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Texas football is the repu****ans of the football world. Fuck everything up then promise to make it better with grand promises and bullshit then next time fuck it all up again. Rinse, repeat. 

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On 3/1/2022 at 7:43 PM, 40acredropout said:

Something up with Xavier?  On IG he posted a story with just a ✌🏻, his profile picture is just solid black, and he deleted all of his posts…

that's how you leave social media.

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On 2/27/2022 at 3:45 PM, GTNY said:

The bubble is so embarrassing at this point. We are so behind on facilities. 

I don't really understand the point of the bubble hate, but I never played ball. What is a new facility going to provide that the bubble doesn't? 

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20 minutes ago, Eggo said:

I don't really understand the point of the bubble hate, but I never played ball. What is a new facility going to provide that the bubble doesn't? 

Aesthetics matter in a competitive recruiting environment 

What do the TV screens over players lockers actually do for the team?

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30 minutes ago, Eggo said:

I don't really understand the point of the bubble hate, but I never played ball. What is a new facility going to provide that the bubble doesn't? 

If you don’t understand that high school teams have better indoor practice facilities than the university of Texas then you’re a retard. 

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2 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

If you don’t understand that high school teams have better indoor practice facilities than the university of Texas then you’re a retard. 

My question was more or less "What defines better?" If stupid questions bother you, that's your problem. 

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Besides the previously mentioned recruiting impact, would you rather live and spend time in a cardboard box with no windows or a nice house with windows and natural sunlight? Would you rather drive a car with nice leather seats or shitty rubber ones? 

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My question was more or less "What defines better?" If stupid questions bother you, that's your problem. 
A permanent (looking) structure with an actual roof and large windows for natural light. As others have said, many highschools (even some 2A-3A) have such things.
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In some situations, coaches dislike bubbles bc the soft structure limits where you can put cameras for different angles and analytics on practice. With a fixed structure, you can put that stuff anywhere and everywhere. 

idk if our bubble has that issue but it might

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3 hours ago, Eggo said:
My question was more or less "What defines better?" If stupid questions bother you, that's your problem. 

As others have said, any highschools (even some 2A-3A) have such things.

No kidding?  I thought it was 5A and 6A with the occasional 4A. 

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No kidding?  I thought it was 5A and 6A with the occasional 4A. 
In west Texas there are 6 man schools with stadiums that have backrests and cupholders for every seat in the stadium (small, but still nice) and decent size video boards. Oil money in the district can do wonders for the schools..
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1 hour ago, The Tres Leches said:

Our tennis teams have a permanent facility but our football team has a bubble?

 

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Hell both the mens and women's teams have won national championships since 2019. Since that time our football team has beaten Colorado in the Alamo bowl and finished 5-7. The bubble is not the problem. 

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6 hours ago, Eggo said:

I don't really understand the point of the bubble hate, but I never played ball. What is a new facility going to provide that the bubble doesn't? 

Right off the bat the field sucks we messed with it during the South EZ renovation it's almost like the old astroturf. 

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Anyone have the new Humidor?
We are one week closer to spring ball which begins on March 22nd.

*More on Sawyer Goram-Welch to the offensive line. The Longview (Texas) native made the move last weekend, and despite his initial lack of interest in the position, it appears after speaking to coach Kyle Flood this week that he is viewing the transition as a new opportunity.

Goram-Welch will graduate in December. If he likes the switch, and defensive line coach Bo Davis doesn't move him back in June, which we do not expect, he'll be headed toward a master's degree next spring.

Goram-Welch lives with two other offensive linemen, which should help his progression. He'll also be a member of the Pancake Factory this fall, so paying his part of rent should be even easier.

He is viewed as an interior lineman and will work mostly between right and left guard this spring. He not only adds a much-needed body to the O-line room before the big 2022 recruiting haul arrives this summer, he improves the athleticism, too. Though he would have struggled to become a full-time starter at Texas on defense, he’s not out of place on that side of the ball.

*Is there one player that doesn't get the fanfare but is making a strong impression on the team? Jonathon Brooks.

Working behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, the second-year running back is getting a first-round lesson in how to conduct himself as his profile rises. Brooks handles himself like a professional and you can give partial credit to the duo of Robinson and Johnson. Brooks was already a strong prospect, and with a bright future when his number is called, he's taking full advantage of the opportunity. He’ll see increased carries this year before assuming a much larger role after Robinson and Johnson depart.

Robinson and Johnson are also aiding Jaydon Blue's transition from high school to college. That appears to be going better by the week.

*Another player earning his respect is Jaylen Garth. The redshirt sophomore from Port Neches (Texas) Port Neches-Groves has had a few injuries derail his start on the Forty Acres. But he's worked his way back to health, added strength, and is ready to hit the field running this spring. Garth lines up at left tackle and could see some time at right tackle as well. With the small number of O-linemen on campus for the spring he is going to receive a lot of reps and coaching. The athleticism is still there and the return to health has added to his confidence.

*How about one more player who hasn’t been mentioned much but is turning up the intensity? Prince Dorbah. Maybe the clear path to playing time has revved him up, or maybe he’s simply matured, but whatever it is, Dorbah is putting together a solid offseason. He entered this portion of the calendar needing to turn things up and he has.

