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I like how they come back to make so much clarifications because responses were like “same old same with card”
4 minutes ago, closetohumping said:Hey and I don’t disagree with that at all. Sark needs to sack up, name Hudson the starter for Monroe and then let Quinn take over should Hudson falter. What’s fair is fair
someone wants that rack
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By: Justin and Eric
Content from earlier is in regular font. New content is in bold, like this: There were times it was 1s vs 2s and the 2s didn’t hold up. It’s worth noting for zero-sum considerations.
Offense:
Quinn Ewers had the throw of the day on a bomb in stride to Casey Cain. But, the next throw he didn’t see Jerrin Thompson and got picked. That sums him up pretty well at this very early point in his career. Ewers also threw a pick to a linebacker (we think Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey but don’t know for sure).
Hudson Card made some good throws early but then the defense dialed up the pressure and he was struggling to find receivers. The coverage was working well with that pressure and there wasn’t anywhere to go with the ball.
More on quarterbacks: Ewers was struggling some with accuracy, including overthrowing receivers. One source said “he is better” while another source said emphatically “Hudson Card was better today.” Make of that what you will.
Some mistook what we said previously about Card as ‘same old same old’. That’s a disingenuous read of what was written. On the day, QB’s were sacked around six times with Ewers and Card splitting that evenly-ish. If there’s a pass rush backed by good coverage it’s hard to play quarterback…it shouldn’t have to be explained. Both QB’s had their struggles.
Ewers’ throw downfield was probably the best QB play of the day but for the most part the QB’s did most of their damage in the flat and over the middle. They struggled downfield and overall accuracy was spotty.
Card did have an interception in two-minute drill. I should have done a better job asking about how much pressure he was under, but it would have been a pick six. The DB got down instead of housing it because it was an ‘end the game’ situation. From that we can deduce Card was probably pressing given the situation.
Overall, there were times the offensive line was struggling with the pass rush and the ball needs to come out quicker for both (not one of them, but both).
Quit being emotional about the reporting on quarterbacks. It’s just as easy to state your case in a rational way. You should also quit being definitive. Sports capture our attention because of how unpredictable they are. In any event, they’re both Horns, both good teammates, and they’ll both be needed this saeason.
Bijan Robinson had a jock-dropping play when he deked Morice Blackwell in the open field. We heard ”No 5 is certainly ready to go.”
Jonathon Brooks played well but we didn’t get many details on that. Maybe a good sign for the O-line? Brooks and Jaydon Blue will see reps increase with Roschon Johnson out for an undetermined amount of time.
Heard more on Brooks having a good day. “Was he running it inside or outside?” Response: “He was running it inside and outside.” That’s what you like about him — volume back who threatens laterally and vertically.
Walkon Kai Woods had a long TD later in the scrimmage. He’s a pretty athletic kid who might earn his way to special teams.
We feel Roschon Johnson’s injury isn’t too serious but we’re awaiting MRI results. It’s never good to go into a season banged up so hopefully they can get him healthy before first kick.
Cole Hutson got the start at guard. Junior Angilau was running twos at center (hmmmm, interesting) before he got hurt. We don’t know the severity of Angilau’s injury.
Kelvin Banks was first team left tackle in the second half. That line was Kelvin Banks-Hayden Conner-Jake Majors-Cole Hutson-Christian Jones.
It sounds like they were better in the run game than passing game. In particular they looked good in short yardage running the ball.
First team was Karic-Conner-Majors-Hutson-Jones and they looked pretty good early on.
Banks split a lot of reps with Karic with the ones. After today we probably feel a little more confident Banks will start the first game.
“I felt the young guys looked good but didn’t always work together in unison.” Indeed, the second team OL struggled quite a bit with the first team DL. No surprise there.
Isaiah Neyor looked good before his injury. We don’t think it’s a knee for him, but it was non-contact.
Cain had that nice catch from Ewers.
We think Neyor’s injury is not nearly as serious as first feared but we again will wait on the MRI.
J-Whitt had a touchdown that was called back. He broke a tackle but another receiver got called for holding.
I’m not sure what he did today but we heard they love Savion Red. College ready body, very competitive.
Troy Omeire was out there but not targeted as far as we know. Of course he’s still wearing his brace. Last year he re-injured his knee the same day he participated without his brace. They’re being careful.
This isn’t an official tally but we heard Ja’Tavion Sanders had three catches. Not huge plays but “he did what he always does and catches the ball.” That comment dates back to the spring. Sanders is known for his reliable hands.
We didn’t hear anything regarding blocking.
Defense:
Thanks to pressure and solid coverage it sounds like they won the day based off initial notes.
