February 21Feb 21 4 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said: fully ready to go I agree it's best for him to get some quality practice time in before full contact playing time.
February 21Feb 21 26 minutes ago, irishtexan said: Will Howard threw for 500+ more yards, had more passing TDs, more running TDs, fewer picks, was sacked 17 fewer times and won a national championship. It's not debatable at all.
February 21Feb 21 Gipson needs to step up and become the number 2. Do we know when Derek Williams will be ready to return?
February 21Feb 21 Gibson right now is a net negative on the field. If Baxter is really looking at midseason then 100% need a portal RB.
February 21Feb 21 1 hour ago, Nope said: Wisner will be a Doak finalist Wisner is Hodges Mitchel. He's a serviceable back....he aint no Doak finalist.
February 21Feb 21 3 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said: Did you expect a guy who tore ACL, LCL, and damaged his PCL(not enough to require surgery on that specific ligament) to return by beginning of season? Yes
February 21Feb 21 1 hour ago, Red Five said: Gibson right now is a net negative on the field. If Baxter is really looking at midseason then 100% need transfer rb 1 hour ago, HenryJames said: What if a true freshman can improve? Star freshmen are few and far between and becoming more common, But dismissing them because they don’t become stars their first year of playing college ball is surly tradition and short minded.
February 21Feb 21 1 hour ago, HenryJames said: What if a true freshman can improve? Kinda like how Wisner became the number 1 back. I like the cut of your jib.
February 21Feb 21 11 minutes ago, Hookem10 said: Star freshmen are few and far between and becoming more common, But dismissing them because they don’t become stars their first year of playing college ball is surly tradition and short minded.
February 21Feb 21 3 hours ago, Nope said: RB benefits the most from a running threat at QB Yep. Cedric Benson averaged about 4.4 per carry when Simms, Applewhite, Mock were his QBs to over 5.5 per carry with VY.
February 21Feb 21 3 hours ago, Nope said: RB benefits the most from a running threat at QB and an offensive line that doesn't step on its own dick 10 times a game.
February 21Feb 21 14 minutes ago, Hookem10 said: Star freshmen are few and far between and becoming more common, But dismissing them because they don’t become stars their first year of playing college ball is surly tradition and short minded. It is a bit different by position. Rb is one of the few that you usually see those flashes, if they are going to be great. That does not mean a freshman that looked like a freshman cannot improve. It just means the ceiling might not be 1st team All-conference/All-American type player or the odds of that happening are long. They can still be a serviceable player. Baxter's health being a legitimate concern and a room that looks more solid than dynamic at this point, I can definitely see why people would argue for the need for a portal RB. Perhaps one of the freshmen will show those flashes with the football in their hands in practice and quell some worries. The one concern from last year is blocking from that group. It was generally poor last year. Baxter was kind of unicorn in that area as freshman. Not sure you can count on a freshman blocking in year 1, even if Baxter proved it is possible.
February 21Feb 21 3 hours ago, Nope said: RB benefits the most from a running threat at QB There are a few things that can change the Run game. 1. Mobile Qb 2. Pocket presence. Not to get into a Quinn debate, but I think Manning can be better in the pocket. Keep Texas out of those 2nd and 15 situations, that are drive killers. 3. The Deep ball. Manning showed himself to be much more of gun slinger. That is a bit of double-edged sword, but I think safeties will be less aggressive firing downhill with Manning taking snaps. 3. Maybe Texas gets a better blocking out of a TE 4. With Conner and Majors out, there is possibility we finally see "Big Humans" we have been promised. More downhill OL, instead of OZ centric.
February 21Feb 21 11 minutes ago, Codaxx said: It is a bit different by position. Rb is one of the few that you usually see those flashes, if they are going to be great. That does not mean a freshman that looked like a freshman cannot improve. It just means the ceiling might not be 1st team All-conference/All-American type player or the odds of that happening are long. They can still be a serviceable player. Baxter's health being a legitimate concern and a room that looks more solid than dynamic at this point, I can definitely see why people would argue for the need for a portal RB. Perhaps one of the freshmen will show those flashes with the football in their hands in practice and quell some worries. The one concern from last year is blocking from that group. It was generally poor last year. Baxter was kind of unicorn in that area as freshman. Not sure you can count on a freshman blocking in year 1, even if Baxter proved it is possible. For sure, my opinion is he’s flashed enough to deserve some grace of getting better. I just think it’s funny to dismiss him as a young player that should be passed up cause he wasn’t a star his first year. We should always be good with today’s rules at every position anyway with portal and recruiting. Hopefully he develops into something.
February 21Feb 21 Star freshmen are few and far between and becoming more common, But dismissing them because they don’t become stars their first year of playing college ball is surly tradition and short minded. I’m not saying he should be kicked off the team. I’m saying that going to Ohio State game one with the same RB room as the end of 2024, but minus Blue (and plus two true freshmen) probably isn’t a great idea.
