I dont know who Tom Luginbill is but I hope he is Nostradamous...He picked OU to finish 2nd in the Big 12.
His pick for number One....Texas
His pick for number One....Texas
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Man - that whole treatise is exciting. But the entire writing can be condensed down to this one Section. I don't know that its fair to trot Buechele out there for the first snap against ND, but I can't stomach alternative no. 1. Come on Shane - show us something!
You might want to have turned your signature off for that one. "He may look like an idiot, and talk like ..."
24/7 reporting QB Jerrod Heard is getting time at slot WR during volunteer team workouts.
They say if he loses the starting job to Buechele as expected, he could possibly make the transition to WR before fall camp is over.
To take it a step further, they believe he could get real playing time if Duvernay ends up being the only guy ahead of him on the depth chart.
They say if he loses the starting job to Buechele as expected, he could possibly make the transition to WR before fall camp is over.
To take it a step further, they believe he could get real playing time if Duvernay ends up being the only guy ahead of him on the depth chart.
That's odd. It's not like we don't need a second string QB. With a new offense I would think Heard needs as many reps as he can get. Especially since he missed a lot of spring ball. I guess the idea is to use him have him like aggy did Tannenhill? I get wanting to use his athleticism somewhere, but I doubt he has this offense down enough that he's fine to practice with the receivers.
If Heard is the 2nd best QB on the team, he needs to stay at QB imo.
If Heard is the 2nd best QB on the team, he needs to stay at QB imo.
Bad news on Fowler. Higdon broke the news, and then it predictably appeared a few minutes later on all of the other sites, of course.
Test score not improved. Now needs an A and a B in his two summer school classes to qualify. Higdon mentioned that he would more likely go prep than JUCO, which obviously be far better for us.
He apparently has to work a full-time job and has other adult-level responsibilities, so achieving these grades is very far from a given.
Test score not improved. Now needs an A and a B in his two summer school classes to qualify. Higdon mentioned that he would more likely go prep than JUCO, which obviously be far better for us.
He apparently has to work a full-time job and has other adult-level responsibilities, so achieving these grades is very far from a given.
I hate to say it but if I was his teacher he would make those grades if he was giving great effort and close. Not saying I would if he was goofing off and not close. I wish the young man luck. I hope he makes it to Texas.
Who Will Start @QB?
Mike Finger thinks he may have coaxed the answer out of Coach Strong at the B12 Media Days....
But, it's still anyone's guess. I guess.
Heard is young as well, but I expect Buechele to start.
Nope, he be da dude main...... This kid could obviously benefit from a RS season, but I'm ready for him to take the reigns!Who Will Start @QB?
Mike Finger thinks he may have coaxed the answer out of Coach Strong at the B12 Media Days....
But, it's still anyone's guess. I guess.
That doesn't sound all that bad to me at all. If he doesn't make it by Fall, no big deal. He is a likely red shirt since he was unable to make it on campus. Prep for a semester, enroll in January or maybe he makes the grade/gets the grade wink-wink to enroll.
The reason I do is simply because he is not conditioned and it would take months to catch up. Had he enrolled in June, he would be fighting for reps.
War Room:
Let us start with some quick notes on the football program.
The first Longhorn football practice will be held on August 5. Right now, we do not know how many practices will be open to the media. Last year, Texas coach Charlie Strong held a press conference the day before preseason camp began. In addition, the media was granted access to the first day of practice.
We will likely receive an e-mail regarding practice access a day or two before practice begins.
“I’m so excited because I know what we have right now,” Strong said. “So much has been said about our young players, but we have a really good group of older player that have really done a great job, and they’ve really now teaching the young players what it’s all about when you take ownership in the program.”
Here are some other important facts I learned during media days this week Longhorn fans need to know:
- Strong is very high on cornerback Sheroid Evans, and mentioned him on more than one occasion during his media availability. Strong said, “The guy who has been a surprise for us in Sheroid. Sheroid is battling through two knee injuries, but he he’s battled back … It’s amazing what he’s done. There’s not a harder worker on the team than Sheroid. Not a harder worker, and the players see that. It’s good because I want some good things to happen for him just because of what he’s done and what he’s put into it.”
- D’Onta Foreman and Chris Warren are two big running backs. In fact, they are too big, according to Strong.
Warren and Foreman need to shed a few pounds between now and the regular season opener. Strong did not say how much weight he wants each guy to lose, but said, “Both of those are big and probably carrying too much weight. They know it and are getting in shape. They are trying to trim down their bodies.”
