December 8Dec 8 I don't follow recruiting, but saw some highlights on Derrek Cooper a few months ago and he looks pretty formidable. The posts look pretty current. Did he de-commit or something? Too young? Is this guy gonna be here next year or what? Check out his highlights... The Texas Longhorns secured a commitment from Derrek Cooper, ESPN's No. 1 running back in the 2026 class, in July 2025, a major coup for Coach Sarkisian's staff, who later added local standout Jett Walker, a flipped commitment from Minnesota, to form a powerful 2026 backfield duo, notes ESPN, 247Sports, and USA Today. Cooper, a versatile, big-play threat from Florida, chose Texas over top programs, while Walker brings local talent and impressive high school stats, giving Texas two highly-touted backs for their future. Derrek Cooper (Class of 2026) Status: ESPN's No. 1 RB and a top-30 national recruit. From: Chaminade-Madonna Prep, Hollywood, Florida. Key Factors: Running Back Coach Chad Scott, Sarkisian's vision for an all-purpose role, and comparisons to Bijan Robinson. Why He Chose Texas: Over Miami, Georgia, Ohio State, and Florida State. This video discusses why Derrek Cooper chose the Texas Longhorns: 56s Edited December 8Dec 8 by Irish Wrist Watch
December 8Dec 8 You could always just look at the recruiting board. Yes he signed and will be on campus.
December 8Dec 8 Popular Post 36 minutes ago, Bevoball said: You could always just look at the recruiting board. Yes he signed and will be on campus.
December 8Dec 8 Please god let us get a good RB in the portal. Love Wisner and he’s a good success story considering he wasn’t a big time recruit, but I can’t do another year of mostly 40 yard 3ypc games with a couple 150 yard games mixed in. Edited December 8Dec 8 by SarksJuggs
December 8Dec 8 2 hours ago, SarksJuggs said: Please god let us get a good RB in the portal. Love Wisner and he’s a good success story considering he wasn’t a big time recruit, but I can’t do another year of mostly 40 yard 3ypc games with a couple 150 yard games mixed in. Then you need to be praying to portal in about 3-4 stud offensive linemen. With a competent OL, you’ll get about a dozen games from Wisner looking the way he does against aggy.
December 8Dec 8 Popular Post For people only following this thread for roster moves. Vaya con Dios, Anthony. Thanks for the memories
December 8Dec 8 Popular Post I think I'm going to miss Ethan Burke the most. His ability to look unstoppable in big games will be missed. God speed at the next level.
December 8Dec 8 9 minutes ago, BurgleBro said: I think I'm going to miss Ethan Burke the most. His ability to look unstoppable in big games will be missed. God speed at the next level. He's and animal.
December 8Dec 8 1 hour ago, EZ$ said: Then you need to be praying to portal in about 3-4 stud offensive linemen. With a competent OL, you’ll get about a dozen games from Wisner looking the way he does against aggy. Our offensive line was good last year and the same thing happened
December 8Dec 8 51 minutes ago, BurgleBro said: I think I'm going to miss Ethan Burke the most. His ability to look unstoppable in big games will be missed. God speed at the next level. I think Jackson looks like he will be a star. I am not sure he will eclipse Burke's production next, but I do not think it will be a dramatic drop. Though that is the typical stupid fan opinion that every freshman will be an All-American by the time he is a sophomore. I am more worried about Safety. That is a position were knowing where to be is more important than talent. Though it is way too early to worry about anything. Have to see the portal playout first. Edited December 8Dec 8 by Codaxx
December 8Dec 8 40 minutes ago, SarksJuggs said: Our offensive line was good last year and the same thing happened The run blocking was never really good, it was their pass blocking that was elite but with a poor pocket presence QB, and they also had the occasional screw up (GA regular season). Sark needs to know that his "execution, execution" mantra is just wishful thinking, he fucked up bad.
