford (Texas Tech).
The Southwest Conference (SWC) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will be held at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco, Texas, at noon Tuesday, Aug. 16. To purchase tickets, tables or sponsorships, click here or contact Krista Martin at krista.martin@tshof.org / 254-756-1633.
Considered by many Houston football fans as one of the all-time greats, Davis legitimized the Cougars membership in the Southwest Conference, and is the only quarterback in the history of the program to guide his team to two Cotton Bowls.
As a sophomore in 1976, Davis led the Cougars to a 10-2 record and a Southwest Conference championship in Houston's first year in the league. Then, on January 1, 1977, Davis guided Houston to an impressive 30-21 win over Maryland in the Cougars' first-ever visit to the Cotton Bowl, finishing fourth in the nation after the win.
Two years later Davis did it again, taking the Cougars to another SWC championship and a 9-3 overall record. On New Year's Day at the Cotton Bowl, Davis and his teammates lost a heartbreaker to Notre Dame, 35-34, but still finished ranked ninth nationally. Davis finished his career with a 20-5 record as a starting quarterback.
Davis becomes the 20th Cougar to be inducted into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and fifth Houston Football member, joining Andre Ware (2013), Wilson Whitley (2013) and Bill Yeoman (2013), David Klingler (2014).
Season Tickets on Sale
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.