February 21Feb 21 4 minutes ago, Red Five said: I’m not saying he should be kicked off the team. I’m saying that going to Ohio State game one with the same RB room as the end of 2024, but minus Blue (and plus two true freshmen) probably isn’t a great idea. Look, we all read between the lines of your post. I’m not saying I agree with executing him on the 50 yard line, but…
February 21Feb 21 6 hours ago, chainsaw said: I don't like that at all. Recall this past year we played 10 games (and almost 11) after "midseason". Coupling recovering from major injury with conditioning...having a "fresh" back ready to go for the second half of the season and the post-season is ideal. Edited February 21Feb 21 by MirrOlure
February 21Feb 21 26 minutes ago, Red Five said: I’m not saying he should be kicked off the team. I’m saying that going to Ohio State game one with the same RB room as the end of 2024, but minus Blue (and plus two true freshmen) probably isn’t a great idea. You need to relax man, he was just a freshmen.
February 21Feb 21 35 minutes ago, Red Five said: I’m not saying he should be kicked off the team. I’m saying that going to Ohio State game one with the same RB room as the end of 2024, but minus Blue (and plus two true freshmen) probably isn’t a great idea. I meant Gibson with a year of weight room and conditioning with added experience could be a star this year. We’ll see
February 22Feb 22 5 hours ago, Fondren & Main said: Kinda like how Wisner became the number 1 back. I like the cut of your jib. Wisner went from special teams player to filling in as RB1. Imagine what he could be if he kept on this development curve.
February 22Feb 22 1 hour ago, Newy25 said: Wisner went from special teams player to filling in as RB1. Imagine what he could be if he kept on this development curve. He’d be Barry Sanders by game 4
February 22Feb 22 Picked up an assistant RB corchhttps://www.burntorangenation.com/2025/2/22/24370702/justin-garrett-texas-longhorns-assistant-running-backs-coach
February 23Feb 23 7 minutes ago, Nuge said: Picked up an assistant RB corch https://www.burntorangenation.com/2025/2/22/24370702/justin-garrett-texas-longhorns-assistant-running-backs-coach Any thoughts about this guy? Seems like an odd hire to me.
February 23Feb 23 8 minutes ago, CosmoDog said: Any thoughts about this guy? Seems like an odd hire to me. lol why? There can be unlimited coaches
February 23Feb 23 On 2/21/2025 at 7:40 PM, Im_smarter_then_you said: He’d be Barry Sanders by game 4 And Emmitt Smith by game 5 *ducks*
February 23Feb 23 16 minutes ago, Vertigo said: And Emmitt Smith by game 5 *ducks* He’s already faster than Emmitt. Then again so is Kelvin Banks
February 23Feb 23 1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said: lol why? There can be unlimited coaches What does he bring of value? That’s the question.
February 23Feb 23 26 minutes ago, Dbeasy said: What does he bring of value? That’s the question. What does any assistant coach bring of value? It's a retarded question. What value did Kenny Baker bring in the NFL as an assistant? Edited February 23Feb 23 by BurntOrange&White
February 23Feb 23 Popular Post 3 hours ago, CosmoDog said: Any thoughts about this guy? Seems like an odd hire to me. 1 hour ago, Dbeasy said: What does he bring of value? That’s the question. The guy is a young hustler. He paid his way through the first part of his college while playing football. He was homeless for part of high school, in fucking Compton. He’s spent his last few years grinding as a talent and recruiting analyst which is low pay, long hours thankless shit. An added hand holder in the RB room and with recruits on Gameday and visit days seems worthwhile. Edited February 23Feb 23 by closetojumping
February 23Feb 23 Popular Post 27 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said: What does any assistant coach bring of value? It's a retarded question. What value did Kenny Baker bring in the NFL as an assistant? A proper answer would be something like below you stupid fuck. 4 minutes ago, closetojumping said: The guy is a young hustler. He paid his way through the first part of his college while working. He was homeless for part of high school, in fucking Compton. He’s spent his last few years grinding as a talent and recruiting analyst which is low pay, long hours thankless shit. An added hand holder in the RB room and with recruits on Gameday and visit days seems worthwhile.
February 23Feb 23 11 minutes ago, Dbeasy said: A proper answer would be something like below you stupid fuck. It's pretty self explanatory why he was hired
February 23Feb 23 2 hours ago, closetojumping said: The guy is a young hustler. He paid his way through the first part of his college while playing football. He was homeless for part of high school, in fucking Compton. He’s spent his last few years grinding as a talent and recruiting analyst which is low pay, long hours thankless shit. An added hand holder in the RB room and with recruits on Gameday and visit days seems worthwhile. So no relation to the Dallas Garretts. Got it. Southern California has been good to us for running backs. Maybe he has a decent network
February 23Feb 23 The guy is a young hustler. He paid his way through the first part of his college while playing football. He was homeless for part of high school, in fucking Compton. He’s spent his last few years grinding as a talent and recruiting analyst which is low pay, long hours thankless shit. With any luck, he’s got the grail already.