Better pursuit overall. We heard this about practice earlier in the week and it carried over to the scrimmage.
Byron Murphy and T’Vondre Sweat stood out as far as interior pressure goes. They were flushing the pocket. Vernon Broughton also added a sack. Look, if they allow these guys to play to their strengths it’s going to make things easier for everyone else.
J’Mond Tapp did not look out of place today. “He’s a man.”
Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey was making plays. That’s a very good sign. We think he had an interception.
”Tuck” was a standout today. “He’s a thumper.” “He triggers fast downhill and tackles well. He’s good laterally too.” It sounds like he was a wonderful ID by the support staff while also bringing leadership to the program.
DeMarvion Overshown had a sack. We heard it stemmed from him hitting an interior gap.
Jett Bush forced a fumble.
Jaylon Guilbeau stood out at Star. He was with the ones. Jahdae Barron was apparently dinged up on Friday.
Jerrin Thompson had a pick.
”Guilbeau has improved a lot and impressed today. He’s earning snaps. Covering well, tackling well, attacking screens.” His communication is said to be getting better and better. (That’s an underrated aspect of football, if you’re not communication your head is probably swimming and you’re less likely to play assignment football)
Jamier Johnson was also mentioned as someone who has improved a lot since the spring.
Ishmael Ibraheem had a pick on Charles Wright.
Overall DB‘s have much better communication and the safeties tackled well today.
We’ll get much more.
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10 minutes ago, closetojumping said:
I sometimes think our fanbase has the collective IQ of a fucking tackling dummy. The big booster gathering for the scrimmage is next weekend and was never said otherwise, dipshit. It’s not even a minor detail.
Ewers isn’t a fucking backup to Card. I can’t tell if you’re being willfully ignorant or purposefully obtuse. Card sucked last year. We all fucking witnessed it. Ewers is one of the highest rated players in recruiting history. If you can’t understand why people are praying for the fucking new guy in a way that isn’t your idiotic “people just love the backup “ trope, maybe take a few weeks off from the board, regroup, and come back and try again.
Yessir get his ass.
1 minute ago, Tex-19 said:Agree so what does Sark need to see to be able to go ahead and name Ewers the guy without the team questioning it? Because I do see @Codaxx point that if you claim it's an open competition and then Card outplays Ewers (if 9.95ers are to be believed), then it's a little tough to name Ewers the starter with a straight face and have people take you seriously next time. Or is that not a worry?
You name ewers and let him get all the first team reps. Stop splitting the fucking reps then you will see the cream rise to the top.
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2 minutes ago, Tex-19 said:I know it's pretty worthless 9.95er dribble so flame away but I'm not loving the reports we're getting on Ewers. Sounds like he's not picking up the offense as quickly as you'd hope.
Honestly I take anything regarding QB play from IT with a grain of salt.
Two off-seasons in a row glowing reports of Card, add in their NIL deal as soon as he was named starter last year, and then we see him completely shit the best vs real competition. -
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Humidor:
By: Eric and Justin
After the defense fared better on Tuesday, during the first full pad practice, the offense exacted revenge on Thursday as they went full pads again. What stood about the offense on Thursday was the run game. Running backs were getting the edge when going off tackle and getting downhill. Tackling could have been cleaner too, from what we hear. Yes, the blocking was improved but there were also some blown assignments as well. This is setting up for an interesting scrimmage on Saturday. The team is going half pads today.
When doing some Q&A with sources we uncovered some interesting notes.
Kelvin Banks was the very first offensive lineman mentioned. News of his early prowess is making the rounds. We're hearing it rather consistently from myriad sources. His ability is even making the rounds in the hallways of Isidore Newman high school. He is still with second team but he has a chance to be the best O-lineman in the program by the end of the year.
The second offensive lineman mentioned was Hayden Conner. He's smart, reliable, big, and he can move relative to guard.
Cole Hutson was also mentioned. He was with the ones at right guard. IT asked if he's similar to Conner and was told he is very similar to Conner.
With the defense struggling on Thursday we asked how much better, if at all, will they be than last year? We were told there is less confusion, the guys are playing faster, and that effort level is much better across the board. "Higher effort" players singled out were Vernon Broughton, Byron Murphy, Demarvion Overshown, Anthony Cook, and Jerrin Thompson.
Murphy is being called the best interior defensive lineman through cap so far. That's not to say he's the most talented overall, but he's consistent and he is very difficult to keep blocked. Encouragingly, T'Vondre Sweat was mentioned as having a strong week up front. The program needs Sweat and Alfred Collins to play up to their potential.
With the offense experiencing success running outside we asked who was manning the edges. For much of the day it was Ovie Oghoufo on one side and Prince Dorbah on the other. We haven't heard much about Dorbah so it was interesting he was with the ones so much. Clearly the staff was repping the 2-4-5 look.
