2023 Spring Practice to Fall Camp Thread - Just hook it to my veins!

[BigHornedLurker 1936]

Trash Spring Practice Update from ChatGTP , probably as good as Orange Bloods. That'll be $9.95 

 

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As the Texas Longhorns continue with their spring practice sessions in 2023, they are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. The team has undergone significant changes since last year, including the addition of new players and coaching staff.

One of the most significant additions to the Longhorns' roster is quarterback Quinn Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State. Ewers has quickly become a leader on the team, impressing coaches and teammates alike with his skills and work ethic. He has been working closely with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood to learn the new offensive system and develop chemistry with his teammates.

Running back Jonathon Brooks has also been standing out during spring practices. He had a breakout season in 2022 and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023. Brooks has been working hard to improve his skills as a runner and receiver, and he has also been working on his pass blocking.

Javion Sweat, a defensive end, has also been making an impact during spring practices. He has been working hard to improve his technique and develop his pass-rushing skills. Sweat is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns' defense in 2023.

On defense, the Longhorns are working hard to adjust to the new scheme implemented by defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. While they will miss DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer, who have moved on to the NFL, they have several talented players who are stepping up to fill their shoes. Defensive back Darian "D.D." Demery has been leading the secondary and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023.

Overall, the Longhorns are making progress during spring practices and are working hard to build a cohesive team that can compete at a high level. With Ewers leading the offense, Brooks leading the rushing attack, and Sweat leading the defense, the Longhorns have a lot of talent and potential. They will continue to work hard in the coming months to prepare for the season ahead.

 

Edited March 27, 2023 by BigHornedLurker

[Bevo 13571]

1 hour ago, closetohumping said:

This probably deserves a negging, but here is OBs report:

 

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Tidbits: Brooks not a lock to be RB1. Arch will be QB2. Ewers not fat.  OL will be competitive but the kids are struggling.

2022 are struggling.

2021 Cam, Neto, Campbell need to improve but Cam is in the top 6 OL. 
 

really nothing groundbreaking

[Grimas 669]

38 minutes ago, BigHornedLurker said:

Trash Spring Practice Update from ChatGTP , probably as good as Orange Bloods. That'll be $9.95 

 

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As the Texas Longhorns continue with their spring practice sessions in 2023, they are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. The team has undergone significant changes since last year, including the addition of new players and coaching staff.

One of the most significant additions to the Longhorns' roster is quarterback Quinn Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State. Ewers has quickly become a leader on the team, impressing coaches and teammates alike with his skills and work ethic. He has been working closely with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood to learn the new offensive system and develop chemistry with his teammates.

Running back Jonathon Brooks has also been standing out during spring practices. He had a breakout season in 2022 and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023. Brooks has been working hard to improve his skills as a runner and receiver, and he has also been working on his pass blocking.

Javion Sweat, a defensive end, has also been making an impact during spring practices. He has been working hard to improve his technique and develop his pass-rushing skills. Sweat is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns' defense in 2023.

On defense, the Longhorns are working hard to adjust to the new scheme implemented by defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. While they will miss DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer, who have moved on to the NFL, they have several talented players who are stepping up to fill their shoes. Defensive back Darian "D.D." Demery has been leading the secondary and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023.

Overall, the Longhorns are making progress during spring practices and are working hard to build a cohesive team that can compete at a high level. With Ewers leading the offense, Brooks leading the rushing attack, and Sweat leading the defense, the Longhorns have a lot of talent and potential. They will continue to work hard in the coming months to prepare for the season ahead.

 

Interesting since the training (input) data for ChatGPT is from September 2021 (and earlier)...  (unless they've changed the data since a few weeks ago...)

[BigHornedLurker 1936]

32 minutes ago, Grimas said:

Interesting since the training (input) data for ChatGPT is from September 2021 (and earlier)...  (unless they've changed the data since a few weeks ago...)

I did have to tell it who the QB, RB etc to write the report about 

"create a texas longhorn football spring practice update for 2023 with QB Ewers, RB Jonathon Brooks and javion sweat . without Bijan Robinson, overshown, brockermeyer"

like most of the 9.95ers , this stuff is mostly copy/paste with no real substance so chatgpt does a decent job 

[oldhorn2 430]

1 hour ago, BigHornedLurker said:

Trash Spring Practice Update from ChatGTP , probably as good as Orange Bloods. That'll be $9.95 

 

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As the Texas Longhorns continue with their spring practice sessions in 2023, they are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. The team has undergone significant changes since last year, including the addition of new players and coaching staff.

One of the most significant additions to the Longhorns' roster is quarterback Quinn Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State. Ewers has quickly become a leader on the team, impressing coaches and teammates alike with his skills and work ethic. He has been working closely with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood to learn the new offensive system and develop chemistry with his teammates.

