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On 3/15/2025 at 2:50 PM, ClubWhatever said:

Tebow is the most overrated player in the history of football

Lulz

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Hmm, posting a list of awards based on subjective criteria in rebuttal to a comment that someone was overrated isn't the winning hand that you think it is.

The weirder thing is googling 30 links to awards Tim Tebow won. Imagine being that into a dude that was a virgin until he was like 25
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18 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Does it matter? Clemson's best two receivers last year were true freshmen. I won't throw in guys like Smith or Williams but receiver is the easiest position to go from HS to college and make an impact.

Antonio Williams was Clemson's best WR. He was a 3 year starter. 

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This all sounds great, but I want to be able to manufacture long, soul-crushing drives and wear teams down.  This pass rush is going to reek havoc on teams having to play from behind and on obvious passing downs.  

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1 hour ago, BabaYaga said:

This all sounds great, but I want to be able to manufacture long, soul-crushing drives and wear teams down.  This pass rush is going to reek havoc on teams having to play from behind and on obvious passing downs.  

I think the hope for long drives is in Manning's ability to sustain drives and avoid big negative plays. I think his running ability, but maybe more importantly his pocket awareness could improve that. 

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16 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

I think the hope for long drives is in Manning's ability to sustain drives and avoid big negative plays. I think his running ability, but maybe more importantly his pocket awareness could improve that. 

100%

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16 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

I think the hope for long drives is in Manning's ability to sustain drives and avoid big negative plays. I think his running ability, but maybe more importantly his pocket awareness could improve that. 

IMO we're going to be more explosive down field in terms of offense. It's the way Sark's offenses have always been except for Quinn's version which was dink and dunk.

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Strongly believe we'll be back in the Final Four again. Last season was a little anomalous, with other three of the previous four losing their coaches. This season starts with a big ol' bang. I'd like for us to win that opener, but I think either outcome, it'll set the tone for the whole thing. Buckeyes got a lot of talent, but we do as well. Barring injuries in the wrong positions, we should be back, again. We will all devoutly pray that Sark has seen the light in the Red Zone.

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2 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

IMO we're going to be more explosive down field in terms of offense. It's the way Sark's offenses have always been except for Quinn's version which was dink and dunk.

I would not argue that. I just think Arch will be better at turning a bad situation into 2nd 10 or 2nd 5, instead of 2nd 17 or a turnover.

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34 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

I would not argue that. I just think Arch will be better at turning a bad situation into 2nd 10 or 2nd 5, instead of 2nd 17 or a turnover.

I think you are correct. I suspect, too, that Arch will not just have, but use, more freedom to change the call. 

 

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CJ Vogel

 

Spring football kicks off in less than a week in Austin, Texas, meaning we will finally be getting our first look at what will eventually turn into the 2025 Texas Longhorns.

Offensively, the Longhorns are replacing up to nine starters depending on the game, but return players at several positions with key experience and plenty of snaps under their belts. As a result, I wanted to go position by position on the offense to breakdown what the expectations are and what might a starting 11 look like if there was a game occurring to begin the spring.

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Projected Lineup Entering Spring

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This lineup takes into account the absences of RB CJ Baxter (knee) and WR DeAndre Moore (toe) who are both expected to be limited for most, if not all of spring ball.

 

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Quarterback

We have done it. The long awaited Arch Manning era has arrived. Entering year three as a Longhorn and year one as a starter, the whispers of a quarterback battle on campus won't be echoing through anyone's conversations this spring. For Arch Manning specifically, what will he look like commanding the huddle and the team? I think we all have a general idea, but to see it in action is going to be a fun revelation. 

Behind Arch, let's see the steps taken by Trey Owens after a redshirt year and what kind of push early enrollee KJ Lacey can make after arriving in January. Texas has a very healthy room currently at the quarterback position.

 

Running Back

CJ Baxter would likely have been penciled into the running back spot if he was healthy, but again, he will be limited as he recovers from a significant knee injury that cost him his 2024 season. Fortunately, a 1,000 yard rusher in Tre Wisner returns. Sarkisian hinted at getting some veterans some rest during the spring – I would imagine Wisner fits that conversation.

Which means, this is a great chance for Jerrick Gibson to take a larger control of the carry splits. Freshmen Rickey Stewart and James Simon are in the building and as we have seen in each of the last two seasons, a true freshman back has played an eventual large role for the Horns in the fall. Christian Clark will be limited in the spring, but not fully. At some point, the expectation is to see Clark to at least some degree.

