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I don’t know how the lid has been kept on so long. IT seems to be the only one who has heard names, but aren’t spilling. Of course could be 9.95 talk. Let’s fantasize and pretend it’s not UM. Does Texas really know what they’re doing? Just really surprising no names have been mentioned. That’s a good thing, we just aren’t use to no leaks. Nahlin just shot down sark saying “it’s too risky”. Guessing he heard that from someone. So they obviously want a proven coach. That would leave Mullen and Kelly. Think Mullens a no and don’t see Kelly leaving but there’s a better chance there than Mullen. Even if he was interested, you would think ND would match an offer or close to it due to the season he just had. So would that mean sark wouldn’t be that risky if Kelly/Mullen are a no? Lol if Kelly comes here and UM goes to ND.

Yes but wasn’t she also adamant he wouldn’t coach again, the first time?

Haven’t checked in here in awhile. TLDR. Is sanders still signing with Texas ?

So cross off Mullen. If it’s not campbell or Mullen. Elliott? But there’s no need to wait this long he’s just a coordinator. Coordinators have taken jobs but still coaches rest of games that year. Maybe not Elliott then.

Burton I continue to be told that Texas is working behind the scenes on a number of possible coaching scenarios, some of which are further along than others. Frankly put, some of those feelers and subsequent conversations have been more well received than others. However, I expect no major, external movement of any sort until after the various conference championship games. Instead, I expect the normal behind-the-scenes machinations that come with situations like this, and that includes ongoing vetting of potential coaches and assuaging the concern and fears of the existing staff. Please note that just about every major coach Texas would pursue is playing in a conference championship game or in the middle of their NFL season. In other words, if you woke up this morning hoping for a major revelation from me on the coaching front, I’m sorry to disappoint. I’d say patience is the operative word. ** I got the low down on all of the Texas freshman yesterday and how they have been perceived internally. We’ll go quickly position-by-position. At QB, Hudson Card came out of the gate strong. He understood the offense, whereas Ja’Quinden Jackson struggled in his first couple of weeks on campus with the nuances of the position. Card throws crisp passes and makes quick decisions. He is considered the best thrower on the roster, and that includes Sam Ehlinger. Jackson, on the other hand, has really come on of late. He is starting to look like a real long-term option at QB because he has been a relatively quick study and because he is so talented. Props were given to both Jackson for his effort and attention to detail and QB coach Mike Yurcich for Jackson’s development and consistent approach even when Jackson clearly would not play much this season. Suffice to say, the existing Texas staff is extremely excited with the freshman QBs. At running back, Bijan Robinson is the most explosive back on the team and perhaps in the conference. He is also a team-leader type, and that could be very valuable in the long run. When a team’s best players are actually the best teammates, good things tend to happen. The wide receivers in the 2020 class are a bit of a mixed bag. Troy Omeire literally wowed the coaches in fall camp. As outside receivers for Texas have struggled to get off press coverage this season, Omeire is considered the answer. Coaches don’t expect him to merely be good, they think he is a different breed. Words truly can not express how dominant the coaches think Omeire can be. Sometimes players walk onto the field and they’re just different. That’s Omeire. Kelvontay Dixon has shown some ability and is still considered a good take for the Horns. Dajon Harrison is a different situation. His decision, following an injury, to opt out really kind of took the coaching staff by surprise and disappointed them. It’s an unnecessary lost year of development for him. Along the OL, Herb Hand struck gold at center. Jake Majors is a what-you-see-is-what-you-get type of player. The staff expects Majors to be an eventual team captain and multi-year starter. Likewise, Andrej Karic has already pushed up the depth chart to become a factor. The question is not whether Karic will be a contributor or starter for the Horns over the long term, it’s at what position. Will he be good enough to play left tackle, or is he tailor-made for a right tackle spot? Unfortunately, just like a prospector sometimes hits gold, he sometimes gets less than rosy results. It’s way too early to write off Logan Parr by any means, but early results are the expectation of that of a late-career starter or solid back-up. And perhaps the worst news is that Jaylon Garth may very well end up being a medical opt out in time. His initial injury was severe and it just isn’t coming around as much as all had hoped. Again, it’s way too early to write offensive linemen off because of the development time they take, but that’s where those two sit currently. On the defensive front, Alfred Collins has already played in every game and is a known commodity. One coach called him the best young DL talent he’s ever been around. Vernon Broughton is expected to be a terrific interior pass rusher in the long run. His combo of burst and size make him an ideal threat to get after the QB. Sawyer Goram-Welch is considered one of the finds of the class. While he is currently playing DT, he could move over to offense in the off-season and try his hand at either guard or tackle. Coaches really like his motor, toughness and better-than-anticipated athleticism. At linebacker, Jaylan Ford has stepped into a potential heir apparent as the most talented linebacker on the team. Coaches like his combo of football smarts, size and relative quickness. They also think he’s football tough. Ford will likely end up a multi-year starter for the Horns. Jayden Hullaby and Prince Dorbah are the other two LBs in the class. Dorbah has plus-ability but coaches would like him to show more tenacity and a greater commitment in his desire to develop as a player. Hullaby is different in that regard. He’s considered a blue collar, lunch pail type. He will strike you and he has no problem giving it everything he’s got on every play. In the secondary, Kitan Crawford, Xavian Alford, and Jerrin Thompson all have the cut of future starters. Coaches are particularly high of late on Crawford and Alford as they have shown signs of growing into their plus-athleticism with more and more practice reps. Thompson is considered a savvy football player. Alford was singled out as a potential captain-type long term. Crawford is the most physically gifted of the group. That leaves Jahdae Barron, who has already seen significant action on special teams. Barron has some work ahead of him to define his role better but he has the requisite talent to be a contributor and possible starter