Running back Jonathon Brooks has also been standing out during spring practices. He had a breakout season in 2022 and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023. Brooks has been working hard to improve his skills as a runner and receiver, and he has also been working on his pass blocking.

Javion Sweat, a defensive end, has also been making an impact during spring practices. He has been working hard to improve his technique and develop his pass-rushing skills. Sweat is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns' defense in 2023.

On defense, the Longhorns are working hard to adjust to the new scheme implemented by defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. While they will miss DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer, who have moved on to the NFL, they have several talented players who are stepping up to fill their shoes. Defensive back Darian "D.D." Demery has been leading the secondary and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023.

Overall, the Longhorns are making progress during spring practices and are working hard to build a cohesive team that can compete at a high level. With Ewers leading the offense, Brooks leading the rushing attack, and Sweat leading the defense, the Longhorns have a lot of talent and potential. They will continue to work hard in the coming months to prepare for the season ahead.

 

I dunno about this one. What stood out to me was that every damned line said how hard we were working.....well except that it was pointed out that we would miss Brockermeyer????

[speed817 19256]

2 hours ago, BigHornedLurker said:

Trash Spring Practice Update from ChatGTP , probably as good as Orange Bloods. That'll be $9.95 

 

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As the Texas Longhorns continue with their spring practice sessions in 2023, they are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. The team has undergone significant changes since last year, including the addition of new players and coaching staff.

One of the most significant additions to the Longhorns' roster is quarterback Quinn Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State. Ewers has quickly become a leader on the team, impressing coaches and teammates alike with his skills and work ethic. He has been working closely with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood to learn the new offensive system and develop chemistry with his teammates.

Running back Jonathon Brooks has also been standing out during spring practices. He had a breakout season in 2022 and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023. Brooks has been working hard to improve his skills as a runner and receiver, and he has also been working on his pass blocking.

Javion Sweat, a defensive end, has also been making an impact during spring practices. He has been working hard to improve his technique and develop his pass-rushing skills. Sweat is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns' defense in 2023.

On defense, the Longhorns are working hard to adjust to the new scheme implemented by defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. While they will miss DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer, who have moved on to the NFL, they have several talented players who are stepping up to fill their shoes. Defensive back Darian "D.D." Demery has been leading the secondary and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023.

Overall, the Longhorns are making progress during spring practices and are working hard to build a cohesive team that can compete at a high level. With Ewers leading the offense, Brooks leading the rushing attack, and Sweat leading the defense, the Longhorns have a lot of talent and potential. They will continue to work hard in the coming months to prepare for the season ahead.

 

Javion Sweat....

[BornOrange 1441]

2 hours ago, Bevo said:

2022 are struggling.

2021 Cam, Neto, Campbell need to improve but Cam is in the top 6 OL. 
 

really nothing groundbreaking

Uhmmmmmm.......Cam, Neto, Campbell (as well as Banks, Hutson, Robertson and Agbo) are all 2022 recruits.

[Deej 76757]

ChatGTP should charge $8.95 and put the rest of those idiots out of business.

[oldhorn2 430]

5 minutes ago, Deej said:

ChatGTP should charge $8.95 and put the rest of those idiots out of business.

are you crazy?....everyone knows you cant put idiots out of business....

[Texas Flood 1356]

4 hours ago, BigHornedLurker said:

Trash Spring Practice Update from ChatGTP , probably as good as Orange Bloods. That'll be $9.95 

 

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As the Texas Longhorns continue with their spring practice sessions in 2023, they are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. The team has undergone significant changes since last year, including the addition of new players and coaching staff.

One of the most significant additions to the Longhorns' roster is quarterback Quinn Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State. Ewers has quickly become a leader on the team, impressing coaches and teammates alike with his skills and work ethic. He has been working closely with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood to learn the new offensive system and develop chemistry with his teammates.

Running back Jonathon Brooks has also been standing out during spring practices. He had a breakout season in 2022 and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023. Brooks has been working hard to improve his skills as a runner and receiver, and he has also been working on his pass blocking.

Javion Sweat, a defensive end, has also been making an impact during spring practices. He has been working hard to improve his technique and develop his pass-rushing skills. Sweat is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns' defense in 2023.

On defense, the Longhorns are working hard to adjust to the new scheme implemented by defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. While they will miss DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer, who have moved on to the NFL, they have several talented players who are stepping up to fill their shoes. Defensive back Darian "D.D." Demery has been leading the secondary and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023.

Overall, the Longhorns are making progress during spring practices and are working hard to build a cohesive team that can compete at a high level. With Ewers leading the offense, Brooks leading the rushing attack, and Sweat leading the defense, the Longhorns have a lot of talent and potential. They will continue to work hard in the coming months to prepare for the season ahead.

