CJ Vogel
Texas is headed to Fayetteville for their matchup against Arkansas as we speak. While I am trekking the unamusing streets of Oklahoma, the team will be flying out of Austin and landing soon this morning.
I did catch up with a source regarding the week of practice ahead of the trip to Fayetteville this weekend.
Sarkisian has typically been complementary of his week of practice leading up to big games this season. Of course, we heard Sarkisian say last week the team brought juice and energy ahead of the Florida game and that certainly paid off. I have been told it’s been no different for the week of practice leading up to the Arkansas game.
More specifically, I was told there was a really good week by QB Quinn Ewers. That “Mojo” that Sarkisian spoke about getting back on the field earlier in the month would benefit greatly with another big time performance by the Texas quarterback. Based off this conversation, Ewers had a really strong week of practice.
Sticking with the offense — despite having the most snaps of any wide receiver last week, freshman WR Ryan Wingo had just one reception against the Gators. I was not told if there would be a concerted effort to get No. 5 the rock, nor do I think I would report that, but that lack of production has not impacted Wingo’s approach to each practice this week.
Texas is rolling with five wide receivers in “the circle of trust” after a departure earlier this season. But I do look at Ryan Niblett as a 0.5 piece to the room for both the wide receivers and running backs.
On top of the playmakers, I was told the right side of the offensive line was solid in practice as well. There has been an emphasis in communication over the last two weeks. Diagnosing presnap and executing well is key moving forward and that duo will get a solid test this weekend on the road.
One final note, Jaydon Blue is at his healthiest status since the beginning of the season. Blue eclipsed 100 yards last Saturday and is looking to build on that again with a clean bill of health.