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  • BornAndRaised
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    Taaffe has announced hes staying:   

  • closetojumping
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    Moore’s camp has told Bobby Burton that Trey Moore is returning to Texas. Nothing set in stone, but that would be a big deal, IMO. 

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1 hour ago, BigHorn'13 said:

Listening to last night's OTF stream, Bobby pointed out that we've already taken 4 DL thus far in the portal.

BPA is the theme going forward, and I wonder if one of those transfers decides to jump ship a la Kendrick Blackshire.

They also might be backfilling the depth chart so we don't have to be so reliant on portal as such an expensive position. 

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With Brevard and Shaw gone after next year there isn't much there in the depth chart. If Kanu has a big year and burst on the scene he could split as well. Terry is working at buck currently in the defense and he can slide in if he puts the weight on.

13 minutes ago, Thiefery said:

yeah Miami was going to go after Stone had he entered the portal.. I think this is going to come down between them and TN

We'll see. Texas is apparently a real threat here.

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Watson visiting tonight

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Defensive line is a priority position in the transfer portal and Texas has a need to add to that position.

The Longhorns are now set to host one of the top uncommitted defensive lineman in the transfer portal.

Texas is also one of four programs involved with the player, who is coming off a strong season.

"I am going to Texas tonight," Syracuse transfer Maraad Watson told 247Sports.

The visit will have Watson on campus Tuesday for a quick official visit. He is slated to leave at night.

The 6-fot-3, 313-pound Watson said Tennessee, Ohio State and South Carolina are also showing a lot of interest in him. He visited the Vols as a late-riser in the 2024 class coming out of Irvington (N.J.) High before he signed with Syracuse.

The four-star prospect is the No. 5 defensive lineman in the portal rankings, and the No. 56 player.

He does not have any other visits set up. When asked if he would set others, he said, "Not sure as of right now."

His knowledge of Texas is brief but he is eager to get to campus and learn more.

What is he looking forward to seeing and experiencing?

"Their program and having an ability to compete for a national title would be great," he said. "That is about it."

Having been through the process once, Watson has an indication of what he wants in his next program in addition to the NIL/revenue sharing opportunities to come his way.

"A brotherhood, great coaches and a family," he said. "Competing at the top level in college football and being (developed)."

 

32 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

They also might be backfilling the depth chart so we don't have to be so reliant on portal as such an expensive position. 

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With Brevard and Shaw gone after next year there isn't much there in the depth chart. If Kanu has a big year and burst on the scene he could split as well. Terry is working at buck currently in the defense and he can slide in if he puts the weight on.


Kanu hasn’t started a single game and has not been mentioned by any spring practice report as being one of our starters and you are already suggesting he is leaving early for the NFL Maybe try not to get ahead of yourself. 

Just now, Newy25 said:


Kanu hasn’t started a single game and has not been mentioned by any spring practice report as being one of our starters and you are already suggesting he is leaving early for the NFL Maybe try not to get ahead of yourself. 

I'm not suggesting anything. It's quite literally a hypothetical situation. Even him being on the roster next year the depth chart isn't that great.

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30 minutes ago, Teryor said:

He does not have any other visits set up. When asked if he would set others, he said, "Not sure as of right now."

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1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said:

They also might be backfilling the depth chart so we don't have to be so reliant on portal as such an expensive position. 

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With Brevard and Shaw gone after next year there isn't much there in the depth chart. If Kanu has a big year and burst on the scene he could split as well. Terry is working at buck currently in the defense and he can slide in if he puts the weight on.

Sharma is 365 lbs, he's the biggest guy on the roster, how is he not a nose tackle?

19 minutes ago, TexasExe14 said:

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What up with Micah Hudson yeah I know screw that guy because he didn’t choose us but is it mental health or just wr diva?

I don't think anyone plugged in on this board has said one way or another. from what we can tell and know its both. he was being a WR/Diva and wanted more usage at Tech. he portaled to A&M and then he left the team citing mental health. Our guess is as good as yours.

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2 hours ago, Teryor said:

Watson visiting tonight

 

Freshman All American DT. Wanted by Texas, Ohio State, Tennessee, Miami and South Carolina number 57 in portal rankings 

Nico Iamleaving kicked off his own team. Can only read 1 half of the field.....sometimes. Had to take a pay cut. Passed on by everyone but UCLA,  #1 transfer portal player.

Good job 247.