 

[Royale with cheese 1466]

6 hours ago, SimkinsMan said:

I love -- love -- that Ketch goes to a frozen pizza analogy to explain the offensive line's readiness.

Yeah jabba, we know it's feeding time just as soon as you push 'publish.'

 

[TheMailBox357 213]

7 hours ago, closetohumping said:

This probably deserves a negging, but here is OBs report:

 

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Tidbits: Brooks not a lock to be RB1. Arch will be QB2. Ewers not fat.  OL will be competitive but the kids are struggling.

I busted out laughing when Ketch literally stopped in the middle of the report to give details about baking a frozen pizza. I never seen anything like that in a IT or Horns247 report. Ketch literally living up to the jokes made about him on this forum.

[fatheryeet 1532]

Archie in Texas gear, from Arch's IG

[Deej 76757]

33 minutes ago, TheMailBox357 said:

I busted out laughing when Ketch literally stopped in the middle of the report to give details about baking a frozen pizza. I never seen anything like that in a IT or Horns247 report. Ketch literally living up to the jokes made about him on this forum.

Ketch can't wait for them to bake. He eats them frozen. 

[ClubWhatever 12120]

 

[cmontexas 3270]

A championship football team is a lot like a 4 for $4 at Wendys. Of course the juicy double cheesburger represents the meat of the team shall we say. Drops that base layer of food in the stomach that everything to follow can build off of in a positive way. The fries add a little panche to the equation, and considering how salty the Longhorns new wr room is looking I feel the methapor is apropos. Nuggets are the defense. They can make a great meal on their own if you eat enough of them, but a healthy balance of beef and chicken is generally agreed as the best way to live life. And the quarterback is the supersized 44 oz soda that washes it all down and brings the meal together. No great meal has ever been eaten without a great drink. The only question Longhorn fans should be asking is which one of Ewers snd Manning is Coke and which one is Pepsi 

[immamac 42838]

6 hours ago, BigHornedLurker said:

Trash Spring Practice Update from ChatGTP , probably as good as Orange Bloods. That'll be $9.95 

 

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As the Texas Longhorns continue with their spring practice sessions in 2023, they are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. The team has undergone significant changes since last year, including the addition of new players and coaching staff.

One of the most significant additions to the Longhorns' roster is quarterback Quinn Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State. Ewers has quickly become a leader on the team, impressing coaches and teammates alike with his skills and work ethic. He has been working closely with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood to learn the new offensive system and develop chemistry with his teammates.

Running back Jonathon Brooks has also been standing out during spring practices. He had a breakout season in 2022 and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023. Brooks has been working hard to improve his skills as a runner and receiver, and he has also been working on his pass blocking.

Javion Sweat, a defensive end, has also been making an impact during spring practices. He has been working hard to improve his technique and develop his pass-rushing skills. Sweat is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns' defense in 2023.

On defense, the Longhorns are working hard to adjust to the new scheme implemented by defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. While they will miss DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer, who have moved on to the NFL, they have several talented players who are stepping up to fill their shoes. Defensive back Darian "D.D." Demery has been leading the secondary and is expected to be a key player for the Longhorns in 2023.

Overall, the Longhorns are making progress during spring practices and are working hard to build a cohesive team that can compete at a high level. With Ewers leading the offense, Brooks leading the rushing attack, and Sweat leading the defense, the Longhorns have a lot of talent and potential. They will continue to work hard in the coming months to prepare for the season ahead.

 

Rep this man. 

[Hank Chinaski 6314]

3 minutes ago, cmontexas said:

A championship football team is a lot like a 4 for $4 at Wendys. Of course the juicy double cheesburger represents the meat of the team shall we say. Drops that base layer of food in the stomach that everything to follow can build off of in a positive way. The fries add a little panche to the equation, and considering how salty the Longhorns new wr room is looking I feel the methapor is apropos. Nuggets are the defense. They can make a great meal on their own if you eat enough of them, but a healthy balance of beef and chicken is generally agreed as the best way to live life. And the quarterback is the supersized 44 oz soda that washes it all down and brings the meal together. No great meal has ever been eaten without a great drink. The only question Longhorn fans should be asking is which one of Ewers snd Manning is Coke and which one is Pepsi 

[Hermanator 7032]

On 3/25/2023 at 11:17 AM, Had Enough said:

As good as Quan and Shipley and I guess Chris O were, Ewers won’t have to be as good due to the weapons. Those might be the only dudes from 2008 or 2009 cracking this years two-deep.

Are you 20 years old?

