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This idea is fine, but if you are not hitting on elite talent, you need numbers. That is the issue. Having 2 classes of 1 DT in the first 4 cycles is not ideal. Texas has hit their number once in 4 years (that class of 4 already has an 50% attrition rate). Texas overhauled the OL room by bringing in numbers and hitting on some elite recruits. Neither have happened at DT. This is one of the most important positions in football and it’s the least healthy position on the team. There is reason Texas went so hard in the portal. It’s going to be tough to be consistent at DT relying on the portal.

Nansen is a proven recruiter with a lot of skins on the wall. He killed the portal with kids from his old team. Unfortunately, there are no Dolphins in the portal for Baker. Nansen was recruiting and establishing relationships with 2025s last year. Baker was not. I hoped for better, but most assumed this would be a tough cycle for Baker and he would need help. Any expectation that Baker would walk in and perform like Nansen is just misguided

Gerry brought up questions about if he stays at safety and the fact it is hard to play 2 sports at a high level in college. Not much reason to push for a kid that is not solely focused on football with positional ambiguity.

not sure if this has been posted here, but I'll add it jus tin case

Gerry said Texas is likely #2 in the Dijon Lee recruitment. They in better position than most think and capable of pulling a surprise, but Bama is expected to be the pick.

Would suck, but missing on Charles and Sharma would be much worse. OL is arguably the most solid position group on the team (though always need OTs). Imagine saying that 3-4 years ago.

Thanks. My biggest question on defense this year is how much of Nansen's Arizona defense will show up on the field in 2024. That seems like an indication that he is influencing PK (who has always been flexible).

I believe the prioritization of offense over defense under Sark and especially at DT. I also think it is a bit of a mixture of events. 1 DT in 2021 on coaching change, thank God that one was Murphy (cant remember if that was Giles or Hagen). 2022: Ross, Bledsoe, Bryant, and Swanson. Bledsoe extremely talented, but came in very raw with an expected long developmental curve 2023: Mitchell. 2024: Sark wanted to loaded up, but Bo leaves and it is only January and Hills. Needed to load up this year and have a new position coach. With most recruits signing over the summer now, Baker was in the tough position of having 6 months to build relationships and sign kids. On numbers alone it has put a lot of pressure on Baker to develop at a high rate. Hopefully, he Nansen hire was Sark realizing that he needed to up the recruiting game among the defensive coaches.

https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/texas/92016 BUCK 31 Moore, Trey RS JR/TR 11 Simmons, Colin FR 19 Umeozulu, Zina FR LDT 45 Broughton, Vernon RS SR 0 Lole, Jermayne GR/TR 94 Bledsoe, Jaray RS SO NT 0 Norton, Bill GR/TR 98 Savea, Tiaoalii SR/TR 53 Bryant, Aaron RS SO RDT 95 Collins, Alfred SR 90 Mitchell, Sydir RS FR 97 January, Alex FR JACK 88 Sorrell, Barryn SR 91 Burke, Ethan JR 1 Finkley, Justice JR 92 Vasek, Colton RS FR

Based on this recent draft, I am not going to question people over-ranking QBs.

Blue's biggest issue will be the depth at RB next year. This was a really bad RB year and it helped Brooks. Next year you have guys like Judkins, Ollie Gordon, Treyvon Henderson, Etienne, PSU guys, Edwards, Tajh Brooks (tech). Things can change, but it is expected to be a loaded RB class with a lot of returning production. https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/big-boards/2025/consensus-big-board-2025?pos=RB

If memory is correct it was Cover 3 and he just got beat, which is really bad given it’s 3rd and 17. Situational football and all.

Maybe I have things mixed up, but I thought Black got roasted by Wingo down the sideline in a 3rd and ~17. Also you have to given Holmes a little slack, Bond almost ripped his helmet off on his long TD. Without the blatant facemask, I am not sure that play ends the same

https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/news/michigan-cornerback-dj-waller-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal/ Says a back-up CB that was expected to compete for the #2 CB spot. Based on him entering the portal, it’s probably fair to say the competition did not go well for him

I think it is fair to say something is not clicking with the secondary. They have struggled consistently with switch concepts and things like leverage (spring game being the latest example). Rob B has been droning on about that stuff for basically 3 years. While I agree that the secondary was lacking in athleticism. This was not just a case of being out athleted. I believe it was Sark that came out talking about leverage in the secondary late in the season last year and we saw a change (right around the ISU game). I dont know who is responsible, but getting your secondary to understand the coverages and communicate is on the coaches. There is just far too many breakdowns happening to say it is simply a lack of speed.

According to Bobby this sounds like a decent player wanted star NIL money and Sark said no. Perhaps Sark said "No, that money is slotted for Tacario Davis". Welcome to the new world of college football

His talent is undeniable. I am not goign to say he has to start, but Sark needs to get him in the rotation. The delta between 1st string WRs and the rest was pretty wide last year. That does not appear to be the case this year. Wingo looks like he can be special. It will be interesting to see how big the rotation is at WR this year. I am pretty certain it will extend beyond basically 3 last year, will it hit 6?

You have to add the 11 rushes for 71 yards and 2 TDs.

Not a lot of LBs that have a chance to run with Blue. That is just a mismatch.

It was a mixed bag. Kobe Black having a rough day. Filsame putting his helmet in his hands after taking a poor angle on Thatcher TD (which was funny). Those are can be chalked up to youth. Brooks blowing a coverage and Taafe having some rough moments are concerning

Already buying my tickets to Canton to see Arch’s Hall of fame entrance. Vasek looked really good. Edge is going to be a strength.. Wingo is going to be really good. January flashed. Savea was active. Washington going to be a very good TE. Secondary struggled. I would blow off the poor communication, but saw to much of that last year.

That was my 1st thought, but we havent seen what Bryant or Mitchell look like. Until we see the product on the field it is hard to really question. This is Surly, so I am sure if they struggle on field there will be plenty of comments about it.

PFF grades on interior DL last year. #1 T Sweat (91.7). #2 B Murphy (91.1). #60 Alfred Collins (79.9). #270 Bill Norton (70.6). #312 Damonic Williams (69.4). #393 Trill Carter (67.2) #398 Vernon Broughton (67.1) #788 Jay Toia (56.4).

too soon

I think the issue is this group is different. This group is missing that guy, who you trust to anchor vs the double team. I dont see a 2 gapping DT that is ready to see a ton of action this year, but maybe Sydir or January surprises. That does not mean there isnt talent on the DL. This will likely be the most athletic set of DTs Texas has had in some time. PK may just have to tweak the approach this year. Be more aggressive upfront to take advantage of that athleticism, since there is no immoveable object on the DL like Sweat. I believe the back end will be better this year and that should help in the run game also (bringing down a safety more often).