2024 Fall Camp Thread - Bubble Wrap ALL THE RB

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The Insider: Texas football nuggets galore as the Longhorns begin training camp

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"I feel like I'm crying from a yacht right now," Sarkisian said. "That's a good problem that we have too many good players."🤤

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Steve Sarkisian absolutely provided the quote of the day Wednesday after the Longhorns' first fall camp practice when talking about all the talented depth he'll have to sort through to create a two-deep heading into the season:

"I feel like I'm crying from a yacht right now," Sarkisian said. "That's a good problem that we have too many good players."

The coaching staff feels really good about CJ Baxter, Jaydon Blue and Tre Wisner at running back.

They will carve out a game rotation from a pool of nine receivers getting reps with the first and second-team offense right now.

There's solid depth on both lines.

You can find intense competition in the secondary, where Malik Muhammad appears to be the leading candidate to replace Ryan Watts as the starter at boundary corner. Senior Gavin Holmes, who has 4.3 speed, and junior transfer Jay'Vion Cole, who has great feet, and redshirt freshman Warren Roberson, who just loves to go head-to-head with receivers, battle it out to be the starter at field corner.

Quick note: We've written a lot about Holmes and Cole, but Roberson has had a really good offseason and has let coaches know he wants to be taken seriously in the battle to replace Terrance Brooks at field corner. The 6-foot, 190-pound redshirt freshman from Red Oak got off to a fast start in Wednesday's first fall camp practice, including a nasty pass breakup against receiver Matthew Golden.

"A year ago, we probably weren't as deep of a team as we are this year," Sarkisian said after Wednesday's practice. "Now, we had some real front-line players at wide receiver and on the interior defensive line, naturally, and they're now in the NFL and doing their thing. 

"But I do think at both of those two positions [receiver and defensive tackle], we probably have more depth than we had a year ago. Probably one of my bigger challenges is going to be how do we find that right rotation to utilize that depth? That's something that is a little bit different for us from where we've been the previous three years, but that doesn't mean that we won't get it right. It's just going to take us a little bit of time."

— Three years ago, when you'd look at the Texas defensive line at practice, you'd see 6-foot-5-inch Alfred Collins towering over guys like 6-foot-3-inch Moro Ojomo, 6-foot-2-inch Keondre Coburn, 6-foot-2-inch Justice Finkley and 6-foot-1-inch Byron Murphy.

Now, Collins is surrounded by 6-foot-6-inch Ethan Burke, 6-foot-6-inch Bill Norton, 6-foot-6-inch Sydir Mitchell, 6-foot-5-inch Colton Vasek, 6-foot-5-inch Zina Umeozulu, 6-foot-5-inch Alex January and 6-foot-4-inch Barryn Sorrell.

When you talk about the defining characteristics of the SEC, it's large humans in the trenches and speed everywhere else on the field.

Texas now has large humans in the trenches, and Sarkisian feels like the Longhorns have speed everywhere else.

— We've written at length about all of the Texas wide receivers who've been clocked running a sub-11-second 100 meters (Ryan Niblett, 10.41; Isaiah Bond, 10.48; Ryan Wingo, 10.55; Silas Bolden, 10.61; Johntay Cook, 10.76; DeAndre Moore Jr., 10.90; and Matthew Golden, 10.93).

Jaydon Blue also has a verified time of 10.70 in the 100 meters. (Tashard Choice compares Blue to Jahmyr Gibbs for a reason.)

On Wednesday, Sarkisian noted the Longhorns' improved speed on defense.

"I feel like we're faster, especially from an edge perspective," Sarkisian said, referring to the additions of UTSA transfer EDGE Trey Moore and five-star freshman Colin Simmons. "Then, on the second level, with our 'backers, and our STAR [nickelback] and then even into the back end. We've got real speed back there."

—  Two freshmen who drew praise from Sarkisian for changing their bodies since spring football:  6-foot-4-inch offensive tackle Brandon Baker (from 297 to 315 pounds) and 6-foot-1-imch linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (from 197 to 220).

— For those wondering how physical Texas will be in camp, Sarkisian said the team "is gonna go hard for the first two and a half weeks."