3 hours ago, Teryor said:

Watson visiting tonight

 

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Watson sounds like an immediate difference maker. Kanu is a project, Shaw is hurt, and Lavon Johnson was recruited for depth. Brevard looks interesting. 

What's really cool here is that the staff signed 3 high school DT's that they battled for - three guys they really wanted at that position, and with what they've done in the portal, they've pretty much declared that they won't rely on any of them for snaps inside this year (I'm guessing Terry will get some burn at the 5 tech).  Being able to give those guys a true redshirt year is top tier roster management.  

37 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said:

err'body

If they land this guy, i think DT room should be fixed moving forward.

What's the 9.95 info on Shaw's knee?  Is this something he will be recovered from at all? 

 

A pair of very unsurprising transfers

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It's cut off, but Joey Aguilar to Tennessee

Micah Hudson considering Tech and Aggy in the first place = confirmation of mental health issues. 

Going all out to load up the defensive line while letting the young DBs grow behind them is a pretty decent plan. 

5 hours ago, Boko Bevo said:

What's really cool here is that the staff signed 3 high school DT's that they battled for - three guys they really wanted at that position, and with what they've done in the portal, they've pretty much declared that they won't rely on any of them for snaps inside this year (I'm guessing Terry will get some burn at the 5 tech).  Being able to give those guys a true redshirt year is top tier roster management.  

And the best part is that the staff won't slash the incoming class NIL $$ for red shirting and developing 👀 

8 hours ago, Hermanator said:

Going all out to load up the defensive line while letting the young DBs grow behind them is a pretty decent plan. 

Especially if we are truly going to play press and man coverage.

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Just  FYI - 

Bobby started the OTF show today by talking about " ... if we get good news later today about Maraad Watson", and later, " "... we're certainly going to be waiting on it (the good news)".  And he and Gerry were then talking about hypothetical lineups and roster situations w/ Maraad Watson on the team.

 

17 minutes ago, Getafix said:

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Just  FYI - 

Bobby started the OTF show today by talking about " ... if we get good news later today about Maraad Watson", and later, " "... we're certainly going to be waiting on it (the good news)".  And he and Gerry were then talking about hypothetical lineups and roster situations w/ Maraad Watson on the team.

 

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At this point, Maraad Watson has just one visit scheduled — Texas. The Longhorns are making Watson a top priority and have the momentum by landing the first visit. Ohio State is also in the picture with Tennessee.

 

Starting to see a pattern here: player x enters the portal, they immediately receive a lot of speculation about multiple schools from clueless reporters, then they only take a single visit to Texas and commit.

From an organizational level, sure seems like we are operating the portal right now at an elite level.

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This is going to be so fun to watch.  There is no scenario in which a team can get away with not doubling Colin Simmons.  Same goes for Ant Hill or Trey Moore when they walk down.  Hell, I would want a chip or some tight end help with Vasek.  Now you're adding actual disruptors an arm length from the QB on the inside.  It'll be interesting to see what the pressure rates are for opposing quarterbacks.  There were times I watched the defense last year, and it was an absolute master class.  I think this will be the second year in a row that the defense loses tackles to the draft, and gets better.  The ball will have to get out so quickly that they could grab 25+ picks this year to go with 45+ sacks.   Thanks for pulling up to my Kool-Aid stand 

3 minutes ago, Boko Bevo said:

This is going to be so fun to watch.  There is no scenario in which a team can get away with not doubling Colin Simmons.  Same goes for Ant Hill or Trey Moore when they walk down.  Hell, I would want a chip or some tight end help with Vasek.  Now you're adding actual disruptors an arm length from the QB on the inside.  It'll be interesting to see what the pressure rates are for opposing quarterbacks.  There were times I watched the defense last year, and it was an absolute master class.  I think this will be the second year in a row that the defense loses tackles to the draft, and gets better.  The ball will have to get out so quickly that they could grab 25+ picks this year to go with 45+ sacks.   Thanks for pulling up to my Kool-Aid stand 

Even though you haven’t posted much, I like many of your takes, but respectfully, what do you know about Vasek the rest of us don’t ? 🤣 

Thought the same thing.  He must be thinking about Burke. 

33 minutes ago, Vito Andolini said:

Even though you haven’t posted much, I like many of your takes, but respectfully, what do you know about Vasek the rest of us don’t ? 🤣 

I think he's a really good pass rusher.  Guy stays dinged up, but when he's out there, he's really disruptive.   I love Burke against the run, and actually think they're both NFL guys.  Just hopeful that we get to see more meaningful snaps for Vasek.  It'll be interesting to see if he's able to hold off Jackson, but I'd imagine Trey Moore moved to the second level to allow more time for those guys on the end. 

