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there’s nothing like playing in DKR-TMS 🤘new Between the Horns episode streaming tomorrow!#HookEm | @TexasFootball

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#602

David Gbenda Talks about Alabama Win and Texas Football | Between The Horns Ep. 5 [Sep. 26, 2023]

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#603
I'd say Morice Blackwell Jr. is back

 

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#604

      "AntHill"

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#605
4 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

      "AntHill"

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For people in the twilight of their chronological years, the word "Anthill" brings back memories of "The Anthill Mob." {For that matter, since Coach "Prime" is trying to get trademarks on 1,000,000,000 sayings, perhaps I should reserve that one.  I could definitely see the LB crew becoming known as ... "The Anthill Mob."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_NR_ZXoGF0

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#606
10 minutes ago, Lidig8r said:

For people in the twilight of their chronological years, the word "Anthill" brings back memories of "The Anthill Mob." {For that matter, since Coach "Prime" is trying to get trademarks on 1,000,000,000 sayings, perhaps I should reserve that one.  I could definitely see the LB crew becoming known as ... "The Anthill Mob."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_NR_ZXoGF0

😋 Loved "Wacky Races" when I was a kid

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Here's your "AntHill Mob" video embedded...

 

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#607
David Gbenda shares the impact past @TexasFootball players had on him on and off the field 🤘🔗 https://t.co/DdADvrzK5p#HookEm | @TexasFootball

 

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#609
With just two starts before this season, #Texas LB David Gbenda is making the most of his fifth year.On the veteran's perseverance and focus on staying the course with the Longhorns⤵️Sark: "I love David Gbenda's story."

 

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#610
Very quietly, Wake Forest transfer Gavin Holmes is having a nice first season with the Longhorns. #HookEmhttps://t.co/YNI4JgQoEH

 

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AUSTIN, Texas – With rising underclassmen Terrance Brooks and Malik Muhammad along with last season’s starter at boundary corner in Ryan Watts all in-tow, Wake Forest transfer Gavin Holmes’ play get lost in the shuffle amongst the Texas secondary filled with standout talents.

However, the 5-foot-11-inch, 175-pound Holmes has proven to be a valuable addition to the Longhorns after being one of the top cover corners in the ACC with the Demon Deacons over the last two years.

He arrived in college as a 247Sports Composite three-star recruit but following his entry to the transfer portal, was rated among the top defensive backs available in the transfer portal and earned a four-star rating.

Per Pro Football Focus, Holmes was rated among the top-10 cornerbacks in coverage, while being one of the least penalized players as Holmes was only flagged for three pass interference calls over his two full seasons as a starter.

Over his time in Winston-Salem, Holmes tallied 45 tackles with two interceptions and a 13 pass breakups including a team-leading nine last season.

Sarkisian spoke about Holmes’ play over the first quarter of the season.

"Gavin gets overshadowed a bit by some of the other guys who get talked about a bit more," said Sarkisian. "But he's an extremely steady and consistent player with great cover skills."

Despite splitting snaps at fieldside corner, Holmes’ play has risen in his first year on the Forty Acres, grading as a winner in each game this season and is coming off his best performance – a six-tackle outing versus Baylor where he was targeted three times – only allowing two receptions for 13 yards.

"He's very natural when he can play off-coverage which is something he did well at Wake Forest and he does well in man principles as well," said Sarkisian. "He also has elite speed which is always a plus, he does provide something different for us in that way, especially when we play him to the [field-side spot] and we're kind of isolated at times, he's very comfortable on an island and that's a huge luxury for us, especially as the season wears on."

The junior’s play also provides long-term value for Sarkisian with the pending departures of Jahdae Barron and Watts from this year’s group, allowing for Muhammad and Brooks to come along slowly in a pivotal season.

"[Muhammad] has really worked at his craft, I always think it's a bit difficult for guys who were five-star recruits, because the expectation may be that you're going to walk in the door and be a front-line starter on day one," said Sarkisian. "Guys quickly realize that we have really good players at these positions who are going to play good football too, so his game is gradually and naturally evolving."

Watts spoke about the camaraderie and competition amongst the Longhorns’ cornerbacks and what Holmes has brought to the room.

“We’re all competitors and I think we have a really confident group, everyone in our room is confident,” said Watts. Gavin has definitely brought another competitor to the room and we’re all trying to push each other every day.

As the Horns enter the heart of their Big 12 schedule, having a fourth-year veteran with Holmes' capability in the secondary is a valuable tool as Texas' defense will look to continue stifling teams' passing attacks.

 

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The development of freshmen Derek Williams and Malik Muhammad has been on display early this season. Sarkisian credits both freshmen and the DB room for helping speed up the process. 🤘[D] https://t.co/fOHnSxndTp

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#612

So FCB just copies TFB's story...  🙄

Morning Brew @Horns247: #Texas freshman cornerback Malik Muhammad and freshman safety Derek Williams are on the fast-track in the #Longhorns' secondary.https://t.co/5BuBOGlmQv

 

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#614
Terrance Brooks' ranks amongst the 91 defensive backs in the Big 12 who have been targeted 10+ times this season:• 16.7% Cmp% (1st)• 12 yards allowed (1st)• 3 YAC (1st)• 39.6 passer rating (8th)Stud.