"I think that's a mindset," Sarkisian said. "We believe in the toughness in our program. We have to push them to places where maybe they didn't think they could go and then excel in those places. Then we'll start tapering a little bit and getting their bodies back right. They'll get two weeks of that and be ready to go for the first ballgame."

Silas Bolden made a strong first impression in his first practice with the Longhorns on Wednesday.

— Oregon State transfer receiver Silas Bolden put on a show during the first day of fall camp, making a couple of contested catches, including an over-the-shoulder grab with safety Michael Taaffe providing good coverage.

"He's fearless," Sarkisian said of Bolden. "He's not afraid to do any of the dirty work. He runs all of the route tree. He plays tough. He plays hard. But he also uses his strengths to his ability. He's cat quick. He's fast in the open field. He trusts his speed. He's elusive. But at the end of the day, he doesn't shy away from the contact, and I think that's the key ingredient for a guy that's not the biggest player. He's got to be brave. He's got to have courage. He's got to be fearless. That's what you've seen."

— Defensive special assistant Scottie Hazelton, a former defensive coordinator at Michigan State and Kansas State, is working with the STAR position, the team's nickelbacks.

"With Blake Gideon working with the safeties and Terry [Joseph] working with the corners, and with them passing that rule where everybody can coach, it was just a really easy transition for us to have a guy with his experience to coach that one position," Sarkisian said. "We had an analyst last year who worked with the [STARs] a fair amount named Henry Fernandez, and having Scottie now with his expertise and experience is a huge advantage for us." 

— Texas used helmet communication on defense for the first time in Wednesday's practice.

Sarkisian said he's having a few players at different positions on defense work with the helmet communication, so Texas can change it up depending on the opponent.

"Week 1, we're gonna play an Air Raid team in Colorado State, and they're going to go fast, and they're going to take big splits and they're gonna throw the ball God knows how many times," Sarkisian said. "It's going to be hot, and it's going to be one of the longer days of our guys' lives that Saturday.

Anthony Hill Jr. is one a few different Texas defensive players who could be on the receiving end of helmet communication from the coaching staff, which is going allowed during the 2024 season.

"The very next week, we're going to go play Michigan, who might line up with seven, eight or nine offensive linemen. Now, then who's communicating? We're actually training multiple players at multiple position groups predicated on the style of offense that we're playing in determining who's best suited for that game to be the guy that's getting the call that can communicate it to the other guys on the field."

— Texas will have its first scrimmage of fall camp on Aug. 10.

"That'll be our first scrimmage in DKR," Sarkisian said. "And so that'll be everybody's chance to get their shot. Everybody's gonna play in that scrimmage, and that'll kind of set a little bit of the three-deep. You'll start to get a little bit of a feel. 

"We'll have another scrimmage that following Saturday [Aug. 17], and, at that point, we'll have a pretty good idea about the depth chart. Then those last two weeks, we'll start to taper down, start getting into some of the game plan stuff and getting the guys ready to play."

— Texas had Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden, Silas Bolden, and Johntay Cook working on punt returns on Wednesday. Sarkisian said the return specialist who takes the field this season could vary depending on the opponent.

"They're all a little bit different," Sarkisian said. "Some of it might be predicated on the type of punter that we're playing. Whether it's an NFL-style guy who sends it deep and far — compared to kind of the rugby-roll-kick guy that's rolling the ball on the ground. Or do we just want to possess the ball? I think we're just trying to group them all and then say, 'OK, who do we feel most confident in and is the most reliable to do what we're asking to do in that game plan?'"

Spencer Shannon (83) is one of two tight ends Steve Sarkisian mentioned on Wednesday who are 'on the come' along with true freshman Jordan Washington. The Longhorns have a plethora of options at the position in 2024.

— Texas coaches feel good about the tight end position with the development of Alabama transfer Amari Niblack (6-4, 245) and senior Juan Davis (6-4, 235) as stretch-the-field guys, as well as 6-foot-7-inch, 255-pound redshirt freshman Spencer Shannon and 6-foot-4-inch, 250-pound true freshman Jordan Washington as guys who could replace senior Gunnar Helm as UT's in-line/blocking tight end after this season.

