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The idea that the a spring game gives tamperers too much of a look doesn't really seem all that big a deal. Maybe it's more that players might be more tamperable because of not getting to play a big role, and looking for that playing time. 

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10 hours ago, Tex Long said:

The idea that the a spring game gives tamperers too much of a look doesn't really seem all that big a deal. Maybe it's more that players might be more tamperable because of not getting to play a big role, and looking for that playing time. 

This. 

 

Nebraska, Ohio State, Texas, USC and many others to follow wont have one. 

I think Matt Ruhle was the first to publicly talk about cancelling the spring game because of concerns with providing film on players with whom other programs could tamper during the spring transfer portal.  He and Nebraska are generally whining dick munchers, but I think he has a fair point, and I thought that before Sark made the same move.  

29 minutes ago, South Austin said:

I think Matt Ruhle was the first to publicly talk about cancelling the spring game because of concerns with providing film on players with whom other programs could tamper during the spring transfer portal.  He and Nebraska are generally whining dick munchers, but I think he has a fair point, and I thought that before Sark made the same move.  

I think another, even bigger deal, is the depth chart can signal who won't get much playing time in the fall so schools with needs can poach them, hurting depth and progression. 

2 minutes ago, The Ace of Aces said:

I think another, even bigger deal, is the depth chart can signal who won't get much playing time in the fall so schools with needs can poach them, hurting depth and progression. 

Good point, and I guess we'll find out after the spring game whether Sark will also hold back any depth chart. 

Canceling the game is fine, but I hope they at least show up for the kids to get autographs and all of that bullshit.

37 minutes ago, Fondren & Main said:

Canceling the game is fine, but I hope they at least show up for the kids to get autographs and all of that bullshit.

Yeah.  The family and I had kind of marked this wknd every year to get out of town.  Hope there's something in it's place.

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On 2/21/2025 at 9:10 AM, markstanco said:

This. 

 

Nebraska, Ohio State, Texas, USC and many others to follow wont have one. 

What about aggy? Don't they need  the spring game to get bowl eligible?

3 hours ago, Jiggy-Z said:

What about aggy? Don't they need  the spring game to get bowl eligible?

Stoopid 'sip. The aggy Spring Game is a Bowl.

Losing Gideon but getting Akina is a W

3 hours ago, Longboard Horn said:

 

 

3 hours ago, Longboard Horn said:

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He ain't no Warren Moon

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On 2/21/2025 at 10:38 AM, Fondren & Main said:

Canceling the game is fine, but I hope they at least show up for the kids to get autographs and all of that bullshit.

 

On 2/21/2025 at 11:16 AM, Knoxtnhorn said:

Yeah.  The family and I had kind of marked this wknd every year to get out of town.  Hope there's something in it's place.

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However, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte assured the Longhorn faithful during an interview with On Texas Football that there will be a fanfest to replace the game. Del Conte didn't lay out a specific schedule, but did talk about a meet-and-greet with Texas players that will coincide with the baseball team's three-game series against Texas A&M.

https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/college/longhorns/football/2025/02/24/chris-del-conte-texas-football-spring-game-longhorns/80023371007/

 

That's a smart weekend to do it 

Steve Sarkisian on spring game cancellation, Quinn Ewers’ NFL future, NIL & Arch Manning | THE HERD

Reading the Quinn thread, it's degenerated into WTF didn't we see more Arch the last few games... I think it's more apropos here, as more of a coaching question than playing.

My main complaint about the last few started with the CCG. Having just been given the blueprint to take down UGa by Haynes King, I was surprised to see Quinn pretty much exclusively right from the start, particularly after Arch had showed what he can do with his legs in the aggy game.

 

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Yes, we definitely need that argument going on in more threads.

4 hours ago, Tex Long said:

Reading the Quinn thread, it's degenerated into WTF didn't we see more Arch the last few games... I think it's more apropos here, as more of a coaching question than playing.

My main complaint about the last few started with the CCG. Having just been given the blueprint to take down UGa by Haynes King, I was surprised to see Quinn pretty much exclusively right from the start, particularly after Arch had showed what he can do with his legs in the aggy game.

 

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Our HC will be on the NFL Network tomorrow,  I think during the wr workouts.  Whenever that is. 

48 minutes ago, speed817 said:

Cam Newton is an idiot.....

 

Not even sure what this smelly douche is trying to say. Is it not possible to have deep pockets AND develop a healthy culture? Yet another simple-minded, binary thinker. Ask aggy how their culture of mercenaries worked out for them. 

53 minutes ago, Vertuzzi said:

Not even sure what this smelly douche is trying to say. Is it not possible to have deep pockets AND develop a healthy culture? Yet another simple-minded, binary thinker. Ask aggy how their culture of mercenaries worked out for them. 

Cam's missing the mark yet again.  In this mercenary age of one-and-done portal kids, culture becomes even MORE important.  You have to have something to keep these kids around.  You have to be able to offer something beyond NIL deals.  That's what Stark is trying to do.  Yes, Texas has boosters - as all big schools have.  It's a delicate dance these days.  Tech has boosters.  Indiana has boosters.  They all have millions upon millions at their disposal.  So why are so many ag kids leaving?  They have the boosters.  It's because of the staff, the school, and the atmosphere around the team.  

7 hours ago, BabaYaga said:

Cam's missing the mark yet again.  In this mercenary age of one-and-done portal kids, culture becomes even MORE important.  You have to have something to keep these kids around.  You have to be able to offer something beyond NIL deals.  That's what Stark is trying to do.  Yes, Texas has boosters - as all big schools have.  It's a delicate dance these days.  Tech has boosters.  Indiana has boosters.  They all have millions upon millions at their disposal.  So why are so many ag kids leaving?  They have the boosters.  It's because of the staff, the school, and the atmosphere around the team.  

He literally said culture is important and he gets it.

I think what he is saying without saying it is that you have to have players FIRST (and players are now an expense) or the culture won't matter.

I think he is saying that he is jealous of today”s NIL packages.

12 hours ago, Texas Wahoo said:

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Sark to Cam at the haters ball

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My man love for Sark continues to grow.  That guy stands a real good chance of becoming the next dominant college coach aka Saban or Meyer or (lol) Bowden.

6 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

My man love for Sark continues to grow.  That guy stands a real good chance of becoming the next dominant college coach aka Saban or Meyer or (lol) Bowden.

a la

1 minute ago, jimmyjazz said:

Thanks, professor.

English, motherfucker.

Just now, Tex Long said:

English, motherfucker.

Sometimes I speak it.  Other times, not so much.

1 minute ago, jimmyjazz said:

Sometimes I speak it.  Other times, not so much.

Es claro.

So good.  A professional coach/motivator/culture guru/whatever running our football program.  It'll happen for this program.

Fuck who wouldn’t want to play for this dude. The way he presents himself. And speaks his vision. Damn 

Chris Simms interviews Sark. It would be awesome if Texas/Sark did something to honor Chris Simms. 

"We never sacrifice character for talent." 

Other interesing bit, Sark accepted the Texas HC job w/out ever visting Austin or UTexas.

 

"Chris Simms Unbuttoned" and he's wearing a button down dress shirt buttoned to the top . . . and no tie.  (JK, I agree it would be nice if Sark could bring Simms back in the fold, our fans treated him like dogshit.)

"Chris Simms Unbuttoned" and he's wearing a button down dress shirt buttoned to the top . . . and no tie.  (JK, I agree it would be nice if Sark could bring Simms back in the fold, our fans treated him like dogshit.)

Simms appreciates not being hated as much as QE on this board though.
1 hour ago, jimmyjazz said:

"Chris Simms Unbuttoned" and he's wearing a button down dress shirt buttoned to the top . . . and no tie.  (JK, I agree it would be nice if Sark could bring Simms back in the fold, our fans treated him like dogshit.)

I mean, that’s the joke. It’s intentional. 

Just now, Park Gothic said:

I mean, that’s the joke. It’s intentional. 

No way.  I never picked up on that.  I just assumed Chris, his entire staff, his management and the studio crew were unaware of the irony.

Just now, jimmyjazz said:

No way.  I never picked up on that.  I just assumed Chris, his entire staff, his management and the studio crew were unaware of the irony.

Glad I could clear it up for you then 

5 minutes ago, Honeysucklerose said:

Congrats to the Sarks. I suppose the divorce stuff was rectified??

Well, it wouldn't be the first time that having a baby saves a marriage.

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6 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Well, it wouldn't be the first time that having a baby prolongs a divorce.

Fify

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Finally punched it in from the goal line!

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