February 23Feb 23 "With any luck, he’s got the grail already." I have a lot of respect for this guy already for what he has accomplished in life. I wish him the best of luck, and "Hook 'Em Baby".
February 23Feb 23 On 2/21/2025 at 11:03 AM, Red Five said: Gibson right now is a net negative on the field. If Baxter is really looking at midseason then 100% need a portal RB. True freshman, high pedigree, fills a very specific role in the room...can improve for sure but net negative?
February 23Feb 23 Popular Post 17 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said: It's pretty self explanatory why he was hired Every single person on this board is well aware that you have exactly zero insight into the program. Your relentless attempts to come over the top to denigrate others in an effort to prop yourself up fail miserably time after time. Just lurk like the rest of us that only know things once in a blue moon. Edited February 23Feb 23 by Tree Fidy
February 23Feb 23 50 minutes ago, NoName said: True freshman, high pedigree, fills a very specific role in the room...can improve for sure but net negative? Agree that “net negative” is a bit harsh for a true freshman, but your stat source sucks. 3 fumbles on 81 touches is problematic.
February 23Feb 23 21 minutes ago, Tree Fidy said: Every single person on this board is well aware that you have exactly zero insight to the program. Your relentless attempts to come over the top to denigrate others in an effort to prop yourself up fail miserably time after time. Just lurk line the rest of us that only know things once in a blue moon. Listen, I took posting 101 my freshman year of college and advanced posting my second year, plus I have over 20 years of experience. If there is one thing that I have learned, it is to immediately jump in balls-deep with a cat pic and a hot take.
February 23Feb 23 1 hour ago, NoName said: True freshman, high pedigree, fills a very specific role in the room...can improve for sure but net negative? He became unplayable due to fumbling and nonexistent pass blocking. Hey I like the guy and I'm pulling for him. But if it's just Wisner, Gibson, and two true freshmen to start the year, then my only point was that I would want a portal add there. Edit: But, this was all based on an Anwar Richardson report that Baxter is aiming for midseason. Which means he'll probably be 100% in June. Edited February 23Feb 23 by Red Five
February 23Feb 23 3 hours ago, SuperSport said: Agree that “net negative” is a bit harsh for a true freshman, but your stat source sucks. 3 fumbles on 81 touches is problematic. Realllly bad fumble luck to lose 5/7 fumbles from those two but 1/12 for bilden and Ewers 6%of fumbles lost by the rest of the team TOTAL, minus Sorrell (1/15) 71% of fumbles lost by Blue and Gibson Fumble luck is random but that's super super super bad luck for both of them. 2 hours ago, Red Five said: He became unplayable due to fumbling and nonexistent pass blocking. Hey I like the guy and I'm pulling for him. But if it's just Wisner, Gibson, and two true freshmen to start the year, then my only point was that I would want a portal add there. Edit: But, this was all based on an Anwar Richardson report that Baxter is aiming for midseason. Which means he'll probably be 100% in June. Wait. A 5'10" true freshman is bad in pass pro? I just think people have way way way too high of an expectation for true freshman, especially after seeing Baxter last year. I see what you are saying but net negative is way too strong.
February 23Feb 23 8 hours ago, Tree Fidy said: Every single person on this board is well aware that you have exactly zero insight into the program. Your relentless attempts to come over the top to denigrate others in an effort to prop yourself up fail miserably time after time. Just lurk like the rest of us that only know things once in a blue moon. It has nothing to do with program insights, it's just a complete fucking stupid question. Who gives a shit about value added from an assistant RB coach to Chad Scott brings. Nobody fucking ever ask that question about analyst hired, personnel, etc.
February 24Feb 24 Author I kind of understand where @BurntOrange&White is coming from, the op’s question did seem to have a critical connotation to it. Although BOW didn’t have to be such a dick about it lol. But all of the support staff guys that we’ve had under Sark have been excellent. Two are now full time NFL assistant coaches, and the rest have either been promoted in house or are currently full time coaches on other staffs. You want guys that are hungry and eager to progress in their careers working under your full time assistants. I think that ideally you want unproven guys with good personality traits and high energy as assistant position coaches and you want your analysts to be the guys that have been around the block a few times. I know that it’s already been noted but the recruiting and scouting army that Sark has put together is fucking impressive. We are the leading the pack of the entire damn sport. So in that regard, it’s silly to be critical about anything that we are doing right now support staff wise. Edited February 24Feb 24 by RaysBoomBoomRoom
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