"I would say Amari and Juan are probably more in the [Ja'Tavion Sanders] mold," Sarkisian said. "What we asked JT to do was not what we asked Gunnar to do. But I do think there are a couple guys on the come. I think Jordan Washington and Spencer Shannon are both that big, physical tight end. I've been really impressed with where they've come from spring into summer. We feel confident that position group is still going to be something we can lean into and make some things difficult on our opponents because of the versatility of the guys in that room.

Alex Okafor weighs in on the 2024 Longhorns

— An All-American defensive end for the Longhorns, Alex Okafor likes the potential of the pass rush Texas can generate off of the edge in 2024.

Alex Okafor, a first-team All-Big 12 defensive end at Texas in 2011 and 2012 before going on to a nine-year NFL career that included winning Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs, has stayed connected to the Longhorns' program by talking to players on the podcasts he does: "Behind the Facemask" and "Third and Longhorns."

I talked to Okafor this week to get his thoughts on the Longhorns' defense heading into 2024.

"Our strength on the D-line was inside last year," Okafor said, referring to the play of T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy. "Now, this season, our strength is going to be on the edges. I remember a lot of people last year saying, 'OK, we're getting good pressure up the middle, but we don't have that closer on the edge.'

"Well, now that the strength is on the edges. I think this year, we're gonna have a lot more games where we're getting pressure off the edge. Toward the end of the game, in the fourth quarter, I think you'll see a lot more players sealing the deal on the edge for us."

— Despite UTSA transfer edge Trey Moore coming from the Group of Five, Okafor said he's a believer in Moore, who had 14.5 sacks last season.

"Whenever he entered the portal, I was like, 'Look, Texas gotta get this dude. If Texas doesn't get this dude something is up. There's a problem,'" Okafor said. "So, whenever we signed him, I was ecstatic about the signing. I think he'll produce in a big way. I think he's going to anchor that [EDGE] room along with Barryn Sorrell."

— Okafor isn't sure about moving sophomore Anthony Hill Jr. to middle linebacker.

"I think they should move Ant around a little bit," Okafor said. "This year, let David Gbenda have that middle linebacker position on first, second and third down. The reason I say that is because there's not anything that David Gbenda can't do, so there's no need to take him off the field.

"That would allow the coaches to be creative with Ant by having him rush or drop [into coverage]. We can have him blitz up the middle and get creative with it. Once David leaves after this year, I'd be a lot more open to seeing Ant go to the middle - just to see what he could provide for us there. But for this season, no, keep Ant and David on the field together at all times."

Quinn Ewers led Texas to a conference championship and the College Football Playoff in 2023. Okafor believes he'll need to take it up a notch on and off the field in 2024 if the Longhorns want to contend for the SEC title and a national championship.

— Okafor said the leadership of Quinn Ewers and his on-field play will need to be special for Texas to have a chance to win the SEC or play for a national title.

"I think our offense should be dynamic," Okafor said. "There's no reason why it shouldn't be. I think they should take a step from last season, if not just as good. And the reason why I say that is because we have dynamic players at the receiver position. Our running backs are just as dynamic. Our offensive line is probably even better. And on top of all that, Quinn is in his third year at Texas, and, mentally, I think we're all gonna see a big jump from him. That alone should make the offense just as good if not better than last season."

Okafor said Ewers' leadership needs to help keep the team focused.

"They'll have to handle the expectations," Okafor said. "That's when Quinn's leadership to me is going to be most important. You still have a team that's inexperienced at handling expectations. I'm sure they've been reading the press clippings all offseason. We need a guy like Quinn, who is a veteran now, who is confident in his game, to take this team and make sure that we manage [the] expectations and for him to step up and be that leader we need."

Recruiting

— Where does Texas go next for defensive line prospects?

Texas got a big win on the recruiting trail when the Longhorns flipped Josiah Sharma from Oregon at last week's Texas Bash event. With Sharma in the fold, Kenny Baker and Co. are going after some big fish to join him in the class.

With Texas flipping four-star defensive lineman Josiah Sharma from the Oregon Ducks last week, where do the Longhorns go from here at the position?

Horns247 has checked in with several sources over the last week to gauge who will get the closest looks over the next few months.

— Four-star Myron Charles, Port Charlotte (Fla.) — Florida State commit

Texas is continuing to put its foot on the gas in Charles' recruitment, and the interest appears to be reciprocating. As Horns247 reported last week, Charles was originally expected to return to Austin for the Texas Bash but had to reschedule. He was at Miami last weekend. Charles tells Horns247 he plans to get back to Texas "soon."

