Texas closes football practices

Texas coach Mack Brown closed football practice to fans and reporters for the rest of the preseason today, citing concerns that player injury information was being posted on the Internet, reports the AP.

"Brown asked fans not to bring cell phones to practice after some used their phones to take pictures of injured wide receiver Jordan Shipley at practice Thursday night.

"A parent should never have to read on the Internet or hear through the media that their son has been hurt before we can even get off the practice field and call them," Brown said in a statement released by the school. "It's our responsibility to protect the privacy of our student-athletes with regard to injuries."

The Austin American-Statesman also posted an online report within 15 minutes of the injury.

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emily | 11:11 AM | Citizens as Camera Phone Reporters |
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