2021 Texas spring football thread

[BurntOrange&White 41972]

I wonder if Card was actually “way better” or is Burton going to push that as a narrative?

[ShaggyBevo RIP 3873]

I wonder if Card was actually “way better” or is Burton going to push that as a narrative?

I was guessing typo otherwise he omitted the word was.

Who told him they felt Card was better on the day?

[D3zii 3950]

I know things seem bleak with the WRs but I see things as a positive. 
 

basically this is development, and the WRs are getting reps to improve. Not to mention Jake is out, Omiere is trying to get better and if we can get Worthy, now we have a deeper WR room 

besides Sark doesn’t sub the WR we just need a good solid 5 imo don’t really need a deep room

Whit, Omiere, Jake, Moore ,Dixon or Washigton

 Possibly Worthy??? 

Edited April 17, 2021 by D3zii

[Goodman 3283]

33 minutes ago, Machinator said:

 

This hat is much better, last one gave him the make-a-wish look.

[immamac 44391]

Buncha 9.95er bullshit.  

[futureman 22713]

58 minutes ago, Machinator said:

All 4 TEs (Brewer, Wiley, Epps, Helm) played a bunch.

what have you heard/read on juan davis?

[cdain3 3454]

Dixon

That's a badass pic

[BurntOrange&White 41972]

Conspiracy theory alert:

 

All this Luke Brockermeyer talk and hype plus all the pics on the Longhorns social media is by design for obvious reasons. 

Edited April 17, 2021 by BurntOrange&White

[westexhorn 2167]

Just read some notes from the tOSU spring game and found no mention of Julian Fleming.  Hopefully the possible secret WR is him and that he decides to enter the portal after spring practices are over.  Also Jaxson Smith-Njigba doing really well... fuck you Herman and Merengue

[Machinator 32103]

Additional scrimmage notes from Nahlin

Spoiler

- Card is slightly ahead of Thompson according to a couple more sources but neither were great. Card put a move on Jacoby Jones that might make a highlight post.

- The defense was the better unit today and were particularly stout in goal line.

- Whittington is really the only WR that consistently shows up. He had 4-5 catches. Marcus Washington made some plays, though, too.

- Source was really high on Gbenda (Bobby’s source was too) and Kitan Crawford. “Crawford is ready to start.” Crawford blocked a FG.

- Angilau dinged a shoulder and L. Brockermeyer hurt his wrist. When Angilau went out, Karic went to RG and Tope Imade played RT. Tope wasn’t bad. Brockermeyer had three interceptions this week.

- Jett Bush got some snaps at LB behind Gbenda. If they didn’t have transfers coming he’d probably stay at Jack.

- Anthony Cook made some plays behind Adimora.

- It’s possible Jerrin Thompson and Brenden Schooler are in a real position battle.

 

[Machinator 32103]

51 minutes ago, futureman said:

what have you heard/read on juan davis?

Not much, but I think the staff likes him quite a bit as an H-back.

[maninblack 7975]

1 hour ago, Goodman said:

This hat is much better, last one gave him the make-a-wish look.

 

1 hour ago, Post Oak said:

I want that hat.

https://www.shop.utgolfclub.com/headwear

[Machinator 32103]

 

[Machinator 32103]

 

[Machinator 32103]

Vince and the QBs

[maninblack 7975]

VY ready to hit the pool. 

[Lhorn 5097]

44 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Conspiracy theory alert:

 

All this Luke Brockermeyer talk and hype plus all the pics on the Longhorns social media is by design for obvious reasons. 

Brothers are portalling home?

[futureman 22713]

7 minutes ago, Lhorn said:

Brothers are portalling home?

[Nope 3153]

24 minutes ago, Lhorn said:

Brothers are portalling home?

Now we just need O’Brien to be an unbearable douche....nonzero chance

[Machinator 32103]

[Machinator 32103]

 

[Eggo 4026]

17 minutes ago, Machinator said:

x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x

[Ray Cranham 32]

Are Adimora and Cook both really fn good or is Adimora not as good as he should be, bc I thought he would be the NFL version of Vaccaro by now?

Edited April 17, 2021 by Ray Cranham

[Bill Lumbergh 7351]

x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x

I'm just going to assume you missed that VY is in the picture. It's ok, we all have oversights.