— Four-star DJ Sanders, Bellville

A decision will be made at some point this month for the big Bellville lineman with Texas, Michigan and Texas A&M all still heavily in the mix. Contact with the Longhorns has remained steady. My pick is on UT at this point, but each of the three finalists remains in the picture ahead of a decision sometime before the season.

— Three-star Chace Sims, Richmond Randle — Texas A&M commit

Don't be shocked to see Texas turn up the heat on the 6-foot-2.5-inch, 305-pounder this fall. Sims had high interest in the Longhorns before his pledge to the Aggies, but UT hadn't put the full-court press on. That could change in the coming months. Sims could be in line to take an official visit to the Forty Acres this season.

— Four-star Zion Williams, Lufkin — LSU commit

There's been no indication that Williams is wavering from his commitment to the Tigers.

But it should be noted that he still has an official visit to Texas in his back pocket if he chooses to use it this fall. Bo Davis and other factors are playing into LSU's grip on his pledge. We'll see if Texas tries to chip away at things in the coming months.

— Four-star Antonio Coleman, Saraland (Ala.) — Auburn commit

He's de-committed from either Alabama or Auburn three times so far, so there's no harm in thinking it could happen again. Like Sims and Williams, Coleman has an official visit to Texas if the Longhorns want to schedule one. That will be the big question, though: Will Texas even push to try and stay involved? Coleman had a good visit to Texas last week with teammate and UT pledge KJ Lacey. — HANK SOUTH

Edited August 1 by MuellerHorn

[TrashMaster G 17295]

I really enjoy listening to Sark's press conferences. He keeps the coach-speak to a minimum and really answers questions. And you can just tell by his responses how prepared he is and how much in control of this program he has become.

We finally have our man.

[Vertigo 20204]

16 hours ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

He is a big fan of hydration.

And platforms shoes. 

[closetojumping 62010]

10 hours ago, Nope said:

He looks like what I convinced myself Armanti Foreman was going to be when he committed 

He’s saying Owens is also going to be NFL good?

Texas believes that Owens has an NFL ready arm and is very bright. He's also not a complete statue and has a huge frame. He was basically ignored by the recruiting world, apparently because one of the best QB developers in the sport got on him early. He's eventually going to cost Texas some money to keep him, but they picked him up for fire sale pricing.

3 hours ago, Codaxx said:

I think this is a bit over-stated. The OL was pretty good last year overall, but I will concede this is the last step in the reclamation project that was the OL Flood inherited. They had their issues in short yardage last year. They were not an OL that could just come out and just smash competent defenses, but not many OLs can. Another year of physical development and RB development should help that. 

What the fuck is this? You're not supposed to be optimistic about the OL ahead of a season. Has you handle been hacked?

[immamac 41718]

Quick question what's with all the yarn gifs lately? They don't work because yarn is messing with the embeds. 

Also quick update. Sark has allowed media in for the first 3 days of practice with summaries allowed. There is a bonus night practice on Saturday but that one is gagged so don't expect any scoop from it. 

 

[closetojumping 62010]

1 minute ago, immamac said:

Quick question what's with all the yarn gifs lately? They don't work because yarn is messing with the embeds. 

Also quick update. Sark has allowed media in for the first 3 days of practice with summaries allowed. There is a bonus night practice on Saturday but that one is gagged so don't expect any scoop from it. 

 

Are you going to the Saturday practice? I don't know who gets invited and who doesn't. I got the invite, but I've been traveling a bunch and decided to punt. I think @RGBIII is going, and if you are as well, hopefully y'all can at least offer up your views on what you saw.

[immamac 41718]

Just now, closetojumping said:

Are you going to the Saturday practice? I don't know who gets invited and who doesn't. I got the invite, but I've been traveling a bunch and decided to punt. I think @RGBIII is going, and if you are as well, hopefully y'all can at least offer up your views on what you saw.

Kinda strict on the gag explicitly calling out summaries or message board posts so don't wanna get TOF in hot water over it. 

[ousux 5566]

He’s saying Owens is also going to be NFL good?

Just going by the spring game it isn't too wild of a prediction. Kid was really good in HS, remains to be seen if that continues against a real enemy defense, but I wouldn't doubt it.

[ousux 5566]

I really enjoy listening to Sark's press conferences. He keeps the coach-speak to a minimum and really answers questions. And you can just tell by his responses how prepared he is and how much in control of this program he has become.
We finally have our man.

I think you're probably right and there's no doubt he has the team trending the right way. That said I need to see a post season win this season before he's anointed supreme leader of Longhorn football.

[Ill 70]

4 hours ago, immamac said:

I really do not like how they changed YouTube channels without announcing it. The algorithm doesn't know the new channel and doesn't show up in anything including search. They also use stupid ass fucking titles that don't show up or rank in search when you use "sarkisian press conference" /endrant

 

 

I'm pretty sure that's just a fan channel, while it looks like Texas has moved their videos from youtube to their new website for LHN: https://watch.longhornnetwork.com/home

[immamac 41718]

3 minutes ago, Ill said:

I'm pretty sure that's just a fan channel, while it looks like Texas has moved their videos from youtube to their new website for LHN: https://watch.longhornnetwork.com/home

That's legitimately worse. I misread the channel description and thought it was just their new channel. Holy fuck. 

[deech 2233]

29 minutes ago, immamac said:

Kinda strict on the gag explicitly calling out summaries or message board posts so don't wanna get TOF in hot water over it. 

That seems fair.  Let's squirrel things away for another day then.

[BurntOrange&White 38877]

1 hour ago, closetojumping said:

Texas believes that Owens has an NFL ready arm and is very bright. He's also not a complete statue and has a huge frame. He was basically ignored by the recruiting world, apparently because one of the best QB developers in the sport got on him early. He's eventually going to cost Texas some money to keep him, but they picked him up for fire sale pricing.

What the fuck is this? You're not supposed to be optimistic about the OL ahead of a season. Has you handle been hacked?

I’ll be optimistic about the OL if I see Conner actually move people in short yardage situation while not looking into our backfield after whiffing and not getting stonewalled when he pulls 

[BurntOrange&White 38877]

Bobby

 

 

Quarterback - Small, nuanced changes with Quinn Ewers. He's only built upon last year's conditioning improvements. Arch Manning and Trey Owens both have very strong arms and will be more than capable when their time comes.

Running Back - The inclusion of Tre Wisner by Sark in yesterday's post-practice media availability was clearly deliberate. Wisner may not be no. 1 or 2 on the depth chart, but he has worked himself into a situation where Sark thinks he's going to contribute significantly to this team from the backfield. Freshman Christian Clark and Jerrick Gibson both look good. Clark has some really quick feet.

Wide Receivers - I think there's a top six, moreso than a top 3 or 4. They are (in no particular order): Johntay Cook, DeAndre Moore, Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden, Silas Bolden, and Ryan Wingo. Beyond that, I liked what I saw yesterday from Ryan Niblett (he has put on some good muscle this off-season) and Parker Livingstone.

Tight Ends - Gunnar Helm and Amari Niblack are clearly going to play and play a lot. But Juan Davis is going to make things interesting at the position. Perhaps he is a guy who does a lot of the dirty work Jordan Whittington did a year ago, albeit from a different position. Very similar team-first demeanors, that's for sure.

Offensive Line - This group has grown up. They were good a year ago. This year, they have a chance to take another step. Any questions about Cam Williams and his readiness physically can be put away. DJ Campbell looked really good to my eyes. I was probably most surprised by Malik Agbo, who is working at third-team left tackle. He looked quick out there.

Edge - This is a terrific looking group. Colin Simmons and Zina Umeozulu are the best-looking pair of edges Texas has signed in a single class since I've been covering the Horns. Colton Vasek continues to improve, and that's on top of known commodities Barryn Sorrell, Ethan Burke and Justice Finkley. Trey Moore is the newcomer, who does not have ideal length or size, but his key has been production.

Defensive Tackle - Could not see much other than body types on Wednesday. Nothing unexpected here IMO.

Linebacker - Anthony Hill looks like a million bucks and moves so fluidly. David Gbenda is a tone-setter for the room.