 

Wide Receiver

Ryan Wingo enters this spring as the only active Longhorn with a career reception at the wide receiver position for the Longhorns. That is a rather staggering statistic, but there is plenty of talent – well, young talent in the room. Parker Livingstone is the man next up based off of multiple conversations I have had about the spring and those sentiments were shared even dating back to the Playoff run. One unknown is what will Aaron Butler look like in the spring. At the moment, Butler will be one of the first three wide receivers out on the field with Manning and the first team offense, but can he fend off the freshmen? We will see.

Speaking of the freshmen, there is roughly 19 stars amongst four recent signees entering the fray of Chris Jackson's room. Michael Terry III and Jaime Ffrench have been the two who have made the most noise so far based off of what I am hearing. Terry's versatility has been well-documented, and he at the very least has a leg up on knowing what the day-to-day practice routine looks like. I am as excited to see and hear about Kaliq Lockett as just about anyone else. And as for Daylan McCutcheon, Texas pitched the DeAndre Moore role to him during his recruitment and without Moore active, the opportunities will be aplenty with the first and second groups.

One other nugget – I have heard all four freshmen have seen reps with the first group at some point this offseason. Oh, and let's see what Texas does in the portal this spring.

 

Tight End

A similar story to wide receiver where there isn't a single career reception at the position entering the spring. However, there is some optimism, specifically residing around Jordan Washington taking the leap. There are lofty expectations right now in regards to Washington, as he looks to fill the shoes of back to back historic seasons from a Texas TE. It feels like now or never for Spencer Shannon and fortunately, he has the necessary measurables to be effective for the Horns off the end of the line. The big question there is what else can Shannon prove to keep the 12-personnel package in the rotation for Sarkisian in 2025. 

Emaree Winston is on campus and will participate in the spring, while Nick Townsend will arrive in June for the summer conditioning sessions.

 

Offensive Line

Perhaps the most solidified spot on the offensive line belongs to LT Trevor Goosby who stepped in for an injured Kelvin Banks and Cam Williams late in 2024. To the right of Goosby is where the mixing and matching will begin for Kyle Flood. The current projection has Neto Umeuozulu-Cole Hutson-DJ Campbell being the three leaders for the LG-C-RG positions this spring, but can they fend off a Nate Kibble, Daniel Cruz and Conner Robertson? That remains to be seen, for now at least. The other part of this is what type of identity does this OL take from this spring? 

Can this unit truly become a people-moving pact? I like the makeup of the unit in terms of size and weight, but we will see. And at right tackle, the current favorite is Brandon Baker to fend off Andre Cojoe, but there has been some noise in regards to Cojoe being ready for the jump, so it could be a tighter contest than folks are giving it credit currently. Jaydon Chatman is one to keep an eye on as well, at RT, LT and LG.

One other name of mention is Nick Brooks, the early enrollee behemoth out of Georgia who has already figured into the two-deep with the Horns during the winter. 

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CJ Vogel

 

As we near the beginning of the Arch Manning-era at Texas, there remains a stacking of talent that bodes very well for the future of the program.

On KJ Lacey specifically, I have heard some positives behind the scenes. One nugget specifically is the loose comparison to Bryce Young that has been circulating around folks in the facility.

A text from someone who has seen him throw this winter:

"Lacey can spin a football. His arm is ridiculous after watching him throw it (this week)."

As spring football starts up next week, one guy that will be fun to get a first glimpse at will be the signal caller from Saraland, Alabama.

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6 hours ago, BabaYaga said:

This all sounds great, but I want to be able to manufacture long, soul-crushing drives and wear teams down.  This pass rush is going to reek havoc on teams having to play from behind and on obvious passing downs.  

so.....the only thing we can find as a knock on Manning is that he might score to quickly?

 

 

 

 

....oh!

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1 hour ago, oldhorn2 said:

so.....the only thing we can find as a knock on Manning is that he might score to quickly?

 

Wait, we talking football or Chi-O's and tri-delts?

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1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Better than 14 play drives that don’t get touchdowns! 

Nah, man. But we are wearing them down!  Dominating they ass!  

Granted, you need to score to win the game. But that's where Bert Auburn comes in........shit

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On 3/18/2025 at 9:29 PM, irishtexan said:


The weirder thing is googling 30 links to awards Tim Tebow won. Imagine being that into a dude that was a virgin until he was like 25

You can copy/paste on this forum and still retain hyperlinks: (Source is Tim Tebow on wiki)

Career highlights and awards
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CJ Vogel

 

Just as we did yesterday with the offense, here is a quick preview of what is to come with the 2025 Texas spring defense.

Texas returns an All-American player at all three levels of the defense and will add the most impactful freshman class on the defensive side of the ball since Steve Sarkisian was hired. Of course, the big question remains up front on the defensive line – Has Texas done enough to be competitive, if not, what more must they do in the portal?

