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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:06 PM, texifornia said:

Google is your friend - we have 18 commits: https://247sports.com/college/texas/Season/2019-Football/Commits/

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Sorry, was more asking about the quality of the class.  I thought 15 commits sounded low.  Regardless, that link also shows #9 . . . just trying to understand where we the thinking is we'll end up after Dec/Feb. 

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:10 PM, jimmyjazz said:

Sorry, was more asking about the quality of the class.  I thought 15 commits sounded low.  Regardless, that link also shows #9 . . . just trying to understand where we the thinking is we'll end up after Dec/Feb. 

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QB, TE, slot receiver - studs

LB - potentially really good if we can land one instant-impact guy at Rover

Outside WR - very good but could have been even better

OL - one stud and probably a handful of good prospects, plus one or two immediate contributors through JUCO/grad transfer. Center is anyone's guess right now.

DL - Some very good prospects, but probably no top-end talent. Might need an immediate contributor at DE

Outside corner - one potential stud, one intriguing developmental prospect

Safety - Not quite 2018 but really good, nickel is TBD

RB - one decent back, TBD after that (but probably nobody elite)

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:16 PM, Machinator said:

QB, TE, slot receiver - studs

LB - potentially really good if we can land one instant-impact guy at Rover

Outside WR - very good but could have been even better

OL - one stud and probably a handful of good prospects, plus one or two immediate contributors through JUCO/grad transfer. Center is anyone's guess right now.

DL - Some very good prospects, but probably no top-end talent. Might need an immediate contributor at DE

Outside corner - one potential stud, one intriguing developmental prospect

Safety - Not quite 2018 but really good, nickel is TBD

RB - one decent back, TBD after that (but probably nobody elite)

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Thanks.  OL seems to be an ongoing "position of concern".  Not too worried about numbers in the secondary this year, given the haul in 2018 (some of which is proving itself on the field).

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:25 PM, jimmyjazz said:

Thanks.  OL seems to be an ongoing "position of concern".  Not too worried about numbers in the secondary this year, given the haul in 2018 (some of which is proving itself on the field).

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I won't say I'm "not" concerned about the OL status in recruiting, but I am more confident in their evaluations and what Herb Hand can do with them after these first seven games.

This OL, who is starting two 3* guys from Herman's first class in '17, was just recognized as one of the 14 units to catch the eye of The Joe Moore Award committee, who awards the best offensive line unit at the end of the season. That's big, for what Herman is working with.

I'm a bit more concerned about the DL. 

 

 

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:25 PM, jimmyjazz said:

Thanks.  OL seems to be an ongoing "position of concern".  Not too worried about numbers in the secondary this year, given the haul in 2018 (some of which is proving itself on the field).

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The staff places a huge amount of emphasis on senior tape with linemen once you get beyond the obvious can't-miss guys, so look for a bunch of new offers as the year goes on to guys like Henderson and Hookfin.

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:37 PM, UncleBuck said:

I won't say I'm "not" concerned about the OL status in recruiting, but I am more confident in their evaluations and what Herb Hand can do with them after these first seven games.

This OL, who is starting two 3* guys from Herman's first class in '17, was just recognized as one of the 14 units to catch the eye of The Joe Moore Award committee, who awards the best offensive line unit at the end of the season. That's big, for what Herman is working with.

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I've read a lot of people giving a lot of credit to Herb Hand for the improvement in the Texas OL and while he deserves credit I want to point out that probably the most important person on this staff, aside from Tom Herman, is Yancy McKnight and that dude deserves a SHIT TON of credit.  Give him some moldable clay with upside and a RS season and let him do work, esp on the LOS guys

The reshaping in these guys is undeniable and it has manifested in a quicker and stronger OL  :: 

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:42 PM, golfclap said:

 

I've read a lot of people giving a lot of credit to Herb Hand for the improvement in the Texas OL and while he deserves credit I want to point out that probably the most important person on this staff, aside from Tom Herman, is Yancy McKnight and that dude deserves a SHIT TON of credit.  Give him some moldable clay with upside and a RS season and let him do work, esp on the LOS guys

The reshaping in these guys is undeniable and it has manifested in a quicker and stronger OL  :: 

DpegBjsXcAAMRLO.jpg

 

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Holy fuck, Tope Imade looks like a fucking giant among giants. How the shit is that guy not just murdering people? That guy looks like the the villain in a fucking horror movie 

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:42 PM, golfclap said:

 

I've read a lot of people giving a lot of credit to Herb Hand for the improvement in the Texas OL and while he deserves credit I want to point out that probably the most important person on this staff, aside from Tom Herman, is Yancy McKnight and that dude deserves a SHIT TON of credit.  Give him some moldable clay with upside and a RS season and let him do work, esp on the LOS guys

The reshaping in these guys is undeniable and it has manifested in a quicker and stronger OL  :: 

DpegBjsXcAAMRLO.jpg

 

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There's a reason many football HCs say the most important hire they'll make is the S&C coach.

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TFB Open Post: https://texas.thefootballbrainiacs.com/2018/10/open-post-wednesday-october-17th/

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  On 10/17/2018 at 3:37 PM, UncleBuck said:

 

I'm a bit more concerned about the DL. 

 

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Roach, Omenihu, Nelson and Hager were all 3-stars and have been serviceable. Once we start getting some more athletically gifted players in those spots, we should be dominant along the DL.  Ossai, Graham, Ojomo and Coburn are a start. 

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  On 10/17/2018 at 4:08 PM, EZ$ said:

Ossai, Graham, Ojomo and Coburn are a start. 

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I was REALLY happy to read the recent stuff from Chris Nelson talking about how Coburn is taking extra mental reps and asking tons of questions. I worried if he would buy in and/or put in that next level effort. His athleticism and effort between the lines was never a concern for me, but to hear that he's going so hard at practice and soaking up the info from the coaches and Nelson, etc ...   very, VERY good news.  

 

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  On 10/17/2018 at 4:17 PM, golfclap said:

I was REALLY happy to read the recent stuff from Chris Nelson talking about how Coburn is taking extra mental reps and asking tons of questions. I worried if he would buy in and/or put in that next level effort. His athleticism and effort between the lines was never a concern for me, but to hear that he's going so hard at practice and soaking up the info from the coaches and Nelson, etc ...   very, VERY good news.  

 

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He's lost like 25 pounds as well. He's apparently looking really good physically.

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  On 10/17/2018 at 4:08 PM, EZ$ said:

Roach, Omenihu, Nelson and Hager were all 3-stars and have been serviceable. Once we start getting some more athletically gifted players in those spots, we should be dominant along the DL.  Ossai, Graham, Ojomo and Coburn are a start. 

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It's limited reps but I've been surprised with Bimage. There's been parts of this season where Bimage has outplayed Hager. 

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Agreed.  I like Brown more than most.  

I think Wiley and Liebrock are excellent.  Wiley will need some time to bake but Im a fan of his athleticism and him playing QB this year.  I believe it helps guys understand what a QB looks for and needs in a receiver.  

Sweat and Mpagi were fantastic evaluations. 

 

Still need some freaks but I bet those come when we start consistently winning more.

 

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I think six receivers before Bru/Wilson is a little overkill, even if one of those guys fits better on defense, but I'm just an asshole on a computer who isn't getting paid the big bucks to assemble a roster 

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  On 10/17/2018 at 5:55 PM, Fud said:

I think six receivers before Bru/Wilson is a little overkill, even if one of those guys fits better on defense, but I'm just an asshole on a computer who isn't getting paid the big bucks to assemble a roster 

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Powell will probably play defense, so I wouldn’t count him in that six. 

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