Secondary - Jaylan Guilbeau is a serious player at nickel/star. Wardell Mack worked at that spot behind Guilbeau and Jahdae Barron. Gavin Holmes looks much better than a year ago. First glimpses of Santana Wilson and Javion Cole were encouraging. Derek Williams, Michael Taffe and Andrew Mukuba are clearly the first three at safety ahead of Jelani McDonald and the true freshmen.

Punter - Michael Kern clearly has the strongest leg of the group. But will he be more consistent? Coaches want consistency from that position as much or more than anything.

 

[texifornia 56015]

 

[SydneyCarton 47471]

 

58 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

I’ll be optimistic about the OL if I see Conner actually move people in short yardage situation while not looking into our backfield after whiffing and not getting stonewalled when he pulls 

*I'll be optimstic when I see Connor on the bench. 

FIFY. And don't make me do your work for you. 

[Park Gothic 4891]

1 hour ago, immamac said:

Kinda strict on the gag explicitly calling out summaries or message board posts so don't wanna get TOF in hot water over it. 

I'm a simple man. I don't need the play-by-play. All I need is someone to tell me how excited to get about the season. 

[immamac 41718]

Just now, Park Gothic said:

I'm a simple man. I don't need the play-by-play. All I need is someone to tell me how excited to get about the season. 

Very. 

[T-shirt Sip 2091]

12 minutes ago, immamac said:

Very. 

[Gene Parmesan 3953]

15 minutes ago, immamac said:

Very. 

You had me a V

[Lou_Sassle 2850]

19 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said:

You had me a V

Vaginal warts

[Fud 9522]

43 minutes ago, Park Gothic said:

I'm a simple man. I don't need the play-by-play. All I need is someone to tell me how excited to get about the season. 

Texas is a top two team in the country. If Ohio State or Oregon had better QBs, they'd probably have an edge... but they don't, they have fucking Dillon Gabriel and Will Howard. Does anyone think those guys can win 3 or 4 games in a row in the playoffs? 

[TrashMaster G 17295]

2 hours ago, texifornia said:

 

Nice pornstache, Trey.

[BurntOrange&White 38877]

@immamac you gotta love the Juan Davis hype early. 

[immamac 41718]

Just now, BurntOrange&White said:

@immamac you gotta love the Juan Davis hype early. 

Im his #1 fan. I fucking love that dude. 

[Josef Pwag 1656]

3 hours ago, immamac said:

Quick question what's with all the yarn gifs lately? They don't work because yarn is messing with the embeds. 

If I find out they can embed yarn gifs on the Oregon board...

[BurntOrange&White 38877]

 

the assumption here is that these are the players with helmet communication devices 

[texifornia 56015]

5 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

 

the assumption here is that these are the players with helmet communication devices 

Derek Williams learning the defence to the point he gets to be one of the field generals would be highly gruntling.

[thunderlounge 7636]

4 hours ago, immamac said:

Kinda strict on the gag explicitly calling out summaries or message board posts so don't wanna get TOF in hot water over it. 

But just on the actual practice, right?

Can you still update on how the facility is, hospitality, and such?

[immamac 41718]

Just now, thunderlounge said:

But just on the actual practice, right?

Can you still update on how the facility is, hospitality, and such?

Yeah. Lmao. 

[Red Five 40355]

15 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

 

the assumption here is that these are the players with helmet communication devices 

I guess they'll be rotating this during fall practice, in order to get x number of people accustomed to it? Otherwise I'm not sure why Guilbeau would be one of those three. Unless they're REALLY serious about playing Barron at corner.

[BurntOrange&White 38877]

Just now, Red Five said:

I guess they'll be rotating this during fall practice, in order to get x number of people accustomed to it? Otherwise I'm not sure why Guilbeau would be one of those three. Unless they're REALLY serious about playing Barron at corner.

I could see Barron splitting time at corner and safety. Is he currently healthy?

[thunderlounge 7636]

10 minutes ago, immamac said:

Yeah. Lmao. 

At least that’s something. Sounds like a good time. 

[GoldAppleCorps 617]

11 minutes ago, Red Five said:

I guess they'll be rotating this during fall practice, in order to get x number of people accustomed to it? Otherwise I'm not sure why Guilbeau would be one of those three. Unless they're REALLY serious about playing Barron at corner.

There's getting comfortable, and there's also strategery.