That team was full of big game performers. No one on this offense has done jack shit in a big game except against the worst Oklahoma team since John Blake waddled his fat ass around in red. I'm hoping for greatness in the near future but don't denigrate the legacy of our past great offenses by saying bunch of unproven kids who accomplished nothing are better than them. 

[Hermanator 7032]

33 minutes ago, cmontexas said:

A championship football team is a lot like a 4 for $4 at Wendys. Of course the juicy double cheesburger represents the meat of the team shall we say. Drops that base layer of food in the stomach that everything to follow can build off of in a positive way. The fries add a little panche to the equation, and considering how salty the Longhorns new wr room is looking I feel the methapor is apropos. Nuggets are the defense. They can make a great meal on their own if you eat enough of them, but a healthy balance of beef and chicken is generally agreed as the best way to live life. And the quarterback is the supersized 44 oz soda that washes it all down and brings the meal together. No great meal has ever been eaten without a great drink. The only question Longhorn fans should be asking is which one of Ewers snd Manning is Coke and which one is Pepsi 

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

52 minutes ago, cmontexas said:

A championship football team is a lot like a 4 for $4 at Wendys. Of course the juicy double cheesburger represents the meat of the team shall we say. Drops that base layer of food in the stomach that everything to follow can build off of in a positive way. The fries add a little panche to the equation, and considering how salty the Longhorns new wr room is looking I feel the methapor is apropos. Nuggets are the defense. They can make a great meal on their own if you eat enough of them, but a healthy balance of beef and chicken is generally agreed as the best way to live life. And the quarterback is the supersized 44 oz soda that washes it all down and brings the meal together. No great meal has ever been eaten without a great drink. The only question Longhorn fans should be asking is which one of Ewers snd Manning is Coke and which one is Pepsi 

I’d argue a championship team is more like a chicken fried steak or a nice savory McRib. 

[Had Enough 2079]

Are you 20 years old?
That team was full of big game performers. No one on this offense has done jack shit in a big game except against the worst Oklahoma team since John Blake waddled his fat ass around in red. I'm hoping for greatness in the near future but don't denigrate the legacy of our past great offenses by saying bunch of unproven kids who accomplished nothing are better than them. 

I’m talking offense. You know defensive guys won’t really impact Ewers performance. At least not directly.

With that in mind, who the hell were the TEs in 2008 and 2009? Yeah Sanders is better. Helm probably is too. Banks is a better T than what we had then. And Jones when he does maul is our best mauler in years. And perhaps you forgot Worthy lighting up a 10 win OU team. Whittington has skills and is an ideal complementary player. Mitchell and Neyor have accomplished things - just not here. Keilan isn’t a lead back but damned if he’s not perfect for a 3rd back that can take it to the house, can run you some jet sweeps and create you some mismatch in the pass game. Baxter, Brooks and Blue are taking some snaps from Chris O.

If last years team had 2008 and 2009 McCoy, it would have been a sight to behold. The 2009 offense was not great. 2008 ran on McCoy, Shipley and Quan.

[Hermanator 7032]

6 minutes ago, Had Enough said:

I’m talking offense. You know defensive guys won’t really impact Ewers performance. At least not directly.

With that in mind, who the hell were the TEs in 2008 and 2009? Yeah Sanders is better. Helm probably is too. Banks is a better T than what we had then. And Jones when he does maul is our best mauler in years. And perhaps you forgot Worthy lighting up a 10 win OU team. Whittington has skills and is an ideal complementary player. Mitchell and Neyor have accomplished things - just not here. Keilan isn’t a lead back but damned if he’s not perfect for a 3rd back that can take it to the house, can run you some jet sweeps and create you some mismatch in the pass game. Baxter, Brooks and Blue are taking some snaps from Chris O.

If last years team had 2008 and 2009 McCoy, it would have been a sight to behold. The 2009 offense was not great. 2008 ran on McCoy, Shipley and Quan.

Did I say anything about defense?

You're insulting two of the best offenses in the last couple of decades. And you're flat out wrong. 

 

But hopefully not for long. Hopefully this year they prove they are ready to compete with the elite. 

[Hermanator 7032]

Scrimmage notes

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While there were a few standout players on both sides of the ball, the scrimmage showed that the team has some areas that need improvement before the start of the season.

Freshman quarterback Quinn Ewers looked promising but struggled with accuracy at times. However, he was able to connect with some of his receivers and showed improvement in reading defenses and knowing where to go with the ball. On the other hand Arch Manning has been impressing coaches and teammates alike with his exceptional work ethic and leadership skills. He's already the hardest worker on the team and has really pushed Ewers to have to keep up. He showed poise in the pocket and was able to make quick, accurate passes throughout the scrimmage. Coaches are impressed with his ability to spin it down the seams with accuracy.

