Rick Cantu highlights favorite games before retirement from American-Statesman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:06 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Rick Cantu, a sportswriter with the American-Statesman for 36 years, is set to retire on June 7. Cantu reflected on his favorite contests, including the 2006 Rose Bowl where Texas defeated USC 41-38, and memorable moments from high school, college, and professional sports. His list features games from various sports, emphasizing thrilling finishes and standout performances across decades. These selections underscore his extensive career covering significant events in Texas sports history.
- •Cantu's retirement is on June 7, after 45 years in journalism.
- •He recalls the 2006 Rose Bowl as a defining moment.
- •Other memorable games include high school football and NCAA events.
- •Highlights feature performances of quarterbacks like Vince Young and Cody Stoever.
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Where Texas-USC Rose Bowl, NBA Finals rank among retiring sportswriter's greatest games
"Rick Cantu is retiring after 45 years as a newspaper reporter, the last 36 with the American-Statesman. These were his favorite games that he ever covered.
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