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LOL, have you seen the infection rates for those who have been vaccinated? 

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I got negged by three people for posting Casey's highlights from the Alamo Bowl when many of you were convinced Card is much better. That's the QB who won a game for us and could be starting the first

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Getting your beer from Aggy and stanning it on a Longhorn message board is…a choice. Let us know if you run into taylor hamm in the taproom bathroom. Or actually dont. 

Spindletap is aggy? Or are you just saying that because Houston? Either way Heavy Hands, Houston Haze, Diamonds In My Mouth, all S-tier NEIPAs. 

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Spindletap is aggy? Or are you just saying that because Houston? Either way Heavy Hands, Houston Haze, Diamonds In My Mouth, all S-tier NEIPAs. 

I’m saying it because the principal owner is a graduate of a&m, it’s a known Aggy hangout because AGGIE NETWORK and they perpetually nut all over it on their boards. 

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By Joe Cook

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian needed more than the 15 practices held in the spring to determine a starting quarterback from his options of redshirt freshman Hudson Card and junior Casey Thompson. After two scrimmages and several practices in the Longhorns’ preseason camp, Sarkisian has enough data to name a winner to the toughest quarterback battle he has overseen as a head coach.

Sources tell Inside Texas Card will start at quarterback for the Longhorns for the season opener against Louisiana on Sept. 4 (3:30 p.m., Fox). 

Card, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound dual-threat from the Lake Travis High School factory took more reps with the first team over the week of practice following August 14’s scrimmage. His play, both in practice and the two scrimmages, won over Sarkisian and his “gut,” which Sarkisian stated he would have to trust in this decision. 

Card played in two games as a true freshmen: the season-opener versus UTEP and the fourth quarter of the Alamo Bowl victory versus Colorado. He completed 1-of-3 passes for five yards and rushed four times for 11 yards in those games where the outcome was long decided by the time he saw the field. 

The former Under Armour All-American and two-time all-state honoree was ranked as the No. 2 dual-threat quarterback and No. 59 player in the 2020 class in the rankings composite. He carries a strong passing pedigree, not only from his time at Lake Travis but also from his performance at QB-centric events like The Opening and Elite 11.

Sarkisian’s offense emphasizes protecting the football. Card scored higher marks in that area than Thompson since practice started on August 6.

As a result of his performance during camp, Card earned the starting role for the Longhorns. Card said during the recruiting process Texas was his dream school growing up. Come Sept. 4, his childhood dream of starting at quarterback in Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium will come true. 

What of Casey Thompson?

Sarkisian acknowledged the decision would be difficult, considering the skill sets both quarterbacks offer. He also acknowledged having to choose between Card and Thompson was a problem few programs have.

“I’ve always said we’re probably in a better position at the quarterback position than a lot of people, because I really believe we have two guys that can play,” Sarkisian said August 21. “Now, I believe in having a starter and having a backup, but man, when you know I’ve got a backup that can play at a high level and operate our offense the way we want to operate, that’s really a luxury for us.”

“There is a lot of teams that maybe have a returning starter who is a frontline guy, but their backup may not be very capable. We’re in a pretty good position that way.”

Casey Thompson competed with Hudson Card for the starting role (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Thompson was the second string quarterback behind Sam Ehlinger in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. He has appeared in seven games, with his only extended run coming during the 2020 Alamo Bowl when Thompson replaced an injured Ehlinger at the beginning of the second half.

He notched four passing touchdowns and 170 yards through the air, completing 8-of-10 attempts against the Buffaloes. In his career, he is 20-of-29 for 309 yards and six touchdowns.

Though Thompson was edged out by Card, Sarkisian has repeatedly stated his need for both quarterbacks during his first season in Austin.

“The reality of it is for us to have the season that we want and to play 14 some-odd games this fall, we’re probably going to need both guys anyway,” Sarkisian said at Big 12 media days. “To think that one guy is going to just come out of this thing unscathed and clean, probably not realistic.”

“There is a level of concern, but I also know the character of these two guys and the buy-in that they’ve had. This is their team. They both feel like they’re part of this team. I’m not overly concerned with (the runner-up transferring). Could it happen? Yeah, sure it could but it’s not keeping me up at night.”

Thompson has one more year of eligibility remaining after the 2021 season, plus the year of eligibility relief afforded to him by the NCAA. He received his degree in sport management with a minor in business in May. 

Cover photo by Will Gallagher for Inside Texas

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11 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Hope card is great, hope Casey is great when he gets to play in all of our large margin victories and/or injury to card, and hope Casey kicks ass next year at whichever school he transfers to in January. 

Both will play due to injuries and lead Texas to a B12 title and NY6 Bowl, just missing the CFP. Both will then come back the next year with unfinished business, and finish business as Texas makes their first appearance in the CFP in their first year in the SEC. Arch Manning then picks Texas and brings home a title and the Longhorn Quarterback Whisperer legend of Steve Sarkisian is born. A line of NFL Hall of Fame Longhorn Quarterbacks commences over the subsequent decades. All Gas No Brakes.

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