Running back Jonathan Brooks was quick and displayed great instincts, earning praise from coaches for his performance. Freshman linemen were also impressive, with their size and nastiness showing that they will be major contributors in the coming years.

On defense, Alfred Collins and T'Vondre Sweat have both awakened to the potential of their NFL futures. Both players looked strong, quick, and unblockable at times. However, there were some small issues with chemistry as some of the freshmen adjust to the pace and style of college football. We aren't going to name names, but let's just say the leadership on the team has grown light years beyond where it was in 2021.

Freshmen Malik Muhammad and Anthony Hill have been working hard and impressing coaches with their skills, showing that they will likely start by mid-season. Meanwhile, Cedrick Baxter has already emerged as the best back on the team and is expected to get the bulk of carries by season's end.

Overall, the Texas Longhorns have a lot of talent and potential, but there is still work to be done before the start of the season. Sark was a bit frustrated at the lack of intensity to start but was said to be happy with the overall result. The guys really stepped it up and pads started poppin' as the competition heated up. 

 

[Had Enough 2079]

Did I say anything about defense?
You're insulting two of the best offenses in the last couple of decades. And you're flat out wrong. 
 
But hopefully not for long. Hopefully this year they prove they are ready to compete with the elite. 

2009 was not a special offense. They scored 16 against an average OU team. They barely scored double digits against Nebraska with it all on the line with the D giving up about 110 yards to NU.

For 2008, I gave the appropriate players the credit. The rest played well enough to allow that to happen. Colt is one of the most underappreciated players of all time.

If you want to debate who’d make the two deep, then go ahead. My original point was that Ewers would have betters weapons at his disposal than Colt did when he made his leap as a QB. Outside of Colt, there was what 1 offensive guy drafted or maybe two from 2008/09. That’s pretty weak star power for a national champ contender.

[Viper 12105]

17 hours ago, closetohumping said:

This probably deserves a negging, but here is OBs report:

 

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Tidbits: Brooks not a lock to be RB1. Arch will be QB2. Ewers not fat.  OL will be competitive but the kids are struggling.

You're not going to convince me that @SydneyCarton didn't write this report as https://twitter.com/geoffketchum

 

[SydneyCarton 48069]

36 minutes ago, Viper said:

You're not going to convince me that @SydneyCarton didn't write this report as https://twitter.com/geoffketchum

 

When you open it, does your phone or monitor immediately start leaking grease? If so it was legit ketch. 

[NoName 16351]

8 hours ago, Had Enough said:

2009 was not a special offense. They scored 16 against an average OU team. They barely scored double digits against Nebraska with it all on the line with the D giving up about 110 yards to NU.

For 2008, I gave the appropriate players the credit. The rest played well enough to allow that to happen. Colt is one of the most underappreciated players of all time.

If you want to debate who’d make the two deep, then go ahead. My original point was that Ewers would have betters weapons at his disposal than Colt did when he made his leap as a QB. Outside of Colt, there was what 1 offensive guy drafted or maybe two from 2008/09. That’s pretty weak star power for a national champ contender.

the 2009 Texas team finished as the #3 overall FEI team. they had the #17 offense. they were fine, but yeah, not special. that said the OU team was the #2 DFEI team in the country. The Nebraska team was #5. They also scored 21 on the #1 DFEI team (Alabama) with a true freshman QB playing. their offense was fine but not the strength of the team vs the defense.

regarding guys drafted:

• GG was drafted in 2014
• Jordan Shipley was drafted in 2010
• Marquise Goodwin was drafted in 2013
• +Justin Tucker (doesn't really count)
• there were more than a few other dudes who at least were on a NFL roster for a little while or who played for a few years.

the star power was on defense on that team though drafted guys were Muckelroy, Earl Thomas, Keenan Robinson, Lamarr Houston, Sam Acho, Sergio Kindle, Curtis Brown, Chykie Brown, Emanuel Acho, Aaron Williams, Kheeson Randall, Kenny Vaccaro and Alex Okafor.

side note, but this kind of says all you need to know about the Texas offense in 2009. 116 catches for 1st place and 39 for 2nd. Shipley caught 4 passes vs OU (what a game plan there btw, Colt threw for 127 yards while going 21/39 for a 3.3 avg lol), and 6+ in every other game.

 

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My original point was that Ewers would have betters weapons at his disposal than Colt did when he made his leap as a QB.

i agree. more talented RB room, more talented WR room and a more talented TE room. add in a better offensive coordinator/scheme and a better OL and he is set up for success. looking back, Colt McCoy really and truly did a lot with not a lot.

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

Surprising good interview by these two dipshits. 

 

 

[Had Enough 2079]

i agree. more talented RB room, more talented WR room and a more talented TE room. add in a better offensive coordinator/scheme and a better OL and he is set up for success. looking back, Colt McCoy really and truly did a lot with not a lot.