December 8Dec 8 2 minutes ago, linux said: The run blocking was never really good, it was their pass blocking that was elite but with a poor pocket presence QB, and they also had the occasional screw up (GA regular season). Sark needs to know that his "execution, execution" mantra is just wishful thinking, he fucked up bad. Still waiting for Floods announcement that he put his name into the portal
December 9Dec 9 4 hours ago, Duane Moore said: For people only following this thread for roster moves. Vaya con Dios, Anthony. Thanks for the memories Really can’t believe he isn’t going to bowl game. I read they all get a PlayStation and leather jacket.
December 9Dec 9 Need portal studs at RB, OG, OT, C, LB, and CB, plus backfills for any unexpected losses from the projected 2 deep. If we don’t address the OL we are fucked. Otherwise we should have a better team next season. Don’t forget WR, TE, QBAnd DL, S
December 9Dec 9 Is there a running list of declarees, portal jumpers or those who want to get started selling insurance asap?I didn't list eligibility since that seems to be unlimited these days.
December 9Dec 9 I follow 247 for portal. https://247sports.com/season/2026-football/transferportal/?institutionkey=24028
December 9Dec 9 5 hours ago, Duane Moore said: For people only following this thread for roster moves. Vaya con Dios, Anthony. Thanks for the memories Easily the best inside linebacker we’ve had since DJ. Pretty shocking how mediocre we’ve been at that position this century.
December 9Dec 9 I think I'm going to miss Ethan Burke the most. His ability to look unstoppable in big games will be missed. God speed at the next level. His sophomore year at Alabama to open the year he was unblockable. I was pleased that SEC refs actually could call holding, which we would not see over multiple seasons in the Rig12.
December 9Dec 9 16 hours ago, linux said: The run blocking was never really good, it was their pass blocking that was elite but with a poor pocket presence QB, and they also had the occasional screw up (GA regular season). Sark needs to know that his "execution, execution" mantra is just wishful thinking, he fucked up bad. I remember the discussions last year about our poor run blocking. Sark wanting to be a good inside zone team but we could only (passably) block outside zone, and only at times. We finished 12th in the SEC in rushing yards/game this year. Last year's O line had us 10th. They were by no means a "good" O line, but like this year's unit, they were able to string together some solid games throughout the season, and some stinkers otherwise. My optimism for next year is that we have the tackles figured out and they are still young and getting stronger. If we can get 1-2 starting IOL between Center and Guard, and let someone else develop into a starter, hopefully we get our first "good" o line in a while.
December 9Dec 9 9 minutes ago, BurdineBandit said: I remember the discussions last year about our poor run blocking. Sark wanting to be a good inside zone team but we could only (passably) block outside zone, and only at times. We finished 12th in the SEC in rushing yards/game this year. Last year's O line had us 10th. They were by no means a "good" O line, but like this year's unit, they were able to string together some solid games throughout the season, and some stinkers otherwise. My optimism for next year is that we have the tackles figured out and they are still young and getting stronger. If we can get 1-2 starting IOL between Center and Guard, and let someone else develop into a starter, hopefully we get our first "good" o line in a while. Texas is 14th in yards/attempt in SEC play this year (3.08 yards) Texas was 3rd in yards/attempt in SEC play last year (4.32 yards) That is dramatic drop off, but it is worse when you consider the QB. Arch has 244 yards on 83 carries this year. Quinn had -82 on 57 carries. Texas allowed 23 this year. You could probably double that number with Quinn behind this OL Texas gave up 37 last year.
December 9Dec 9 Quinn wouldn't have finished the season behind this line. They would have gotten him killed. Arch avoided approx 1 million sacks. Edited December 9Dec 9 by kevwun
December 9Dec 9 1 hour ago, Pancho said: Can someone explain to me the reasoning here? Errin Joe likes and respects Neal Brown more than Sark? But, that's just a SWAG. Not much of a bio for Mr. Joe on our athletics site. Edited December 9Dec 9 by DFW Horn update with bio
December 9Dec 9 18 hours ago, BurgleBro said: I think I'm going to miss Ethan Burke the most. His ability to look unstoppable in big games will be missed. God speed at the next level. Burke reminds me of Shane Dronett (RIP)
December 9Dec 9 1 hour ago, Tylerocks said: Promotion and a raise? Joe's job just got a little harder, though. Now he gets to sift through the kids who may not have received P4 offers and project their future development. Find the "diamonds in the rough" so to speak. Of course, this is something UNT has done for years and there's probably not a better market to do it than DFW, unless it's Greater Houston.