If I'm playing an up-tempo, pass first team, I want one of my DBs to have the comm. The call gets to him first, and he sends it to the back end as quickly as possible. If I'm playing a power team, a LB should have it. Obviously getting the correct call to the DL and LB groups is paramount then.

Likely, they'll change it up within the game depending on the situation.

[Ricky Butler 2643]

Our roster this year is making me call bullshit on the saying, "if you have two QBs, then you don't have one."

It might not roll off the tongue, but "if you've got two QBs, and one has NFL hall of fame pedigree from a wealthy family with wise parents that understand that adolescent males' prefrontal cortex is not developed enough to enter the adult world, then you have two."

[BurntOrange&White 38877]

8 minutes ago, GoldAppleCorps said:

There's getting comfortable, and there's also strategery.

If I'm playing an up-tempo, pass first team, I want one of my DBs to have the comm. The call gets to him first, and he sends it to the back end as quickly as possible. If I'm playing a power team, a LB should have it. Obviously getting the correct call to the DL and LB groups is paramount then.

Likely, they'll change it up within the game depending on the situation.

You’re way over complicating this

[ousux 5566]

[mention=397]immamac[/mention] you gotta love the Juan Davis hype early. 

Not just Sark, also got a mention from Jeff Banks during his media sesh.

[Mother mopar 3275]

There's getting comfortable, and there's also strategery.
If I'm playing an up-tempo, pass first team, I want one of my DBs to have the comm. The call gets to him first, and he sends it to the back end as quickly as possible. If I'm playing a power team, a LB should have it. Obviously getting the correct call to the DL and LB groups is paramount then.
Likely, they'll change it up within the game depending on the situation.

So the DB running go routes, you want to call D? Knowing that he subs out and needs a break... makes no sense.

[BornOrange 1441]

1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said:

 

the assumption here is that these are the players with helmet communication devices 

Another factor is that in addition to making the call, players with the helmet can receive some last minute reminders on their assignment, key things to look for, etc.

On offense it is obvious that the QB should get the helmet. On defense I like that they are giving it to younger players.

[Codaxx 5456]

1 hour ago, Red Five said:

I guess they'll be rotating this during fall practice, in order to get x number of people accustomed to it? Otherwise I'm not sure why Guilbeau would be one of those three. Unless they're REALLY serious about playing Barron at corner.

I am going to guess that won’t happen. PK said LB or Safety in his interview. Ant Hill is probably the betting favorite 

[HtownHorn 14337]

2 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

I could see Barron splitting time at corner and safety. Is he currently healthy?

He's not playing safety. It's either corner or nickel.

[ckhorn 208]

On 7/31/2024 at 5:38 PM, Deej said:

Sark looks like he's down to an A cup.

Going through a divorce will do that to you or a hot new girlfriend.

[Sgt Hulk 13533]

Jesus.christ this is gonna be a long month 

[texifornia 56015]

 

 

[Vertuzzi 1304]

33 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Jesus.christ this is gonna be a long month 

Good. The fact that it’s already Aug 1 when it feels like March was two weeks ago has freaked me the fuck out. 

[Biff Tannen 45151]

6 hours ago, immamac said:

Im his #1 fan. I fucking love that dude. 

Can you expand on this?  Losing Sanders was my biggest concern on offense (in a year of almost zero concerns on offense, which is quite nice). 

[billfromlaketravis 11290]

No mention of muscles or Godfather analogies. You’ve failed us Texas Longhorns beat writers. 

[immamac 41718]

58 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Can you expand on this?  Losing Sanders was my biggest concern on offense (in a year of almost zero concerns on offense, which is quite nice). 

I've just spent 14+ hours talking and bullshitting with him. He's such a good dude. 

He's significantly faster than JT was and can jump higher etc. I think he will be a pleasant surprise for people this year. 

[4th and 5 4903]

PK sure has a lot of uhhms.

[TotallyLegit 3050]

21 minutes ago, immamac said:

I've just spent 14+ hours talking and bullshitting with him. He's such a good dude. 

He's significantly faster than JT was and can jump higher etc. I think he will be a pleasant surprise for people this year. 

Can't wait to see if we throw some 13 personnel (or 6 OL + 2 TE) at some folks when we're up late.

Edited August 2 by TotallyLegit