But a defense that starts with Anthony Hill Jr. and Colin Simmons is a defense that has a chance to be special in 2025.

The secondary, specifically at safety, is going to be fluid. Texas has plenty of talented bodies, but finding who is the next up at the position with several guys inactive for the spring will be a focal point in Duane Akina's return to Austin.

How I view the 2025 spring ball starting lineup:
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Defensive Line

I mentioned it above as a question mark, so let's start the conversation with the big boys in Kenny Baker's room. Texas has already added three bodies from the winter portal – Cole Brevard, Travis Shaw, Hero Kanu. Off the cuff, Brevard has been the most experienced of the bunch and also possesses the most production. As we start the spring, I would anticipate hearing Brevard and Alex January are the first two with the Texas defensive line group. Speaking of January, he had a great freshman campaign, finishing a tick shy of 100 snaps on the season. If I could pick anyone of the 2024 class to make the biggest jump next fall, it would be January.

This spring is also a great opportunity for Melvin Hills to make some noise, for as we know, Myron Charles and Josiah Sharma are quick on his heels. And of course, Justus Terry. My biggest concern at the moment with Terry is what will he eventually weigh come the fall. Right now, he is in a 'tweener position on the defensive line. Which isn't bad necessarily, he has the skillset to play on the edge or at 3-tech. This freshman group is incredibly talented.

 

EDGE

Probably my favorite room in the facility at the moment. Texas returns Trey Moore and Colin Simmons as one of the more explosive edge duos in the SEC. With how Moore finished the second half of the season and the expected improvement in year two for Simmons, this is going to be one of, if not the overall strength of the Texas defense. But it doesn't stop there. Ethan Burke is back for year four and the oft-injured Colton Vasek shined when healthy in 2024. Zina Umeozulu is often the forgotten name in the bunch, but having bumped into him in January during bowl season, the frame certainly is what you would hope of an edge rusher looking to see the field. 

The early returns on Lance Jackson have been tremendous, as the combination of stature and athleticism continues to be brought in conversations regarding the freshman class. Also, Smith Orogbo joins the group. A quick, twitchy edge rusher who will likely need a year to get the frame right, and to also ensure the knee injury is something that does not linger for multiple years.

 

Linebacker

Headlined by Anthony Hill Jr., the linebacking group is as healthy as it has been in years. Liona Lefau is the favorite to start once aside Hill, as he eventually overtook the position from David Gbenda in 2024. Though, don't overlook the impact of a Ty'Anthony Smith in 2025. Smith has a knack for being around the football and will contribute heavily. The usage of Brad Spence will be interesting in my eyes. He had 4.5 sacks last year at Arkansas, but pass coverage is not necessarily a strength. Still, he fills downhill very well and is a threat in pass rush situations.

Jumbo LB Bo Barnes has already made some positive body transformations since arriving on campus and figures to provide depth for the unit in 2025. Jonathan Cunningham will continue to bounce back from a knee injury as well, but is on track to see some action this spring.

 

STAR

I figure the star spot deserves its own section. Jelani McDonald saw plenty of snaps at the nickel spot last fall and now has been moved here full time. Does that mean Jaylon Guilbeau is out of a spot? No. Guilbeau will continue to see time at nickel, as well as seeing snaps at outside cornerback, similar to that of Jahdae Barron a year ago. Wardell Mack was another name working at star last year for the Horns. 

 

Safety

Texas loses Andrew Mukuba to the NFL Draft, but the safety room will continue to boast an abundance of talent. Michael Taaffe is back, fresh off a 2nd-Team All American season and will lead the unit. Taaffe will eventually be joined by the return of Derek Williams Jr. who will be limited in the spring after tearing his ACL against Oklahoma last fall. 

Which means this room has plenty of snaps available for up and comers. The first two to get a crack at the spot will be Jordon Johnson-Rubell and Xavier Filsaime. JJR saw more snaps later in the season than Filsaime, which is why I ended up with him in the starting unit. Obviously, that is all subject to change. Early enrollee Zelus Hicks is going to be the lone newcomer on the field this spring, as Jonah Williams continues with Jim Schlossnagle and Texas Baseball. However, Williams is expected in spring ball meetings with Duane Akina and the Texas defensive staff.

 

Cornerback

Texas will be tasked with replacing the best defensive back in the country with Jahdae Barron likely to hear his name in the first 20 picks next April. Fortunately, Malik Muhammad will return as the top dog on campus at the cornerback position. The question then becomes, who joins him? Is it Kobe Black who we saw often in SEC road games? What about a sophomore jump from Santana Wilson? Or can freshman phenom Kade Phillips leapfrog the line and take the job? It remains to be seen. Texas has bodies. Texas has talent. But the answer currently is unknown.