1 minute ago, jdhorn92 said:

Thought the same thing.  He must be thinking about Burke. 

No, I think Vasek is the better pass rusher of the two.  They both put up two sacks on the season - Burke in 13 games, Vasek in 4.   Seems to be a little more twitchy and able to round the corner.  Sorry to deviate so far from transfer cycle talk, but did want to explain why I actually like the guy.  Seems like he's been hurt for years, but the reality is he's headed into his sophomore season on the field.

Trey Moore moved to the LB hybrid role because he will need to show that ability to improve his draft chances. He's undersized for a true defensive end in the NFL. He has to show the range of a 3-4 OLB type. 

He's this year's "Barron to CB" project. 

8 minutes ago, Hermanator said:

Trey Moore moved to the LB hybrid role because he will need to show that ability to improve his draft chances. He's undersized for a true defensive end in the NFL. He has to show the range of a 3-4 OLB type. 

He's this year's "Barron to CB" project. 

I hope the move helps his draft grade.  More important to me as a fan, and I'm sure to the coaches is that every move made positionally or otherwise is to strengthen the team.  If it's not about getting the best 11 on the field in any given situation, I don't think this staff is going for it.  If both boxes get checked, it's a win/win. 

Now that we're on the subject, is it weird that we haven't pursued any transfer EDGE/DE/Buck/Jack/whatever? We seem a little thin there, especially considering Vasek's injury history. They must really like what they're seeing out of Zina and Terry?

1 hour ago, Chuckie Finster said:

Starting to see a pattern here: player x enters the portal, they immediately receive a lot of speculation about multiple schools from clueless reporters, then they only take a single visit to Texas and commit.

From an organizational level, sure seems like we are operating the portal right now at an elite level.

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Nice that Texas finally decided we have a payroll to meet. 

Tamp, tamp, y’all. 

4 minutes ago, tokamak said:

Now that we're on the subject, is it weird that we haven't pursued any transfer EDGE/DE/Buck/Jack/whatever? We seem a little thin there, especially considering Vasek's injury history. They must really like what they're seeing out of Zina and Terry?

The Stanford pass rusher visited.  Double Eagle money and less competition for PT prevailed.

11 minutes ago, tokamak said:

Now that we're on the subject, is it weird that we haven't pursued any transfer EDGE/DE/Buck/Jack/whatever? We seem a little thin there, especially considering Vasek's injury history. They must really like what they're seeing out of Zina and Terry?

They did go after that guy that ended up at tech. 

The problem there is what they have is high end. Simmons is all American level, Burke and Moore (if needed) are very good. The young guys must be looking solid as well. So any transfer would have to be up at that level to make any sense. 

2 hours ago, Boko Bevo said:

This is going to be so fun to watch.  There is no scenario in which a team can get away with not doubling Colin Simmons.  Same goes for Ant Hill or Trey Moore when they walk down.  Hell, I would want a chip or some tight end help with Vasek.  Now you're adding actual disruptors an arm length from the QB on the inside.  It'll be interesting to see what the pressure rates are for opposing quarterbacks.  There were times I watched the defense last year, and it was an absolute master class.  I think this will be the second year in a row that the defense loses tackles to the draft, and gets better.  The ball will have to get out so quickly that they could grab 25+ picks this year to go with 45+ sacks.   Thanks for pulling up to my Kool-Aid stand 

We might be as good defensively but we will be facing much better offenses and quarterback play this year. 

Any comments from spring practice insiders on whether Simmons looks better/bigger this spring? If Simmons improves which is likely, opposing QBs are in for a world of hurt.

1 hour ago, Boko Bevo said:

No, I think Vasek is the better pass rusher of the two.  They both put up two sacks on the season - Burke in 13 games, Vasek in 4.   Seems to be a little more twitchy and able to round the corner.  Sorry to deviate so far from transfer cycle talk, but did want to explain why I actually like the guy.  Seems like he's been hurt for years, but the reality is he's headed into his sophomore season on the field.

I haven't seen stats, but Vasek may have a higher win rate than Simmons. He is a problem when he is healthy. If he did manage to get extended time opposite Simmons it would be nightmare fuel for OCs. 

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