- Linebacker Anthony Wheeler has been praised by people inside the building for learning how to the play the Mike position. Malik Jefferson could play at the Fox and have Wheeler start at Mike, but Strong is not interested in that change. He prefers to have Jefferson play the Mike and put Wheeler at the Will.
- Texas currently has five scholarship quarterbacks, which has made many Longhorn observers wondering if Jerrod Heard will be moved to receiver. Here was Strong’s response: “You’re going to always need those quarterbacks because you never know what’s going to happen. Jerrod’s a quarterback. Right now, he’s just behind because of what happened to him in the spring, his injury in the spring.”
- Of course, Kai Locksley’s future at Texas remains questionable at this moment. Locksley will enter fall camp as the team’s fifth string quarterback (behind Matthew Merrick), a position he is not happy about. Locksley can remain at quarterback, but be behind Shane Buechele and incoming freshman Sam Ehlinger next season. The switch to receiver is always an option if he wants to play this year, but I have been told Locksley still believes he has what it takes to play quarterback.
“I don’t ever talk about moving guys,” Strong said. “I think what guys do is they look around and see where they can help somewhere else and they make that move themselves. Kai is going to get his chance. In the spring, he worked a little, but he’ll get his chance. Guys understand that. They’ll make that move themselves.”
- Speaking of transfers, Strong wished Ryan Newsome the best when asked about his former receiver’s recent decision to transfer.
- If freshman safety Brandon Jones is ready to play against Notre Dame, Strong will not hesitate to start him: “When you talk about skill guys, skill guys are skill guys. It’s athletic ability. Brandon has some tremendous athletic ability. He’s done a good job since he’s been here this summer. You’re not afraid of that because you’ve seen a lot of freshman defensive backs.”
- Finally, Strong did admit he is a little worried about the kicking situation: “I’m nervous because you've got to look for consistency there because when you get the ball down there, you want to score points. That’s what you have to be. You have to be effective. Are we going to be good from 25 in? Are we good from 30 in? Where do we need to get the ball to give us points?” (Richardson)
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There was a time when some Longhorn observers – and reporters – believed Strong needed to get rid of Brian Jean-Mary and find an ace recruiter. Some believed Clintt Hurtt, a former assistant under Strong at Louisville, was the answer. Others thought the solution was hiring a coach with in-state ties.
Well, nobody is questioning Jean-Mary after the past two recruiting classes, including a late surge to snag players who were previously committed to Baylor.
“BJ does an unbelievable job.” Strong said. “He does an unbelievable job coaching his players. He has Malik, has Wheeler, has the linebackers. A great recruiter. When we go in and look at the Dallas area, he can go anywhere. When you talk about it, when you look at a coach, when you’re able to coach, and you’re able to recruit, you know you've got someone special. Some guys can only coach. Some guys can only recruit. When you get a guy who can do both, you know you've got someone. That’s what we have in him.” (Richardson)
Let us start with some quick notes on the football program.
The first Longhorn football practice will be held on August 5. Right now, we do not know how many practices will be open to the media. Last year, Texas coach Charlie Strong held a press conference the day before preseason camp began. In addition, the media was granted access to the first day of practice.
We will likely receive an e-mail regarding practice access a day or two before practice begins.
“I’m so excited because I know what we have right now,” Strong said. “So much has been said about our young players, but we have a really good group of older player that have really done a great job, and they’ve really now teaching the young players what it’s all about when you take ownership in the program.”
Here are some other important facts I learned during media days this week Longhorn fans need to know:
- Strong is very high on cornerback Sheroid Evans, and mentioned him on more than one occasion during his media availability. Strong said, “The guy who has been a surprise for us in Sheroid. Sheroid is battling through two knee injuries, but he he’s battled back … It’s amazing what he’s done. There’s not a harder worker on the team than Sheroid. Not a harder worker, and the players see that. It’s good because I want some good things to happen for him just because of what he’s done and what he’s put into it.”
- D’Onta Foreman and Chris Warren are two big running backs. In fact, they are too big, according to Strong.
Warren and Foreman need to shed a few pounds between now and the regular season opener. Strong did not say how much weight he wants each guy to lose, but said, “Both of those are big and probably carrying too much weight. They know it and are getting in shape. They are trying to trim down their bodies.”
- Linebacker Anthony Wheeler has been praised by people inside the building for learning how to the play the Mike position. Malik Jefferson could play at the Fox and have Wheeler start at Mike, but Strong is not interested in that change. He prefers to have Jefferson play the Mike and put Wheeler at the Will.
