2023 Fall Camp Thread of Dominance

[Sgt Hulk 13637]

Until we can stop back up and 3rd string qbs. Anyone Bama rolls out under center is a threat 

[closetojumping 62131]

18 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Until we can stop back up and 3rd string qbs. Anyone Bama rolls out under center is a threat 

That isn’t English. 

[4th and 5 4910]

It is in Alabama

[Napoleon 8596]

46 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Until we can stop back up and 3rd string qbs. Anyone Bama rolls out under center is a threat 

 

27 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

That isn’t English. 

 

11 minutes ago, 4th and 5 said:

It is in Alabama

 

[Mitch Cumsteen 18517]

1 hour ago, ATXbronco said:

Bandana head guy was a little weird
But Marilu Henner made everything alright alright alright

[Chili dog 1787]

7 hours ago, Red Five said:

For that game, and maybe that game only, maybe move Sorrell to Buck and put Bledsoe or Collins at Jack. Hill and Burke as situational pass rushers. Stop the run because they're not going to be throwing on us. 

This. Reese is going to run the ball. He won’t be able to throw it. I’m expecting a QB running package, too, with Milroe. 

[Chili dog 1787]

2 hours ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Until we can stop back up and 3rd string qbs. Anyone Bama rolls out under center is a threat 

We did ok with the backups OU rolled out last year. I’m sure Bama’s QB room is an upgrade from that, but it might not be a big upgrade. 

Edited August 9, 2023 by Chili dog

[NoName 16271]

10 hours ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Until we can stop back up and 3rd string qbs. Anyone Bama rolls out under center is a threat 

I like Jalen Milroe but are we going to act like the A&M game didn't exist last year? and he (clearly) beat out the other guys as the backup.

This isn't the Alabama of yesteryear.

[Slacks 6791]

On 8/2/2023 at 11:15 AM, Bodacious Bevo said:

First scrimmage. Sark dials up a swing pass. Catalon sees it coming. JWhitt executes a great block, as expected, but Catalon’s pure violence blows him up. Every tendon in JWhitt’s body snaps. Catalon can feel his shoulder tearing but knows to finish the play. Boom, big hit on Brooks. Catalon’s other shoulder tears and Brooks spontaneously develops seven hernias in his thigh. Worthy and Neyor are closest to the action as the two play side receivers. They come over to help. Neyor trips, tearing his ACL. X extends his hand to help Brooks up. It breaks on contact. Amidst the carnage, a loud shrieking erupts. Players and coaches turn towards the noise. Is that a monkey running towards the field? 

[Codaxx 5588]

15 hours ago, Red Five said:

For that game, and maybe that game only, maybe move Sorrell to Buck and put Bledsoe or Collins at Jack. Hill and Burke as situational pass rushers. Stop the run because they're not going to be throwing on us. 

I can definitely see that for Bama and maybe KSU. The right side of Bama's OL is nasty (Latham and Booker). There is talk that Simpson is in the lead at QB (Gerry mentioned that), catching him early should be a positive for Texas. Probably a game that PK will have multiple personnel groupings. I do not expect much tempo from them, given the expectations that Bama will lean on the run game and their defense. That should make the substitution game pretty easy. 

[Fud 9543]

Talking Ewers at the 53:03 mark

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prospects-to-pros-2024-qb-class-early-look-caleb-williams/id1528622068?i=1000623894413

[BurntOrange&White 39486]

 

Notes:

Quinn's deep accuracy has improved even with tighter coverages. Arch is doing well distributing the ball to multiple different targets.

WR is most improved position group, actually best overall group on the team. AD Mitchell is likely the best WR on the team, no slight to Xavier Worthy. Legit 5 deep at the position.

They keep mentioning this OL rotation which is pretty much unheard of IMO. Guard continues to be a battle while the tackles are set in stone. 

GH/EN are both tired of hearing about Alfred Collins in practice, go do it in a game. Trill will play quite a bit(obviously) and Aaron Bryant should get quite a few snaps as well. Broughton has to play lower and work on technique more but dude is straight jag IMO. Sydir is explosive in his first few steps but after there he tails off. Bledsoe appears like he's starting to get into a DT body but retaining his flexibility/athleticisim....GH believes Bledsoe is going to flash this year. 