[Eggo 4026]

6 minutes ago, Bill Lumbergh said:

19 minutes ago, Eggo said:

x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x

I'm just going to assume you missed that VY is in the picture. It's ok, we all have oversights.

Hey dude, if you want to go dick to face with a 6'5 black man, more power to you. 

Edited April 17, 2021 by Eggo

[Machinator 32103]

[Machinator 32103]

Adimora

[Machinator 32103]

Whittington

[Coelenterate Fuccboi 13436]

3 hours ago, Machinator said:

Vince and the QBs

Of course Card is hiding his hands.

[Machinator 32103]

(Mike Roach) VIP notes from Saturday scrimmage

Spoiler

— The quarterback battle continues to be a close race and seems far from over. Throughout the spring, I’ve been told that Hudson Card has been the better player from multiple sources I spoke with. While that continues to be what I hear, both quarterbacks still have a ton of work to do when it comes to getting a handle on this offense. One big adjustment is the amount they are spending under center. Both quarterbacks operated out of the gun quite a bit in high school and that continued under the previous regime. Card has been a bit more consistent from what I’ve been told, but there is still a long way to go. I’d expect this battle to continue into the summer.

— One source I spoke with told me Bijan Robinson continues to elevate his game and amazes the team on a daily basis. Not only is he one of the most gifted players on the team, he’s also one of the hardest workers. I was told that he rattled off a few big runs today early in the session. Roschon Johnson is also being looked at as a big-time piece of this team. The same source I spoke with said that Johnson is upping his level of competition as he competes with Robinson.

— I was told that nobody has really stepped up and taken the lead in the wide receiver group. While guys like Kelvontay Dixon, Marcus Washington and Jordan Whittington have shown some flashes, nobody has been able to grab the reins and that continued today. It sounds like for every one step forward there were two steps back with this group. That could change when Troy Omeire is fully healthy. Omeire participated in the scrimmage, but I was told it was in a limited role wearing a green jersey as they try to ease him back into action.

— The offensive line is still a work in progress. A lot of it is youth, but there’s also a lot of new terminology they are working through. Kyle Flood has been continually mixing and matching his units there to try to find the right combinations. Right tackle was split between Tope Imade and Andrej Karic. There’s also been some confidence with sources I spoke with that Denzel Okafor might be really coming on. Overall, this unit will need to improve quite a bit, but I was told that Flood doesn’t think they are incapable of reaching that success.

— For the first time in a few years, Texas has some real options at the tight end position. I was told they all had their moments today and freshman Gunnar Helm has surprised quite a few folks with how quickly he’s putting everything together. There’s some excitement around Juan Davis as well, but he doesn’t have the natural feel for the position and will have to develop some of the fundamentals. This is one group I was told that seems further ahead than the coaches expected.

— As to be expected, the defense had the stronger day of the two units. A lot of that is because the coaches are turning those players loose and letting them read and react. Jacoby Jones and Keondre Coburn were two players singled out by Steve Sarkisian for their performance today, and what I heard backs that up. Both guys gave the offensive line fits up front as Jones is developing into a potential impact player with some pass rush ability. I was also told that the team needs more from the edge rushers outside of Ray Thornton who has been a revelation in spring ball.

— I didn’t hear much on the linebacker group outside of David Gbenda who brings a really hard-nosed and physical approach. I was told that Gbenda still needs to clean up his run fits at times, but he’s not afraid to stick his nose into the gap to make a play.

— Sark praised the secondary for its play today, and I was told the cornerback group, in particular, was strong. There is some young depth there making plays and one source called out Kitan Crawford as a guy making an impression. Crawford made an early impact in limited action last year because of his athleticism, but his instincts are also top-notch for the position. At safety, the depth is still thin at safety but everyone in that group is “competing their asses off.” The transition of Brenden Schooler to safety has been better than expected. Schooler is playing with incredible energy and showing off some incredible play at times. I was also told that Schooler was getting some looks at linebacker situationally as Texas looks to plug and play for depth.

 

[lemonandaturd 4289]

4 hours ago, Machinator said:

Is fifth from the left Blaine Irby?  

[Machinator 32103]

6 minutes ago, lemonandaturd said:

Is fifth from the left Blaine Irby?  