 

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18 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:
Jalen Catalon is a missile.

 

Top secret footage of Catalon watching film with PK: 

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#620
Happy Birthday to #LifetimeLonghorn @rodbabers #DBU #BeatOU 🤘🏻— Chris Bennett (CB) (@chrisgb002000)

 

#622

Is Jelani McDonald a future contributor at safety? Just off the eye test he has good size and looks athletic. He's played in every game on special teams (and blew his lane assignment in their reverse that came back), but I havent seen him in defense. I wonder if they see him as a special teams guy like Wisner so they went ahead and burned his shirt

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Highest graded true freshmen on defense for Texas heading into the bye week. 1. Malik Muhammad, CB: 71.32. Anthony Hill Jr., LB: 65.83. Derek Williams Jr., S: 64.8

 

#624

Need Watts back asap. Not sure which 9.95(likely IT) it was that was hyping Holmes up as threatening to take one of the CB1 spots during fall camp, but dude ain't it. He is alright in coverage but not good at tackling. 

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"AntHill"

Here it is: @TheAthletic midseason Freshman All-America team.A few big names you know and many more young stars you're going to find out about soon.Story w/ @Manny_Navarro: https://t.co/Kd2m7KWS6c

 

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#626
Texas CB Terrance Brooks has allowed a completion % in pass coverage of just 20%, the best of any Big 12 DB this season.

 

#628

OU put on display how bad our secondary is. It's obvious that Holgorsen took note of it, and our remaining opponents likely did, too. 

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#629

Gerry going off that Kitan Crawford can not play safety... he does not have safety eyes.

Taafe and Crawford together is a TD about to happen... can't pair them together.  Taafe is too slow.

 

Gerry:  What the f@#%  is Gideon doing???

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#631
Texas safety Michael Taaffe followed dream, found home with Longhorns football https://t.co/aMy3WTd84u

 

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#633
🤘🏽 https://t.co/7O4qGXiAt4

 

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#634
Great choice for this list of freshman making big impacts! Anthony Hill Jr. had 2 sacks in the Horns win at Alabama and has had a tackle for loss in each of the last 3 games🤘🏻 https://t.co/KCsIyGOK5V

 

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𝓐𝓵𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓖𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓭𝓪𝔂

 

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#638
This is Beauty 6. What a setup looks can be deceiving. Proud of you brotha @TheRyanWatts https://t.co/5rC1vBITtm

 

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Guessing Texas corners will at times play more press coverage in this game since the cyclones QB likes to get the ball out quickly.  Sure hope Jahdae is close to 100% for this game.  

Cyclone slot receiver (Jaylin Noel)  has hurt Texas in the past and their transfer WR (Jayden Higgins) can really ball out.  Need a turnover or two created by the Texas defense in Ames Saturday.

Not sure what Catalon's status is for this Saturday but I did find this:  "Catalon last played for the Longhorns in live-game action in the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 7 in Dallas against the Oklahoma Sooners. He’s now missed Texas’ last four games after he suffered a leg injury against Oklahoma in Week 6."

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#643

Nice Game Gbenda!!! 🤘 

Highest graded Power Five Linebacker from Week 12:🤘 David Gbenda, Texas: 86.4

 

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Interesting...

Bobby Burton heard recently that there is "a little bit of  an internal fight about who gets him in the offseason" whether that's Terry Joseph for CB/NB, Gideon at safety, or Choate at LB.

 

#645

Is this what they recruited him for?

Malik Muhammad snatches the ball from Jerand Bradley for his first career INT!

 

#647
On 11/23/2023 at 9:32 AM, LTtxfan said:

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Interesting...

Bobby Burton heard recently that there is "a little bit of  an internal fight about who gets him in the offseason" whether that's Terry Joseph for CB/NB, Gideon at safety, or Choate at LB.

 

Who do we have at LB next year?

Hill takes over for Ford most likely, with Blackwell next to him and Lion/Burrell backing them up. McDonald may have the most upside at that spot. Does Gbenda have another year? Is 4 linebackers enough?

#648
Sark has said that flying to the football and making open-field tackles on WR screens is a specific part of the culture he’s trying to develop. Here’s stud freshman safety Derek Williams #HookEm

 

#649
18 hours ago, cmontexas said:

Who do we have at LB next year?

Hill takes over for Ford most likely, with Blackwell next to him and Lion/Burrell backing them up. McDonald may have the most upside at that spot. Does Gbenda have another year? Is 4 linebackers enough?

Don't forget Choate's Polynesian Ties.

Akana and Lefau

#650

Hill ends the regular season of his freshman year:

2nd in total and solo tackles behind Ford

5th in TFLs

3rd in sacks

5th in QBHs

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