There could be all this talk that he staying to keep the recruiting class together for nsd1. Nahlin basically said FCB is saying that to make up for the bonitto incident years back.

https://footballscoop.com/news/report-matt-campbell-has-his-eyes-on-a-few-jobs-in-particular/ Not interested in Texas job allegedly.

Gerry keeps saying urban will coach again. If he does and it’s not Texas, any idea why? Just didn’t like Texas or what? Seems like it wasn’t Texas who messed this up. Just trying to wrap me head around why he wouldn’t wanna coach here. Not because I’m a fan and why wouldn’t anyone wanna coach here lulz. But Texas has all the resources.

Later in the humidor thread nahlin seemed to be hinting that maybe Campbell would say no. He said he’d probably choose Michigan over Texas. ( but doesn’t look like UM is opening) and said something to the affect that he doesn’t even know if Campbell would take the Texas job. A tough pull. Could be misquoting him. Read it last night, don’t feel like looking it up. Again could be misquoting him.

I knows it’s FCB and I’m no fan of him but IT was the first to report it. FCB has basically been saying what IT reports.

Some poster on IT said practice was cancelled due to COVID concerns. Also lol, Vance is one of us.

If UM is waiting to assemble the staff I don’t think it makes sense. It’s not like they are gonna come now if they are with Ohio state. It won’t be till after Ohio states last game which may not be until playoffs. He can have handshake agreements in place before obviously but I don’t understand why that’s the hold up. Now I do understand if he’s waiting for them to tell him yes or no that they are coming. If it’s a yes it’s not like they are gonna come over right after UM accepts especially if they are on staff on a playoff team. I just feel like it’s a no because of the last decade. They traumatized me. And they seem to mess up everything. Also, nobody knows shit within the 9.95s unless they are keeping an extremely tight lid on this which I believe to some extent but word would start to trickle if he did already accept. If he says no it’s gonna get dark af. Seems like the circus which we are all accustomed to will show itself if he doesn’t accept. Luckily right now the AD and BMD’s have their shit together for the moment.

I don’t buy the players opting out thing a deal to UM. Wouldn’t that be more of an indictment of the current coach?

The only thing different is it was leaked a week prior to being official that it was a done deal by tOSU. I think 11warriors. Texas on the other hand is saying they don’t know. Difference is we have a head coach who isn’t fired and they had an interim head coach at the time.

And Kirk calls games too. Also, if he was given a big raise wit would have been leaked already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And Kirk calls games too. Also, if he was given a big raise wit would have been leaked already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ingram gone per nahlin. Either enter draft or portal.

We are supposed to believe tOSU insiders and non-insiders know UMs answer when they just found out yesterday UM and Texas is real? And we’ve known for a while??? Also can anybody dig up old articles or tweets when UM was rumored to tOSU. Did he say no to and ended up there? Or was it always he was headed there for sure.

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Burton said from his sources that Urban has not declined. Yet at least.

I don’t buy the whole ploy for fox to give him a raise. They would’ve offered him one when he was first talking to Texas earlier this year or at the beginning of this week. I mean I get that he would at least want a raise from fox if he chose to stay but that would’ve already happened already.

Idk how to bold on tapa but it was meant to highlight where he said if Meyer passes as expected. Isn’t thamel Meyers guy?

Thamel Texas AD Chris Del Conte’s play here appears to be shopping for Herman’s replacement and attempting to arrange something before having to make a public decision on Herman. This is a common tactic, but rarely do these shadow searches unfold under such scrutiny. The question will be if Texas strikes out — and Del Conte will aim Dabo-level high if Meyer passes as expected — how will everybody sputter forward and force smiles for Herman returning for a plank-walk season in 2021?

That’s it? Hell we’ll even name the Texas football website after him.

Jw knows nothing except what’s being told to him by colleagues at IT and only knows stuff when it comes to east Texas.