2021 Texas spring football thread

[Texasrocks 2,253]

38 minutes ago, SubliminalHorn said:

Well all weight bearing exercises will do that. Proprioception type exercises can be added in to improve awareness that could help decrease chance of injury /PT nerd 🤓 

 

I'm not sure that decreases the chance of injury and after four hours you should consult a doctor. Oh, wait...

[BERT 4,499]

53 minutes ago, SubliminalHorn said:

Well all weight bearing exercises will do that. Proprioception type exercises can be added in to improve awareness that could help decrease chance of injury /PT nerd 🤓 

 

Come on guys, it's all ball bearings these days

[Hookem2147 22,040]

 

[GringoSalado 1,653]

yay?

[RomaVicta 30,606]

Looks like a criminal case to me. Busted through door. Busted things up. Probably scared the crap out her.

A trivial side note, with her grammar, I hope she's not a UT student. That might make it on Texags, but not in these parts.

[UDontKnow 10,572]

9 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

I'm gonna guess the only reason Joshua Moore isn't suspended at the moment is because 'Yay' didn't file a police report. Still not a good look and damn the offseason.

[Irieguy 1,059]

10 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

Our boosters are obviously not paying enough. Sad. 

[texifornia 59,023]

12 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

Josh's track record of A+ decision making continues. Woof.

[Irieguy 1,059]

14 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

This is really disappointing.

 

 

 

A college WR should easily be able to punch all the way through the wall. Our new strength coach has his work cut out for him. 

[Foosters 18,286]

Lots of judgment here without waiting on the facts.

Maybe he was just trying to hang some pictures?

[UncleSonny 6,798]

1 minute ago, Foosters said:

Lots of judgment here without waiting on the facts.

Maybe he was just trying to hang some pictures?

I LEARNED IT FROM YOU TOM!

[hookem48 4,857]

8 hours ago, SDG said:

Practice report

 

mentally weak, multiple INTs, coach sucking on water, show me a win

[hookem48 4,857]

6 hours ago, Machinator said:

 

looks like a Bama running back, hell yea

[WBT 20,990]

ok katfid

[Hookem2147 22,040]

 

[Machinator 32,103]

1 minute ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

Spoiler

Talked to a few sources about the Longhorns' first day of spring practice on Tuesday. No one should overcook a practice report based on players in shorts and helmets. But here's what they had to say about Tuesday's two-hour practice:

One source said the team's medical staff was checking to see if receiver Jake Smith might have suffered a "stress fracture" in his foot (rather than a broken bone) that would have an estimated recovery time of six to eight weeks, followed by rehab - a shorter recovery time than a bone break. But we're still waiting for official confirmation of the exact injury from UT.

It was definitely a good day for the defense.

In addition to redshirt freshman receiver Troy Omeire (knee) being held out of competitive situations, receiver Joshua Moore also didn't practice on Tuesday, and it was apparently a rough day in terms of drops and some mistakes in route running by "multiple receivers." A source said Moore missed practice due to illness (non-covid).

"It was a rough day for the receivers - especially with Troy and Josh Moore out," one source told Horns247. "But the DBs (defensive backs) were breaking on balls, and the linebackers were doing a good job taking away the curl flat."

In terms of athleticism, Steve Sarkisian singled out Anthony Cook, Josh Thompson and Alfred Collins on defense as well as Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson and Jordan Whittington on offense.

There were some two-tight end sets on Tuesday (and will be going forward), according to a source. Sarkisian said Tuesday Cade Brewer, Jared Wiley, Malcolm Epps as well as early enrollee freshmen Juan Davis and Gunnar Helm are all getting reps at tight end. Brayden Liebrock (shoulder) is out.

Quarterbacks Casey Thompson, who has changed his number from 8 to his childhood 11, and Hudson Card both made a lot of good reads, had some impressive completions and both were also intercepted. Thompson was picked off in seven-on-seven work, while Card was picked off in team (11-on-11) work.

"The defense won the day, and that's not a shock at this point," one source told Horns247. "The offense is involved. It's going to take some time to become second nature."