For Colt, the thing that I remember is for two years straight every time he left the field his team had the lead. Can’t remember whether Tech in 2008 had 1 second or not, but that’s not pertinent to my point. And a power 5 team with a major conference schedule, the number of draftees from the offense that were on a national title contender is very small.

You’re right on Goodwin and Gilbert getting drafted. I down played Goodwin as he was a freshman track guy. Quan, Chris O and David Snow had careers as NFL guys as free agents. But there were no Lyle Sendlein type NFL careers. No Justin Blalocks. No David Thomas’s. No Jamaal. They just weren’t supremely talented.

That said those 2008 and 2009 seasons were great and all the dudes on those teams played a part. While I like to have NFL Horns, I prefer they have greater impacts at the college level.

Next year we’ll play good to great defense. The offense will have some monster games. We need to avoid spurts of complete incompetence like we’ve seen the last two years. The offense has no excuses. There’s talent and experience. Ewers doesn’t have to be consistently great for this offense to go. He just needs to be consistent with moments of greatness sprinkled in.

[South Austin 52459]

10 hours ago, Hermanator said:

Scrimmage notes

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Freshman quarterback Quinn Ewers looked promising but struggled with accuracy at times. However, he was able to connect with some of his receivers and showed improvement in reading defenses and knowing where to go with the ball. On the other hand Arch Manning has been impressing coaches and teammates alike with his exceptional work ethic and leadership skills. He's already the hardest worker on the team and has really pushed Ewers to have to keep up. He showed poise in the pocket and was able to make quick, accurate passes throughout the scrimmage. Coaches are impressed with his ability to spin it down the seams with accuracy.

We need a good Simms v. Applewhite offseason. 

[Pig Bellmont 8712]

6 minutes ago, Had Enough said:

While I like to have NFL Horns, I prefer they have greater impacts at the college level.

This is an insane comment. Do you know how many NFL guys played on our 2005 team? 

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

5 minutes ago, South Austin said:

We need a good Simms v. Applewhite offseason. 

It's a tried and true Texas 995 money grab. Create a QB controversy when there isn't one to drive clicks. Such is life since Simms/Applewhite. 

3 minutes ago, Pig Bellmont said:

This is an insane comment. Do you know how many NFL guys played on our 2005 team? 

Look at all the playoff teams since 2014, absolutely loaded with NFL guys. Dude made a really shitty point. You only mention guys that played, what about all the backups on that team who went on to be NFL guys as well.

Edited March 28, 2023 by BurntOrange&White

[South Austin 52459]

3 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

It's a tried and true Texas 995 money grab. Create a QB controversy when there isn't one to drive clicks. Such is life since Simms/Applewhite.

Do you have a better way to spend the offseason, Mr. Smart Guy?

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

7 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Do you have a better way to spend the offseason, Mr. Smart Guy?

ChatGPT!

[Codaxx 5731]

1 hour ago, NoName said:

the 2009 Texas team finished as the #3 overall FEI team. they had the #17 offense. they were fine, but yeah, not special. that said the OU team was the #2 DFEI team in the country. The Nebraska team was #5. They also scored 21 on the #1 DFEI team (Alabama) with a true freshman QB playing. their offense was fine but not the strength of the team vs the defense.

regarding guys drafted:

• GG was drafted in 2014
• Jordan Shipley was drafted in 2010
• Marquise Goodwin was drafted in 2013
• +Justin Tucker (doesn't really count)
• there were more than a few other dudes who at least were on a NFL roster for a little while or who played for a few years.

the star power was on defense on that team though drafted guys were Muckelroy, Earl Thomas, Keenan Robinson, Lamarr Houston, Sam Acho, Sergio Kindle, Curtis Brown, Chykie Brown, Emanuel Acho, Aaron Williams, Kheeson Randall, Kenny Vaccaro and Alex Okafor.

side note, but this kind of says all you need to know about the Texas offense in 2009. 116 catches for 1st place and 39 for 2nd. Shipley caught 4 passes vs OU (what a game plan there btw, Colt threw for 127 yards while going 21/39 for a 3.3 avg lol), and 6+ in every other game.

 

i agree. more talented RB room, more talented WR room and a more talented TE room. add in a better offensive coordinator/scheme and a better OL and he is set up for success. looking back, Colt McCoy really and truly did a lot with not a lot.

If memory serves me well, I believe this was one of the handful of teams in history that was more efficient in passing situations, than on standard downs. It was a pretty big warning of what was about to become of Texas football.  

[Sleepygrad 1029]

If memory serves me well, I believe this was one of the handful of teams in history that was more efficient in passing situations, than on standard downs. It was a pretty big warning of what was about to become of Texas football.  