Freshman Derrick Brown is at SAM. This is instructive because whatever they do with him, and Overshown, they'll probably do with Derion Gullette. Brown will move to Buck in time -- some guys can play both Buck and Sam -- but that'll come after he gains weight.
I can feel y'all scrolling for QB and Agiye Hall info.
A source felt Hudson Card had the better week so far, but it's close. The source mentioned his increased confidence and command. "He's barking out calls now. He's just more confident." Quinn Ewers doesn't have the command of the offense, yet finding Isaiah Neyor down the field is becoming second nature to him.
IT would not rule out a starter being named next week so the coaches can add more focus to that player. We're not reporting it will happen, but we'll be watching out for it. The scrimmage looms big.
We don't have anything new on Agiye Hall. There will likely be a time and place where we feel better about adding a little color. We think the school will have a statement out later. -
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By: Justin and Gerry
From the road in Florida and Louisiana
There is a similarity between Texas commitments Cedric Baxter Jr. (Orlando/Edgewater) and Derek Williams (New Iberia, La./Westgate). Both are top-30 ranked prospects in the On300, and neither are close to being finished products physically. There is plenty of physical upside remaining for two of the top prospects in the country. Both guys will add 10-20-pounds of pure muscle and definition to their frames.
In the case of Williams, he may have as much physical upside as any prospect in the country in the class. Inside Texas was informed Thursday that his father is 6-foot-5/6-foot-6, and his mother is 5-foot-11/6-feet. The 6-foot-0.5, 180-pounder with long arms doesn’t turn 18 until January, and has the look in person of a prospect that is not done growing. Westgate head coach Ryan Antoine thinks his star playmaker could end up being 6-2/6-3 and 220+ pounds in time. If that ended up being the case, Williams would end up being one of the top players in the 2023 cycle in three or four years headed into NFL Draft time. He has twitch and burst, and is an instinctive playmaker.
As far as Williams’ recruitment, after interviewing him prior to practice, he sounded like a prospect Texas will have to recruit through the whistle. And while that may be the case due to being one of the top prospects in the country, his commitment is solid per those close. Texas defensive backs coach Terry Joseph and head coach Steve Sarkisian received rave reviews from the Westgate staff. With LSU and Alabama loading up on safeties/defensive backs, Miami could stand the best chance to pull an upset. Texas A&M and Florida are also trying very hard. Florida defensive backs coach Corey Raymond is very close to the Westgate staff. As in, very close. But the Gators aren’t considered a true threat as of now. That would be LSU and Miami, as of today. With that said, Texas fans should feel good about Williams’ commitment status. He plans to be at the Alabama game September 10.
Watching Arch Manning (New Orleans/Isidore Newman) up close Thursday, the “overrated” bull crap needs to stop. I get that people are going to try and tear down the top prospect with a famous name. It's par for the course. But Manning is entering his senior season an even more advanced leader, retained the same athleticism as last year with more muscle/weight on his frame, has easily the best release in the cycle, more arm strength than given credit for with continued strength building in the legs and core, and is naturally accurate. He will be forced to play under quite a bit of duress again this season, so fans and people in the industry have to understand that. And that will make him a better quarterback at the college level. I would tell people in the industry that instead of guessing and looking for clicks and retweets, go watch him in person and talk to the Newman quarterback and offensive coordinator staff in depth. Give it a try!
Manning is not doing interviews prior to the first game of the season. The reason is simple, those around Arch want him to enjoy being a senior football player with his teammates. Peyton said as much at the Manning Passing Academy after Arch committed. I did get the opportunity to chat with Manning and Will Randle for about ten minutes before and after practice Thursday.
Here's what I can tell you, both are very excited about being Texas Longhorns. We talked about Cedric Baxter Jr's announcement. I was asked what I though about Payton Kirkland after seeing him, as Manning and Randle saw he was at Baxter's announcement. A couple of the Texas freshmen offensive linemen were mentioned. One having been very impressive thus far per the duo, and another that is learning a new position and taking in a lot of information learning the playbook and calls. There is a genuine excitement around the Isidore Newman program that Manning and Randle are headed to Texas. And in the 2025 class at Isidore Newman, offensive tackle Brett Bordelon is serious about Texas despite having serious LSU connections, including brother Bo Bordelon. The LSU freshman is running second team left tackle for the Tigers.
Another recruit very interested in what Texas’ 2023 class is building is tight end Duce Robinson, Phoenix (Ariz) Pinnacle. The On3 five-star is a prospect in football and baseball, where he recently performed at an Area Code baseball showcase.