Also, when Sarkisian talks about "all gas and no brakes" - the players saw what that meant in terms of the practice field Tuesday.

"Sark runs an extremely high-tempo, high-rep practice," one source said. "So, even though the practice was only two hours, it was non-stop. Some guys were sucking air."

Sarkisian said Tuesday,"We need to have more players finish strong and get out of survival mode." 

 

[JFKFC 4,978]

1 hour ago, hookem48 said:

mentally weak, multiple INTs, coach sucking on water, show me a win

We need to back out of the Arkansas game. Does Lamar have an open date?

[Vertigo 20,500]

20 minutes ago, JFKFC said:

We need to back out of the Arkansas game. Does Lamar have an open date?

Could start the season 0-4

[texifornia 59,023]

50 minutes ago, Machinator said:

  Hide contents

Talked to a few sources about the Longhorns' first day of spring practice on Tuesday. No one should overcook a practice report based on players in shorts and helmets. But here's what they had to say about Tuesday's two-hour practice:

One source said the team's medical staff was checking to see if receiver Jake Smith might have suffered a "stress fracture" in his foot (rather than a broken bone) that would have an estimated recovery time of six to eight weeks, followed by rehab - a shorter recovery time than a bone break. But we're still waiting for official confirmation of the exact injury from UT.

It was definitely a good day for the defense.

In addition to redshirt freshman receiver Troy Omeire (knee) being held out of competitive situations, receiver Joshua Moore also didn't practice on Tuesday, and it was apparently a rough day in terms of drops and some mistakes in route running by "multiple receivers." A source said Moore missed practice due to illness (non-covid).

"It was a rough day for the receivers - especially with Troy and Josh Moore out," one source told Horns247. "But the DBs (defensive backs) were breaking on balls, and the linebackers were doing a good job taking away the curl flat."

In terms of athleticism, Steve Sarkisian singled out Anthony Cook, Josh Thompson and Alfred Collins on defense as well as Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson and Jordan Whittington on offense.

There were some two-tight end sets on Tuesday (and will be going forward), according to a source. Sarkisian said Tuesday Cade Brewer, Jared Wiley, Malcolm Epps as well as early enrollee freshmen Juan Davis and Gunnar Helm are all getting reps at tight end. Brayden Liebrock (shoulder) is out.

Quarterbacks Casey Thompson, who has changed his number from 8 to his childhood 11, and Hudson Card both made a lot of good reads, had some impressive completions and both were also intercepted. Thompson was picked off in seven-on-seven work, while Card was picked off in team (11-on-11) work.

"The defense won the day, and that's not a shock at this point," one source told Horns247. "The offense is involved. It's going to take some time to become second nature."

Also, when Sarkisian talks about "all gas and no brakes" - the players saw what that meant in terms of the practice field Tuesday.

"Sark runs an extremely high-tempo, high-rep practice," one source said. "So, even though the practice was only two hours, it was non-stop. Some guys were sucking air."

Sarkisian said Tuesday,"We need to have more players finish strong and get out of survival mode." 

 

Josh Moore down with a bad case of Accused-of-Domestic-Violence Flu. Must have blown down from Norman.

[hookem48 4,857]

48 minutes ago, JFKFC said:

We need to back out of the Arkansas game. Does Lamar have an open date?

would suck to lose to Lamar

[Machinator 32,103]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMyGz2OHGiB/

[South Austin 53,232]

2 hours ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

Just put some spackle on it and get Josh back on the field.

[Eggo 4,026]

6 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Just put some spackle on it and get Josh back on the field.

Already taken care of 

[Nope 3,151]

49 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Josh Moore down with a bad case of Accused-of-Domestic-Violence Flu. Must have blown down from Norman.

I’m just glad the violence was focused on drywall, weird to say I’m relieved but punching walls is regular teenage boy shit.

[DigglerontheHoof 21,557]

Won't someone think of the doors and sheetrock?

[TexMexBuddha 1,000]

 

So glad Kevin Washington is still around.

