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  1. I think this is a bit over-stated. 18 carries for RB that averaged 6.8 yards is definitely a little light, but some of that was dictated by the circumstances. Those 2 fumbles by the RBs turned a 21-21 game into a 34-21 game
  2. He is pretty balanced, but I believe the OnTExas guys looked at the opening drive or first 2 drives last season and it was pass heavy. More of a pass to open the up the run strategy. He seems more creative in the pass game and coming from BYU, I think that is where his passion lies.
  3. I think he is going to be better than people think. I think Gibson can provide some tough running when the OL is not dominating. That is something we havent seen from any of the currnet RBs.
  4. Sark likes to open up throwing the ball and finishing games with the run. He throws to open the run. Everything increased last year, as Quinn and the OL made big strides from 2022. If the OL and Quinn takes another step, the offensive production will increase in 2024
  5. Texas was fine last year, so not sure what you are trying to say here. Just pointing out Texas was a pass first team last year and I don’t see that changing this year
  6. From freaking out and acting like the sky is falling. Now that it is officially an Achilles tear, feel free to freak out
  7. Last year Texas was a pass first team. I don’t see this year being any different. Felt like last year Texas always opened with a pass. We are going to see the same thing this year. Lots of screens and short to intermediate passes early.
  8. As a rule I try to ignore Texas RBs vs Tech. That is how you end up thinking Chris Warren is the next Earl Campbell. We will find out all we need know about the RB room vs Michigan. I think Gibson may surprise some people.
  9. Sometimes players just get into their own heads. Couple drops leads to a shitshow of a week.
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  11. I haven’t heard anything officially released. Could be a bad ankle sprain for all we know, but isn’t going to stop people
  12. Florida and Georgia have really upped their game, but I think it takes a while for the reputation to catch up. Florida acceptance rate is ~24%. That is a different level than Athens (43%).
  13. QS World rankings 23- Michigan 67- Texas 128- Texas A&M 173- Florida 226- Virginia 541-Georgia QS World University Rankings 2022: Top Global Universities | Top Universities
  14. Stetson Bennett playing college for 6 years, always academically eligible, but never graduating was one of the more unique accomplishments I have seen
  15. He makes sense if you are taking bodies for the sake of taking bodies. He doesnt make sense based on the need in the room. Texas has 2 Rbs that are very comfortable in space (Wisner/Blue). There are questions about their ability to run inside and block. Maybe more importantly their ability to stay healthy, if continually tasked with those responsibilities. If they are going to bring someone into the room, you would expect a more physical/bigger athlete. Sark will run a lot of screens and some jet motion as the extension of the run game with the WRs, so I am not sure he needs to move a fast and small WR over. Lets see how Clark and Gibson do over the next week or so.
  16. I think most have thought that is where Barron's ultimate upside and NFL spot maybe. I do wonder if Barron is ready to accept that at this time. I remember some talk of getting him more time at CB for NFL purposes, when he decided to come back. Wondering if you have any insight on his willingness to spin down to Safety.
  17. I think the overall point was Sark is just going to have to adjust his offense, unless one of the freshmen take to the Baxter role. He was actually a bit of anomaly. Most freshmen struggle to block (generally they are not asked to do it much in HS). Things like 2 RB set may not be as effective. You could split Blue out and hunt matchups knowing you have a good pass protector in Baxter. Might have to run more outside zone vs inside zone. I dont think this is something to panic about, but an added risk. The one positive is this happened early in camp, so Sark has plenty of time to tweak things.
  18. Mostly the obvious. 1. Blocking is a question (Baxter was the best blocker last year, Blue/Wisner are questionable) 2. Could have a big effect on game planning. 2 RB sets that were successful might be run less, which could limit Blue's usage in the pass game. Play action could be affected. 3. Sark may have to pivot running less inside zone. That isnt the best use of Blue or Wisner's ability. Freshmen could help there. Their bodies are ready, but are they mentally ready
  19. Bobby and Gerry on the implications of Baxter injury
  20. always love the former top 10 stuff. HE got 8 whole carries last year at Utah and 12 the year before. I guess he is top 10 among the Utah RBs.
  21. This does put some concerns on blocking (blitz pick-up) and short yardage running (which was an issue last year).
  22. reports were he was banged up all year, but I agree. He is such an instinctive player and that is a huge part of playing Nickel. Feel like you lose that moving him to corner. That is not something you can always see in practice. The only real weakness on paper in the secondary is the corer spot opposite of Muhammad, perhaps they are just experimenting to see if they can build some depth. I tend to think this is more about figuring out rotations in the secondary and which players work well together. There were reports that Taffee and McDonald came out with the 1st team in one of the practices
  23. That does remind me of watching Worthy limp off the field like he was just shot, only to come back and fly by a CB the next series. He made my heart skip a few times last season.
  24. I dont think anyone is stating Sark will only use 3 WRs. Only real 4 man rotation Sark has run the last 5 years was that insane Bama group of DeVonte Smith, Jeudy, Ruggs, and Waddle in 2019. That was 4 first round WRs, so he will open it up for talent. 2020 Waddle only played 6 games and it was Smith, Metchie, and Bolden basically running the show after. Bolden didnt have a catch for the 1st 4 games that year. Granted at Texas, he just hasnt had a lot of talent to open it up, so it may not be the best data point. We will see how it plays out, but it seems unlikely to he uses a true 6 man rotation based on his history. Sounds like the discussion is around a 4-5 man rotation. The biggest factor will be if any or how many of the current group break out and become All-Conference type players. Personally, I hope it is a pretty tight rotation. If it is 4 man rotation, that probably means 2 of the group have become All-SEC type WRs. If it is 6 man rotation, that means nobody has elevated themselves.
  25. Sark may. He has been known to keep the rotations pretty tight. Going to be a lot of variables that go into this. I am sure Sark is hoping for a lot of comfortable victories, so he doesnt have to make the call. Its more about the delta between the WRs, than if they are starting worthy. If Bond can make good on early predictions that he is a 1st rounder, he isnt coming off the field. I like Wingo to make a move, because he brings a different body type than the rest.
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