Yes

[lemonandaturd 4289]

4 minutes ago, Machinator said:

Yes

Did Dorian Leonard make it in?  Is he left of Michael Huff in that picture?  He was asking Del Conte about attending.  That looks like him.  

[Machinator 32103]

1 minute ago, lemonandaturd said:

Did Dorian Leonard make it in?  Is he left of Michael Huff in that picture?  He was asking Del Conte about attending.  That looks like him.  

Yes

[Texasrocks 2253]

5 hours ago, Eggo said:

x, x, x, x, x, GOAT, x, x, x, x, x, x, x

FIFY

[immamac 44391]

i need cooler friends.

[6th Street 6693]

9 hours ago, Machinator said:

(Mike Roach) VIP notes from Saturday scrimmage

  Hide contents

— The quarterback battle continues to be a close race and seems far from over. Throughout the spring, I’ve been told that Hudson Card has been the better player from multiple sources I spoke with. While that continues to be what I hear, both quarterbacks still have a ton of work to do when it comes to getting a handle on this offense. One big adjustment is the amount they are spending under center. Both quarterbacks operated out of the gun quite a bit in high school and that continued under the previous regime. Card has been a bit more consistent from what I’ve been told, but there is still a long way to go. I’d expect this battle to continue into the summer.

— One source I spoke with told me Bijan Robinson continues to elevate his game and amazes the team on a daily basis. Not only is he one of the most gifted players on the team, he’s also one of the hardest workers. I was told that he rattled off a few big runs today early in the session. Roschon Johnson is also being looked at as a big-time piece of this team. The same source I spoke with said that Johnson is upping his level of competition as he competes with Robinson.

— I was told that nobody has really stepped up and taken the lead in the wide receiver group. While guys like Kelvontay Dixon, Marcus Washington and Jordan Whittington have shown some flashes, nobody has been able to grab the reins and that continued today. It sounds like for every one step forward there were two steps back with this group. That could change when Troy Omeire is fully healthy. Omeire participated in the scrimmage, but I was told it was in a limited role wearing a green jersey as they try to ease him back into action.

— The offensive line is still a work in progress. A lot of it is youth, but there’s also a lot of new terminology they are working through. Kyle Flood has been continually mixing and matching his units there to try to find the right combinations. Right tackle was split between Tope Imade and Andrej Karic. There’s also been some confidence with sources I spoke with that Denzel Okafor might be really coming on. Overall, this unit will need to improve quite a bit, but I was told that Flood doesn’t think they are incapable of reaching that success.

— For the first time in a few years, Texas has some real options at the tight end position. I was told they all had their moments today and freshman Gunnar Helm has surprised quite a few folks with how quickly he’s putting everything together. There’s some excitement around Juan Davis as well, but he doesn’t have the natural feel for the position and will have to develop some of the fundamentals. This is one group I was told that seems further ahead than the coaches expected.

— As to be expected, the defense had the stronger day of the two units. A lot of that is because the coaches are turning those players loose and letting them read and react. Jacoby Jones and Keondre Coburn were two players singled out by Steve Sarkisian for their performance today, and what I heard backs that up. Both guys gave the offensive line fits up front as Jones is developing into a potential impact player with some pass rush ability. I was also told that the team needs more from the edge rushers outside of Ray Thornton who has been a revelation in spring ball.

— I didn’t hear much on the linebacker group outside of David Gbenda who brings a really hard-nosed and physical approach. I was told that Gbenda still needs to clean up his run fits at times, but he’s not afraid to stick his nose into the gap to make a play.

— Sark praised the secondary for its play today, and I was told the cornerback group, in particular, was strong. There is some young depth there making plays and one source called out Kitan Crawford as a guy making an impression. Crawford made an early impact in limited action last year because of his athleticism, but his instincts are also top-notch for the position. At safety, the depth is still thin at safety but everyone in that group is “competing their asses off.” The transition of Brenden Schooler to safety has been better than expected. Schooler is playing with incredible energy and showing off some incredible play at times. I was also told that Schooler was getting some looks at linebacker situationally as Texas looks to plug and play for depth.

 

8-4

[runthebone 8380]

On 4/16/2021 at 6:55 PM, Eggo said:

I'm not kidding, that boy's head is like Sputnik; spherical but quite pointy at parts

It's like an orange on a toothpick...