[BigOrange1 6,611]

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"It was a rough day for the receivers - especially with Troy and Josh Moore out," one source told Horns247. "But the DBs (defensive backs) were breaking on balls, and the linebackers were doing a good job taking away the curl flat."

thank god they clarified that or i would have been lost!

[MrPhlegm 3,413]

I’m just glad the violence was focused on drywall, weird to say I’m relieved but punching walls is regular teenage boy shit.

thats NOT drywall. thats a cheap ass door. and why didnt he punch all the way thru it? weak.

[TexArcher 39,074]

3 hours ago, Machinator said:

Sarkisian said Tuesday,"We need to have more players finish strong and get out of survival mode." 

Hey, Tom -- Sark *really* thinks you're a pussy.

And he's right.

[stork642 4,511]

7 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

Because of Smith?   

So, there is a training regimen to improve the strength of the bones on one's foot?

[futureman 22,705]

4 hours ago, hookem48 said:

looks like a Bama running back, hell yea

fuck off, nancy. he looks like a goddamn texas longhorn running back. 

[Lhorn 5,097]

I dont understand what’s going on in that picture of the door.  They painted a white vertical stripe on the left side of the door including through the switch plate... who does that?

[Happy Gilmore 1,004]

Survival mode is all they know. They was a keystone to the Herman Era 

[Tex Pete 21,489]

1 hour ago, Lhorn said:

I dont understand what’s going on in that picture of the door.  They painted a white vertical stripe on the left side of the door including through the switch plate... who does that?

Probably what made Josh punch the door. I’d be pissed, too. 

[Modessit 5,667]

First day and already a serious injury? Lovely.

[South Austin 53,232]

7 hours ago, BigOrange1 said:

thank god they clarified that or i would have been lost!

All this time I thought “DBs” referred to the douche bags on defense.

[Lat22 4,086]

9 hours ago, Nope said:

I’m just glad the violence was focused on drywall, weird to say I’m relieved but punching walls is regular teenage boy shit.

And as far as we know, no gun was involved.  I'd say that's a small win.

[westexhorn 2,167]

Jake Smith goes down, Troy Omiere still recovering and now Josh Moore literally opening that door of opportunity for my boy Marcus Washington.  Go seize the moment

[Machinator 32,103]

A few clips from practice interspersed here.

 

[Restinmybones 111]

12 hours ago, texifornia said:

Josh Moore down with a bad case of Accused-of-Domestic-Violence Flu. Must have blown down from Norman.

Goddamnit. Can't stand success. I hope he can stay out of trouble and get his head on straight. He has real potential and Texas needs him. Keep your fuckin' head down and focus on the things that are truly important right now - academics and making your team better.  

Edited March 24, 2021 by Restinmybones

[Wally Pryor 5,410]

Can't help but be excited about the guy now running the program.   Sarkisian just sounds like he knows what he wants to do and how to do it.   Succinct, straightforward, no bullshit.  And no candy ass schtick.  No sledgehammers. No gold teeth.  No baseball bats.   The latter alone is enough to help me gravitate toward the guy. 

[Lerka Lerka 1,097]

Don’t forget the burnt toast with the watered down eggs and all in bucket of poker chips. 

[Machinator 32,103]

IT

Spoiler

TALKIN’ PRACTICE

Practice was shorter than what the program is accustomed to, but it went by faster for some than it did others. Sark himself made note how the team needs to improve practice stamina. That was a common sentiment with our sources as well. The mock practices did their job and enabled the players to hit the ground running.

The staff was happy with the effort and competition level. It was nice to see the effort extend beyond the weight room and bubble.

The staff preached practice intensity, but at the same time to “keep each other up.” The staff seems cognizant of the injury bug that hit the team at times.

Practice structure: Practice started with special teams, followed by offense/defense walk through. Then individual group work. Then team run. After that it was 7 on 7 with the bigs working 5 vs 4 pass rush. After that was a teaching period. Then special teams again. Finally, they finished with a team period: 1’s and 2’s on one end and 3’s and 4’s on other end.