As we’ve mentioned, players are being graded on a number of factors that boil down to doing the right thing. Videos that make it to public feature players in orange shirts, but those shirts have to be earned. There are other colors for underperformers. Dorbah has an orange shirt.

We’re not ready to place him back on the trajectory he was on as a prospect, but he could give the Buck position a needed jolt.

*While the path to Buck is wide open, Dorbah will not only compete with Ovie Oghoufo and Derrick Harris Jr., but also some cross-training Jacks like Barryn Sorrell, David Abiara, and Justice Finkley.

From our vantage, it sounds like the Texas coaches are going to mix and match the outside linebackers. One would think Ochaun Mathis (if they land him) at Jack and Barryn Sorrell would be the best run-stopping tandem, however the staff wouldn’t want Sorrell dropping into coverage. Dorbah can drop rather seamlessly, or at least, he could in high school when IT saw him at All-American bowl practices.

Sources remain high on the second-year player Sorrell. He has really taken to this bloc of weight training and looks like a full-grown man.

*Strength numbers are indeed improving across the board. Will it show up on the field? Hard to say, but there’s no faking the strength gains being made. A lot of players are hitting new bench-marks.

*The fastest player in the program won’t come as a surprise — that’s Xavier Worthy. The second fastest receiver may surprise — that’s Jordan Whittington. Whittington is also checking in at around 210 pounds. Slot. Machine.
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6 hours ago, cdain3 said:

We are one week closer to spring ball which begins on March 22nd.

*More on Sawyer Goram-Welch to the offensive line. The Longview (Texas) native made the move last weekend, and despite his initial lack of interest in the position, it appears after speaking to coach Kyle Flood this week that he is viewing the transition as a new opportunity.

Goram-Welch will graduate in December. If he likes the switch, and defensive line coach Bo Davis doesn't move him back in June, which we do not expect, he'll be headed toward a master's degree next spring.

Goram-Welch lives with two other offensive linemen, which should help his progression. He'll also be a member of the Pancake Factory this fall, so paying his part of rent should be even easier.

He is viewed as an interior lineman and will work mostly between right and left guard this spring. He not only adds a much-needed body to the O-line room before the big 2022 recruiting haul arrives this summer, he improves the athleticism, too. Though he would have struggled to become a full-time starter at Texas on defense, he’s not out of place on that side of the ball.

*Is there one player that doesn't get the fanfare but is making a strong impression on the team? Jonathon Brooks.

Working behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, the second-year running back is getting a first-round lesson in how to conduct himself as his profile rises. Brooks handles himself like a professional and you can give partial credit to the duo of Robinson and Johnson. Brooks was already a strong prospect, and with a bright future when his number is called, he's taking full advantage of the opportunity. He’ll see increased carries this year before assuming a much larger role after Robinson and Johnson depart.

Robinson and Johnson are also aiding Jaydon Blue's transition from high school to college. That appears to be going better by the week.

*Another player earning his respect is Jaylen Garth. The redshirt sophomore from Port Neches (Texas) Port Neches-Groves has had a few injuries derail his start on the Forty Acres. But he's worked his way back to health, added strength, and is ready to hit the field running this spring. Garth lines up at left tackle and could see some time at right tackle as well. With the small number of O-linemen on campus for the spring he is going to receive a lot of reps and coaching. The athleticism is still there and the return to health has added to his confidence.

*How about one more player who hasn’t been mentioned much but is turning up the intensity? Prince Dorbah. Maybe the clear path to playing time has revved him up, or maybe he’s simply matured, but whatever it is, Dorbah is putting together a solid offseason. He entered this portion of the calendar needing to turn things up and he has.

As we’ve mentioned, players are being graded on a number of factors that boil down to doing the right thing. Videos that make it to public feature players in orange shirts, but those shirts have to be earned. There are other colors for underperformers. Dorbah has an orange shirt.

We’re not ready to place him back on the trajectory he was on as a prospect, but he could give the Buck position a needed jolt.

*While the path to Buck is wide open, Dorbah will not only compete with Ovie Oghoufo and Derrick Harris Jr., but also some cross-training Jacks like Barryn Sorrell, David Abiara, and Justice Finkley.

From our vantage, it sounds like the Texas coaches are going to mix and match the outside linebackers. One would think Ochaun Mathis (if they land him) at Jack and Barryn Sorrell would be the best run-stopping tandem, however the staff wouldn’t want Sorrell dropping into coverage. Dorbah can drop rather seamlessly, or at least, he could in high school when IT saw him at All-American bowl practices.

Sources remain high on the second-year player Sorrell. He has really taken to this bloc of weight training and looks like a full-grown man.

*Strength numbers are indeed improving across the board. Will it show up on the field? Hard to say, but there’s no faking the strength gains being made. A lot of players are hitting new bench-marks.

*The fastest player in the program won’t come as a surprise — that’s Xavier Worthy. The second fastest receiver may surprise — that’s Jordan Whittington. Whittington is also checking in at around 210 pounds. Slot. Machine.

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Fucking goosebumps. The end Of the video makes me wonder if things are moving faster than what has been talked about in the media.  
El Presidente gets it, really gets it.

Question is, did he just retweet a fan made video with wishful thinking, or is the ending a clue?
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