On top of all of this, let's not forget Jaylon Guilbeau will be seeing some snaps on the outside as well. Last year, there were questions in regards to Barron's straight speed when he made the move and those some talking points have resurfaced for Guilbeau. Other names to keep an eye on at cornerback/STAR include Warren Roberson, Wardell Mack, Graceson Littleton and Caleb Chester.

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2 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

CJ Vogel

 

Just as we did yesterday with the offense, here is a quick preview of what is to come with the 2025 Texas spring defense.

Texas returns an All-American player at all three levels of the defense and will add the most impactful freshman class on the defensive side of the ball since Steve Sarkisian was hired. Of course, the big question remains up front on the defensive line – Has Texas done enough to be competitive, if not, what more must they do in the portal?

But a defense that starts with Anthony Hill Jr. and Colin Simmons is a defense that has a chance to be special in 2025.

The secondary, specifically at safety, is going to be fluid. Texas has plenty of talented bodies, but finding who is the next up at the position with several guys inactive for the spring will be a focal point in Duane Akina's return to Austin.

How I view the 2025 spring ball starting lineup:
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Defensive Line

I mentioned it above as a question mark, so let's start the conversation with the big boys in Kenny Baker's room. Texas has already added three bodies from the winter portal – Cole Brevard, Travis Shaw, Hero Kanu. Off the cuff, Brevard has been the most experienced of the bunch and also possesses the most production. As we start the spring, I would anticipate hearing Brevard and Alex January are the first two with the Texas defensive line group. Speaking of January, he had a great freshman campaign, finishing a tick shy of 100 snaps on the season. If I could pick anyone of the 2024 class to make the biggest jump next fall, it would be January.

This spring is also a great opportunity for Melvin Hills to make some noise, for as we know, Myron Charles and Josiah Sharma are quick on his heels. And of course, Justus Terry. My biggest concern at the moment with Terry is what will he eventually weigh come the fall. Right now, he is in a 'tweener position on the defensive line. Which isn't bad necessarily, he has the skillset to play on the edge or at 3-tech. This freshman group is incredibly talented.

 

EDGE

Probably my favorite room in the facility at the moment. Texas returns Trey Moore and Colin Simmons as one of the more explosive edge duos in the SEC. With how Moore finished the second half of the season and the expected improvement in year two for Simmons, this is going to be one of, if not the overall strength of the Texas defense. But it doesn't stop there. Ethan Burke is back for year four and the oft-injured Colton Vasek shined when healthy in 2024. Zina Umeozulu is often the forgotten name in the bunch, but having bumped into him in January during bowl season, the frame certainly is what you would hope of an edge rusher looking to see the field. 

The early returns on Lance Jackson have been tremendous, as the combination of stature and athleticism continues to be brought in conversations regarding the freshman class. Also, Smith Orogbo joins the group. A quick, twitchy edge rusher who will likely need a year to get the frame right, and to also ensure the knee injury is something that does not linger for multiple years.

 

Linebacker

Headlined by Anthony Hill Jr., the linebacking group is as healthy as it has been in years. Liona Lefau is the favorite to start once aside Hill, as he eventually overtook the position from David Gbenda in 2024. Though, don't overlook the impact of a Ty'Anthony Smith in 2025. Smith has a knack for being around the football and will contribute heavily. The usage of Brad Spence will be interesting in my eyes. He had 4.5 sacks last year at Arkansas, but pass coverage is not necessarily a strength. Still, he fills downhill very well and is a threat in pass rush situations.

Jumbo LB Bo Barnes has already made some positive body transformations since arriving on campus and figures to provide depth for the unit in 2025. Jonathan Cunningham will continue to bounce back from a knee injury as well, but is on track to see some action this spring.

 

STAR

I figure the star spot deserves its own section. Jelani McDonald saw plenty of snaps at the nickel spot last fall and now has been moved here full time. Does that mean Jaylon Guilbeau is out of a spot? No. Guilbeau will continue to see time at nickel, as well as seeing snaps at outside cornerback, similar to that of Jahdae Barron a year ago. Wardell Mack was another name working at star last year for the Horns. 

 

Safety

Texas loses Andrew Mukuba to the NFL Draft, but the safety room will continue to boast an abundance of talent. Michael Taaffe is back, fresh off a 2nd-Team All American season and will lead the unit. Taaffe will eventually be joined by the return of Derek Williams Jr. who will be limited in the spring after tearing his ACL against Oklahoma last fall. 