Sources close to his recruitment says USC and Texas are his top two schools and he’s eager to set an official visit to Austin. Texas baseball coaches are interested in the despite Texas having two tight ends in the 2023 class - Will Randle and Spencer Shannon. Robinson is a no-brainer take regardless. Something about Robinsons from Arizona.
After snagging Baxter, Texas reached out to Jerrick Gibson. The 2024 Jonesboro (GA) Mundys Mill four-star and On3 No. 2 running back and the Longhorns continue to build a strong connection spearheaded by Tashard Choice. Georgia, Alabama, and Florida are in the mix. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Gibson at a Texas game this fall. The SEC move is notable to Gibson. He was on campus in June. Texas is a genuine threat. -
2 minutes ago, NTVTXN said:
Don’t get it twisted. I’m not anti-fruit. Love fruit. Just Not ON my pancakes. The only fruit that belongs on pancakes are berries. Blue, straw, rasp, boison, whatever- No apples of any sort.
Other than that, I love fruit and celebrate its antioxidants and vitamin provisions to our health!
Fruit salad?✅fruit juice?✅
fruit smoothie?✅fruit as a side?✅
Apple cinnamon pancakes are great
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Burton:
Agiye Hall’s arrest last night brings Steve Sarkisian and the team an unwelcome distraction on the precipice of the squad’s first scrimmage tomorrow.
Was Hall’s discretion last night egregious enough to be removed from the team - was it a one-time thing - or is this more indicative of a pattern of actions from the talented transfer?
If it’s more of the latter, my guess is Hall’s time remaining with the team may be tenuous at best.
We’ll have to wait and see which way this plays out. But I can guarantee you it’s something Sark is not happy about having to deal with in the middle of camp as he’s trying to limit distractions and increase and improve the team’s focus on the upcoming season.
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We continue to hear Kelvin Banks is on a collision course with a starting position.
No lineman on the team is as impressive physically and apparently he and Cole Hutson are also a bit ahead of the other freshman from a mental standpoint.
Banks just may be one of those rare dudes, one whose mental make-up matches his athletic talent.
Those guys are invaluable for a program trying to turn a corner because they’re the ones who typically lead the way.
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Bijan Robinson is a “weak” pass blocker. That comes from a scout who did a deep dive on Robinson and a few other Texas players in the off-season in prep for next year’s potential draft class.
If Robinson wants to be the first RB off the board next April, he has to protect the passer better than he has to this point in his career.
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@closetojumping is going to like bolded part
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7 hours ago, closetojumping said:
Boy, I don’t know how it is possible, but I think we’ve sunk to a new low. Engineering professor stories, it turns out, are more boring than engineering itself. I don’t even know what kind of banal shit I could compare these last few pages to in any other vein. Reading Ian Boyd perhaps? Fuck.
Ian Boyd articles? Are you sure you want that?
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NCAA Footbawl 23 news
- Ultimate Team is being worked on and added
- Dynasty mode is being HEAVILY developed and will most likely feature offline and online (online size and crossplay unknown)
- RTG is not confirmed but is likely
- Following tradition intended release date is 7/11/2023
- Could be on Frostbite Engine (likely but different animations) or an Infinity 2.0 engine
- Real Players might be in the Game however if they are not do not expect custom rosters and even maybe custom teams (HIGHLY UNLIKELY)
- CLC and EA have about 100 teams already (Notre Dame, Northwestern, Tulane, etc. havent agreed because they want athletes paid)
- Audio Clips will not be reused and there will be tons of ESPN anchors! (This confirms another ESPN partnership)
- Team traditions and entrances are going to be deeper and more authentic for game days (songs on 4th down, Iowa’s 1st Quarter Wave, VT Enter Sandman, Eastern Michigan knocking cinderblocks down on entrance)
- NCAA23 has tons of old devs and directors from NCAA14 and EA is trying it’s hardest to separate it from Madden
- EA was developing NCAA15 before it was all shutdown, the game was going to be highly customizable and meant to withstand a long time. NCAA23 could be like this if they possibly get in trouble with the NCAA or Players, but if not expect a ton more games after it.
- Virginia Tech revealed that EA took thousands of photos from campus, exterior stadium, interior stadium, outside the tunnel, aerial views, but no pictures of the inside tunnel
- ESPN Gameday could be a possible pregame show like NBA 2K halftime shows
- Next Gen 100%/Probably on Old Gen
- Spirit Stickers will most likely be progressive as well (Ohio State Bucknut stickers!) -
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2022 Fall Camp: Drippin'
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They’ve been pro card and courteous to him more than his competition. Even other posters reading here have pointed it out. It’s a shame Nahlin got burned with his NIL gamble.