- Texas currently has five scholarship quarterbacks, which has made many Longhorn observers wondering if Jerrod Heard will be moved to receiver. Here was Strong’s response: “You’re going to always need those quarterbacks because you never know what’s going to happen. Jerrod’s a quarterback. Right now, he’s just behind because of what happened to him in the spring, his injury in the spring.”
- Of course, Kai Locksley’s future at Texas remains questionable at this moment. Locksley will enter fall camp as the team’s fifth string quarterback (behind Matthew Merrick), a position he is not happy about. Locksley can remain at quarterback, but be behind Shane Buechele and incoming freshman Sam Ehlinger next season. The switch to receiver is always an option if he wants to play this year, but I have been told Locksley still believes he has what it takes to play quarterback.
“I don’t ever talk about moving guys,” Strong said. “I think what guys do is they look around and see where they can help somewhere else and they make that move themselves. Kai is going to get his chance. In the spring, he worked a little, but he’ll get his chance. Guys understand that. They’ll make that move themselves.”
- Speaking of transfers, Strong wished Ryan Newsome the best when asked about his former receiver’s recent decision to transfer.
- If freshman safety Brandon Jones is ready to play against Notre Dame, Strong will not hesitate to start him: “When you talk about skill guys, skill guys are skill guys. It’s athletic ability. Brandon has some tremendous athletic ability. He’s done a good job since he’s been here this summer. You’re not afraid of that because you’ve seen a lot of freshman defensive backs.”
- Finally, Strong did admit he is a little worried about the kicking situation: “I’m nervous because you've got to look for consistency there because when you get the ball down there, you want to score points. That’s what you have to be. You have to be effective. Are we going to be good from 25 in? Are we good from 30 in? Where do we need to get the ball to give us points?” (Richardson)
******
There was a time when some Longhorn observers – and reporters – believed Strong needed to get rid of Brian Jean-Mary and find an ace recruiter. Some believed Clintt Hurtt, a former assistant under Strong at Louisville, was the answer. Others thought the solution was hiring a coach with in-state ties.
Well, nobody is questioning Jean-Mary after the past two recruiting classes, including a late surge to snag players who were previously committed to Baylor.
“BJ does an unbelievable job.” Strong said. “He does an unbelievable job coaching his players. He has Malik, has Wheeler, has the linebackers. A great recruiter. When we go in and look at the Dallas area, he can go anywhere. When you talk about it, when you look at a coach, when you’re able to coach, and you’re able to recruit, you know you've got someone special. Some guys can only coach. Some guys can only recruit. When you get a guy who can do both, you know you've got someone. That’s what we have in him.” (Richardson)
I'm inclined to agree. There's been some word that he's relatively out of shape, since he hasn't had the time to do the prescribed pre-enrollment workouts with all of his other responsibilities (classes, job, family stuff).
Let's just hope it ends up being prep over JUCO if the grades are too low.
I liked this....enjoy....http://www.sportsone...-shane-buechele
So what's Shane up to on a Friday night?
Loving this guy's work ethic.
Loving this guy's work ethic.
If you want to see one main difference between Charlie Strong’s team between now and two years ago, you could see it on Saturday when most of the 2016 and some of the 2015 guys were out at DKR recruiting during the UTL camp. To me, that just shows how “all in” they are about turning the program around. I was also told about how physically ready some of the 2016 class already looks…
On the defensive line, I was told all those guys looks big. Heard Jordan Elliott looks great, “huge but slender” for a DL. Chris Daniels has shed a lot of his bad weight and he’s a BIG guy, “arms like tree trunks”. D’Andre Christmas may be the least physically impressive one out of that group, but if he has that impressive first step he shows on his film, he’ll play.
Devin Duvernay is BUILT. I was told he looks 100% ready to contribute from a physical standpoint. Had another person tell me he’s a Corey Coleman prototype.
Chris Warren and D’Onta Foreman are both huge and freakishly athletic but, surprisingly, I was told that best looking RB is Kyle Porter. I’ve been told all summer he’s been getting it done in the weight-room.
I was also told that Patrick Hudson looks like a guy the staff could plug and play at guard if they want to. Also that RS Freshman OT Ronnie Major has done a great job on physically changing his body, in a good way.
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Good to hear that about Buck.
On the defensive line, I was told all those guys looks big. Heard Jordan Elliott looks great, “huge but slender” for a DL. Chris Daniels has shed a lot of his bad weight and he’s a BIG guy, “arms like tree trunks”. D’Andre Christmas may be the least physically impressive one out of that group, but if he has that impressive first step he shows on his film, he’ll play.
