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AUSTIN, Texas -- Shaka Smart got a shaky start to his second season at Texas.The good thing for the Longhorns is they still got a win and theres plenty of time for a new lineup to grow into the season.Kendal Yancy made two late free throws, then followed with a tough layup in the final minute to send No. 21 Texas to a 78-73 season-opening win over Incarnate Word on Friday night, a surprisingly close finish to a game that most figured would be a blowout.Regardless of who we play, youve got to bring it, Yancy said.Texas led by 16 early in the second half before Incarnate Word rallied to lead 67-66 on Sam Burmeisters 3-pointer with 2:30 to play.Yancy got to the line for the lead, then made it 70-67 with a twisting layup around two defenders with 49 seconds left. He finished with 19 points.Freshman Jarrett Allen added 16 points and 12 rebounds for Texas, which has an entirely new starting lineup after making the NCAA Tournament last season.Texas was down two key players as guard Kerwin Roach Jr., and small forward Tevin Mack were suspended for the first game for a rules violation during the offseason. Roach is expected to start at point guard when he returns.The bottom line is our guys came back after giving up the double-digit lead and being down by one, Smart said. You want games like this you can learn from. At the same time, theres a humbling side.Shawn Johnson scored 24 points for Incarnate Word. He said the Cardinals pressed for the win at the end and made mistakes that opened the door for the Longhorns.Some players I think were shocked we took the lead. We started over-thinking. We wanted to take a one-point lead to five, Johnson said.BIG PICTUREIncarnate Word: The Cardinals were undersized but werent intimidated on the road in the Big 12. They built a lead early and fought back in the second half when Texas was on the verge of a blowout. Even though it was a loss, it should be a confidence builder.Texas: Smart has work to do in his second season at Texas. The Longhorns shot 57 percent in the first half to overcome 11 early turnovers, then struggled once they had a big lead in the second half. Theres time to work out the kinks ahead of what will be a typically rugged Big 12 season, but there could also be some early growing pains.The key is do we get better. Do the guys walk into practice with a sense of urgency? Smart said.POLL IMPLICATIONSTexas preseason ranking means voters respect their potential, but the Longhorns could slide backward if they notice how they struggled.BLOCK PARTYNearly overlooked in the close finish were the five blocks by Texas freshman forward James Banks. Pairing him with Allen can give the Longhorns a stout front line.Thats my role. Defend the rim, Banks said.TIRED LEGSTexas limited roster forced the Longhorns out on the court for long stretches. Four players logged at least 32 minutes. Allen played 36 minutes of his first college game and even walk-on Ryan McClurg got six minutes and played in the first half.Some of us got a little fatigued, Yancy said. Weve got to clean up up some of the mess that was going on tonight.UP NEXTIncarnate Word: After a big step up into the Big 12 for the season opener, Incarnate Word hosts Division II St. Edwards on Tuesday.Texas: Texas gets to ease its young lineup into the season as the Longhorns next host Louisiana Monroe on Monday night. Graham Zusi USA Jersey . Durant finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds, Jackson matched his career high with 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Lamb scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, lifting the Thunder to a 94-88 win over San Antonio and snapping the Spurs 11-game winning streak. Sacha Kljestan Jersey . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. http://www.usasoccerauthority.com/matt-besler-usa-jersey/ . After the whistle, Thornton skated the length of the ice, pulled Orpik to the ice from behind and punched him in the face several times. 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Eli Manning has not been sharp and the offensive line has been inconsistent.Giants coach Ben McAdoo insists his offense will produce once it cuts down on the penalties and turnovers. He also has to worry about changes Mornhinweg, a former coordinator in San Francisco, Philadelphia and with the Jets, will bring.We need to be ready for anything and everything, and expect the unexpected there, McAdoo said.Harbaugh said that the Ravens wont be changing their offense under Mornhinweg. The biggest difference will be the play calls and some of the terminology in making those calls as Baltimore tries to snap a two-game slide.I think there will be a few tweaks here and there, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco added. I dont really want to get into too much specifics, but Marty brings a definite energy and a lot of confidence.Baltimore tight end Dennis Pitta called Trestman a great guy and a great coach.It was difficult to see him go, but I think it was something that this offense needed, Pitta said. We were in kind of a bad place. It didnt seem like we were getting out of it. Hopefully, this will spark us.New York has sputtered on offense, particularly in the red zone. It has 15 possessions inside the 20-yard line and produced seven touchdowns, 46.7 percent. Its 89 points are the fourth fewest in the NFC, and Seattle (79) has played only four games.I think we just have to sustain a drive for a touchdown, right guard John Jerry said. Thats the No. 1 thing we need more than anything. We just need to get that feeling back.Here are some things to watch in the game:GIANTS RUNNING GAME: Starting halfback Rashad Jennings might be ready too return after hurting a thumb against New Orleans in Week 2.ddddddddddddShane Vereen was lost the following week to a triceps injury, and Orleans Darkwa and Bobby Rainey have carried the load the past two weeks. If Jennings cant play, expect to see more of rookie Paul Perkins, the exciting fifth-round pick.ROAD REVERSAL: The Ravens are 2-0 on the road, matching the number of wins they had in away games all last season. After rallying to beat Cleveland, they edged Jacksonville on Sept. 25 before uncharacteristically dropped two straight at home.The last time Baltimore won three in a row on the road in the regular season was in 2012. Thats the year the Ravens clinched a playoff berth by beating the Giants at home before going on to win the Super Bowl.INJURED SECONDARY: Starting safety Nat Berhe (concussion) has missed the last two, and rookie Darian Thompson (foot) is going to miss his fourth straight game. Rookie free agent Andrew Adams has started the last two games, but dont be surprised if veteran cornerback Leon Hall plays some safety. The signing of cornerback Coty Sensabaugh adds some depth with Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie and Eli Apple dealing with groin injuries.BAD TASTE: Two weeks ago, the Ravens were unbeaten and considered one of the most surprising teams in the NFL. Now theyre struggling to stay over .500 to remain in the thick of the AFC North chase.Were itching for a W, linebacker Terrell Suggs said. When you lose, everything is bad. The food is bad. Everything is bad.Though Sundays game isnt exactly a must-win situation, its pretty darn close -- for both teams.We both want to get in the win column, Ravens receiver Mike Wallace said. We lost the last two; they lost the last three. There is a sense of urgency on both sides.TACKLES: Giants tackles Ereck Flowers and Bobby Hart both struggled protecting Manning last week. Flowers got into trouble after the game for shoving an ESPN reporter. Dont be surprised if they are on short leashes. Veteran Will Beatty will be next up if they dont improve.---AP Sports Writer David Ginsburg in Owings Mills, Maryland, contributed to this report.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '