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  • Born Burnt
    Born Burnt

    Sorry you live in a trailer park.

  • Daichee Bell
    Daichee Bell

    Had a buddy at a practice recently.  Nothing earth shattering here, so take it for what it's worth.  He didn't recall any first team drop.  There may have been some, but none that came to mind. 

  • closetojumping
    closetojumping

    A guy that played for years in the NFL was at practice yesterday. His takeaway was that if this team isn’t a playoff contender and conference winner, it took effort to fuck it up on gameday. 

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1 minute ago, Fud said:

Fwiw, there were major programs sniffing around but he didn’t give them the time of day 

I remember, but I doubt there were expectations of him being a starter over 5 stars when he committed.

1 minute ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

The point is, players of a certain talent immediately transcend above other, more experienced players. That’s the level of talent we should always hope to bring in, and unlike Tom Herman’s dumb ass, get them on the field immediately. 

I’ve loved me some Brooks, what little we’ve seen, but here’s a reminder about expectations of the program, his offer list:

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I whole heartily agree that the best should play/start. I just hope 3 years in the program is actually building players. If this Ced B is like the last Ced B then I’ll eat my crow with a smile. 

1 minute ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

I remember, but I doubt there were expectations of him being a starter over 5 stars when he committed.

They’ll both get a ton of first team reps. Shrugs 

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10 minutes ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

The point is, players of a certain talent immediately transcend above other, more experienced players. That’s the level of talent we should always hope to bring in, and unlike Tom Herman’s dumb ass, get them on the field immediately. 

I’ve loved me some Brooks, what little we’ve seen, but here’s a reminder about expectations of the program. His offer list:

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Now do d’onta foreman

On 8/17/2023 at 8:21 AM, Tylerocks said:

With the exception of Alabama

 So we won't out talent everyone, right? 

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52 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Defense should be getting the better of the offense in these type of settings a large majority of the time or at worst breaking even.

The offense isn’t gameplanning, the number of true play calls to learn is far fewer on defense, defense has probably seen the bread and butter offensive plays 20x a week during practice, etc.

Only program I can recall recently where I routinely read about the offense dominating the defense in scrimmages was Riley’s OU teams and we know how those defenses turned out.

I totally agree. I would be concerned if the offense was dominating at this point. Defense is very familiar with the same offense they practice against weekly for months during the Spring and Fall as opposed to an offense they see once a year with one week preparation.

Another thing I’m encouraged about is the “Saban recruiting pitch” which is with the talent and roster upgrades, the offense is now practicing against talent better than what they will play during the season except maybe Alabama.  The offense will be fine.
 

I’ve been following Texas football since like my first game in 1970 against TCU and have experienced all the cycles the past 50 years. During that period , I haven’t looked more forward to a season except 2006 maybe 1983 when I was a senior at UT. I’m convinced this is a playoff team. If we get past Alabama, I don’t see another loss.

1 minute ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

Which goes back to my original statement, and still supports my view about expectations.

But just like foreman, when brooks gets in the game he gets yards.  So maybe put away the recruiting rankings and offer lists at this point and go by what he’s done on the field for Texas. 

Just now, Pato del Muerto said:

But just like foreman, when brooks gets in the game he gets yards.  So maybe put away the recruiting rankings and offer lists at this point and go by what he’s done on the field for Texas. 

You’re dense. I’m not limiting his potential based on his recruiting rankings, I’m limiting the expectations based on where the player started. 

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36 minutes ago, texifornia said:

We have an NIL thread in the Recruiting board please don't make us go through this Mizzou shit on a fourth thread.

Jaylon Ford was a low ass 3 star. Damn near a 2 star. It’s a fucking tragedy if we don’t bench him for Anthony Hill. Because expectations and such. 
 

Next I’m going to do Colt McCoy and Jevan Snead. 
 

Because their expectation should be limited due to where they started. 

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4 minutes ago, Knewk210 said:

I’m convinced this is a playoff team. If we get past Alabama, I don’t see another loss.