Devin Duvernay is BUILT. I was told he looks 100% ready to contribute from a physical standpoint. Had another person tell me he’s a Corey Coleman prototype.
Chris Warren and D’Onta Foreman are both huge and freakishly athletic but, surprisingly, I was told that best looking RB is Kyle Porter. I’ve been told all summer he’s been getting it done in the weight-room.
I was also told that Patrick Hudson looks like a guy the staff could plug and play at guard if they want to. Also that RS Freshman OT Ronnie Major has done a great job on physically changing his body, in a good way.
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Good to hear that about Buck.
"The entire defense will have to be leaning forward."
I've got the popcorn ready for when I see Connor Williams pulling and bearing downhill against some poor middle linebacker. I was watching some of that workout video, and Williams looks like a freaking 300 pound running back. The thought of playing middle linebacker (I used to be one) against the likes of Vahe, Williams, Shack, …Foreman, Warren….and Tyrone in the 18-Wheeler…..MAN! There is nothing to do but load up on every play and act like a mountain goat at rutting time. That would be the only way to have a chance at that downhill load. Hesitate for a second and you’d be launched into the cheap seats.
Just imagine how this very real threat will open up the passing game! The entire defense will have to be leaning forward.
Pulling Williams can also reduce pressure on any straight up alignments Shack might face, as Vahe can slant down into the nose guard, and Williams can pull around and fill Vahe’s gap. We also have two huge backs who could fill for Vahe. That nose guard wouldn’t stand a chance – Vahe would drive him into West Texas.
Oh, man! We have toys to play with! Real honest to goodness toys! They can run and block and tackle and do all sorts of great tricks!
Notre Dame will love our new toys! BOOM!!!!!!
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Bobby Burton:
I asked our LSU writers via text for a quick scouting report on Trent Domingue.
This is what Sonny Shipp sent me:
"Good, not great, leg strength and pretty reliable inside 40 yards. Can give you touch backs on kickoffs probably about half the time."
For my part, "reliable" is the operative word. It's what Texas needs from its place kicker.
Plus, Domingue already has experience in big stadiums and in big games. So no matter who the Horns already had on the roster or the talent of an incoming walk-on kicker, the Horns, at the very, very least, improved the kicking situation in a big way this weekend because they took a major step towards reliability.
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It's likely that Texas will start three true freshmen on offense for the Notre Dame game.
- Collin Johnson
- Shane Buechele
- Zach Shackelford
I think Pat Hudson and Denzel Okafor will push Brandon Hodges at left guard, so the number could end up being four. It's possible Devin Duvernay pushes for a starting role at inside receiver, too (so maybe even five).
I've looked at the depth charts at every other Power 5 conference school and I couldn't find another roster that is already expected to have two true freshmen start, much less three or even perhaps four or five.
And I'm talking about an entire team, not just one side of the ball.
So if Texas somehow ends up with four true freshmen starters on offense, I think it goes to show a) just how young this offense is, b) how talented the newcomers are and c) how little upper class talent returns on the roster.
I asked our LSU writers via text for a quick scouting report on Trent Domingue.
This is what Sonny Shipp sent me:
"Good, not great, leg strength and pretty reliable inside 40 yards. Can give you touch backs on kickoffs probably about half the time."
For my part, "reliable" is the operative word. It's what Texas needs from its place kicker.
Plus, Domingue already has experience in big stadiums and in big games. So no matter who the Horns already had on the roster or the talent of an incoming walk-on kicker, the Horns, at the very, very least, improved the kicking situation in a big way this weekend because they took a major step towards reliability.
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It's likely that Texas will start three true freshmen on offense for the Notre Dame game.
- Collin Johnson
- Shane Buechele
- Zach Shackelford
I think Pat Hudson and Denzel Okafor will push Brandon Hodges at left guard, so the number could end up being four. It's possible Devin Duvernay pushes for a starting role at inside receiver, too (so maybe even five).
I've looked at the depth charts at every other Power 5 conference school and I couldn't find another roster that is already expected to have two true freshmen start, much less three or even perhaps four or five.
And I'm talking about an entire team, not just one side of the ball.
So if Texas somehow ends up with four true freshmen starters on offense, I think it goes to show a) just how young this offense is, b) how talented the newcomers are and c) how little upper class talent returns on the roster.
If 5 true freshmen start that would make 8-9 underclassmen starters on offense with 4 of them on the OL.
That is why I think predicting anything more than 8 wins is pure koolaid.
That is why I think predicting anything more than 8 wins is pure koolaid.
At least the Shane , Zach and Collin all arrived in January.