Burke is instant upgrade pass rush and will have to rely on technique vs the rush instead of power right now. Neither GH/EN have a great read on Vasek yet.

Jett Bush is going to be Ford's backup according to Nahlin. They're going to get Ant Hill on the field at multiple different looks because his pass rush ability. Lefau is behind Bush similar to how Ant Hill is behind Gbenda. 

Catalon best attribute for this defense may be shoring up the run defense due to his recognition and reaction. Legit 5 deep at corner, Brooks likely starts first game....but ultimately starters might be different week to week. Manny is one of the most advanced corners that Texas has seen in years. 

 

 

[Codaxx 5588]

3 hours ago, NoName said:

I like Jalen Milroe but are we going to act like the A&M game didn't exist last year? and he (clearly) beat out the other guys as the backup.

This isn't the Alabama of yesteryear.

Milroe isnt a great QB, but you probably have to prepare for him to have a package. I could definitely see him with short yardage responsibilities, like the Eagles, and some option offense. 

[TreatyOak 16147]

40 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Notes:

GH/EN are both tired of hearing about Alfred Collins in practice, go do it in a game. Trill will play quite a bit(obviously) and Aaron Bryant should get quite a few snaps as well. Broughton has to play lower and work on technique more but dude is straight jag IMO. Sydir is explosive in his first few steps but after there he tails off. Bledsoe appears like he's starting to get into a DT body but retaining his flexibility/athleticisim....GH believes Bledsoe is going to flash this year. 

Burke is instant upgrade pass rush and will have to rely on technique vs the rush instead of power right now. Neither GH/EN have a great read on Vasek yet.

[TexEx15 17444]

Bk and Bucky had Ricky Williams on the show this morning and asked his thoughts on the season and if Texas has what it takes to win the Big12. I thought his answer was very interesting. Essentially he said the last two coaches by year 3 things felt stale and headed in the wrong direction. With Sark he said it feels like things are still building in the right direction. From his lips to God’s ears!

See 1:46:30

 

[gmr548 16463]

Essentially he said the last two coaches by year 3 things felt stale and headed in the wrong direction.

By the end of Year 3 of Herman, sure, but the hype train was rolling just as much or more than it is now coming off 2018’s OU win, B12 CCG appearance, and Sugar Bowl win. There were threads on this board about the superiority of the Tom Herman offense and the job Herb Hand did turning around the OL room.

[Mother mopar 3291]

By the end of Year 3 of Herman, sure, but the hype train was rolling just as much or more than it is now coming off 2018’s OU win, B12 CCG appearance, and Sugar Bowl win. There were threads on this board about the superiority of the Tom Herman offense and the job Herb Hand did turning around the OL room.

Why you bringing up old shit, lulz

[CastHorn 793]

If Catalon’s shoulders can hold up, I think we’ll be just fine on D. With all the young guys expected to play on the front 7, Catalon’s ability to clean up run and shallow passing game is super valuable. Even if he can’t go full-time, it aids in the development of the defense as a whole. 

Edited August 9, 2023 by CastHorn

[Park Gothic 4949]

1 hour ago, TexEx15 said:

Bk and Bucky had Ricky Williams on the show this morning and asked his thoughts on the season and if Texas has what it takes to win the Big12. I thought his answer was very interesting. Essentially he said the last two coaches by year 3 things felt stale and headed in the wrong direction. With Sark he said it feels like things are still building in the right direction. From his lips to God’s ears!

See 1:46:30

 

Does Ricky live in a yurt? 

[UncleSonny 6520]

[Wulaw Horn 18963]

1 hour ago, Mother mopar said:

1 hour ago, gmr548 said:

By the end of Year 3 of Herman, sure, but the hype train was rolling just as much or more than it is now coming off 2018’s OU win, B12 CCG appearance, and Sugar Bowl win. There were threads on this board about the superiority of the Tom Herman offense and the job Herb Hand did turning around the OL room.