Some really early notes:

- Anthony Cook was the first team nickel, which isn’t too surprising. Sources confirmed that he looked good
- Cook and Adimora split reps pretty evenly. Adimora has slimmed up
- Vernon Broughton was ahead of Moro Ojomo at 3-tech
- Alfred Collins was more involved than he has been recently but he wasn’t full-go
- David Gbenda and D’Shawn Jamison had interceptions
- Josh Thompson and Jamison were the first team corners. Thompson has leaned up some
- Christian Jones had a solid first day at left tackle. They’re not in pads, but his strength/power was evident
- Jones and Ray Thornton had some spirited reps
- Al’vonte Woodard was mentioned as having an active day — he caught quite a few passes
- Jordan Whittington mossed a couple defenders on one rep. He looks great
- That said, DB’s were around the ball throughout the day
- Josh Moore missed practice

The team will practice again on Thursday. Today is just meetings and a lift.
 

 

[Nope 3,151]

1 hour ago, Machinator said:

A few clips from practice interspersed here.

 

Who is the receiver wearing #13 now? 

:53 mark in the video 

[Machinator 32,103]

Just now, Nope said:

Who is the receiver wearing #13 now? 

:53 mark in the video 

Jaden Alexis

[Yesh 963]

Who are the best 11 players on defense regardless of position?  And, can you make a complete defense with them or do you have to go lower down the list due to positional need?

[RaysBoomBoomRoom 5,742]

25 minutes ago, Yesh said:

Who are the best 11 players on defense regardless of position?  And, can you make a complete defense with them or do you have to go lower down the list due to positional need?

Collins, Coburn, Sweat, Overshown, Ford, Jamison, Cook, Adimora, Thompson x 2, Jones

[Burt Macklin 19,230]

32 minutes ago, Machinator said:

IT

  Reveal hidden contents

TALKIN’ PRACTICE

Practice was shorter than what the program is accustomed to, but it went by faster for some than it did others. Sark himself made note how the team needs to improve practice stamina. That was a common sentiment with our sources as well. The mock practices did their job and enabled the players to hit the ground running.

The staff was happy with the effort and competition level. It was nice to see the effort extend beyond the weight room and bubble.

The staff preached practice intensity, but at the same time to “keep each other up.” The staff seems cognizant of the injury bug that hit the team at times.

Practice structure: Practice started with special teams, followed by offense/defense walk through. Then individual group work. Then team run. After that it was 7 on 7 with the bigs working 5 vs 4 pass rush. After that was a teaching period. Then special teams again. Finally, they finished with a team period: 1’s and 2’s on one end and 3’s and 4’s on other end.

Some really early notes:

- Anthony Cook was the first team nickel, which isn’t too surprising. Sources confirmed that he looked good
- Cook and Adimora split reps pretty evenly. Adimora has slimmed up
- Vernon Broughton was ahead of Moro Ojomo at 3-tech
- Alfred Collins was more involved than he has been recently but he wasn’t full-go
- David Gbenda and D’Shawn Jamison had interceptions
- Josh Thompson and Jamison were the first team corners. Thompson has leaned up some
- Christian Jones had a solid first day at left tackle. They’re not in pads, but his strength/power was evident
- Jones and Ray Thornton had some spirited reps
- Al’vonte Woodard was mentioned as having an active day — he caught quite a few passes
- Jordan Whittington mossed a couple defenders on one rep. He looks great
- That said, DB’s were around the ball throughout the day
- Josh Moore missed practice

The team will practice again on Thursday. Today is just meetings and a lift.
 

 

Until we actually see Christian Jones be not completely terrible in a game, I’m going to disregard all the offseason comments about how good he looks and consider the zero sum reports about him and our edge defenders having “spirited battles” as a bad sign for our pass rush. 

[Red Five 41,758]

9 minutes ago, RaysBoomBoomRoom said:

Collins, Coburn, Sweat, Overshown, Ford, Jamison, Cook, Adimora, Thompson x 2, Jones

Foster for Ford.

[Zeus 6,864]

16 hours ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

holy shit a couple of broken doors? what a child.

Go walk down the halls at towers at any given night lol