Which means this room has plenty of snaps available for up and comers. The first two to get a crack at the spot will be Jordon Johnson-Rubell and Xavier Filsaime. JJR saw more snaps later in the season than Filsaime, which is why I ended up with him in the starting unit. Obviously, that is all subject to change. Early enrollee Zelus Hicks is going to be the lone newcomer on the field this spring, as Jonah Williams continues with Jim Schlossnagle and Texas Baseball. However, Williams is expected in spring ball meetings with Duane Akina and the Texas defensive staff.

 

Cornerback

Texas will be tasked with replacing the best defensive back in the country with Jahdae Barron likely to hear his name in the first 20 picks next April. Fortunately, Malik Muhammad will return as the top dog on campus at the cornerback position. The question then becomes, who joins him? Is it Kobe Black who we saw often in SEC road games? What about a sophomore jump from Santana Wilson? Or can freshman phenom Kade Phillips leapfrog the line and take the job? It remains to be seen. Texas has bodies. Texas has talent. But the answer currently is unknown.

On top of all of this, let's not forget Jaylon Guilbeau will be seeing some snaps on the outside as well. Last year, there were questions in regards to Barron's straight speed when he made the move and those some talking points have resurfaced for Guilbeau. Other names to keep an eye on at cornerback/STAR include Warren Roberson, Wardell Mack, Graceson Littleton and Caleb Chester.

Maybe not full-time, but Moore is at LB now right? And either way I don't think we're starting two Buck edges. That's Burke's job at Jack.

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On 3/19/2025 at 11:22 AM, Tex Long said:

Strongly believe we'll be back in the Final Four again. Last season was a little anomalous, with other three of the previous four losing their coaches. This season starts with a big ol' bang. I'd like for us to win that opener, but I think either outcome, it'll set the tone for the whole thing. Buckeyes got a lot of talent, but we do as well. Barring injuries in the wrong positions, we should be back, again. We will all devoutly pray that Sark has seen the light in the Red Zone.

The best part is they break in a new QB and have lost something like 90% of their starters on offense and defense. I like our chances in Columbus to drive yet another stake in the heart of the shitty Midwest powerhouse. We're currently 2-1 against the Buckeyes, and I will expect it to be 3-1 when they're done with them. 

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On 3/20/2025 at 1:58 PM, closetojumping said:

 

Texas expected to hire Chicago Bears QB coach Kerry Joseph to staff

If he does nothing but teach Arch how to slide, or glide out of bounds, he'll be worth his salt.

 

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The best part is they break in a new QB and have lost something like 90% of their starters on offense and defense. I like our chances in Columbus to drive yet another stake in the heart of the shitty Midwest powerhouse. We're currently 2-1 against the Buckeyes, and I will expect it to be 3-1 when they're done with them. 

We’re 2-2 against OSU
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CJ Vogel

 

Posted 11 minutes ago

Texas kicks off spring football tomorrow.

I checked in with one source in regards to what is expected from QB Arch Manning as he begins his first spring as the guy at Texas.

"There is more energy around the place with 16 leading the way," a source told me.

The conversation about energy and buzz around practice being ignited by Manning is not new. In fact, I would say it has been an overwhelming theme through winter conditioning. The offensive position rooms feed off of Manning and I am expecting this trend to continue into the fall.

"These throwing sessions feel different with Arch at quarterback," I was told.

High expectations for the quarterback out of New Orleans.

 

 

 

This is interesting.

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CJ Vogel
 
Posted 11 minutes ago
Texas kicks off spring football tomorrow.
I checked in with one source in regards to what is expected from QB Arch Manning as he begins his first spring as the guy at Texas.
"There is more energy around the place with 16 leading the way," a source told me.
The conversation about energy and buzz around practice being ignited by Manning is not new. In fact, I would say it has been an overwhelming theme through winter conditioning. The offensive position rooms feed off of Manning and I am expecting this trend to continue into the fall.
"These throwing sessions feel different with Arch at quarterback," I was told.
High expectations for the quarterback out of New Orleans.
 
 
 
This is interesting.

I mentioned it last season in a thread, the team seems to rally around him differently than they did Ewers. They always seemed more hyped when he went in and especially after a play.
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4 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

The conversation about energy and buzz around practice being ignited by Manning is not new. In fact, I would say it has been an overwhelming theme through winter conditioning.

I want to believe, but I'll take it with a grain of salt.  It's rare to hear about the QB igniting energy AND buzz in spring workouts.

Energy, yes, any D1 starting QB should inspire energy around practice.  But buzz doesn't just grow on trees.  Buzz being ignited this early in the calendar is a very good sign.

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