Why you bringing up old shit, lulz

He’s got us winning 7 games this year. Up from 5 last year. 

[Bodacious Bevo 3575]

1 hour ago, gmr548 said:

By the end of Year 3 of Herman, sure, but the hype train was rolling just as much or more than it is now coming off 2018’s OU win, B12 CCG appearance, and Sugar Bowl win. There were threads on this board about the superiority of the Tom Herman offense and the job Herb Hand did turning around the OL room.

I'm being super avoidant with work so here's a chart on the year 3 record predictions. The surly win poll does show slightly more optimism for 2019 than 2023 with 77% predicting 10+ wins then compared to 72% now. Overall I'd say the expectations were generally pretty similar. 

In 2019, there was lots of belief in the offense as you mention with Sam emerging, Hand fixing our OL problems, and lots of young skill position talent. The defense was up and down in 2018 but we believed in addition by subtraction, even accounting for youth. No more Kris Boyd tax!

I won't rehash all the institutional changes in our favor the last four years, but the end result is that everybody seems much more confident in the current roster than the one in 2019. It's doubt in the head man that's giving us pause. Herman and Sark had differing reputations going into their third years and they're both deserved. 

For my part, I voted 9-3 in 2019 and 10-2 this year. 

[gmr548 16463]

He’s got us winning 7 games this year. Up from 5 last year. 

I love that you keep revising these down for dramatic effect lol. Keep it up.

[lilMAC25 3776]

18 hours ago, Napoleon said:

 

 

 

LEAVE HANNAH ALONE

[Texasrocks 2124]

2 hours ago, gmr548 said:

By the end of Year 3 of Herman, sure, but the hype train was rolling just as much or more than it is now coming off 2018’s OU win, B12 CCG appearance, and Sugar Bowl win. There were threads on this board about the superiority of the Tom Herman offense and the job Herb Hand did turning around the OL room.

That was back when we thought Todd Orlando could actually coach.

[taybo20 2815]

Simpson in the first half ineffective, and then Milroe in the 2nd half just running around pissing us all off is probably the Saban gameplan

[closetojumping 62131]

1 minute ago, taybo20 said:

Simpson in the first half ineffective, and then Milroe in the 2nd half just running around pissing us all off is probably the Saban gameplan

Milroe is a turnover machine, apparently. They're really apprehensive about having to play him in an actual QB role at this point. 

[Tex Long 4326]

5 minutes ago, taybo20 said:

Simpson in the first half ineffective, and then Milroe in the 2nd half just running around pissing us all off is probably the Saban gameplan

 

3 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Milroe is a turnover machine, apparently. They're really apprehensive about having to play him in an actual QB role at this point. 

I'd prefer to think we will be ready for that. Will we?

[Wulaw Horn 18963]

1 hour ago, gmr548 said:

I love that you keep revising these down for dramatic effect lol. Keep it up.

That’s where the humor comes from. By the end of the year I will be taunting you that you picked us to win 3 games this year. 

[Chili dog 1787]

2 hours ago, Texasrocks said:

That was back when we thought Todd Orlando could actually coach.

He had us all snowed. Right up until 3rd and 17.

[Hookem2147 20910]

Sydir Mitchell hurt and is getting an MRI, per FCB. Didn’t elaborate on the injury yet.

[Huckleberry 32685]

1 minute ago, Hookem2147 said:

Sydir Mitchell hurt and is getting an MRI, per FCB. Didn’t elaborate on the injury yet.

Kill the messenger

[LTtxfan 48928]

6 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Sydir Mitchell hurt and is getting an MRI, per FCB. Didn’t elaborate on the injury yet.

[Hookem2147 20910]

15 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Sydir Mitchell hurt and is getting an MRI, per FCB. Didn’t elaborate on the injury yet.

He provided details. Leg injury. Got his legs cut out from under him and had to be helped off the field.