Our TE went down forcing GDGD to move Shipley inside as a slot/de facto TE. Changed the trajectory of the season.

[Red Five 40847]

Why did Malcolm Williams quit football? With a year or two of eligibility remaining, IIRC. I seem to remember it being weirdly hush hush and not talked about.

[Codaxx 5731]

5 minutes ago, Sleepygrad said:

Our TE went down forcing GDGD to move Shipley inside as a slot/de facto TE. Changed the trajectory of the season.

I think it was more about having an OL that struggled to run block and a very experienced QB with excellent accuracy. That is the upside to having a Qb that completes 70% of his passes. 

[Had Enough 2079]

This is an insane comment. Do you know how many NFL guys played on our 2005 team? 

Yes. I do. I’ve been talking about Ewers stepping up next year. Someone originally mentioned him making a jump like Colt did to which I stated that those around Ewers were better than what Colt had in 2008/09 so that Ewers wouldn’t have to make that jump to be successful. He has more help and can rely on that help.

I’d prefer Limas Sweed to have a great Texas career over whipping ass in the NFL. I’d prefer he do both. He was better at Texas. You’re responding to shit I didn’t say.

I did mention some 2005 guys in comparison to 2008/09. Offensively only. 2005 was far and away more talented although the WR corp of 2005 was the weakest on the offense. Talent wise there’s no comparison to the 2008/09 offensive rosters to 2005 or 2023. That doesn’t mean 2008 and 09 didn’t kick a lot of butt.

Young drafted Tenn.
Selvin at one point starter Broncos.
Hall started at Tenn. Roughly decade long career.
Jamaal Charles. Chiefs 3rd round.
Sendlein. Free agent. Starter Cardinals. 10 years or so. NFL legacy. SupercBowl starter.
Blalock. Falcons. 10 years.
Scott. One time starter at Lions.
Studdard. Started for Texans a bit. NFL legacy.
Will Allen. Saints camp. Believe he just gave it up.
David Thomas. Saints draftee. Almost 10 years in the league.
Limas. 1st round Steeler. Busted.
Tony Hills backup. Drafted by Steelers mid round. Last olineman drafted for a decade.

Finley redshirt. Quan backup. Ramonce Taylor.

All that off the top of my head. Would you like defense too?

[oldhorn2 430]

11 hours ago, Had Enough said:

2009 was not a special offense. They scored 16 against an average OU team. They barely scored double digits against Nebraska with it all on the line with the D giving up about 110 yards to NU.

For 2008, I gave the appropriate players the credit. The rest played well enough to allow that to happen. Colt is one of the most underappreciated players of all time.

If you want to debate who’d make the two deep, then go ahead. My original point was that Ewers would have betters weapons at his disposal than Colt did when he made his leap as a QB. Outside of Colt, there was what 1 offensive guy drafted or maybe two from 2008/09. That’s pretty weak star power for a national champ contender.

I will not debate that the 2008 &09 teams did not have great running backs....but with all respect....to think that Worthy could even hold Shipley's jock is just pure lack of football knowledge.....Perhaps in the future Worthy will show up and show out, but as DKR would say about potential....he aint done it yet...

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

1 minute ago, oldhorn2 said:

I will not debate that the 2008 &09 teams did not have great running backs....but with all respect....to think that Worthy could even hold Shipley's jock is just pure lack of football knowledge.....Perhaps in the future Worthy will show up and show out, but as DKR would say about potential....he aint done it yet...

Agreed, as of right now you could argue that Shipley is the best receiver in school history. Yeah I know I'll get some Roy fan boys but the thing IMO that separates Shipley from Roy is how Shipley stepped up and played better in the big games. 

Worthy if he has a year similar to his Freshmen year as a junior then he might be the 3rd on that order. His dismal sophomore season and how it appeared he showed little effort is a sticking point.

[Tylerocks 2553]

12 hours ago, Had Enough said:

I’m talking offense. You know defensive guys won’t really impact Ewers performance. At least not directly.

With that in mind, who the hell were the TEs in 2008 and 2009? Yeah Sanders is better. Helm probably is too. Banks is a better T than what we had then. And Jones when he does maul is our best mauler in years. And perhaps you forgot Worthy lighting up a 10 win OU team. Whittington has skills and is an ideal complementary player. Mitchell and Neyor have accomplished things - just not here. Keilan isn’t a lead back but damned if he’s not perfect for a 3rd back that can take it to the house, can run you some jet sweeps and create you some mismatch in the pass game. Baxter, Brooks and Blue are taking some snaps from Chris O.

If last years team had 2008 and 2009 McCoy, it would have been a sight to behold. The 2009 offense was not great. 2008 ran on McCoy, Shipley and Quan.