December 9Dec 9 1 hour ago, kevwun said: Quinn wouldn't have finished the season behind this line. They would have gotten him killed. Arch avoided approx 1 million sacks. Arch would have 1000 yards rushing if he would have tucked and run a few more times. Held on way too long in the pocket he had.
December 9Dec 9 3 hours ago, DFW Horn said: Errin Joe likes and respects Neal Brown more than Sark? But, that's just a SWAG. Not much of a bio for Mr. Joe on our athletics site. Or sark is leaving ?!?!?
December 9Dec 9 2 hours ago, DFW Horn said: Burke reminds me of Shane Dronett (RIP) Dronett was a better pass rusher. Burke isnt close in that area.
December 9Dec 9 8 minutes ago, Codaxx said: Dronett was a better pass rusher. Burke isnt close in that area. True dat Dronett had 10 sacks to Burke's 3 his final season at UT
December 9Dec 9 Maybe Joe just likes Neal Brown better and that’s enough. Sometimes people prefer to work with people they like and get along with
December 9Dec 9 Seems like the #1 recruiting class is coming to a head next season. I made a prediction two seasons ago that this next season would be the one, but it's apparent that it's do-or-die with getting a competent OL this offseason. Trust in Sark, need him to go off again like he did in the 2024 portal. Next two years will be extremely important for him and the program.
December 9Dec 9 52 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said: Stroh to the portal. Is it wrong to hope Stroh signs with blOU, aggy, or Arky? Edited December 9Dec 9 by DFW Horn
December 9Dec 9 Can someone explain to me the reasoning here? General manager is a promotion that likely comes with a decent bump in pay? Not that hard to figure out.
December 9Dec 9 Watch Stroh suddenly become an All conference award winner at his next stop. Edited December 9Dec 9 by perfectchaos007
December 9Dec 9 18 minutes ago, perfectchaos007 said: Watch Stroh suddenly become an All conference award winner at his next stop. No, but our OL typically have issues bending at the right positions.
December 10Dec 10 On 12/9/2025 at 3:24 PM, 6th Street said: Thank goodness graduate transfer? well damn, there is the problem, motherfucker was playin' too much school...
December 11Dec 11 17 hours ago, dcar00 said: graduate transfer? well damn, there is the problem, motherfucker was playin' too much school... From this we can surmise that Stroh's busted assignments weren't mental, but physical. He simply doesn't have the athletic ability or footwork to take on SEC defenders. Maybe he'll find a program that won't require their IOL to move much. Good luck, Connor
December 11Dec 11 19 minutes ago, LTtxfan said: Derek Williams in the portal per OTF... supposedly he does not have a good relationship with Akina, so this may be a move preparing in case Akina is not let go. We shall see though.
December 11Dec 11 On 12/4/2025 at 10:31 PM, Richter said: There’s your problem… Well, Longhorn fans aside, particularly the internet ones, college sports have always been heavy on "feels," and anointing special players that in the grand scheme aren't that special, see, e.g. Gaskamp Award. NIL and related concepts are making everything 100% transactional, so there's not going to be many "feels" going forward.
December 11Dec 11 28 minutes ago, LTtxfan said: Derek Williams in the portal per OTF... I don’t understand why Williams has struggled so much. He’s been a huge disappointment so far.
December 11Dec 11 1 minute ago, Dbeasy said: I don’t understand why Williams has struggled so much. He’s been a huge disappointment so far. Didn't he get injured?
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