This team has to prove it can stop the run again before I will predict anything.  The edges of the defense (DE, OLB)  are not proven. 

4 minutes ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said:

You’re dense. I’m not limiting his potential based on his recruiting rankings, I’m limiting the expectations based on where the player started. 

Remember when we were excited about Kyle Porter? We have come a long way and I’m sharing perspective!

Murphy is going to get so much media hype next season for whichever SEC school takes him. He'll light up offseason videos and north east western state while Manning starts at Michigan in his 2nd game. I'm sure some here will bitch and moan if he struggles out of the gate while Murphy is lighting it up against nobodies. 

Brooks has trouble staying healthy. We will need all 4 backs 
I could see at least 5 different backs getting significant touches as the season wears on. We forget about Red but it sounds like he runs angry and zero fucks given about his health. That could be deadly to a tired defense in the 4th quarter.
Murphy is going to get so much media hype next season for whichever SEC school takes him. He'll light up offseason videos and north east western state while Manning starts at Michigan in his 2nd game. I'm sure some here will bitch and moan if he struggles out of the gate while Murphy is lighting it up against nobodies. 

Well, Murphy would likely have to sit a year if he transfers in-conference to another SEC school… So he’d be BIG bound.
I could see at least 5 different backs getting significant touches as the season wears on. We forget about Red but it sounds like he runs angry and zero fucks given about his health. That could be deadly to a tired defense in the 4th quarter.

Pretty sure the IT guys said Red is struggling to “play school” and came to camp fat/out of shape…

Pretty sure the IT guys said Red is struggling to “play school” and came to camp fat/out of shape…
Welp, at least the zero fucks given part checks out.
1 minute ago, ATXhorn17 said:


Pretty sure the IT guys said Red is struggling to “play school” and came to camp fat/out of shape…

We’ve seen this before.  Predictable headcases become headcases.  Doesn’t @closetojumping have to fist himself because Blue is still on the roster?   Let’s roll with Brooks/Baxter with a little Kelian mixed in and call it a day.  

We’ve seen this before.  Predictable headcases become headcases.  Doesn’t [mention=429]closetojumping[/mention] have to fist himself because Blue is still on the roster?   Let’s roll with Brooks/Baxter with a little Kelian mixed in and call it a day.  
Quite a few aggy geniuses think they'll snag Murphy for next season after he watches the glorious JimBobby offense in action and Arch is "given" the starting job after the spring game.
26 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said:

This team has to prove it can stop the run again before I will predict anything.  The edges of the defense (DE, OLB)  are not proven. 

I hear you on that concern. I believe the adjustments with Burke and Sorell and situational adjustments of Collins and Hill will address that issue. It does appear staff acknowledges this weakness and at least have a plan. I’m going with buy not sell at this point!

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2 hours ago, 6th Street said:
Brooks has trouble staying healthy. We will need all 4 backs 

I could see at least 5 different backs getting significant touches as the season wears on. We forget about Red but it sounds like he runs angry and zero fucks given about his health. That could be deadly to a tired defense in the 4th quarter.

I really don’t see that. Baxter and Brooks are the only 3 down backs on the roster. Red may fit in there, but he has had a tough summer. Keilan and Blue are 3rd down backs, change pace guys. Maybe those guys go off in a game like Rice, when the OL dominates. I can’t see them getting a lot of carries vs high end defenses, where you need guys that can get that extra yard or 2 after contact 

I really don’t see that. Baxter and Brooks are the only 3 down backs on the roster. Red may fit in there, but he has had a tough summer. Keilan and Blue are 3rd down backs, change pace guys. Maybe those guys go off in a game like Rice, when the OL dominates. I can’t see them getting a lot of carries vs high end defenses, where you need guys that can get that extra yard or 2 after contact 
I hope the Brooks/Baxter combo get the majority of carries combined with KRob on passing downs, but with Baxter being a true Freshman (it took Bijan a full season to get comfortable blocking pass rushers) and Brooks being injury prone I can see Choice trying out several combos throughout the season. I really don't care as long as it's effective and keeps us from being one dimensional on offense.
1 hour ago, ATXhorn17 said:


Well, Murphy would likely have to sit a year if he transfers in-conference to another SEC school… So he’d be BIG bound.

Not necessarily. Texas doesn’t officially join the SEC until after the 2024 Spring semester. He can transfer this December or even wait until after Spring ball next year and it wouldn’t be considered an inter-conference transfer.  

Guessing the offensive line still can’t run block worth a shit. No bijan this year - 9 win ceiling.

3 minutes ago, bigcigar said:

Guessing the offensive line still can’t run block worth a shit. No bijan this year - 9 win ceiling.

bigcigar/smallballs 

1 minute ago, T-shirt Sip said:

bigcigar/smallballs 

Good one. Got me

The entire season is about Ewers. That’s it.

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1 hour ago, T-shirt Sip said:

Not necessarily. Texas doesn’t officially join the SEC until after the 2024 Spring semester. He can transfer this December or even wait until after Spring ball next year and it wouldn’t be considered an inter-conference transfer.  

Do we need a refresher for intra vs inter?

1 hour ago, Ghost of Shag said:

The entire season is about Ewers. That’s it.

Maybe some defense 

Texas Defense has to generate more turnovers for the Horns to blowout more teams this year...

A healthy Catalon plus AntHill hopefully helps in the turnover department.  Manny Muhammad may really surprise too...

10 hours ago, Ghost of Shag said:

The entire season is about Ewers. That’s it.

If Texas doesn’t fix the guard issues we are going to have problems.

21 minutes ago, Revolution512 said:

If Texas doesn’t fix the guard issues we are going to have problems.

I thought we were gonna have Majors as the Fall Guy? 

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3 minutes ago, Hornlover said:

I thought we were gonna have Majors as the Fall Guy? 

That’s what literally all of us thought but luckily we have luminaries like Ian Boyd to set us straight. 

31 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Texas Defense has to generate more turnovers for the Horns to blowout more teams this year...

A healthy Catalon plus AntHill hopefully helps in the turnover department.  Manny Muhammad may really surprise too...

Somebody came up with a slightly different description: turnarounds.  INTs and fumble recoveries are part of those, but so are 3&outs, kick/punt blocks, 4th-down stops, big sacks, big returns, explosive plays. I like it, because it involves all three teams and gives errbody a boost when we do one.

1 minute ago, 6th Street said:

Lack of explosive plays 

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4 minutes ago, 6th Street said:

Lack of explosive plays 

IT reported late last night that Ewers and Worthy connected on a 60 yard bomb.

I have zero problem with Jett Bush as the backup to Ford. Other than being a white walk-on, I'm not sure why he gets shit on as much as he does. 

Good to hear that Baxter is having a great fall camp. I didn't think he looked ready in the spring. 

100% chance Bush is one of Burton’s sources. He constantly tries to sell him as a reliable linebacker despite absolutely no evidence whatsoever to back that up. 

15 minutes ago, Red Five said:

I have zero problem with Jett Bush as the backup to Ford. Other than being a white walk-on, I'm not sure why he gets shit on as much as he does. 


Other than he is small, slow and not a good football player I see no reason to criticize his play on the field. If you really think he is our first linebacker off the bench if Ford gets hurt, you should join Ian Boyd in a discussion of linebacker talent because he will be the only one who agrees with you. 

6 minutes ago, Newy25 said:


Other than he is small, slow and not a good football player I see no reason to criticize his play on the field. If you really think he is our first linebacker off the bench if Ford gets hurt, you should join Ian Boyd in a discussion of linebacker talent because he will be the only one who agrees with you. 

He's 6'2" 240.

1 minute ago, Red Five said:

He's 6'2" 240.


All Big 12, IMO. 

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