[BurntOrange&White 39486]

[Slacks 6791]

On 8/3/2023 at 1:53 PM, ousux said:

As far as coaching goes, here is a list of some of the championship winning coaches in the past 20 years in no particular order:

Cuckbo
Blockhead
Gumbeaux O
Leslie Miles
Some guy that had his mom for a roommate in college and lets Jesus call plays

Shall I continue? Coaching isn't my top
concern this year, it's injuries and maintaining focus against what on paper should be less talented teams.

What do all of those championships have in common? 

 

Based on that list, unless Jesus is calling plays, you need an NFL Rookie of the year level QB and a Defensive HC.

  Edited August 10, 2023 by Slacks

[thunderlounge 7733]

23 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

Kill the messenger

With fire

[Ghost of Shag 2576]

28 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Sydir Mitchell hurt and is getting an MRI, per FCB. Didn’t elaborate on the injury yet.

Every. Fucking. Year.

[BurntOrange&White 39486]

7 minutes ago, Ghost of Shag said:

Every. Fucking. Year.

Well at least for once we aren’t so fucking shallow with depth 

[Ghost of Shag 2576]

5 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Well at least for once we aren’t so fucking shallow with depth 

Yeah but we needed him to get the practice and some reps. We’re gonna be dangerously thin at DT our first year in the SEC.

[BurntOrange&White 39486]

Just now, Ghost of Shag said:

Yeah but we needed him to get the practice and some reps. We’re gonna be dangerously thin at DT our first year in the SEC.

Worry about 2024 when we get there

[Eggo 3974]

2 minutes ago, Ghost of Shag said:

Yeah but we needed him to get the practice and some reps. We’re gonna be dangerously thin at DT our first year in the SEC.

Not when we recruit the top grad transfer with another couple years of eligibility. Maybe you've heard of him. His name rhymes with Chumdomakong Cruh. 

[Ghost of Shag 2576]

11 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Worry about 2024 when we get there

[gmr548 16463]

Yeah but we needed him to get the practice and some reps. We’re gonna be dangerously thin at DT our first year in the SEC.

Maybe, uh, wait for some additional reporting on an unknown injury reported by Chip Brown in fall camp 2023 before fretting about DL depth in 2024.

[Rimbo 25752]

7 hours ago, Texasrocks said:

That was back when we thought Todd Orlando could actually coach.

[Hank_Hill 18457]

8 hours ago, Ghost of Shag said:

Every. Fucking. Year.

Yes, people get hurt every year on every team. It is true. Foobawl.

[BurntOrange&White 39486]

14 hours ago, Bodacious Bevo said:

I'm being super avoidant with work so here's a chart on the year 3 record predictions. The surly win poll does show slightly more optimism for 2019 than 2023 with 77% predicting 10+ wins then compared to 72% now. Overall I'd say the expectations were generally pretty similar. 

In 2019, there was lots of belief in the offense as you mention with Sam emerging, Hand fixing our OL problems, and lots of young skill position talent. The defense was up and down in 2018 but we believed in addition by subtraction, even accounting for youth. No more Kris Boyd tax!

I won't rehash all the institutional changes in our favor the last four years, but the end result is that everybody seems much more confident in the current roster than the one in 2019. It's doubt in the head man that's giving us pause. Herman and Sark had differing reputations going into their third years and they're both deserved. 

For my part, I voted 9-3 in 2019 and 10-2 this year. 

Makes sense that 2019 would have more optimism coming off a Sugar Bowl win vs Georgia and playing for a Big 12 title. 

[Red Five 40593]

Yes, people get hurt every year on every team. It is true. Foobawl.

Even third-string DTs??

[Slacks 6791]

On 8/8/2023 at 9:33 PM, 4th and 5 said:

It is in Alabama

[Vito Andolini 9086]

14 hours ago, closetojumping said:

Milroe is a turnover machine, apparently. They're really apprehensive about having to play him in an actual QB role at this point. 

I was stunned watching the A&M-Alabama game last year, primarily by how bad Milroe was. Beyond the horrible passing ability, he seemed to be a fumbler whenever he ran. They can have zero confidence in his ability to play the position. Let him be the first guy off the bus to scare the opponents with his muscles, he’s a bad quarterback. The ND transfer has to be better, and I suspect he’ll be the one to replace Simpson if needed.