[Coelenterate Fuccboi 13436]

37 minutes ago, 6th Street said:

8-4

Nobody asked for your daily schedule at McDonald’s.

[ClubWhatever 12323]

10 hours ago, Machinator said:

Overall, this unit will need to improve quite a bit, but I was told that Flood doesn’t think they are incapable of reaching that success.

I am not incapable of bagging the two HR ladies at my office at the same time.  

[runthebone 8380]

2 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said:

I am not incapable of bagging the two HR ladies at my office at the same time.  

Are you incapable of posting pics?

 

 

Actually, based on every woman in HR ever, don't bother.

Edited April 18, 2021 by runthebone

[THUJONE 4550]

I'll say this about Sark: you watch his press availability and how he discusses the team, his coaching approach and all of that and it brings into stark contrast just how awful of a communicator Herman was. Not just to the press, but to his players. You can tell, Herman was so insecure. Sark not so. Sark conducts himself in a way that is balanced but demanding. Hopefully pays dividends on the field. I think with a year or two it will. 

[Pig Bellmont 8887]

10 hours ago, Machinator said:

— The quarterback battle continues to be a close race and seems far from over. Throughout the spring, I’ve been told that Hudson Card has been the better player from multiple sources I spoke with.

Same as it ever was with 9.95ers. But see:

”On Thursday, however, sixth-year offensive guard Denzel Okafor provided some of the deepest public insight yet into how Sarkisian and offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Kyle Flood are distributing reps in practice, saying that Thompson is taking most of the first-team reps with Card rotating in “every now and then.”

“Both guys know how to throw the ball, have good vision. Casey is more of a dual-threat quarterback, but as of now Casey is getting most of the reps with the ones,” Okafor said.”

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.burntorangenation.com/platform/amp/2021/4/15/22385900/casey-thompson-first-team-reps-hudson-card-denzel-okafor-texas-longhorns

These 9.95ers love creating bullshit narratives about the backups 

[texifornia 59038]

1 hour ago, 6th Street said:

8-4

Never change 

[Hookem2147 22046]

1 hour ago, Pig Bellmont said:

Same as it ever was with 9.95ers. But see:

”On Thursday, however, sixth-year offensive guard Denzel Okafor provided some of the deepest public insight yet into how Sarkisian and offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Kyle Flood are distributing reps in practice, saying that Thompson is taking most of the first-team reps with Card rotating in “every now and then.”

“Both guys know how to throw the ball, have good vision. Casey is more of a dual-threat quarterback, but as of now Casey is getting most of the reps with the ones,” Okafor said.”

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.burntorangenation.com/platform/amp/2021/4/15/22385900/casey-thompson-first-team-reps-hudson-card-denzel-okafor-texas-longhorns

These 9.95ers love creating bullshit narratives about the backups 

It’s been said by pretty much all 9.95ers that Okafor was not accurate with that statement. These guys that are on the team aren’t counting in their head how many reps each QB is getting. 
 

Oh, and I know someone who was at the scrimmage yesterday and Card got more reps with the 1’s and looked better.

[Pig Bellmont 8887]

8 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

It’s been said by pretty much all 9.95ers that Okafor was not accurate with that statement. These guys that are on the team aren’t counting in their head how many reps each QB is getting. 
 

Oh, and I know someone who was at the scrimmage yesterday and Card got more reps with the 1’s and looked better.

Hmm who should I trust? The “Swoopes will start” guys or a player on the team. Sounds like a real brain buster

[Hookem2147 22046]

Just now, Pig Bellmont said:

Hmm who should I trust? The “Swoopes will start” guys or a player on the team. Sounds like a real brain buster

Ha, funny thing is I don’t think OB has come out with one practice report. They are completely in the dark after serving as Herman’s mouthpiece under the last staff.

[Teamdirtyleg 1139]

22 hours ago, immamac said:

Catch up if you are lazy here

18”

[ousux 5648]

Am I wrong in thinking our LB situation is more dire than anyone but the coaching staff realizes? I mean...if reports one of our WR's last year getting looks at LB this year are true.

[Pig Bellmont 8887]

12 minutes ago, ousux said:

Am I wrong in thinking our LB situation is more dire than anyone but the coaching staff realizes? I mean...if reports one of our WR's last year getting looks at LB this year are true.

I’m honestly more worried about OL