Just for shits/giggles I looked this up.

We had 10 fucking TE's on the roster in both 2008/2009. 

 

WTaF

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

1 minute ago, Tylerocks said:

Just for shits/giggles I looked this up.

We had 10 fucking TE's on the roster in both 2008/2009. 

 

WTaF

Take me back to the Tom Herman days of 20 wide receivers on the roster 

[BigHornedLurker 1936]

Because its the offseason, Texas Spring ChatGTP Report on Texas Beat Reporters hot off the presses 

Spoiler

Spring football is a time of renewed hope and anticipation for football fans across the country, but in the state of Texas, it can also be a time of controversy and contention, particularly when it comes to the state's beat writers. While some beat writers are beloved by fans, others are widely despised, and few are as polarizing as Fuck Chip Brown, Ketchum, and Kirk Brohls, all of whom are still blamed by some SurlyHorns members for Vince Young not winning the Heisman.

Fuck Chip Brown, or FCB for short, is a writer who has been covering Texas football for years under the pseudonym "Fuck Chip Brown." FCB is known for his blunt, no-nonsense approach to reporting and his willingness to criticize players and coaches when he feels they are underperforming. Although he is widely despised by many Longhorns fans, FCB's coverage of spring football is widely read and respected by those who appreciate his unique perspective.

Ketchum is a writer for Orangebloods.com, and like FCB, he is not afraid to ask tough questions and offer frank analysis. His coverage of spring football is known for its technical depth and its focus on the nuances of the game. While Ketchum may not be as controversial as FCB, he is still a divisive figure among some Longhorns fans.

Kirk Brohls is a writer for TexasSports.com, and like FCB and Ketchum, he is known for his in-depth coverage of spring football. However, Brohls is perhaps best known for his connection to the Texas Longhorns of the past, particularly his association with Vince Young. Some SurlyHorns members still blame Brohls for Young's failure to win the Heisman Trophy in 2005, despite the fact that Brohls had nothing to do with the decision.

In contrast to the controversial writers mentioned above, Gerry Hamilton and Bobby Burton are two of the most respected beat reporters covering Texas football. Hamilton works for ESPN and has a deep knowledge of the recruiting scene, while Burton is the founder of InsideTexas.com and is known for his comprehensive coverage of Longhorns football. Both Hamilton and Burton have strong connections to the Texas football program, which gives them unique insights into the team's performance during spring football.

While Texas football beat writers like FCB, Ketchum, and Brohls may be widely despised by some Longhorns fans, their coverage of spring football remains an essential part of the sports landscape in Texas. Whether you love them or hate them, these writers offer a unique perspective on the game and are sure to generate plenty of discussion and debate among fans. And while they may not have the same level of connection to the program as Hamilton and Burton, their contributions to the conversation cannot be ignored.

 

[83Horn 1640]

2 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Surprising good interview by these two dipshits. 

 

 

This was a good interview, but the corn dipshit lost me at the end when he asks 'Horn fans to subscribe to his channel saying, "We need this", then immediately does the horns down...in front of our coach, in our facilities.  Dumbass.

[Pig Bellmont 8712]

30 minutes ago, Had Enough said:

I’d prefer Limas Sweed to have a great Texas career over whipping ass in the NFL. I’d prefer he do both. He was better at Texas. You’re responding to shit I didn’t say.

Fair enough. I read quickly and clearly didn’t understand your angle. Obviously if Texas has a ton of NFL talent we’ll see more wins- as we’ve seen play out over the last 15 years or so. 

[Park Gothic 5017]

38 minutes ago, 83Horn said:

This was a good interview, but the corn dipshit lost me at the end when he asks 'Horn fans to subscribe to his channel saying, "We need this", then immediately does the horns down...in front of our coach, in our facilities.  Dumbass.

The horns down and the continued butt hurt about the 2009 Big 12 CCG are delicious. We are the Cemetery Ridge to the Pickett's Charge of Nebraska football. 

[Viper 12105]

1 hour ago, Tylerocks said:

Just for shits/giggles I looked this up.

We had 10 fucking TE's on the roster in both 2008/2009. 

 

WTaF

Sometimes quantity has a quality all its own... 

and 2008/2009 was not one of those times

[Tex Pete 20339]

53 minutes ago, Park Gothic said:

The horns down and the continued butt hurt about the 2009 Big 12 CCG are delicious. We are the Cemetery Ridge to the Pickett's Charge of Nebraska football. 

I only regret that I did not buy a :01 Cornhuskers t-shirt in Lincoln in 2010.

They were still seething, and the shirts were all over the place. Then we kicked them in the junk on their way out of the conference with a shitty team.

 

Edited March 28, 2023 by Tex Pete